Last Updated on 25.05.2024 by DriverNew
How to scan and use the scanner software. Fixes for problems that cause the Canon imageCLASS MF217w scanner to not work, and how to properly install and use the scanner software.
To use the Canon imageCLASS MF217w scanner and scan documents and photos, use the “ToolBox” software. This original software is located on the CD included with the printer.
To use the “ToolBox” software, you must have the scanner driver installed. Therefore, first install the drivers for Canon imageCLASS MF217w scanner and printer, restart your computer and after that install the “ToolBox” software.
Problems that cause the scanner to not work
The reason why the scanner does not work may be due to incorrect installation of the Canon imageCLASS MF217w scanner driver (You will read about the correct installation of drivers later in this article). Also, the reason why the scanner does not work may be due to an inappropriate USB cable or a non-functional USB port on the computer. Therefore, if you installed the software correctly, but the scanner does not work, then connect the printer to the computer via one USB cable and do not use any adapters for this. Also try connecting the USB cable to a different USB port on your computer, or use a different USB cable.
If the printer and scanner were working normally, but stopped working after updating the Windows operating system, then uninstall the previously installed driver and reinstall the driver. Be sure to restart your computer after installing and after uninstalling the drivers.
How to install the scanner driver correctly and fix problems
Canon imageCLASS MF217w
Important information! Do not connect the printer to your computer using a USB cable. First, start installing the drivers for your Canon imageCLASS MF217w printer and scanner. During the installation process, a message will appear on your monitor informing you when to connect the printer to your computer. After installing the drivers, restart your computer and install the “ToolBox” software.
A common mistake when installing a driver is that you first connect the device to your computer using a USB cable and then install the driver. In this case, the operating system detects the connected device and installs its own driver, which may not work correctly or not work at all. However, some other devices may work fine with the driver installed by the operating system. Therefore, if there is a driver specially created for your device, then first start installing this driver and only then connect the device to the computer. If you installed the driver incorrectly, uninstall the driver, restart your computer, and reinstall the software. Be sure to restart your computer after installing and after uninstalling the drivers.
How to uninstall drivers in Windows 10 operating system
Disconnect the USB cable that connects the printer to the computer. In the Windows operating system, click on the “Start” button, “Settings”, and then “Apps”. In the list of installed programs, find and left-click on the Canon imageCLASS MF217w printer or scanner driver and click on the “Uninstall” button, and then click on the “Uninstall” button again. To confirm the removal of the software, click “Yes” and follow the instructions on the monitor screen. In the same way, remove all drivers and software with the name of your printer and scanner. After this, restart your computer.
Download printer and scanner drivers for Canon imageCLASS MF217w. These drivers are designed for operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP (64-bit / 32-bit).
Canon imageCLASS MF217w printer and scanner drivers
Download printer and scanner drivers for Windows (64-bit)
Download printer and scanner drivers for Windows (32-bit)
MFDrivers
If you want to download these drivers from the Canon website, then download the driver that has the word ‘MFDrivers’ in the name. This file contains all the necessary drivers for the Canon imageCLASS MF217w printer and scanner. You don’t need any other drivers. If you don’t want to search for the necessary drivers and software yourself, you can download them from the links on this page of the website. Driver downloads will follow the same links as on the Canon website.
After installing the drivers and restarting the computer, install the “ToolBox” scanner software. There are no problems installing this software. Just start the installation and follow the instructions on your monitor screen.
Canon imageCLASS MF217w Scanner Software
Download the “ToolBox” software for the scanner
Instructions on how to scan using the “ToolBox” software and easy settings for Canon scanner.
After installing the “ToolBox” software, a shortcut to this software will be created on the desktop of the computer.
To set up the software, connect the device to a computer and click the “Color Scan” button.
Scanning quality is recommended to be set: 300 or 400 dpi (suitable for scanning any documents and photos). The higher the quality, the longer the scan takes and the larger the file size. The save type “JPEG” is better suited for scanning. Select the location where the scanned images will be saved. Click the “Apply” button to save the software settings. No other settings are required. To scan, press the ‘Start’ button. The software allows you to scan quickly and conveniently.
Canon imageCLASS MF217w
How to scan using the software built into the Windows operating system.
You can use Windows Fax and Scan software to scan documents and photos. This software is included in the operating systems: Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista. You can access this software through the Start menu in every version of the Windows operating system. You can read more about this here.
To use this software, be sure to install the scanner driver.
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