Installing the MF3010 Mac Printer and Scanner software (Contains Video)
Article ID: ART114393
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Date published: 05/11/2015
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Date last updated: 04/28/2022
Description
This article covers how to download and install the printer and scanner driver. The scanner driver will include the MF Toolbox scan software.
Solution
Printed instructions follow the video.
Once your printer has been setup follow the instructions below for downloading and installing your printer driver, scanner drivers and scanning software. The screens may vary somewhat based on your selections and the browser you use.
To download drivers and software for your device, please follow the instructions below:
2. Type MF3010 into the search box and select it from the list that appears.
3. From the Drivers & Downloads Tab, Select your Operating System and Version from the provided drop-down menu.
4. The Scanner Driver and Printer Driver will be listed in the Recommended Section. Click [SELECT] next to the driver you need and click [DOWNLOAD]. Note: To print and scan you will need to download both files shown in recommended.
Locate the printer driver in the downloads folder.The file name will start with mac-mF followed by the version number. Double click the file
A folder will be created, and open automatically. Double click on the MF_Printer_Installer file to begin the install
Click Continue
Click Continue
Click Agree.
Enter the user name and password for the account and click Install Software.
Click Close.
Locate the scanner driver in the downloads folder.The file name will start with mac-scan followed by the version number. Double click the file
A folder will be created, and open automatically. Double click on the Canon_Scangear_MG file to begin the install
Click Continue
Click Continue
Click Agree
Enter the user name and password for the account and click Install Software
Click Close
Remove the cap(A) on the USB port of the machine. Pull the string forward to remove the caps, as shown below.
Connect the USB cable.
Flat end (A): Connect (A) to the USB port on the computer.
Square end (B): Connect (B) to the USB port on the machine.