The Canon MP140 Series driver connects your Canon multifunction printer to Windows so applications can send print jobs and access supported scanning functions. Installing the correct package helps Windows recognize the device and provides settings for everyday document and photo printing.

Key Features

• Print settings and paper controls: Adjust options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and page orientation to suit your document or image.
• Scanning support: A compatible MP driver package can enable the built-in scanner for digitizing photos and paperwork through supported software.
• Device status information: Access supported printer feedback to help identify issues such as missing paper or a print job that needs attention.
• Reliable device recognition: Supplies the software Windows needs to communicate with the Canon MP140 Series over USB, rather than relying solely on basic printer detection.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check your system architecture. Choose a package explicitly listed as compatible; older printer drivers may not offer full functionality on newer Windows versions.
2. Download the appropriate driver. Select a Canon MP140 Series package that matches your system. If you need scanning as well as printing, check that the download includes scanner support.
3. Prepare the printer. Connect the power cable, load paper, and make sure the printer is ready. Keep the USB cable disconnected until the installer requests it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve the Windows permission prompt if shown, and follow the setup instructions. Connect the USB cable when prompted and allow device detection to finish.
5. Test the installation. Restart the computer if requested, then print a test page. If scanner components were installed, try a scan in a compatible application to confirm both functions work.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect the MP140 USB cable before running setup, close Canon IJ tools and the print spooler, then run the downloaded package as administrator. If it still fails, remove any previous MP140 entry in Programs and Features, reboot, and reinstall.
• Printer not detected: Use a direct USB port, not a hub; try another cable; confirm the MP140 is on and appears under Devices and Printers or USB controllers. Restart the Print Spooler service.
• Version/driver conflicts: Remove older Canon MP140 printer and scanner entries in Device Manager, including hidden devices. Install the package matching your Windows version and architecture, and avoid mixing it with a Windows Update driver.