MP470 series Driver

The Canon MP470 series driver connects your Windows computer to the PIXMA MP470 all-in-one printer, enabling compatible software to use its printing and scanning functions. It is useful when setting up the device, reconnecting it after a Windows reinstall, or troubleshooting a missing printer or scanner.

Key Features

• Printing support: Lets Windows send documents and photos to the MP470, with access to settings such as paper size, media type, and print quality.
• Scanning access: A compatible scanner driver allows supported applications to capture documents and photos from the flatbed.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the connected Canon device instead of treating it as unknown hardware.
• Driver maintenance: Reinstalling or replacing an incompatible driver may resolve communication problems or missing device functions.

How to Install MP470 series Driver

1. Check your Windows version and architecture. This page lists Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; confirm that the individual package explicitly supports your operating system and its 32-bit or 64-bit edition. For Windows 10/11, do not assume an older package will work—Windows 11 is not listed here.
2. Choose the correct package. Before starting your MP470 series driver download for Windows, verify the model name, supported systems, and included components. Select the latest version compatible with your setup rather than simply choosing the newest file.
3. Download from a trusted source. Prefer an official Canon package where available. A free download should not require purchasing a separate driver-update utility.
4. Run the installer. Turn on the MP470, open the downloaded file, and follow the prompts to install the driver. If instructed, leave the USB cable disconnected until the setup program asks you to connect it.
5. Test the device. Restart Windows if requested, then print a test page and try a scan. If scanning is unavailable, check whether a separate compatible scanner driver or application is required.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible update is available, particularly if you encounter connection or printing problems. For this older model, newer releases may not exist; a working, supported driver is preferable to an unverified replacement.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Setup fails or hangs on Windows 10/11: The MP470 uses legacy Canon drivers. Run setup as administrator, try Windows compatibility mode, and close other Canon software. If it still fails, install the driver manually through Device Manager using the INF file.
• Printer not detected over USB: Connect directly to a rear USB port, not a hub; try another USB cable; power on the MP470 before connecting. Remove failed MP470 entries in Devices and Printers, then restart the Print Spooler.
• Driver/version conflicts after an older Canon install: Uninstall previous Canon MP drivers and scanning software first, reboot, then install only the MP470 package. Check Device Manager for duplicate or error-marked MP470 entries.