The Canon MG3500 Series Printer driver lets Windows communicate with your printer so documents and photos print with the settings you choose. Installing the appropriate Canon driver can also help resolve recognition problems and restore printing options that may be missing when a generic driver is used.

Key Features

• Printer controls: Adjust paper size, media type, print quality, and page layout to suit everyday documents or photo prints.
• USB and wireless connectivity: Configure printing through a USB connection or over a compatible Wi-Fi network, depending on your setup and the selected driver package.
• Maintenance options: Access supported utilities for tasks such as checking ink status, running nozzle checks, and cleaning the print head.
• Scanning support: A compatible Canon MP Drivers package may also install the components needed for scanning. Additional scanning software may be available separately.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check its system type where applicable. Choose a Canon MG3500 Series Printer driver package that explicitly supports your operating system.
2. Prepare the printer. Turn it on and make sure it has paper and ink. For wireless setup, connect your computer to the network you want the printer to use. If installing through USB, leave the cable disconnected until the installer asks for it.
3. Download and open the installer. Save the compatible driver package, then run it. Approve the Windows permission prompt if it appears and accept the license terms to continue.
4. Select a connection method. Follow the setup prompts for USB or wireless printing. Connect the USB cable when requested, or complete the wireless detection steps and select your printer from the available devices.
5. Verify the installation. Open Windows printer settings and print a test page. If you installed scanning components, try a scan as well. Restart the computer if the installer requests it.

If setup cannot find the printer, check the USB connection or confirm that both devices are on the same local network. Driver availability and included utilities can differ between Windows versions, so review the package compatibility details before downloading.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Driver install fails: Disconnect the USB cable, run the Canon MG3500 setup as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus. Remove old Canon printer entries in Devices and Printers and Print Management, reboot, then reinstall the full MG3500 series package.
• Printer not detected: Connect directly to a USB 2.0 port, not a hub, and confirm the MG3500 is powered on. For network use, assign a fixed IP and add the printer manually. Restart the Print Spooler service if Windows still cannot see it.
• Version conflicts: Uninstall previous Canon MG3500 or other Canon drivers, clear leftover driver packages in Print Management, and install the correct 32-bit or 64-bit package. Avoid the generic Windows driver if you need Canon scanning and ink-status features.