topic Re: Can't connect new windows 10 computer to MX860 printer in Desktop Inkjet Printers

Can't connect new windows 10 computer to MX860 printer

ssaslow — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 01:20:53 GMT

I bought a new HP windows 10 printer that doesn't have a DVD drive so I can't load the software for my MX860 printer.

I can't connect it to my printer which is connected to my network by ethernet connection to the router. I am not using the wireless setup.

How can I connect it? I even tried to connect it using the IP address and it still doesn't print to it...

Any ideas?

Re: Can't connect new windows 10 computer to MX860 printer

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:01:35 GMT

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mx-series/pixma-mx860?tab=drivers_downloads

It it looks like there isn't a W10 driver. You could try downloading and installing the W8.1 driver.

Re: Can't connect new windows 10 computer to MX860 printer

ssaslow — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:04:49 GMT

thanks... I was able to get the software on my new computer through a flash drive and went through custom setup and now I am able to print fine.

Re: Can't connect new windows 10 computer to MX860 printer

PatrynXX — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:01:26 GMT

By default and I knew it before checking 32 bit drivers won't run on a 64 bit OS. So skip those (unless you are running a Virtual Box setup) Which is how I was able to run the old O-------------- thermal printer before they stopped making kits for it. Then I got the Canon thermal printers..