How to properly download and install drivers for Canon MP495

There are several methods to download and install software for Canon MP495. In this article we will look at the main ones.

Option 1: Official resource

The step-by-step tutorial looks like this:

1. We visit the official website of the manufacturer https://www.canon.ru/.
   
   
2. Click on the element «Podderjka», and then select "Downloads and Help".
   
   
   
   
   
3. Enter in the search bar "Canon MP495", and then click on the found option.
   
   
   
   
   
4. In section "Drivers" click "Download".
   
   
   
   
   
5. Read the license agreement and then click “Accept the terms and download”.
   
   
   
   
   
6. Run the downloaded file and then click "Further".
   
   
   
   
   
7. Click "Yes".
   
   
   
   
   
8. Place a check next to the desired connection method, and then click "Further".
   
   
   
   
   
9. We are waiting for the installation to complete.
   

Option 2: Custom software

There are both official and third-party utilities that allow you to find and install drivers for a specific device. The most convenient and multifunctional program is DriverPack Solution. The utility even allows you to create system restore points.

Having launched DriverPack Solution, you just need to click on the button "Install automatically" and the program will do everything on its own.

Option 3: ID number

You can easily find the software for your device using the identification number. In the case of Canon MP495, the identification number will look like this: USBPRINT\CANONMP495_SERIES9409.

Walkthrough:

1. We go to the DevID website https://devid.info/ru.
   
   
2. Click on the search bar and enter it there USBPRINT\CANONMP495_SERIES9409, and then press "Search".
   
   
   
   
   
3. To download the driver, you need to click on the icon with the image of a floppy disk.
   
   
4. We confirm that we are not a robot, and then download the drivers from any convenient link.
   

Option 4: System functions

Detailed instructions:

1. By means of "Start" go to "Panel zadach".
   
   
   
   
   
2. Click "View devices and printers".
   
   
   
   
   
3. I'm shchyolkaem "Adding a Printer".
   
   
   
   
   
4. Scanning has started.
   
   
5. If everything went well, then click "Install", and if not, then - "The printer you need is not listed".
   
   
   
   
   
6. Choosing "Add a local printer".
   
   
7. Select the connection port, and then click "Further".
   
   
   
   
   
8. In the list of manufacturers we select Canon, and in the list of models - MP495.
   
   
   
   
   
9. Write a name for the device and click "Further".
   
   
10. Select access options and click "Further".
    

Absolutely each method takes a very small amount of time and brings the desired result.