Canon LBP 5100 64-bit Driver

[Bloater]

I notice that there are a number of posting in regards 64-bit drivers for Canon printers but no other posting for the Canon LBP 5100. I purchased this printer around 12 months ago and simply love it, mainly due to the auto duplex that make printing out PDF such an easy task.

I intend building a new computer in the coming months and have more or less decided on installing Windows 7 Home Premium or Pro (Retail) 64-bit. The only major problem I can see with the 64-bit is with the Canon Printer LBP 5100, the canon website shows a 32-bit driver for Vista but no 64-bit versions. Contacting Canon NZ I received a reply stating that as far as they can ascertain there will be no 64-bit drivers for this printer unless Canon Japan decides different.

Questions please: I have been told that Windows 7 will come with a driver for the Canon LBP 5100 but can't find any information in regards this, so my question is does Windows 7 come with a driver for this printer?
If it does will the auto duplex still work?

Anyone knows how to contact Canon Japan (in English) about a 64-bit driver for this printer?

Had anyone that uses this printer come across a work around for a 64-bit driver for this printer.

 

[thefabe]

Their is a similar post above yours for the lpb 5000. And from their question I can ascertain that windows 7 doesn't come with a driver for your printer since they can't be theirs to work. Even if W& did cone with a driver it would be a printer driver (just basic ) and most likely wouldn't include the applications needed for duplex. Sorry but after 7 is released on the 22 nd maybe with enough inquiries cannon will get with the program. But from their point of view i assume they would just rather sell you a newer model printer. Fabe

 

[Bloater]

Their is a similar post above yours for the lpb 5000. And from their question I can ascertain that windows 7 doesn't come with a driver for your printer since they can't be theirs to work. Even if W& did cone with a driver it would be a printer driver (just basic ) and most likely wouldn't include the applications needed for duplex. Sorry but after 7 is released on the 22 nd maybe with enough inquiries cannon will get with the program. But from their point of view i assume they would just rather sell you a newer model printer. Fabe

Okay, thanks.

I'll try the virtualization section now and ask a question there in regards getting an 64-bit printer driver to work in 32-bit XP mode.

 

[Sqiz]

Although the Canon i-SENSYS LBP5100 is still being sold and is listed on Canon's current laser printer product page, they have no interest in producing a 64bit driver and have added a tiny footnote to the LBP5100 specification page stating "32 bit driver only".

The Canon helpdesk was less than helpful and it looks like my only option is to replace the printer - although working as Head of Computing I do have the satisfaction of banning all further purchases of any kind from Canon for our group of companies.

 

[Bloater]

Although the Canon i-SENSYS LBP5100 is still being sold and is listed on Canon's current laser printer product page, they have no interest in producing a 64bit driver and have added a tiny footnote to the LBP5100 specification page stating "32 bit driver only".

The Canon helpdesk was less than helpful and it looks like my only option is to replace the printer - although working as Head of Computing I do have the satisfaction of banning all further purchases of any kind from Canon for our group of companies.

As much as I like the LBP5100 I'll think long and hard before purchasing another Canon printer. Extremely disappointed with the support offered by Canon

 

[CiscoKid]

I've contacted Canon NZ support requesting a Windows 7 driver either 32bit or 64 bit for the LBP5100. Was informed that Windows 7 drivers are not available yet. I think thats very poor from a supposedly leading printer manufacturer for a 12 month old colour laser printer. Would not recommend Canon to anyone intending to purchase printers.

 

[CiscoKid]

Update - Windows 7 32bit driver is now available !

Canon Advanced Printing Technology for Canon LBP5100 R1.12 Ver.3.02 (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Windows 7)

Will test tonight..

 

[Bloater]

Update - Windows 7 32bit driver is now available !

Canon Advanced Printing Technology for Canon LBP5100 R1.12 Ver.3.02 (Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/Windows 7)

Will test tonight..

Have you had the chance to try out this driver yet? If so was it successful? How did you come across the information?

 

[Sqiz]

Thanks for the link.

Still no sign of a 64 bit driver though.

 

[jimbo45]

Hi there
You *might* find something on Windows Update.

I'm still using an OLD OLD Epson 1290 photo printer - Windows update even gave me a 64 bit driver for this one --- Epson's last drivers for this model were Windows 2000 - but I like the printer because I can still print at A3+ size.

Try and see if Windows update finds a driver.

Otherwise another solution is to load up a tiny Virtual windows XP machine (don't install any apps on it) and just use it to share the printer with your W7 machine.

You can download VMWARE server for free -- this IMO is a better option for this application as the VM can be started in the background (and automatically on boot). You just then install the printer on the vm and then share it.

On the W7 machine -- as you don't have a driver for it you''ll have to define the printer as a NETWORK printer.

Then define this as your default printer.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[willoz]

Hi Jimbo,

I'm trying to follow your advice: "install the printer on the vm and then share it. On the Windows 7 machine -- as you don't have a driver for it you''ll have to define the printer as a [COLOR=#0072BC ! important][COLOR=#0072BC ! important]NETWORK [COLOR=#0072BC ! important]printer[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]...Then define this as your default printer."

I've created my XP VM, but I'm having trouble telling Windows 7 to add it as a shared printer.

How do I tell Win7 to use a VM as a network printer sharer? From "Add a Printer" ... what steps do I take from there? Do I have to do anything special to the printer in the guest (XP) OS, apart from making it "shared"?

Using VMware Player 3, should I use bridged, NAT, host-only? Should I be investigating the Unity feature?

Thanks exceedingly much,
Will

 

[NickITTR]

Hi Jimbo,

I'm trying to follow your advice: "install the printer on the vm and then share it. On the Windows 7 machine -- as you don't have a driver for it you''ll have to define the printer as a [COLOR=#0072BC ! important][COLOR=#0072BC ! important]NETWORK [COLOR=#0072BC ! important]printer[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]...Then define this as your default printer."

I've created my XP VM, but I'm having trouble telling Windows 7 to add it as a shared printer.

How do I tell Win7 to use a VM as a network printer sharer? From "Add a Printer" ... what steps do I take from there? Do I have to do anything special to the printer in the guest (XP) OS, apart from making it "shared"?

Using VMware Player 3, should I use bridged, NAT, host-only? Should I be investigating the Unity feature?

Thanks exceedingly much,
Will

Hi Will,

Did you end up having any success with this? I am in the same bloody boat.

Thanks.

Nick

 

[Romans]

Canon X64 Driver are out there

We have been trying to get drives for a Canon LBP5100 Printer
So we can run x64 OP again
Here are some of the help from Canon

on the 9th November 2009

Thank you for contacting Canon.

Please be advised that Canon will support its laser printer, multifunctional, fax and personal copier products with Windows 7. Detailed information will be available approximately mid November.

on the 4th January 2010

Thank you for contacting Canon.

Please be advised that Canon will be supporting your printer on a 64-bit Windows 7 operating system and Canon will distributing drivers shortly.

on the 8th March 2010

Thank you for contacting Canon.Please be advised that your scanner is not compatible with a 64-bit operating system. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause

They do not know the printer is not a scanner

On the up side Canon UK have release the X64 version on the 9th of March 2010

Printer Driver (x64 Edition)

Now we can get the best out of Windows 7

 

[NickITTR]

64 bit Driver for Canon LBP5100

Thanks heaps Romans. i really appreciate that update. I have the printer sitting here on the floor waiting for a home and now one has been found!

Thanks again.

Nick

 

[Bloater]

64 bit Driver for Canon LBP5100

Thanks Romans,

I've just advertised the printer for sale which I'll now need to cancel

Have you installed the driver? It will be next week before I get the chance to install the printer on Windows 7 64-bit, hope things go well.

Again, many thanks for the information.

 

[NickITTR]

Hi Bloater,

Yes, I installed the drive and it works fine. Thanks again Romans for updating the thread. really appreciate it.

Nick.

 

[Sqiz]

Thanks for the updates - I'll definately give this new driver a try.

 

[bgowers]

64 bit driver for LBP5100

the link in that earlier post is dead now. Could anyone who has the driver send it to me?

many thanks in advance

Bernard

 

[Bloater]

the link in that earlier post is dead now. Could anyone who has the driver send it to me?

many thanks in advance

Bernard

Printer Driver (x64 Edition)=

 

[bgowers]

Thank you very much, you're a star

Bernard