Canon MP470 Printer Driver for Windows 8: Troubleshooting Tips and Installation Procedures

The Canon MP470 printer is a popular choice among home users, offering excellent printing, scanning, and copying capabilities. However, sometimes issues may arise when using the printer with Windows 8 or upgrading to Windows 8.1. In this article, we will provide troubleshooting tips and installation procedures for the Canon MP470 printer driver in Windows 8.

Scanner Driver Issues

One common issue users experience is that the computer goes into sleep mode while scanning if the OS setting is set to do so. To resolve this, simply reinstall the printer driver after upgrading to Windows 8.1 and ensure that Enable bidirectional support is selected. Additionally, if you have installed the printer driver in Windows 8 and upgrade to Windows 8.1 without reinstalling the driver, make sure to enable bidirectional support in the printer properties to prevent issues with detecting ink levels and other functions.

Printer Driver Issues

When using Internet Explorer 11, you may encounter issues printing websites containing Japanese characters. To resolve this, simply double-click the downloaded EXE file to decompress it, then installation will start automatically. The downloaded file will be saved in a self-extracting form (.exe).

Memo: If you select 'Run' instead of 'Save,' the file will be installed automatically after saving.

Installation Procedures

To download and install the Canon MP470 printer driver for Windows 8, follow these steps:

1. Click on the link provided to download the file.

2. Select 'Save As' and specify a location to save the file (e.g., desktop or documents folder).

3. Click the downloaded file to start the installation process.

The Canon MP470 printer driver is compatible with the following operating systems:

* Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

* Windows 8 (64-bit)

* Windows 7 (64-bit)

* Windows Vista (64-bit)

Known Issues

There are a few known issues with the Canon MP470 printer driver:

* When the 'Cancel Printing' button is displayed on the dialog box warning that the cover is opened, clicking it may not cancel printing in some cases.

* If a print job is not completed correctly, subsequent printing jobs may also be affected.

* Windows 7 has been added as a supported operating system for this printer driver.

By following these troubleshooting tips and installation procedures, you should be able to successfully install and use the Canon MP470 printer driver with your Windows 8 machine. If you encounter any further issues, please refer to the product manual or contact Canon support for assistance.

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