If the wizard fails to automatically detect the printer on your network, select or Manually Add Port . Choose Standard TCP/IP Port .

In the dropdown line, click Select Software... , filter for Canon iR-ADV C5235/5240 PS3 or UFR II , and click OK . Click Add to confirm your changes. Comparison of Connection Protocols Performance Profile Use Case Recommendation Standard TCP/IP (Port 9100) Fastest processing speeds, minimal data overhead Preferred setup choice for enterprise Windows networks LPR / LPD

Click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax... button.

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Click the download button next to the latest version of your chosen driver and save the file to your local drive. 2. Preparing Your System for Installation

Open "System Settings," click "Printers & Scanners," and click the "+" button.

To ensure your driver download works safely and correctly, follow these exact deployment steps: Step 1: Download from Official Sources

Open the Services application in Windows ( services.msc ), locate the Print Spooler service, right-click it, and select Restart . This clears hung background data.

If you completed the download and installation but the printer is offline or failing to print, run through this quick checklist: Check the Port Configuration (Windows)

✅ — just get it directly from Canon’s support site. Avoid driver updater tools. After install, restart the print spooler if the printer isn’t detected immediately.

Office network environments frequently experience IP address changes. If the IT administrator or router reassigns a new IP address to your Canon iR C5235i , your computer will lose connection. Go to Control Panel > Devices and Printers . Right-click your Canon iR C5235i

Open a browser and visit the geographic support node for your hardware, such as Canon Europe Support or Canon Asia Support .

Always download drivers directly from the official Canon Support website. Third-party download sites frequently bundle malware or outdated files with their downloads. Navigate to the Canon drivers portal, enter , and select your operating system. Step 2: Extract the Installation Files

Canon offers a few different driver options. Selecting the right one depends on your specific computing environment: Generic Plus PCL6 Driver

Occasionally, if a print job fails, Windows will automatically set the printer to "Offline" mode, preventing any future jobs from going through.

Scroll to locate any broken, duplicate, or older Canon printer profiles linked to the C5200 series. Click on the old printer instance and select .

file. Double-click it to extract the files into a new folder. : Open the extracted folder and double-click Connection Type