Canon MG5100 series
Canon MG5100 series refers to the scanner/multifunction driver and control software for Canon's MG5100 printer-scanner models. Based on the bundle ID structure, this appears to be a TWAIN scanner driver component (ScanGear) rather than a standalone application. It enables macOS to communicate with Canon MG5100 series hardware for scanning, document capture, and printing. The software is typically installed automatically when users connect the printer to their Mac or download Canon's driver package from the vendor's support site.
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1 suggestionWe could not find public information confirming whether Canon has shipped a native Apple Silicon build of the MG5100 ScanGear driver. The bundle ID structure suggests this is a device driver or scanner control component rather than a standalone app, which typically means it is updated through Canon's official driver package rather than independently. Contact Canon support directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon version of the MG5100 ScanGear driver is available or planned. If you are still using an Intel-only build, it will stop working when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028). In the meantime, check the Canon support website for your specific MG5100 model (MG5150, MG5250, etc.) to see if a newer driver package is available for download. If Canon has discontinued support for the MG5100 series, you may need to consider a newer Canon printer model with current macOS support.
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