topic Re: BJC-85: Driver in Printer Software & Networking

BJC-85: Driver

Smokey491 — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 22:03:38 GMT

Looking for a driver for the BJC-85. Canon does not support as machine is 15 years old.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

Danny — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 13:23:49 GMT

Hi, Smokey491!

So that the Community can help you better, we need to know exactly which operating system is running on your computer (i.e. Windows or Mac OS, and which version thereof). That, and any other details you'd like to give will help the Community better understand your issue!

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Re: BJC-85: Driver

Smokey491 — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 17:03:53 GMT

Thanks, Danny.

I am using a 2018 MacBook Air, iOS 10.14.6, Mojave

When I select Print, the system cannot find the BJC-85 even though it is directly connected to USB port. It also cannot find an update.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

andru423 — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:34:42 GMT

I am having a similar problem. Thises are the messages I get. One is the msg in the Mojave Settings. And the one on the Canon website.

So how can we get this printer to work with a Mojave OS?

Re: BJC-85: Driver

n2ri — Sat, 19 Feb 2022 19:37:48 GMT

none for linux either or newer than win7, only for PIXIMA model mobile printers which also is disc and used dif ink carts than your series mobile canon printer

Re: BJC-85: Driver

azatacad — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 08:40:49 GMT

I have the same problem with BJC-80. The operating system is Windows-7. I will need the driver and software.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

Stephen — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:08:30 GMT

Hi. The BJC-80 has been retired. Once a product is retired, the official Canon support content (troubleshooting articles, user guides, how-to videos, etc.) is removed from the Canon website.

To take advantage of Canon's innovative technologies, consider what we have to offer by consulting with our Canon Upgrade Program specialists by calling 866-443-8002.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

n2ri — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 23:30:10 GMT

Good reason NOT to buy Canon products. Thanks for the heads up. Most dependable companies maintain an discontinued or EOL page for long time patrons. See IBM Lenovo web site and others. Only issue with these mobile printers is lack of consumables and seems they wont work on 64bit systems, ALPS printers have similar issues since sold out. But these are great pri ters and only option for many aspects. The pixima was never in same class.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

n2ri — Fri, 28 Oct 2022 00:48:52 GMT

I own and use several models of these mobile printers and learned the older models (BJ-30, BJC-70, BJC-50 the thin one, BJC-80) wont work on newer OS than win98/xp nor capable of recognizing the Color Photo ink heads or Scanner on some plus no USB or blue tooth. So BJC-55 thin line, BJC-85, BJC-85W white not grey do all accs thur to EOL and newer OS 32bit thru Win7 have drivers installed for them. Also the thin line models have built in battery that is thinner than the add on battery for full size models also the thin lines have optional auto paper feed making them like the full size models instead of single manual sheet feed but auto feeder cant feed card stock strait through so the BJC-55 is most versitile mobile printer still. Also ink tanks are refillable. There are 3 different size PSU over the years plus auto 12v adapter and other cables, cases etc. Last sold models were over $300US but often sell under $20 working. Ink was over $30 new now aprox $5. Going to make a fb group on these soon to better help fans.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

Batshua — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:02:58 GMT

For everyone looking for drivers, I highly recommend Guten-print. It is open-source and updated as needed.

https://gimp-print.sourceforge.io/

Re: BJC-85: Driver

n2ri — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:33:34 GMT

this is only for Mac 10 and above 64bit. no other OS and limited printers. so NOT an option. plus its been years since updated. only offers source file for linux and zero for windows

Re: BJC-85: Driver

n2ri — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 19:45:19 GMT

yes all mobile printer models in BJC series been discontinued 2 decades now but no excuse not to have drivers for them for Windows 7 64 bit OS as it was out back then as was Windows XP 64bit so newer OS drivers were needed b4 dropping this line and going to the failed Pixima series. mac, linux etc came along later and drivers for them are out. why not for windows? thses old printers are still the only viable option for mobile office needs that fit in laptop bags made by Canon. Epson has another (100 series) but not as many features etc and ink is harder to find. why Canon never upgraded the BJC Mobile printers to lazer is beyond me.

Re: BJC-85: Driver

elsa33 — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:12:27 GMT

Good morning,

I am looking for the driver v.3.40 for Mac OS 8.x or Mac OS 9.x.

It is not listed inside the BJC_85.ISO available under the archive.org

Anyone, please?

Thank you.