The Canon LBP800 driver allows Windows to communicate with the printer and translate documents into print commands. Choosing a compatible driver helps you access printing preferences and resolve problems such as an unrecognized printer or jobs that remain in the print queue.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Provides the software interface Windows needs to send supported print jobs to the Canon LBP800.
• Print preferences: Offers access to available settings, such as paper size, page orientation, and print quality, depending on the driver package.
• Queue integration: Connects the printer to Windows printing controls so you can view, pause, or cancel queued documents.
• Shared-printer setup: May support access through a compatible Windows printer-sharing configuration. Network printing depends on the host computer and connection setup, not the driver alone.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version and architecture. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit system. The LBP800 is an older model, so verify that the download explicitly supports your configuration; compatibility with newer Windows versions is not guaranteed.
2. Download and prepare the driver. Choose a package specifically intended for the Canon LBP800. Extract compressed files if necessary, and review any included installation instructions before proceeding.
3. Start the installation. Run the supplied installer with administrator permissions. If no installer is provided, use Windows printer settings to add a printer and select the extracted driver through the “Have Disk” option.
4. Configure the connection. Follow the package instructions for connecting and powering on the printer. For a shared printer, select its network share and confirm that the host computer is available.
5. Print a test page. Open the printer’s properties and send a test page. If printing fails, check the selected port, cable or shared connection, and driver compatibility before reinstalling.

If no compatible package is listed for your Windows version, do not assume that an older driver will work. Check Canon’s support information before attempting an alternative installation.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: The LBP800 uses Canon’s CAPT driver, which can fail on newer Windows versions. Run the installer as administrator, use Windows compatibility mode for an older Windows version, and reboot before retrying.
• Device not detected: Confirm the printer is powered on and connected directly to a working USB port, not a hub. Try another USB cable/port, then remove any failed LBP800 entry in Print Management and reinstall the driver.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall older Canon LBP800/CAPT drivers via Programs and Features and Print Management before installing the new package. Avoid mixing Windows generic printer drivers with the Canon CAPT driver.