The Canon MX870 series Printer driver allows Windows to communicate with your Canon multifunction printer and send print jobs with the correct settings. For network use, it helps your computer connect to the printer over a local wired or wireless connection and access options such as paper size, print quality, and duplex printing.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects Windows applications to the MX870 on your local network, allowing multiple configured computers to use the printer.
• Print settings control: Provides access to supported paper types, page layouts, color settings, and print-quality options.
• Automatic duplex options: Lets you select two-sided printing for suitable documents and media, helping reduce paper use.
• Device status information: Depending on the driver package and connection, displays useful printer feedback, including ink warnings and printing errors.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check the system architecture. Verify that the selected package explicitly supports your setup; older printer drivers may not offer full functionality on newer Windows versions.
2. Prepare the printer. Turn on the Canon MX870 series Printer and connect it to your router through Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Your computer should be on the same local network.
3. Download and open the driver package. Extract the files if necessary, then run the installer. Approve the Windows permission prompt if requested.
4. Follow the connection prompts. Choose the network connection option and select your printer when it appears. If discovery fails, check the printer’s network settings and try adding it by its IP address.
5. Complete setup and test printing. Restart Windows if prompted, then print a test page from the printer’s settings. Scanning and fax features may require additional Canon software compatible with your operating system.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the USB cable until setup asks, close other Canon software, run the MX870 setup as administrator, and remove older Canon MX drivers/printers in Printers & scanners before reinstalling.
• Printer not detected: For USB, try a different port/cable and power-cycle the MX870. For network, confirm the printer and PC are on the same network and reconnect using Canon’s IJ Network Device Setup Utility.
• Driver/version conflicts: If printing errors appear after a Windows update, delete the existing MX870 queue and driver package, restart the print spooler, then install the latest Canon MX870 series driver matching your Windows version (32/64-bit).