The driver is explicitly designed for 64-bit iterations of Windows operating systems:
: Canon has recently issued security advisories and vulnerability remedies for its printer drivers as of March 2026
Follow these sequential steps to install the driver on your 64-bit Windows 10 system:
Proceed through the on-screen instructions. Connect the USB cable only when prompted by the installer. canon imageclass d520 printer driver for windows 10 64-bit
Follow the on-screen instructions. Only connect the USB cable when prompted by the installer to finalize the connection. Troubleshooting
If noise is a concern, the 64-bit driver includes a "Silent Mode" toggle. Go to > Silent Mode > Enable. This slightly slows print speed but reduces decibels.
Try a different USB port on your computer, ideally a USB 2.0 port, as older printers can sometimes have compatibility issues with USB 3.0 or higher. The driver is explicitly designed for 64-bit iterations
If you encounter a bug not covered here, visit the Canon Community Forums with your Windows build version (e.g., 19045.xxx) and the exact driver version for targeted help.
To install the Canon imageCLASS D520 on a Windows 10 64-bit system, you need the MFDrivers (UFR II / ScanGear)
While the driver installation process is generally straightforward, two important points may not be explicitly stated in Canon's official documentation. First, if Windows automatically installs a driver that doesn't work, the best solution is often to delete that device and manually run the official Canon installer, connecting the printer only when prompted. Second, if your D520 is not in active use, you can uninstall its software, then unplug the device and store it to prevent the computer from constantly trying to detect it. Only connect the USB cable when prompted by
Finally, maintenance and troubleshooting of the driver in a Windows 10 64-bit environment require ongoing awareness. Due to Windows 10’s semi-annual feature updates (e.g., 22H2), a previously functional driver can sometimes be overwritten or disabled by a system update. Users should be prepared to either reinstall the driver from the saved executable or utilize the “Troubleshooter” within Windows Settings > Printers & Scanners, which can sometimes re-associate the existing driver files. Furthermore, in an age of cybersecurity concerns, using an up-to-date driver from Canon ensures that any known vulnerabilities in older print spooler services are patched. Relying on a driver last updated in 2015 might seem archaic, but for a printer designed in that era, it represents the final, stable firmware-handshake sanctioned by the manufacturer.
Avoid third-party "driver updater" websites. They often bundle adware, malware, or outdated unsigned drivers. Always use official Canon channels.
Microsoft hosts signed drivers via Windows Update. If you cannot find the Canon website:
into the search bar on the support homepage and select your specific model from the dropdown menu. Step 3: Select Windows 10 64-Bit