Canon PIXMA MX494 Software and Driver Download
Canon PIXMA MX494 Software and Driver Download for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux – Canon PIXMA MX494 is one of the recommended product from canon that is released to accommodate the increasing demand for the multipurpose printer. Other than printing, this machine offers the function of the scanner, copier, and even fax machine, all in one device. The maximum resolution is quite good compared to other printers in the same league, with 4800 x 1200 dpi. It is also supported by FINE technology, allowing the printer to produce ink droplets as small as 2 Pl, ensuring the vividness of your images.
Canon MX494 is able to print with the speed up to 8.8 inches per minute for mono printing and 4.4 inches per minute for color printing. This is pretty standard for a printer in its class. The interface comes with USB and Wi-Fi to make sure everyone can access the printer without having to leave their desks. It also comes with PIXMA Cloud Link, allowing the users to directly print from and scan to their cloud online service without too many hassles.
The power consumption of Canon PIXMA MX494 is very efficient, with only 7 watts during operation, 1.6 watts during standby mode, and 0.3 watts during power off. This is certainly a good news for home and small offices as it won’t burden the electricity bills.
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Canon PIXMA MX494 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 v10.7.5 – v10.10 and macOS Sierra 10.12 or later
- Linux
Canon PIXMA MX494 Specifications
| Printer | |
| Print Speed (up to) | 4 x 6 Borderless Photo: Approx. 70 seconds |
| Print Speed (Approx) | Black: ESAT: Approx. 8.8 ipm Color: ESAT: Approx. 4.4 ipm |
| Number of Nozzles | Pigment Black:320/ Color 960 / Total:1280 |
| 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 | Plain: Plain Paper, High-Resolution Paper; Super High Gloss: Photo Paper Pro Platinum; Glossy: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Glossy; Semi-Gloss: Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Photo Paper Pro Luster; Matte: Matte Photo Paper; Envelope: U.S. #10 Envelope |
| Paper Sizes | 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 8″ x 10″, Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 Envelopes |
| Automatic Sheet Feeder | 100 Sheets ADF: 20 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; Semi-Gloss: Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Photo Paper Pro Luster; Matte: Matte Photo Paper; Envelope: U.S. #10 Envelope |
| Printer Features | AirPrint, Borderless Printing, Document Printing, Full HD Movie Print, Special Filters, Google Cloud Print, My Image Garden, Photo Printing, PIXMA Printing Solutions, Quiet Mode, Wireless Printing |
| Copier | |
| Copy Speed (up to) | ESAT: Colour: 3.6 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 | 1200 x 2400 dpi (Optical) 19,200 x 19,200 dpi (Interpolated) ADF: 600 x 600 dpi (Optical) |
| Scanner Features | Auto Scan Mode, Network Scan, Push Scan, PDF Password Security, Push Scan, Send to Cloud |
| 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 Colour: 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 | Full Dot Matrix LCD, Access Point Mode, Dual Colour Gamut Processing Technology, Fully Integrated Auto Document Feeder (ADF), Quiet Mode, 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 v10.7.5 – v10.10Mobile Operating Systems: iOS, Android, Windows RT |
| Standard Interface | Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) Hi-Speed USB |
| Dimension (W x D x H) | 17.2″ (W) x 11.7″ (D) x 7.5″ (H) |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs. |
Step 1: How to Setup or Install the Canon PIXMA MX494 Driver
This step tells you about to install Canon PIXMA MX494 without CD
What you required:
- You need to have a driver or software for Canon PIXMA MX494, 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 494 printer for the setup file.
- The first step you need to turn on your computer and Canon MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 is ready to use for the printing.
Step 2: How to Setup or Install the Canon PIXMA MX494 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 MX494. You can download a driver on the links we provided.
- You need the USB cable for PIXMA MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 to the computer.
- If the USB Cable of Canon PIXMA MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494) 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 MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494 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 MX494, 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 MX494 Full Driver & Software Package (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 1.3 | 16 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 Full Driver & Software Package (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64/XP) | 1.1 | 50 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 CUPS Printer Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 12.1.0.0 | 16 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 MP Drivers (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64) | 1.02 | 32 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 XPS Printer Driver (Windows 10/10 x64/8.1/8.1 x64/8/8 x64/7/7 x64/Vista/Vista64) | 5.85 | 18 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 |
| ICA Driver (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 4.1.3 | 1.7 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 |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux (Debian Packagearchive) | 5.10 | 515 KB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux (rpm Packagearchive) | 5.10 | 269 KB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux (Source file) | 5.10 | 395 KB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux (Debian Packagearchive) | 3.10 | 236 KB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux (rpm Packagearchive) | 3.10 | 213 KB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux (Source file) | 3.10 | 204 KB | Download |
| My Image Garden (OS X v10.7) | 3.2.0 | 299 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 (Windows XP) | 3.3.0 | 293 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 |
| 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 |
| IJ Scan Utility (OS X 10.11/10.10/10.9/10.8/Mac OS X 10.7) | 2.1.6 | 21 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Canon MX494 (PDF) User Manual (Mac) | 1.0 | 11 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 (PDF) User Manual (Windows) | 1.0 | 15 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 Getting Started Guide (software installation part) | V1 | 3.4 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 Getting Started Guide (device setup part) | V1 | 1.6 MB | Download |
| Canon MX494 Getting Started Guide (device setup part) | V1 | 1.6 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 (Mac) | V3.2 | 11 MB | Download |
| Guide for My Image Garden (Windows) | V3.2 | 11 MB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux (Operation guide) | 5.10 | 72 KB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux (Operation guide) | 3.10 | 85 KB | Download |
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