Install Canon Multifunction Device Driver (Mac)


In order to use a Canon multifunction device (MFD), you will first need to install the driver. To do this on a Mac device, use the following instructions.

  1. Go to System Preferences then select Printers & Scanners.
    Canon MFP System Prefrences
  2. From here, select + (plus sign) in the list of Printers. This will open a new window for you to enter the printer information.
    Canon Printers and Scanners
  3. Select Advanced. Tip: If you don't see the Advanced option (gear icon), right-click in the toolbar next to the Default and IP buttons then select Customize Toolbar from the drop-down menu. Next, drag the Advanced button to the toolbar next to the other buttons.
    Canon MFD Mac Advanced
  4. On the Advanced screen, enter the information for each of these fields:
    Type: Choose LPD/LPR Host or Printer.
    Device: Leave as Another Device.
    URL:     Enter lpd://CNetID@ucprint1/UCSecurePrint (For example, if your CNetID is johnsmith, enter lpd://johnsmith@@ucprint1/UCSecurePrint).
    Name: Choose an easy name for you to remember the printer when you print a job.
    Use: Select the printer model that you are printing to or keep the default as Generic PostScript Printer.

  5. Select Add.