The Canon PIXMA MP130 is an all-in-one inkjet printer designed for everyday printing, scanning, and copying. Its driver allows Windows to communicate with the device and provides access to supported printing options; scanning may require a separate compatible driver or utility.

Key Features

• Printer communication: Helps Windows recognize the Canon PIXMA MP130 and send documents and images to the printer over a USB connection.
• Print settings: Provides controls for supported paper sizes, media types, print quality, and page layout, depending on the installed driver.
• Maintenance access: Compatible Canon software may include tools for checking nozzle performance, cleaning the print head, and adjusting alignment.
• Scanning support: A compatible scanner driver enables supported applications to acquire documents and photos from the flatbed scanner.

How to Install

1. Check compatibility before downloading. Confirm your Windows version and whether your system is 32-bit or 64-bit. The MP130 is an older model, so do not assume a package supports Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7 unless its compatibility information explicitly says so.

1. Select the appropriate driver package. Choose a Canon PIXMA MP130 driver intended for your operating system. If you also need scanning, check whether scanner support is included or requires an additional download. Avoid packages intended for other PIXMA models.

1. Prepare the printer and computer. Load paper, confirm that the cartridges are installed, and close open applications. If you are using a Canon installer, leave the USB cable disconnected until its instructions tell you to connect it.

1. Run the installation. Open the downloaded installer, approve the Windows permission prompt if requested, and follow the on-screen directions. Connect the printer directly to an available USB port when prompted, then allow setup to finish.

1. Verify printing and scanning. Open Windows printer settings, select the MP130, and print a test page. If scanner software was installed, try a preview scan as well. Restart the computer if the installer requests it.

If no compatible driver is available for your version of Windows, check Canon’s support resources or Windows Update for an applicable option. Compatibility mode does not guarantee that a legacy driver will work, particularly on Windows 11 or Windows 10.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls on Windows 10/11: Run the Canon installer as administrator, disconnect the MP130 until prompted, and remove any partial PIXMA MP130 entries in Apps & Features or Device Manager before retrying.
• Printer/scanner not detected: Connect directly to a USB 2.0 port—not a hub—power-cycle the MP130, check Device Manager for unknown USB devices, then reinstall the driver and allow the scanner (WIA/TWAIN) components to install.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall other Canon IJ/PIXMA drivers and old MP130 entries, restart Windows, then install only the matching 32-bit or 64-bit package. If scanning fails, avoid the generic Windows driver and reinstall the Canon MP130 driver.