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[macOS] Installing the scanner driver and MF Scan Utility (network environment)

Steps for installing and registering the scanner driver and MF Scan Utility using the installer are described here.
Perform step 1 to step 3.
This section uses macOS 10.15 as an example.
Prerequisites for installation and registration
IMPORTANT
Scanning by the scanner driver or MF Scan Utility is not available in IPv6.

Step 1 Downloading the scanner driver

1
In your browser, open https://global.canon/en/support/.
2
Select your country or region.
3
Click "Support".
4
Open the download page for the driver and download the driver.

Step 2 Installing the scanner driver and MF Scan Utility

1
Open the driver installer folder and select [Canon_ScanGear_MF.pkg] or [Canon_Driver.pkg].
The installer starts.
2
Confirm the content of the Software License Agreement, and then click [Continue].
If a dialog box appears for accepting the Software License Agreement, click [Agree].
3
Click [Install].
If a dialog box appears for entering a user name and password, enter your computer administrator name and password and follow the instructions in the dialog box.
4
Click [Close].
MF Scan Utility, required for registering the machine, is also installed.

Step 3 Registering the machine using MF Scan Utility

1
In macOS, select [Applications]  [Canon MF Utilities]  [Canon MF Scan Utility].
MF Scan Utility starts.
If you are starting MF Scan Utility for the first time or if no devices are registered, a message is displayed. Close the message and skip to step 3.
2
In the [Canon MF Scan Utility] in the menu bar, select [Network Scanner Settings].
3
Click [+] at the bottom of the [Canon MF Scan Utility - Network Scanner] dialog box.
4
Register the machine.
For a TCP/IP connection
For a Bonjour connection
5
Restart MF Scan Utility.
6
Check that the machine is displayed in [Product Name] on MF Scan Utility.
If the machine is not displayed, reinstall the driver.