Printer Update
Printer Update is a utility from Canon that manages firmware and driver updates for Canon inkjet printers. It runs in the background or on-demand to check for available updates to printer firmware, print drivers, and associated software, and facilitates their installation. The app is typically installed as part of Canon's printer driver suite when a Canon printer is first connected to or configured on a Mac.
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1 suggestionThis appears to be a helper utility rather than a standalone application — it is part of Canon's printer driver and support suite. The bundle ID and naming convention suggest it is a sub-component of Canon's larger printer driver package. There is no publicly available information about whether this utility has received a native Apple Silicon build. Contact Canon support directly to confirm that your printer's latest driver suite — which should include this Printer Update utility — is available in a native version for Apple Silicon Macs. You can reach Canon at support.canon.com or through their printer support portal. Since Intel-only apps will stop launching when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028), it is worth confirming the status sooner rather than later, especially if you rely on this printer frequently.
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