Canon PIXMA MX479 Software and Driver Download
Canon PIXMA MX479 Software and Driver Download for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux – Are you looking for a nice printer to help you finish your college tasks and print great photos? If the answer is yes, then Canon PIXMA MX479 is your answer. Introduced as a multifunctional printer, this machine is able to print, scan, copy, and even fax the document without additional devices needed. With its FINE technology, the printer is able to shoot ink droplets as small as 2 Pl, ensuring the vividness and details of your image.
Canon MX479 printer has standard speed compared to other printers in the same class, with 9.7 inches per minute for mono printing and 5.5 inches per minute for color printing. As for a borderless 4 x 6-inch photo, it takes around 46 seconds to print, which is also pretty standard. The maximum resolution is good enough to satisfy the needs of photo enthusiasts, with 4800 x 1200 dpi. It uses five individual inks, enabling the users to replace only the inks that run out.
For the interface, Canon PIXMA MX479 is equipped with Hi-Speed USB and Wi-Fi, allowing multiple devices to connect to the printer remotely at the same time. The size is pretty compact, with 18.4 lbs. in weight and 18.1 x 15.2 x 7.9 inches in width, depth, and height respectively.
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Canon PIXMA MX479 Operating Systems Compatibility:
- Windows 10
- Windows 8, Windows 8.1
- Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1
- Windows Vista SP1, Vista SP2
- Windows XP SP3 32-bit
- Mac OS X v10.6.8- v10.9 and macOS Sierra 10.12 or later
- Linux
Canon PIXMA MX479 Specifications
| Printer | |
| Print Speed (up to) | 4″ x 6″ Borderless Photo: Approx. 46 seconds |
| Print Speed (Approx) | Black: ESAT: Approx. 9.7 ipm Color: ESAT: Approx. 5.5 ipm |
| Number of Nozzles | Black: 1,152 Color: 640 Total: 1,792 |
| Picoliter Size (color) | 2 and 5 |
| Print Resolution (Up to) | Color: Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi Black: Up to 600 x 600 dpi |
| Ink Compatibility | PG-240XXL Black Ink Cartridge PG-240XL Black Ink Cartridge PG-240 Black Ink Cartridge CL-241XL Color Ink Cartridge CL-241 Color Ink Cartridge |
| Paper Sizes | 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 8″ x 10″, Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 Envelopes |
| Automatic Sheet Feeder | 100 Sheets ADF:30 Sheets |
| Paper Compatibility | Plain: Plain Paper, High-Resolution Paper; Super High Gloss: Photo Paper Pro Platinum; Glossy: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Glossy; Matte: Matte Photo Paper; Envelope: U.S. #10 Envelope |
| Printer Features | AirPrint, Borderless Printing, Document Printing, Full HD Movie Print, Fun Filter Effects, Google Cloud Print, My Image Garden, Photo Printing, PIXMA Printing Solutions, Quiet Mode, Wireless Printing |
| Copier | |
| Copy Speed (up to) | ESAT: Color: 4.7 ipm |
| Reduction / Enlargement | 25% – 400% |
| Copy Features | Auto Document Feeder (ADF), AE (Auto Exposure) Copy, Borderless, Fit-to-Page, Preset Copy Ratios, Frame Erase Copy, Zoom |
| Scanner | |
| Scanning Element | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Max. Resolutions | Optical: 1200 x 2400 dpi Interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200 dpi ADF: 600 x 600 dpi (Optical) |
| Scanner Features | Auto Scan Mode, Network Scan, Push Scan |
| Color Depth | 48-bit internal/24-bit external |
| Max. Document Size | Flatbed: 8×5″ x 11.7″ ADF: 8.5″ x 14″ |
| Fax | |
| Modem Speed | 33.6 Kbps (Super G3 color FAX) |
| Transmission Speed (approx.) | Black: Approx. 3 sec per page Color: Approx. 1 min per page |
| Memory Capacity | Approx. 50 Pages |
| Group Dialing | 19 Locations |
| Fax Features | Answering Machine Connectivity, Caller Rejection, Check RX Fax Info., Fax Reception Reject, Fax Number Re-Entry, Memory Transmission, Redial, Remote Reception |
| General | |
| Other Features | 2-Line LCD, Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology, Fully Integrated Auto Document Feeder (ADF), Wireless Printing |
| OS Compatibility | Computer Operating Systems: Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1, Window Vista SP1, Vista SP2, Windows XP SP3 32-bit Mac OS X v10.6.8- v10.9Mobile Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows RT |
| Standard Interface | Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Hi-Speed USB |
| Dimension (W x D x H) | 18.1″ (W) x 15.2″ (D) x 7.9″ (H) |
| Weight | 18.4 lbs |
Step 1: How to Setup or Install the Canon PIXMA MX479 Driver
This step tells you about to install Canon PIXMA MX479 without CD
What you required:
- You need to have a driver or software for Canon PIXMA MX479, for the file of a driver, you can download on the link below.
- You need the USB cable to connect the printer to your computer.
- Next step, you can follow this instruction below to install Canon PIXMA MX 479 printer for the setup file.
- The first step you need to turn on your computer and Canon MX479 printer.
- In this step trying to do not connect a USB cable before it is suggested.
- Next, you can download, the driver of Canon PIXMA MX479 and don’t forget to install it on your computer by following our instruction.
- You can connect the USB cable when the installation of the driver already finished.
- Follow the instructions to complete the installation process.
- When all step is finished, the Canon PIXMA MX479 is ready to use for the printing.
Step 2: How to Setup or Install the Canon PIXMA MX479 Driver Manually
For this step, you need to add the printer from the Windows feature.
- You require the software or Driver file of Canon PIXMA MX479. You can download a driver on the links we provided.
- You need the USB cable for PIXMA MX479 printer.
This step how to install the driver:
- First, you need to turn on all of your devices.
- Connect the USB cable from your Canon PIXMA MX479 printer to the computer.
- Extract the file of driver or software that you have downloaded.
- Open “Control Panel”, then click on “View devices and printers”(Windows 7, 8, 10, and Vista). For Windows XP, you can open “Fax & Printers”.
- Choose your printer and click “Add a Printer”.
- If it has been ready for the driver location, choose the path where you need to extract the setup file.
- Follow all of the instructions to finish the installation.
- When all step is finished, the Canon PIXMA MX479 printer is ready to use on your computer.
What you required:
- You need a CD or DVD drive to install a driver on your computer.
- The driver or software CD Disk of Canon PIXMA MX479 that have included in the box of your printer.
- The USB Cable for connecting your printer to the computer.
Follow this instruction for installation process with CD Drive.
- The first step, turn on your computer and Canon PIXMA MX479 printer.
- Insert CD disk to CD or DVD drive on your computer, and follow the instruction from CD.
- Do not connect the USB cable to the printer until needed.
- If installation wizard needs to plug the USB Cable, connect the USB Cable of Canon PIXMA MX479 to the computer.
- If the USB Cable of Canon PIXMA MX479 is detected, follow the instructions for the next process of the installation.
- When all steps are done, you will get a notification the printer is ready to use.
How To Install Canon PIXMA MX479 Printer Driver On Linux:
Requirements:
- A Linux-run device
- A Common Unix Printer Service (CUPS) installed on the device.
Instructions:
- Turn on your computer and run the CUPS.
- Go to the web-based interface.
- Open a browser and navigate to localhost: 631.
- Connect the printer.
- On the browser, go to Administration tab and select Printers.
- Select Add Printer.
- You need to enter username and password.
- Your printer (Canon MX479) should be on the list displayed. Select it and press Continue.
- CUPS detect and add the printer.
- A configuration window will pop up, fill values as needed.
- The printer is ready to use on your computer.
How To Install Driver of Canon PIXMA MX479 on Mac OS:
- You need the file of the driver for your printer. When you have already completed the downloading process, it will be saved in the certain folder.
- You need to double-click on the downloaded driver file and mount it on the Disk Image.
- You need to double-click again on the mounted Disk Image.
- For the last step, double-click on the driver file. Do not worry, the installation will be started automatically.
How to Uninstall Canon PIXMA MX479 Printer Driver:
For Windows:
- Click on Windows button on your computer keyboard.
- Open “Control Panel”.
- Chooses for “Uninstall a Program”
- Search for the name of the printer driver you want to uninstall.
- Click the Uninstall button.
- Wait until the process is completed.
For Mac:
- Open Apple Menu.
- Click System Preferences.
- Select Printers and Scanners.
- Choose a printer driver that you want to uninstall. (Select Canon MX479 if your printer is of that type).
- Click Remove.
For Linux:
- Go to Application.
- Select System Settings.
- Select Printers. Printer window will pop up.
- Locate Unlock button on the upper right section, open it.
- Enter a password.
- Then locate the Canon PIXMA MX479 printer driver you want to uninstall. Find a minus sign under it.
- Click the minus sign.
To download a driver or software for Canon PIXMA MX479, just click on the links that we have provided in this table below. If find any broken link or some problem with this printer please let us know, we will fix it as soon as possible.
| OPERATING SYSTEM | VERSION | SIZE | DOWNLOAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon MX479 Full Driver & Software Package (OS X) | 1.2 | 9.9 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 Full Driver & Software Package (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 1.1 | 49 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 CUPS Printer Driver (OS X 10.6) | 11.7.1.0 | 16 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 CUPS Printer Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 11.7.1.0 | 16 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 MP Drivers (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 1.01 | 24 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 XPS Printer Driver (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 5.75 | 18 MB | Download |
| ICA Driver (OS X 10.6) | 3.3.4 | 3.1 MB | Download |
| ICA Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 4.1.3 | 2 MB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux (Source file) | 2.30 | 2.5 MB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux (Source file) | 4.10 | 7.3 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 IJ Printer Driver for Linux (rpm Packagearchive) | 4.10 | 1.5 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 IJ Printer Driver for Linux (Debian Packagearchive) | 4.10 | 1.4 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 ScanGear MP for Linux (rpm Packagearchive) | 2.30 | 1.2 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 ScanGear MP for Linux (Debian Packagearchive) | 2.30 | 1.2 MB | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 4.6.0 | 102 MB | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 4.7.0 | 102 MB | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 4.5.0 | 58 MB | Download |
| Easy-PhotoPrint EX (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 4.7.0 | 58 MB | Download |
| Easy-WebPrint EX (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 1.6.0 | 15 MB | Download |
| My Image Garden (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8) | 3.5.0 | 300 MB | Download |
| My Image Garden (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 3.5.0 | 294 MB | Download |
| My Image Garden (OS X v10.7) | 3.2.0 | 299 MB | Download |
| My Image Garden (Windows XP) | 3.3.0 | 293 MB | Download |
| IJ Scan Utility (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 2.1.6 | 21 MB | Download |
| Canon IJ Network Tool (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 4.6.1 | 5.6 MB | Download |
| Quick Menu (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 2.6.1 | 9.2 MB | Download |
| My Printer (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 3.3.0 | 5.6 MB | Download |
| Quick Menu (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 2.6.1 | 2.2 MB | Download |
| Speed Dial Utility (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 1.6.0 | 879 KB | Download |
| Speed Dial Utility (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 1.6.0 | 4.8 MB | Download |
| My Image Garden (OS X 10.6) | 3.1.0 | 298 MB | Download |
| Quick Menu (OS X 10.6) | 2.5.0 | 2.4 MB | Download |
| IJ Scan Utility (OS X 10.6) | 2.0.12 | 20 MB | Download |
| Canon IJ Network Tool for Intel Mac (OS X 10.5/10.6) | 4.4.1 | 5.3 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 (PDF) User Manual (Mac) | 1.2 | 8.8 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 (PDF) User Manual (Windows) | 1.2 | 12 MB | Download |
| Guide for Quick Menu (Mac) | V2.6 | 1.1 MB | Download |
| Guide for Quick Menu (Windows) | V2.6 | 1.1 MB | Download |
| Guide for My Image Garden (Windows) | V3.2 | 11 MB | Download |
| Guide for My Image Garden (Mac) | V3.2 | 11 MB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux (Operation guide) | 2.30 | 471 KB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux (Operation guide) | 4.10 | 78 KB | Download |
| Canon MX479 Getting Started Guide | V1 | 2.7 MB | Download |
| Canon MX479 Getting Started Guide | V1 | 2.6 MB | Download |
| Setting Up the FAX | V1 | 2.1 MB | Download |
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