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Canon LBP810 driver for Windows 10 (64-bit)

Frequently Asked Questions

Canon LBP810

Official support for the on Windows 10 64-bit does not exist , as Canon never released 64-bit drivers for this aging model. While 32-bit drivers are available for older versions of Windows, they are fundamentally incompatible with 64-bit operating systems.

Since the printer relies on a 32-bit driver, you can run a 32-bit version of Windows (like Windows 7 or XP) inside a virtual machine (using VirtualBox or VMware ). Install the 32-bit OS in the virtual machine.

  1. Driver Not Compatible: If the driver is not compatible with your Windows 10 64-bit system, try updating the driver to the latest version.
  2. Printer Not Detected: Check the printer's USB connection or network settings. Ensure the printer is turned on and properly connected to your computer or network.
  3. Print Jobs Stuck: Cancel any pending print jobs and restart the printer and your computer.
  4. Print Quality Issues: Check the paper quality, print settings, and toner levels. Clean the printer's interior and exterior to ensure proper printing.

Check Connections

: Disconnect the USB cable before attempting any software installation.

: Some users successfully install 32-bit drivers on 32-bit versions of Windows 10 by disabling driver signature enforcement during startup. Note that this does solve the core 64-bit architecture incompatibility. Alternative Models

To verify that the driver has been installed correctly:

  1. Download the driver package for Windows 10 (x64) from Canon's official support site (choose UFR II or PCL if offered).
  2. Extract the downloaded ZIP (if applicable).
  3. Run the installer (setup.exe) as Administrator.
  4. Follow on-screen prompts; connect the printer via USB or network when prompted.
  5. Restart the computer if requested.