Canon MP960 Driver

The Canon MP960 driver helps Windows communicate with your Canon PIXMA MP960 all-in-one printer, enabling printing and, with the appropriate scanner software, scanning. If you’re setting up the device, reconnecting it after a Windows reinstall, or troubleshooting detection problems, choosing the correct driver is an important first step. Despite sometimes being listed under cameras, the MP960 is a multifunction photo printer rather than a camera.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Allows compatible Windows applications to send documents and photos to the MP960 and access its supported printing functions.
• Print settings: Provides controls for options such as paper size, media type, and print quality, depending on the driver package.
• Scanning support: The appropriate scanner driver lets compatible software communicate with the scanner; scanning utilities may require a separate installation.
• System-specific setup: Matching the package to your Windows version and architecture helps avoid installation errors and device-recognition issues.

How to Install Canon MP960 Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your computer runs Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, or XP, and whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit system. Verify package compatibility rather than assuming one download supports every listed version. For Windows 10/11, check Canon’s compatibility guidance before proceeding; older drivers are not guaranteed to work.
2. Choose the correct package. Before starting your Canon MP960 driver download for Windows, confirm that the file explicitly supports the MP960 and your operating system. Select the latest version available for that combination, not simply the newest-looking file.
3. Download from a trusted source. Prefer Canon’s official support resources when available. A driver offered as a free download should not require purchasing an unrelated driver updater. Save the installer somewhere easy to find.
4. Run the installer. Close open applications, launch the downloaded file, and approve the Windows permission prompt if the source is trusted. Follow the instructions to install the driver, connecting and powering on the printer when prompted.
5. Test the connection. Restart Windows if requested, then print a test page. If you need scanning, install any required scanner package and try a basic scan in compatible software.

Keep a working driver unless there is a clear reason to update, such as a compatibility issue or a fix relevant to your setup. Check for an officially supported release before making changes, and avoid forcing an incompatible package onto a newer Windows system.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installer fails or rolls back: Run the Canon MP960 setup as administrator, close other print software, and temporarily disable antivirus. Remove any partially installed MP960 entries before retrying.
• Printer not detected: Power on the MP960, connect directly to a USB 2.0 port (no hub), and try another cable/port. Check Device Manager for an unknown USB device.
• Driver version conflicts: Uninstall the old MP960 driver and Canon software, restart Windows, then install the correct 32-bit/64-bit package. Do not install over an existing driver.