Canon MX setup varies between MX models. In this MFP printer scenario, we break down a Canon MX 512 and MX860 most commonly used in a home office environment.
Wireless or LAN
The blue light with the international symbol for WiFi is the most notable indication that your printer is connected to your router/AP or Access Point via the WiFi SSID.
Google Query for Drivers
Query “Canon mx 512 drivers” or whatever make and model you have and it will take you to the support site.
Pro Tip! 
The Canon 510mx series does not require USB connectivity for setup while other Canon MX series printer like mx860 do.
MX860 Software
- MP Navigator EX Ver. 2.13 (Windows 8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP/2000) mpnx_2_1-win-2_13-ea23_2.exe
- MX860 series Mini Master Setup (Windows 8.1 x64/8 x64/7 x64/Vista64) md6l-win-mx860-1_03-e2-2.exe
Use the MX860 series Mini Master Setup and select “network” setup vs USB. Then “printer is already connected to the network” for setting up a previously existing Canon printer on the network.
MX860 Driver
- MX860 series MP Driver Ver. 1.03 (Windows 8.1 x64/8 x64/7 x64/Vista64) md64-win-mx860-1_03-ea24.exe
Select the MX510 series MP Driver and use printer with wireless LAN if going the wireless route. Then head over to the software tab for MP Navigator EX Ver. 5.1.1. Once downloaded and installed, setup the scan folder under preferences for “Scanner Button Settings” Documents\My Scans. Do the same when you save from the Windows interface instead of from the Canon as seen in the second pic.
Scanner Software Setup – MP Navigator
Canon MX Setup Basics Summary
Not all Canon MX setup are equal. In fact, they are very different and sometimes cumbersome but you can solve anything if you have your baseline skills to work with.
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