imageCLASS MF665cdw - Why Does Each User Need Drivers?

[MrCanon]

I just setup a new canon mf665cdw for 15 users on Win 11 machine. Why does each user have to install the driver to print and scan? Shouldn't the driver already be available on the computer? Having to download the driver to print and scan is very frustrating.

[March411]

Did you install as a user or as the computer administrator?

[DerrickL]

The IT Shortcut for 15+ Users

You do not actually need to manually download and run .exe installers 15 separate times if you are the network administrator. You can save hours of work by centralizing the setup:

• Use AirPrint / Mopria: If your 15 users just need to print standard documents and don't need advanced faxing or scanning functions, bypass driver installations entirely. Have users add the printer using Apple AirPrint or Windows/Android built-in Mopria protocols.
• Windows Print Server: To install drivers on every machine silently, set up a Print Server on a central PC or local server. You can then map the printer to each user's PC via the network; the driver will install automatically without requiring administrative privileges on each client computer.
• Direct Network Mapping: If you want full features without running the setup wizard 15 times, extract the master Canon driver .exe file to get the .inf file. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Add a printer manually using an IP address, and point the computer to that .inf folder over your network.