Before you start installing the drivers, you need to make sure you have downloaded the latest and correct driver from the official website.
Although you may get the driver from the Driver CD as well that came with the printer, downloading it from the official website is always a good option. Alternatively, you may download the same drivers from the download section given below.
In the download section, you always get the latest Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw driver download links Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP (32bit / 64bit), Server 2000 to 2022, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x Ventura operating systems.
After downloading the drivers, you must read the following installation guide to know the right way to install Canon MF5980dw printer drivers. Let’s start by downloading the drivers first.
Steps to Download Canon MF5980dw Driver
Step 1: Select the operating system where you want to install your printer.
Step 2: Click on the download button to have your Canon MF5980dw driver setup file.
Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw Driver for Windows
imageCLASS MF5980dw Driver for Mac
Canon MF5980dw Driver for Linux/Ubuntu
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Download the driver directly from the Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw official website.
How to Install Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw Driver
I have shared below the detailed installation guide for the full feature driver and basic driver (inf driver). Follow the instructions in the appropriate guide to install your Canon MF5980dw printer drivers on Windows based computer.
1) Install Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw Printer Using Driver Package
In this installation guide, you will find the installation method for the full feature Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw driver, which can be used for all the versions of the Windows operating system.
Steps:
- Run the full feature driver file download from this page and wait for its files to unzip onto your computer.
- In the Welcome screen of the Setup Wizard, click on the ‘Next’ button to proceed.
- On the License Agreement screen, click on the ‘Yes’ button to accept the Canon Software License Agreement.
- In the Select the Type of Connection screen, select the ‘USB Connection’ option, then click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait for the setup wizard to install the drivers on your computer.
- When you see the message that driver files have been copied successfully, then click on the ‘Exit’ button to close the setup wizard.
That’s it, you have successfully completed the installation of the Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw driver package on your computer.
2) Install Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw Printer Using Basic Driver
Follow the instructions in the installation guide shared below to properly install the Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw basic driver on your computer. Check out the steps in this article: How to install driver manually using basic driver.
Canon MF5980dw Printer Features
The Canon imageCLASS MF5980dw all-in-one printer has all the features which can help office users save time and money. This monochrome laser printer can be connected to your computer by using its USB, Ethernet and Wireless connectivity options.
MF5980dw Toner Cartridge Details
This laser printer uses one Black (CART-319) toner cartridge for printing, which can print up to 2100 pages.