The Canon PIXMA MP560 driver helps Windows communicate with this wireless all-in-one printer for everyday printing and supported scanning functions. For a network setup, the appropriate Canon driver and setup software allow your computer to locate the MP560 and send jobs over your local Wi-Fi connection.

Key Features

• Wireless printing support: Connects Windows applications to the printer over a properly configured local network, so you can print without a direct USB connection.
• Print settings and paper controls: Provides access to options such as paper size, media type, print quality, and duplex printing, depending on the installed driver.
• Scanning integration: A compatible scanner driver enables supported scanning software to receive documents and photos from the MP560.
• Device communication: Helps Windows identify the printer correctly and exchange print-job information, reducing problems caused by missing or mismatched drivers.

How to Install

1. Check your Windows version. Before downloading, confirm whether you use Windows 11, 10, 8, or 7, along with your system’s architecture. This is an older printer, so check the individual package’s compatibility notes rather than assuming every driver supports all four versions.

1. Choose the appropriate Canon package. Look for a driver specifically intended for the Canon PIXMA MP560. If you need both printing and scanning, review the package contents; separate scanner software or network setup utilities may be required.

1. Prepare the printer and network. Turn on the MP560 and connect it to your wireless network using its setup controls. Keep your PC on the same local network, and avoid guest networks that prevent devices from communicating.

1. Run the installer. Open the downloaded setup file and allow administrator access if prompted. Select the wireless or network connection option when available, then follow the instructions to discover and register the printer.

1. Test the connection. Print a test page from Windows and try a scan if scanning components were installed. If the printer is not detected, check its network connection and restart the printer before repeating discovery. Restart Windows if the installer requests it.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stalls: Disconnect the USB cable until the installer prompts, run setup as administrator, and remove older Canon PIXMA/MP560 entries in Print Management before retrying. Temporarily disable antivirus if setup hangs.
• Printer not detected: Confirm the MP560 is powered on, try a direct USB port and known-good cable, or for Wi-Fi put the printer and PC on the same 2.4 GHz network; the MP560 does not support 5 GHz.
• Driver/version conflicts: Uninstall existing MP560 and other Canon inkjet drivers, plus IJ Network Scanner Selector, reboot, then install the correct 32/64-bit Windows package. Avoid mixing downloaded and Windows Update drivers.