Canon LBP3980 LIPS Driver

The Canon LBP3980 LIPS driver lets Windows communicate with your Canon printer and send documents in the appropriate print format. Installing the correct driver helps you access printer settings and resolve problems such as missing print options or a printer that is detected but cannot print.

Key Features

• LIPS printing support: Enables applications to send print jobs using the Canon LBP3980’s LIPS printing interface.
• Document layout controls: Provides access to settings such as paper size, orientation, and copy count, with additional options depending on the driver package and printer configuration.
• Print output preferences: Lets you adjust available quality settings to suit everyday documents, reports, and other office printing tasks.
• Windows printer integration: Makes the printer available through standard Windows print dialogs, so you can select it and manage preferences from supported applications.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system architecture. Choose a driver package that explicitly lists compatibility with your version; older packages may not support newer Windows releases.

1. Download and extract the driver. Select the Canon LBP3980 LIPS package that matches your system. If the download is compressed, extract its contents to a folder you can easily find.

1. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the printer. For a network setup, make sure your PC can reach it on the network. If using USB, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable.

1. Run the installation. Open the setup program and follow the prompts, approving administrator access if requested. If the package has no installer, use Windows’ Add Printer wizard and select the extracted driver files when prompted. Choose the correct printer port or network address.

1. Verify the setup. Open the printer’s properties and print a test page. Check that the selected paper size matches the loaded paper, then review any available device configuration settings before printing your documents.

If installation fails, first confirm that the package matches both your Windows release and system architecture. For incorrect characters or unsuccessful print jobs, also verify that you selected the LBP3980 LIPS driver rather than a driver intended for another model or print language.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Remove any existing Canon LBP3980/LIPS driver and Canon port monitor via Print Management, restart the print spooler, then run the LIPS setup as administrator. Match the package to your Windows architecture (32/64-bit).
• Device not detected: For USB, use a direct rear port and a known-good cable; avoid hubs. For Ethernet, confirm the printer’s IP, create a Standard TCP/IP port, and select the Canon LBP3980 LIPS driver manually.
• Driver version conflicts: Delete duplicate LBP3980 queues and old LIPS driver entries, reboot, then install one Canon LIPS package only. Do not mix PCL/PS and LIPS drivers for the same queue.