Canon IJScanner1
Canon IJScanner1 is a scanner driver and utility application developed by Canon for their multi-function printers and scanners. This system-level component enables macOS to communicate with Canon scanning hardware, allowing users to scan documents and images through applications like Image Capture or Canon's own scanning utilities. The application runs as an Image Capture Architecture (ICA) plugin, providing the necessary drivers and protocols for Canon printers with scanning capabilities. It's an essential piece of software for Canon printer owners who need to use the scanning functionality of their devices, though it operates largely in the background rather than as a standalone user application.
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1 suggestionBased on the search results, Canon IJScanner1 appears to be an older Intel-only driver that may run through Rosetta 2 emulation on Apple Silicon Macs. Apple's support documentation mentions that Canon has released updated printer drivers (v3.4 for macOS) that include both printer and scanner software. For the best compatibility and performance on Apple Silicon Macs, users should download the latest Canon drivers directly from Canon's official support website rather than relying on the older IJScanner1 version. Canon's community discussions suggest they are working on native Apple Silicon support, so checking their official driver downloads will provide the most up-to-date scanner software for your specific Canon printer model.
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This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
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