PIXMA MX410 driver installation on new hard drive

[reda6272]

Hello there; I have an old printer (MX410) that works just fine; since i installed a new hard drive, I cannot install my printer anymore because the driver is no longer available. Is there a way to do it, or I have to get a new one;

Thank you so much in advance.

Rida

[jrhoffman75]

I’m out of ideas. Maybe someone else is following and has some thoughts. 

[reda6272]

Thank you for all the support; very much appreciated; Best

[steedtrader]

Thank you for the link.  It does take you to the right place but the website states that it is retired and no longer supported.   I am not alone with this dilema.  I just hate throwing away a great printer that is working because they don't support the software.  They want you to buy another one.  That will teach em... they made too good of a product that lasted too long.

[jrhoffman75]

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@steedtrader wrote:

Thank you for the link.  It does take you to the right place but the website states that it is retired and no longer supported.   I am not alone with this dilema.  I just hate throwing away a great printer that is working because they don't support the software.  They want you to buy another one.  That will teach em... they made too good of a product that lasted too long.

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Did you read my previous post? Canon does provide drivers for operating systems up to W10 and macOS Sierra. It sounds like you made a decision to update to a new operating system that isn't supported. When someone does that they often find that many peripherals and software products are no longer supported. 

It may be possible that the generic Windows printer driver will work. Apple doesn't support the MX410 via AirPrint.

[SeamusKenmare]

I have similar problem.  New Dell laptop with W11, no accessible driver for my MX410 and Canon tells me my MX410 is "Retired" and not supported and offers to sell me a new one 'at a discount'.  I will take it (Canon MX410) to the trash.  Will replace with any product except from the Canon product line.  Any questions?

[steedtrader]

 Agreed. I spent a lot of money (at the time) to get this MX410 that has auto feed, fax, scan, etc.  Still working fine.  I like that I can buy the ink locally right when needed..... BUT,,,, CANON NO LONGER SUPPORTS IT ????? Well, then neither do I.  I will buy a different brand this time.  It should be illegal.  Money maker for Canon.  But no more of my money.

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

The MX410 is 13 years old.  It's probably safe to say that you don't keep your computer or mobile device for that long.  Canon is no different from other manufacturers. None of them make all of the parts they need to build and service their products.  When parts are no longer available. Canon can't repair things if they break. No manufacturer can   This is beyond their control.  This is why it's not reasonable to expect manufacturers to support their products indefinitely.  If you've had your printer for 10+ years, you've received. a good return on your investment.  

[steedtrader]

Good Point Shadowsports.  It has been a good printer.  But we are just talking software... not parts.  I take good care of things so that they last longer.  My truck is 13 years old too.   Oil change every 3,000 miles.  I am not in position to buy another one (70 yrs old)  and if I did I could not afford auto feed options, etc.  I just don't like how companies have so much control... like cell phones changing things to control when they feel its time for you to buy another cord, or ear piece, etc.... Iam not the only person on here that is saying that the machine is working just fine....  why throw it in the landfill?

[jrhoffman75]

Canon provides drivers on the support site for Windows 10 and older and macOS Sierra and older. I didn’t see where you said what OS you had, but if it used to work and now it doesn’t did you choose an OS update newer than these?

[steedtrader]

I just hate throwing perfectly good printers into the landfills.  Think about how many Pixma MX410s are out there now disabled and headed to the landfills.