After purchasing a modern laptop powered by an ARM processor (Copilot+ PC category), users of popular Canon multi-function printers (MFPs) face an issue. The printer does not print, and the scanner is not recognized by the system. At the same time, the official Canon website does not offer the required installer. In this article, we explain the root cause of the problem, break down non-working methods found on the Internet, and provide step-by-step working solutions for the Windows 11 operating system.<\/p>\n
Important warning:<\/strong> this instruction is written exclusively for laptops with ARM architecture processors (e.g., Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite, Snapdragon X Plus). For regular laptops with Intel or AMD processors, these problems are not relevant.<\/p>\n The instructions are fully applicable to the following popular series of Canon laser MFPs:<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> the prefixes i-SENSYS and imageCLASS are simply names of the same model for different countries. Their internal hardware and software are completely identical.<\/p>\n If you do not know what type of processor is installed in your device, follow these steps:<\/p>\n An ARM architecture processor is installed inside your new laptop. It differs from the usual processors from Intel or AMD. The Windows 11 on ARM operating system can run regular legacy programs (such as browsers) through a built-in emulator.<\/p>\n However, device drivers cannot be emulated. A driver works deep within the operating system. It must be written strictly for the architecture of a specific processor. Canon has not released and does not plan to release ARM64 drivers for older MFP product lines. The legacy Windows 10 operating system no longer supports the new Snapdragon processors, so all solutions are relevant specifically for Windows 11.<\/p>\n Important note: why are there so many false instructions on the Internet?<\/strong> Most bloggers and forum commenters give advice without even suspecting the existence of Windows 11 on ARM. They write their guides for regular<\/em> Windows 11 (for Intel\/AMD processors) and mistakenly think their advice is universal. But due to the fundamental difference in processor architecture, all their “hacks” are guaranteed to fail on your ARM laptop. Do not waste your time on the following popular misconceptions:<\/p>\n Making a Canon MFP print directly via a USB cable from an ARM laptop is technically impossible. This task can only be solved using workarounds.<\/p>\n If you have a second computer or an old laptop with a regular Intel or AMD processor, use this method. We will connect the MFP to it, and your ARM laptop will send documents over the Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n Step 1. Find Out the Network Name of the Regular Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n Perform these steps on the regular computer (Intel\/AMD)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Step 2. Set Up Sharing on the Regular Computer<\/strong><\/p>\n Step 3. Connect the Printer on the ARM Laptop with Windows 11<\/strong><\/p>\n Important condition:<\/strong> both computers must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The regular computer must be turned on during printing.<\/p>\n If your Wi-Fi router has a USB port, you can connect the MFP to it. This will turn the printer into a network device without using a second computer.<\/p>\n The difficulty:<\/strong> due to Canon’s specific printing language, this method is unstable. The device might only print text, make long pauses, or produce errors.<\/p>\n The scanner module in Canon MF series MFPs can be connected directly to an ARM laptop via a USB cable. The native Canon ScanGear software will not work, but there is a working alternative.<\/p>\n Step-by-Step Instructions for Windows 11:<\/strong><\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> VueScan is a paid software. The free version adds a watermark to scanned documents. As of today, this is the only stable way to run the scanner locally on an ARM laptop.<\/p>\n If you own an ARM laptop and an old Canon MFP, the working setup looks like this:<\/p>\nWhich MFP Models Is This Article For?<\/h2>\n
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How to Check the Processor Type on Your Laptop?<\/h2>\n
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Why Did the Problem Occur?<\/h2>\n
Debunking Myths: What NOT to Waste Your Time On<\/h2>\n
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PRINTING: Verified Workarounds<\/h2>\n
Method 1. Via Shared Access and a Second x64 Computer (100% Working Method)<\/h3>\n
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DESKTOP-PC1<\/code> or OFFICE-MAIN<\/code>). Write down this name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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192.168.1.1<\/code>).<\/li>\nSCANNING: Direct USB Connection (100% Working Method)<\/h2>\n
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