The Canon PIXMA MP287 driver lets Windows communicate with your all-in-one printer so you can send print jobs and access supported scanning functions. Installing the appropriate Canon software helps you manage everyday tasks such as printing documents, adjusting photo settings, and scanning paperwork to your computer.

Key Features

• Print settings control: Adjust paper size, media type, print quality, and page layout to match your document or photo project.
• Scanning support: A compatible scanner driver allows supported applications to capture documents and photos from the MP287’s flatbed scanner. Scanning software may be supplied separately from the printer driver.
• Maintenance options: Supported Canon utilities provide access to tasks such as nozzle checks, print head cleaning, and alignment when print quality needs attention.
• Printer status information: Compatible status-monitor software can help identify conditions such as missing paper or printing errors, making troubleshooting more straightforward.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Confirm whether your PC runs Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, and check whether it uses a 32-bit or 64-bit system. Before downloading, verify that the package explicitly supports your Windows version; older MP287 drivers may not offer official support for newer systems.
2. Choose the appropriate driver package. Select the Canon PIXMA MP287 printer driver that matches your system. If you also need scanning, check whether the download includes scanner support or requires an additional package.
3. Prepare the printer and computer. Turn on the MP287, close unnecessary applications, and keep a USB cable ready. Leave the USB connection disconnected until the installer requests it, unless the package instructions say otherwise.
4. Run the installer. Open the downloaded file, approve the Windows permission prompt if requested, and follow the setup instructions. Connect the printer directly to a USB port when prompted, then allow installation to finish.
5. Test the connection. Restart Windows if instructed and print a test page from the printer settings. If scanning components were installed, try a preview scan in a compatible application to confirm that both functions work.

If the printer is not detected, check the USB connection and confirm that the installed package matches your operating system. Avoid assuming that a driver intended for an earlier Windows release is compatible with Windows 11.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Installation fails or stalls: Disconnect the MP287 USB cable, close any Canon setup windows, run the driver package as administrator, and reconnect the printer only when Setup prompts. Remove any partial Canon PIXMA installation first.
• Printer not detected: Use a known-good USB 2.0 cable directly to the PC—not a hub—power the MP287 on, try another USB port, then reinstall. Check Device Manager for unknown USB or printing devices.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall older Canon MP/PIXMA printer and ScanGear drivers via Settings > Apps and Print Management, restart, then install the correct 32-bit or 64-bit package. Avoid mixing downloaded and Windows Update drivers.