After purchasing a modern laptop powered by an ARM processor (Copilot+ PC category), users of popular Canon laser printers face an issue. The printer completely refuses to print when connected via a cable, and 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 printers:<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> the prefixes i-SENSYS, imageCLASS, and Laser Shot are simply marketing names of the same device lineup 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 through a built-in emulator.<\/p>\n However, device drivers cannot be emulated. A driver works deep within the kernel level of 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 printer 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 printer 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 printer 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: 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 printer to it. This will turn the device into a network one without using a second computer.<\/p>\n The difficulty:<\/strong> due to Canon’s specific printing language, this method is extremely unstable. The LBP6030 series might only print text and freeze on graphics. The legendary LBP2900 series will not work through a router on an ARM laptop at all, as the router cannot process instructions from the legacy CAPT technology.<\/p>\n If you purchased a new ARM laptop with Windows 11 and want to use an old Canon LBP laser printer, the only fully reliable solution is setting up shared access via a second standard computer over a Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\nWhich Printer 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 HOME-MAIN<\/code>). Write down this name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
CanonPrinter<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n
\\\\Computer_Name\\Printer_Name<\/code>.
\nExample:<\/em> \\\\DESKTOP-PC1\\CanonPrinter<\/code><\/li>\nMethod 2. Connecting via the Router’s USB Port (Potential Issues)<\/h3>\n
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192.168.1.1<\/code>).<\/li>\nSummary<\/h2>\n