Driver for Canon MG6150 scanner  


  1. johngee
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
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    Driver for Canon MG6150 scanner


    Hi folks,

    Her indoors is not happy!!

    I have converted her Lenovo laptop into a dual boot (XP/7 32-bit) - the intention being to get everything she uses onto 7 and "convert her" to 7 too

    In XP she has been happily using her wireless connected Canon MG6150 and was comfortable with its scanner driver (Scangear).

    In 7 I located the printer on the network and Win 7 got the driver for it. The "printer side" of the driver is fine but the "scanner side" is very minimal (it's a WIA rather than TWAIN) and she's not a happy bunny.

    Should I remove this printer and start over, using Canon's own software? Bearing in mind that this printer is already wirelessly connected, what's the best procedure - install the software first from Canon's site and then connect the printer? If so, how do I stop it from searching Windows Update for a driver?

    Regards

    John
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  3. johngee
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64
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    Just to let you know, I removed the printer, downloaded the Canon software and driver, re-installed and I have a happy wife now

    John
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  4. madcratebuilder
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    Win8/8.1,Win7-U64, Vista U64, uncounted Linux distor's
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    When I installed my Canon wireless printer/scanner as I recall the destructions tell you leave the printer DISCONNECTED. During the Canon software install it well tell you when to power up the printer. Mines a MG5300 if that matters. As I recall when I installed W7 on my new box it saw the network printer and setup all by it's self.

    My ball and chain is able to destroy the printer connection on a regular and recurring basis. I've had to reinstall on a XP box almost weekly.
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