Yes, this machine is compatible with Windows 8/8.1 32 bit. This machine is not compatible with 64 bit OS.
Please follow the instructions below to download drivers:
1. Visit http://consumer.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer
2. Type you model name into the search box and select it from the list that appears.
3. Click the 'GO' button to get to the Drivers & Software page for your model.
4. Your Operating System should automatically populate in the drop-down menu. If not or if you need a different Operating System, select your Operating System from the provided drop-down menus.
Please note currently we are updating our menus to correctly show drivers under Windows 8.1. If no driver is shown, please select Windows 8 instead.
5. Click the red triangle next to the word "Drivers".
The imageCLASS MF31100dw was used in this example. Click the + symbol next to the file name for a description

6. Click directly on the name of the file to begin the download process.