Why does my Canon printer work but not my scanner?

Why does my Canon printer work but not my scanner?

If you can perform a print but not a scan it is usually a software error. Update any software that you installed for your printer. Update the drivers. And finally, turn off and back on the device and try again.

How do I get my scanner to work on my Canon printer?

Scanning Documents

1. Place the item on the platen. Positioning Originals (Scanning from Computer)
2. Start IJ Scan Utility.
3. Click Settings…, then set the paper size, resolution, etc. in the Settings (Document Scan)dialog as required. When setting is completed, click OK.
4. Click Photo. Scanning starts.

How do I scan with Canon mp160?

Scanning using MP Navigator

1. On the Windows desktop, double-click MP Navigator 3.0.
2. Point to Scan/Import and click ‘Photos/Documents (Platen)’.
3. Place the document face-down on the platen glass, and select ‘Document Type’.
4. Click ‘Specify’… and set the preferences as required.
5. Click ‘Scan’.

Why is my wireless scanner not working?

Check the Connection Check the cable between the scanner and your computer is firmly plugged in at both ends. If possible, switch to a different cable to test for problems with the existing one. You can also switch to a different USB port on your computer to check if a faulty port is to blame.

How to use canon Pixma mp160 scanner under Windows 10?

I found a way to use the Canon Pixma MP160’s scanner under windows 10 like this: As you can see the Preview is working, and after that when i hit the scan button, i got my image scanned to the computer in the folder: C:\\Users\\ \\Pictures\\Scans

Does the new Scan app on Windows 10 support Canon printers?

Not even by the new SCAN app on Windows 10. I have a Canon MP160 and was informed by Canon that they do not have or intend to make drivers for that printer. So I went and bought a Canon MP230 which does have drivers available and it works perfectly.

Does the canon mp230 come with drivers for the mp160?

I have a Canon MP160 and was informed by Canon that they do not have or intend to make drivers for that printer. So I went and bought a Canon MP230 which does have drivers available and it works perfectly. Was this reply helpful? Sorry this didn’t help. Great! Thanks for your feedback. How satisfied are you with this reply?

How do I start a scan on my Canon printer?

To start the scan from the computer, go to Control Panel, then View Devices and Printers, then right click the Canon printer and select “Start Scan”. This is the only way the scan will start now, it can no longer be initiated directly from the printer.