These instructions are for Mac® users. Learn how to download and run the IJ Scan Utility on a Windows PC.
Download IJ Scan Utility Lite
In order to scan, it is necessary to download and install the IJ Scan Utility Lite software. Follow the steps below:
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Go to the Canon USA Support page.
Model names differ by country. Only models for the U.S. will be listed.
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Begin typing your model in the search box.
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Select your model when it appears in the drop-down list. For this example, the PIXMA TS8320 is shown.
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Select the Software & Drivers button.
Your computer's operating system will be detected automatically. If it is not detected, select it from the drop down menus to display the available software.
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Select Software & Utilities under Download Type:.
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Find the IJ Scan Utility Lite listing and choose the Download button to the right of it.
Select Download to save the file to your computer.
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Once the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file. A disk image will be placed on the desktop. Open this file, then open the .pkg (package) file to begin the installation.
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Follow the prompts to complete installation.
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To open the IJ Scan Utility, go to the Applications folder from Finder. Open the Canon Utilities folder, then the IJ Scan Utility folder. Double-click on IJ Scan Utility Lite.
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