How to Install Drivers for Canon PIXMA MG2140, MG2150, MG2155 in Windows 11

Last Updated on 19.05.2026 by DriverNew

A step-by-step guide to installing drivers for Canon PIXMA MG2100 Series devices in the Windows 11 operating system.

The Canon PIXMA MG2140, MG2150, and MG2155 multifunction printers belong to the same hardware family (MG2100 Series) and use identical software. Canon has not officially released Windows 11 drivers for these models, which causes standard installers to be blocked by the system and prevents the printer from printing or scanning.

Below are verified methods to bypass Windows 11 security restrictions and get your MFP up and running.

Step 1. System Preparation

Before installation, you must remove old, failed instances of the device to avoid conflicts:

1. Disconnect the printer’s USB cable from the computer.
2. Open Settings (Win + I shortcut) → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners.
3. If you see devices named Canon MG2100 Series, Canon MG2140/2150, or “Unknown device” in the list, click on them and select “Remove”.

Step 2. Downloading the Driver

1. Go to the official Canon support website.
2. In the operating system selection field, manually select Windows 10 (64-bit) (this driver is fully compatible with Windows 11).
3. Download the “MG2100 series MP Drivers” package (version 1.02). This is a universal driver containing components for both printing and scanning.
4. Important: Do not run the downloaded file with a regular double-click.

Step 3. Forced Installation Methods

Method 1. Running via Compatibility Mode

This method forces Windows 11 to ignore security blocks and run the standard Canon installer.

1. Right-click the downloaded driver file (its name starts with mp68-...) and select “Properties”.
2. Go to the “Compatibility” tab.
3. Check the box next to “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” and select “Windows 8” (or Windows 7) from the list.
4. At the bottom of the same window, check the box for “Run this program as an administrator”.
5. Click “Apply”, then “OK”.
6. Run the file. Connect the printer’s USB cable to the computer only when the setup program prompts you to do so on the screen.

Method 2. Direct Installation via Device Manager

Use this method if Method 1 freezes, crashes, or throws an error during file copying.

1. Install any free file archiver (such as 7-Zip).
2. Right-click the downloaded Canon driver file, select 7-Zip → Extract to… (the program will extract the installer files into a regular folder of the same name).
3. Connect the printer to the computer using the USB cable and turn on its power.
4. Right-click the Start button on the taskbar and select “Device Manager”.
5. Look for a device with a yellow exclamation mark in the list (usually found under “Printers”, “Print queues”, or “Other devices” sections).
6. Right-click it and select “Update driver”.
7. Select “Browse my computer for drivers”.
8. Click the “Browse…” button, specify the path to the previously created folder with the extracted files, and click “Next”. The system will automatically install the printer directly.

Step 4. Scan Configuration

The proprietary Canon IJ Scan Utility often runs unstably on Windows 11. For reliable document and photo scanning, use the built-in Windows tools:

• The standard “Windows Fax and Scan” application (you can find it via the Start menu search).
• The official, free “Windows Scan” app, available for download from the Microsoft Store.