CanoScan LiDE 120 Driver

The CanoScan LiDE 120 driver lets Windows communicate with Canon’s compact flatbed scanner so you can scan documents and photos using compatible software. You’ll need it when setting up the scanner for the first time, reinstalling Windows, or troubleshooting a scanner that your computer no longer recognizes.

Although some download catalogs place it in the Camera category, the CanoScan LiDE 120 is a scanner. Choose a driver package that matches your operating system and its 32-bit or 64-bit architecture before downloading.

Key Features

• Scanner recognition: Helps Windows detect the CanoScan LiDE 120 over USB and make it available to compatible scanning applications.
• Scanning controls: Provides access to settings such as resolution, color mode, and scan area through the supported driver interface.
• Document and photo capture: Enables scanning of printed pages and photographs for saving, sharing, or further editing in your preferred software.
• Windows compatibility: Driver packages are available for supported configurations of Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Check the individual package details to confirm compatibility with your system.

How to Install CanoScan LiDE 120 Driver

1. Check your Windows version. Open your system information and confirm both the Windows edition and whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 is not included in the supported OS list provided here; verify compatibility before proceeding.
2. Select the correct package. Choose the CanoScan LiDE 120 driver download for Windows that matches your system. Look for the latest version compatible with your OS, rather than assuming every newer package supports older Windows releases.
3. Download and prepare. Use a trusted Canon-provided package for a free download. Save the installer, extract it if necessary, and close any open scanning applications.
4. Run the installer. Open the setup file, allow administrator permission if requested, and follow the instructions. Connect the scanner’s USB cable when prompted.
5. Test the scanner. Restart Windows if requested, open a compatible scanning application, and scan a single page. If the scanner is not detected, check the USB connection and confirm that the correct driver was installed.

Keep your driver updated when a compatible update addresses a problem or improves support for your system. Before you install a replacement, review its compatibility notes; if scanning already works reliably, there is no need to replace the driver solely because another package is available.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Install fails or stops partway: Disconnect the LiDE 120, run Canon’s setup as administrator, and temporarily disable antivirus/other scanning software. Remove failed Canon driver entries in Device Manager, reboot, then reinstall the full package—not just the scanner driver.
• Device not detected: Use the USB cable directly into a rear USB port, not a hub. Check Device Manager for “Unknown device” or errors; uninstall it, unplug/replug the scanner, and confirm the LiDE 120 appears under Imaging devices. Try another USB port.
• Version conflicts after Windows updates: Uninstall old Canon ScanGear/LiDE software, restart, and install the latest driver from Canon for your exact Windows build. Avoid mixing Windows Store and Canon-downloaded drivers; set Canon Scan Utility as default if scanning apps stop seeing the scanner.