The Canon PIXMA MG3520 driver connects your all-in-one printer to Windows so applications can send print jobs with the correct settings. Installing the appropriate Canon software also helps enable scanning and gives you access to controls for everyday documents and photos.

Key Features

• Print settings for different tasks: Adjust paper size, media type, print quality, and color options to suit text documents, images, or photo paper.
• Scanning support: A compatible driver package can enable the MG3520’s scanner, allowing supported applications to capture documents and photos.
• USB and wireless setup: Configure communication over a USB cable or your local Wi-Fi network, depending on the connection method and setup software you choose.
• Maintenance and status tools: Compatible Canon utilities provide access to functions such as nozzle checks, print head cleaning, and printer status information.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether your PC runs Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7. Check whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit system where applicable, and choose a package explicitly listed as compatible with your configuration.

1. Prepare the printer. Turn on the Canon PIXMA MG3520, load paper, and make sure the ink cartridges are installed. For a wireless connection, keep the printer within range of your router and connect your computer to the same local network.

1. Download and open the installer. Save the appropriate driver package, then run it. If Windows asks for permission to make changes, approve the prompt only after confirming that the installer is from Canon.

1. Follow the connection prompts. Select USB or wireless setup when offered. For USB installation, connect the cable when instructed; for Wi-Fi, follow the installer’s network setup guidance.

1. Check printing and scanning. After installation, restart the computer if requested. Print a test page and, if you installed scanning software, try a scan. If Windows shows more than one printer entry, select the one associated with your intended connection.

For the best results, check the package’s compatibility notes rather than assuming one download supports every Windows version. If installation fails, verify the connection and remove any incomplete setup before trying again.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or rolls back: Disconnect the USB cable, uninstall any existing Canon PIXMA MG3500 series software, then run the MG3520 setup as administrator. Temporarily disable antivirus and use Canon’s full driver package, not the Windows generic driver.
• Printer not detected: For USB, try another port/cable and power-cycle the printer. For Wi-Fi, connect the MG3520 to a 2.4 GHz network, run Canon’s IJ Network Device Setup Utility, and add the printer by IP if auto-discovery fails.
• Driver/version conflicts: Remove duplicate MG3520/MG3500 printer queues, uninstall old Canon IJ drivers and Scan Utility, reboot, then install the latest MG3520 package. Don’t mix a Windows Update driver with Canon’s setup.