Canon MG5420 Printer - No drivers? (Scan utility?)

[dathaeus]

I am pretty sure the MG5420 had software when we first installed it a few years ago.

Now I go to the Canon website and the main driver package is nowhere to be found, only their Image Garden software and something else insignificant.

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-mg5420

I cannot find the Scan Utility software either.

What gives?

[Danny]

Thanks for letting us know what Canon product you've got. The PIXMA MG5420 is an older model which we have retired. While that means that Canon USA no longer offers direct support or updated software for it, your friends here in the Canon Community are welcome to offer suggestions!

You can also speak with a Canon Upgrade Program specialist to help you score a modern replacement that would meet your current needs at a discount. You can reach them weekdays and Saturdays at 1-866-443-8002.

Hope this helps!

[dathaeus]

So you are telling me no more drivers for this printer from Canon anymore? I have seen tons of old models still have drivers available on your site, what do you mean, why would you take driver software OUT and leave in all the other useless software?

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Can you share which OS you are running and want to use the printer with?

If windows 10/11, USB or Wireless:

Solved: Re: PIXMA MG5240 Printer device driver refuses to ... - Canon Community

If MAC, the printer does not need drivers, but will only operate with limited functionality.

[dathaeus]

Win 11, so this works for Win 11?

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

Yes.  Others have confirmed the Windows10 driver works for W11.  Grab it below.

https://pdisp01.c-wss.com/gdl/WWUFORedirectTarget.do?id=MDEwMDAwNDMwNDAy&cmp=ABR&lang=EN  

[dathaeus]

Does that include the scanning software?

[shadowsports]

According to the description included with the download, it does.

File Description

This file is a driver for Canon IJ multifunction printers. You can install the following items of the software: MP Drivers: The driver for Canon IJ multifunction printer. IJ Scan Utility: The software that allows you to easily scan photos, documents, etc. IJ Network Tool: The software that performs the setup for printing in the network connection. IJ Scanner Selector EX: The software that performs the setup for scanning in the network connection.

[Mindy24]

I just spent hours trying to get my mg5420 to work on my new laptop to scan.  I finally remembered that I had the CD given when I bought the computer.  It took at least 20 minutes to install, but I'm back in business.  Canon used to have excellent customer support.  Now, as I'm sure you've realized, it's the opposite.  Can I mail you a copy (if I can make one) of the CD?