Printer Suggestions: When my computer hard drive died I purchased a new computer but no longer had use of my printer - lost the printer driver for my Canon Pixma IP4600 printer. I...

GW1755 Loc: Florida

When my computer hard drive died I purchased a new computer but no longer had use of my printer - lost the printer driver for my Canon Pixma IP4600 printer. I don't use a printer very often, perhaps once every 3-4 weeks.
I welcome any suggestions on how to get a printer driver for my IP4600 (Canon no longer supports the IP4600 - "it's been retired") or a recommendation for a new (inexpensive) Canon printer.
Thanks for your help.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Did the IP4600 come with a CD?
Do you have a CD drive in the new computer?
Canon has nothing archived at any of these places? Was the old computer a Win 7 box?: Canon IP4600 driver search
Can windows search the net for a driver?

I've no idea how old the printer may be. Too old and no Win 10/11 driver?
I have a TR8520, but they don't sell them anymore either. Seems like everyone releases new printers every six months or less.

GW1755 Loc: Florida

Thanks for your response. Yes, the printer did come with a CD (purchased in 2009) however, "auto run" provides an .if file which is no longer useful - I have a note written on the CD - "Don't use, go online". And yes, I have a CD drive in my new computer. I've tried on-line but could not find a driver for the printer. I think I read where Windows 8.1 was the last software able to run my printer but, I was using the software on my Windows 10 machine and the printer worked normally. Since my printer use is limited I didn't want to purchase another printer. Again, thanks for your response.

Bill_de Loc: US

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=print+driver+for+Canon+Pixma+IP4600+printer&ia=web

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robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

GW1755 wrote:

When my computer hard drive died I purchased a new computer but no longer had use of my printer - lost the printer driver for my Canon Pixma IP4600 printer. I don't use a printer very often, perhaps once every 3-4 weeks.
I welcome any suggestions on how to get a printer driver for my IP4600 (Canon no longer supports the IP4600 - "it's been retired") or a recommendation for a new (inexpensive) Canon printer.
Thanks for your help.

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-ip4600 page for Windows 11 driver downloads. Or change OS at top of the page.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GW1755 wrote:

When my computer hard drive died I purchased a new computer but no longer had use of my printer - lost the printer driver for my Canon Pixma IP4600 printer. I don't use a printer very often, perhaps once every 3-4 weeks.
I welcome any suggestions on how to get a printer driver for my IP4600 (Canon no longer supports the IP4600 - "it's been retired") or a recommendation for a new (inexpensive) Canon printer.
Thanks for your help.

Two words, one term: Ink Tank. I've printed over 4,000 pages, and my ink tanks are about half full. I still have some ink left in the bottles. A full supply of ink costs $65. Epson ET-2760.

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

jerryc41 wrote:

Two words, one term: Ink Tank. I've printed over 4,000 pages, and my ink tanks are about half full. I still have some ink left in the bottles. A full supply of ink costs $65. Epson ET-2760.

I have an Epson 4550 Eco Tank, with similar results.
Also, no more crossing your fingers when confronted with a time crunch!!!
The "Energizer Bunny" of printers.
Best Wishes,
JimmyT Sends

https://epson.com/usa

djet Loc: Burbank, CA

https://www.freeprinterdriverdownload.org/canon-pixma-ip4600-driver/

Harry13

Jimmy, Does the 4550 ecotank printer (you mentioned above) print photo quality?

The Watcher

GW1755 wrote:

When my computer hard drive died I purchased a new computer but no longer had use of my printer - lost the printer driver for my Canon Pixma IP4600 printer. I don't use a printer very often, perhaps once every 3-4 weeks.
I welcome any suggestions on how to get a printer driver for my IP4600 (Canon no longer supports the IP4600 - "it's been retired") or a recommendation for a new (inexpensive) Canon printer.
Thanks for your help.

Looks like you can download a driver here.

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/p/pixma-ip4600

GW1755 Loc: Florida

Thanks to those attempting to help me locate a driver for my PIXMA IP4600. I investigated all supplied suggestions and was unsuccessful even with the pay for software sites - only go to Windows 10.

ygelman Loc: new -- North of Poughkeepsie!

jerryc41 wrote:

Two words, one term: Ink Tank. I've printed over 4,000 pages, and my ink tanks are about half full. I still have some ink left in the bottles. A full supply of ink costs $65. Epson ET-2760.

What printer do you have? Are Ink Tanks available for P5000 Epson???

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

I have seen an article on running older printers in a virtual machine on Windows 11. Worth a try, costs time to look up and try before spending money on a new printer.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/221073/connecting-my-network-printer-to-azure-virtual-mac.html

If it works, then since you say you seldom print, the slowness won't bother you as much as someone who prints a lot.

GW1755 Loc: Florida

Thanks Robert for your interest in helping me with my lost software. I looked at your suggestion and unfortunately it did not work.
I plan to start looking for a new computer or try to network - using my wife's printer via WiFi.
Thanks anyway.

dick ranez

I just did a google search and found it in several places. You can too.