The Canon MF5700 Series Printer driver helps Windows communicate with your printer so applications can send documents to the device correctly. It also provides access to printing preferences, such as paper size and page orientation, with the available options depending on your model and driver package.

Key Features

• Windows printing integration: Allows compatible applications to use the Canon MF5700 Series Printer through the Windows print system.
• Print preference controls: Lets you adjust supported settings for everyday documents, including page layout, paper selection, and output quality.
• Connection setup support: Helps Windows associate the printer with the correct driver and port. For network or shared printing, the required setup depends on your printer model and how it is connected.
• Print queue management: Works with Windows tools for viewing pending jobs, canceling unwanted documents, and checking basic printer status when available.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility before downloading. Confirm your exact MF5700 series model and whether your PC runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7. Match the package to your system architecture, such as 32-bit or 64-bit. Older driver packages may not officially support every listed Windows version.

1. Prepare the printer and computer. Turn on the printer and close any open applications. If you are setting up a network or shared connection, make sure the printer or host computer is reachable. For a USB installation, follow the installer’s instructions about when to connect the cable.

1. Download and extract the package. Save the compatible Canon driver to a folder you can find easily. If it arrives as a compressed archive, extract its contents before starting installation.

1. Install the driver. Run the setup program and approve any Windows administrator prompt. Choose the appropriate connection when prompted. If no installer is included, use Windows’ Add printer option and point it to the extracted driver files when asked.

1. Verify printing. Open the printer’s properties in Windows and print a test page. If nothing prints, check the selected port, connection, and print queue. Restart the computer if the installation requests it.

A printer driver does not necessarily include scanning software. If you need other multifunction features, check whether your specific model requires a separate compatible package.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Setup fails or rolls back: Disconnect the USB cable until the installer asks for it, run the Canon setup as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus. Remove previous Canon MF5700 Series software with Canon’s uninstaller, reboot, then rerun the correct 32/64-bit package.
• Printer not detected: For USB, use a known-good USB 2.0 cable and a rear port; avoid hubs. For network MF5700 models, confirm the printer’s IP address, set it manually if needed, and ping it from Windows before reinstalling.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall older Canon MF drivers and stale port entries, clear stuck print jobs, then install only one matching MF5700 Series driver package. Avoid mixing UFR II and legacy drivers; reboot after removal.