Download and run the IJ Scan Utility on a Windows computer. Easily scan documents to your Windows computer with the Canon IJ Scan Utility. Learn how to download and launch this software that’s included with your printer drivers.
Note: If you have a Mac and you need instructions for downloading and running the IJ Scan Utility, please click here.
IJ Scan Utility on a Windows computer
Steps to download the IJ Scan Utility
- Go to the Canon Support page to follow these steps.
- Enter your scanner model in the Enter a model text box. Select your model from the dropdown list, then select Go.
- Under Drivers & Downloads, make sure that the correct operating system is selected in the dropdown.
- In the Drivers tab, find the MP Drivers for your device, and select the Select button on the right.
Note: The IJ Scan Utility is included in the MP Drivers package.
- Select the Download button to save the file to your computer.
- Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file to begin the installation.
- Follow the prompts during installation until complete.
How to Launch the IJ Scan Utility?
To run, select IJ Scan Utility in the appropriate location.
Windows 10: From the Start menu, select All Apps > Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility. If you do not see this, type IJ Scan Utility in the search bar.
Windows 8: Select IJ Scan Utility on the Start screen. (If IJ Scan Utility is not displayed on the Start screen, select the Search charm, then search for “IJ Scan Utility”.)
Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP: From the Start menu, select All Programs > Canon Utilities > IJ Scan Utility > IJ Scan Utility to start IJ Scan Utility.
Note
If you do not see IJ Scan Utility in the Start menu, it can be found here:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Canon\IJ Scan Utility\SCANUTILITY.EXE