Windows 11 won't recognize imageCLASS MF4450

[cappy1920]

Hi.  I was given this printer a couple of days ago; however, I cannot get my Windows 11 pc to recognize it.  I downloaded the driver and the tool box, but I cannot get it to work.  Any suggestions?  Should I give up?  I saw that some people were able to get this working with Windows 10, but cannot find any help for Windows 11.  Thank you.

[shadowsports]

Thanks for the feedback...Glad it worked for you.  

For others.  Canon does not design products with an "expiration date".  The service life for a product can vary.  Sometimes it has to do with the hardware or architecture.  Others due to parts availability.  In order for a product to be supported, parts must remain available so it can be repaired if needed.  Canon does not manufacture every part that is used to manufacture the products it sells, so if a vendor decides to stop making parts, this could in turn affect the service life.  

Here's an example.  The MF4450 was released 14 yrs ago.  If you didn't buy it at release, the length of time it can be supported might be less.  It's also possible that parts for it are no longer being made.  Canon has to account for this as it must be able to repair what it sells.  

Most people do not keep computers, phones or printers for 10+ years.  If you get more than 5 yrs of service, you have done well and the return on your investment is high.  Technology changes, operating systems change and the hardware they run on is also constantly evolving.  So these factors should be considered cumulatively.  Several factors beyond Canon's control are in play here.