Are you suggesting the drivers for Mojave (10.14.x) work on an M1 architecture? I'm temped to copy over the files from /Library/Printers/Canon and /Library/Printers/PPDs to my new macbook and give it a try. Apple dropped support for 32 bit code so ...
I have a similar issue. Upgraded to new M1 Macbook with Monterey and my Pro 9000 Mk II is now a paperweight unless I keep my 2012 Mac Mini working.This is an expensive and fully functioning printer! This is unacceptable and after speaking with Cano...