The Canon MX870 series Printer driver enables Windows to communicate with your printer and send print jobs with the correct settings. For a network-connected MX870, the appropriate driver helps your computer recognize the device and access its printing options over your local network.

Key Features

• Network printing support: Connects Windows applications to the Canon MX870 series Printer when the printer and computer are on the same accessible network.
• Print quality controls: Provides settings for paper size, media type, orientation, and output quality so you can adjust jobs for everyday documents or photos.
• Device-specific printing options: Makes supported features, such as automatic two-sided printing, available through the printer preferences.
• Windows integration: Allows the printer to appear in Windows printing menus and provides access to its print queue and driver settings. Available options depend on the installed package and Windows version.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 and check your system architecture. Choose a package that explicitly supports your setup; older driver packages may not officially support newer Windows versions.
2. Prepare the printer connection. Turn on the Canon MX870 and connect it to your local network using its supported wired or wireless connection. Make sure your computer can reach the same network.
3. Download and open the installer. Select the matching Canon driver package, extract it if necessary, and launch the setup program. Approve the Windows administrator prompt if it appears.
4. Complete network detection. Follow the installation prompts, select the network connection option when offered, and choose your MX870 from the detected devices. If it is not found, check the printer’s network settings and retry discovery.
5. Verify printing. After installation, open the printer’s settings in Windows and print a test page. Review paper and duplex preferences before starting your first document.

Scanning and fax functions may require separate Canon software; a printer driver alone does not necessarily enable every multifunction feature.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the USB cable until the Canon installer prompts for it, run the setup as administrator, and remove any partial “Canon MX870 series” entry in Apps & Features before rebooting and retrying.
• Printer not detected over Wi-Fi: Confirm the MX870 and PC are on the same network, run Canon’s IJ Network Device Setup Utility, check the printer’s IP address, and temporarily disable VPN/firewall software during setup.
• Driver or scanner conflicts: Uninstall older Canon MX870/MP Drivers and IJ Scan Utility first, then install the full Canon MX870 package; use the Canon driver rather than a generic Windows driver if scanning or ink-status features fail.