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Canon MAXIFY all-in-one scan function

MAXIFY is Canon's small-business inkjet all-in-one line, and its scan capability is aimed at everyday office documents rather than photo work. As with other multifunction units, the scan engine installs as part of the MAXIFY software package and will not appear if only a print driver is present. Match the exact MAXIFY model, and if the machine is networked, complete the setup so the scan destination binds to the printer on your office network.

Canon MAXIFY all-in-one scan function driver family: Compact flatbed document scanner with blank paper and laptop in a cool white and blue office.
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Documented Windows releases
Windows 10, Windows 11
Hardware category
Scanners
Manufacturer
Canon
Related families listed
12 in this category, 6 elsewhere from Canon

Canon MAXIFY all-in-one scan function at a glance

DetailWhat it means for you
Device typeScan half of a small-business inkjet all-in-one
ConnectionUSB, network, and Wi-Fi
Scan interfaceWIA and TWAIN via the MAXIFY package
Package to chooseFull MAXIFY software for your model
Feeder and duplexFlatbed plus feeder on most models
First thing that breaksNetwork scan destination unbound until setup completes
A quick read on what this family is and what to expect from its driver package.

How to tell this is what you have

  • Scan glass and often a feeder on a MAXIFY inkjet
  • MB- prefixed office model numbers
  • Bundled inside the MAXIFY software package

Worth knowing: Scan capability is part of the MAXIFY software package for your model.

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Scan capability is part of the MAXIFY software package for your model.

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Other scanners families to compare

Canon MAXIFY all-in-one scan function next to the other 12 families in this category

FamilyManufacturerDocumented Windows releasesHow you recognize it
Canon MAXIFY all-in-one scan function (this page)CanonWindows 10, Windows 11Scan glass and often a feeder on a MAXIFY inkjet
Canon imageFORMULA document scannersCanonWindows 10, Windows 11Feeder-only chassis with no flatbed lid
Canon CanoScan flatbed scannersCanonWindows 10, Windows 11Flatbed with a hinged lid and glass platen
Canon PIXMA all-in-one scan functionCanonWindows 10, Windows 11Scan glass built into the top of a PIXMA inkjet printer
Epson WorkForce document scanners (DS / ES series)EpsonWindows 10, Windows 11Uses the Epson Scan 2 application
Epson Perfection photo/flatbed scannersEpsonWindows 10, Windows 11Large flatbed with an integrated transparency lid on film-capable models
Epson EcoTank / WorkForce all-in-one scan functionEpsonWindows 10, Windows 11Scanner integrated into an EcoTank or WorkForce printer body
Brother ADS document scannersBrotherWindows 10, Windows 11ADS- prefixed model numbers
Brother DCP / MFC all-in-one scan functionBrotherWindows 10, Windows 11DCP or MFC model designation
HP ScanJet document and flatbed scannersHPWindows 10, Windows 11ScanJet or ScanJet Pro branding on the chassis
HP OfficeJet / ENVY / LaserJet MFP scan functionHPWindows 10, Windows 11Scanner built into an OfficeJet, ENVY, or LaserJet MFP
Epson FastFoto photo scannersEpsonWindows 10, Windows 11Feeds loose photo prints through a rapid feeder
Brother PDS high-speed document scannersBrotherWindows 10, Windows 11PDS- prefixed model numbers
Use this when you are not certain which family your hardware belongs to.

Canon

Canon imageFORMULA document scanners

The imageFORMULA line is Canon's family of dedicated document scanners built around a fast automatic feeder rather than a flatbed lid. They live on business desks and in back offices where stacks of paper need to become searchable files quickly, so duplex capture and dependable page separation matter more than photo fidelity. When sourcing a package, match the exact model code and install Canon's CaptureOnTouch application alongside the driver, because the batch scanning and file-assembly features people buy these units for live in that software rather than the bare driver.

Canon

Canon CanoScan flatbed scanners

CanoScan is Canon's consumer flatbed range, the kind of lidded scanner used at home to capture photos, documents, and the occasional book page. It ships the ScanGear driver, which presents itself as a TWAIN source so photo editors and document tools can pull images directly. Because these units are aimed at detail work, install the full ScanGear package for your specific CanoScan model rather than relying on generic scanning, so the higher optical resolutions and dust-and-scratch options are actually available.

Canon

Canon PIXMA all-in-one scan function

The scan feature on a PIXMA is not a separate device but the imaging half of Canon's home inkjet all-in-ones. It handles photo and document capture on the flatbed built into the printer lid, and its driver components register with Windows as part of the printer's software. Keep in mind that scanning only appears after you install the full PIXMA package for your model number; a print-focused driver leaves the scan side absent even though copies and prints succeed.

Epson

Epson WorkForce document scanners (DS / ES series)

Epson's DS and ES series are workhorse document scanners aimed at offices that digitize contracts, receipts, and forms in volume. They pair a driver with the Epson Scan 2 application, which drives the automatic feeder, double-sided capture, and blank-page removal that make batch work practical. When choosing a package, confirm your unit's DS or ES number, since feeder capacity and duplex behavior differ across the range and the wrong package can leave the multi-page workflow crippled.

Epson

Epson Perfection photo/flatbed scanners

The Perfection line is Epson's flatbed range built for high-detail work, and several models include a transparency unit for scanning film negatives and slides. Photographers and archivists reach for these when color accuracy and shadow detail count, so the Epson Scan 2 software exposes advanced controls like unsharp masking and multi-frame film capture. Download the package tied to your exact Perfection model, because the film-holder support and top-end optical resolution only unlock when the matching driver is present.

Epson

Epson EcoTank / WorkForce all-in-one scan function

This covers the scan engine inside Epson's EcoTank and WorkForce multifunction printers, where the flatbed and sometimes a feeder sit above the print mechanism. The scan components install as part of the printer's software rather than on their own, so the whole package must be present for scanning to appear. Wireless EcoTank and WorkForce units usually need Epson's setup utility to place the printer on your network first, after which the scan target can find it reliably.

Other Canon families in the catalog

Canon hardware documented outside scanners

FamilyCategoryDocumented Windows releases
Canon PIXMA Inkjet SeriesPrintersWindows 10, Windows 11
Canon imageCLASS Laser SeriesPrintersWindows 10, Windows 11
Canon MAXIFY Office SeriesPrintersWindows 10, Windows 11
Canon imageFORMULA document scannersScannersWindows 10, Windows 11
Canon CanoScan flatbed scannersScannersWindows 10, Windows 11
Canon PIXMA all-in-one scan functionScannersWindows 10, Windows 11
The same manufacturer often ships several unrelated device classes, each with its own package.
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