Canon LBP3980 LIPS Driver

The Canon LBP3980 LIPS driver enables Windows to communicate with your Canon printer and send documents in the appropriate print format. Installing a compatible driver helps you access printing preferences and resolve issues such as missing printer options or jobs that fail to print.

Key Features

• LIPS printing support: Provides the software interface needed to send print jobs to the Canon LBP3980 LIPS.
• Document layout controls: Gives you access to settings such as paper size, orientation, and copy count from Windows printing preferences.
• Printer configuration: Helps Windows recognize the printer and display the options available for its installed hardware.
• Application integration: Allows programs with a standard Windows print function to use the printer through the selected driver.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your PC runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system type. Choose a driver package that explicitly supports your version and architecture; an older package may not support every listed operating system.

1. Prepare the printer. Turn on the Canon LBP3980 LIPS and make sure it is ready. For a network setup, confirm that the printer is reachable from your computer. If you are using a direct connection, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable.

1. Download and extract the driver. Save the compatible Canon driver package to your computer. If it is compressed, extract its contents before starting installation.

1. Install the printer software. Run the setup program and follow the prompts to select your connection method and printer. If the package has no installer, use Windows’ Add printer option and browse to the extracted driver files when asked.

1. Verify the setup. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Review the default paper size and other available preferences before printing your documents. If the test page fails, check the selected printer port, connection, and driver compatibility.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove any existing Canon LBP3980/LIPS printer entries, restart the Windows Print Spooler service, then run the Canon LIPS driver installer as administrator. Connect the printer only when prompted.
• Device not detected: Use a direct USB 2.0 port instead of a hub, confirm the LBP3980 is powered on, and try a known-good USB cable. Reinstall the LIPS driver with the printer connected.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall older Canon LBP or generic printer drivers before installing the LBP3980 LIPS package. Ensure the printer is assigned the correct LIPS USB port, not a stale or WSD port.