How to Uninstall and Reinstall the Printer Driver (Windows 98/Me/2000/XP) (MF3110/MF3112)
11-Nov-2011
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Solution
If the drivers are not working properly, remove the drivers and install them again. When removing the software, first remove the MF Toolbox, and then the MF drivers. Even if you want to reinstall the software, you must still remove the currently installed software. Before you remove the drivers, make sure the following:
- You have the installation software available for installation.
- No application is running on your computer.
IMPORTANT
Uninstallation in Windows 2000/XP needs to be done by a user with administrator privileges.
Removing the MF Toolbox1. Quit the MF Toolbox and any applications (including virus checkers) that are currently running.
To close the MF Toolbox, click [X] at the top right of the MF Toolbox window.
2. Click [start] on the Windows task bar, and then click [(All) Programs], [Canon], [MF Toolbox 4.7], and [Uninstall Toolbox].
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the Repair or Remove program selection screen is displayed, check [Remove] and click [Next].
If asked to confirm removal of an application etc., click [OK].
Restart your computer if asked to do so.
Removing the MF Drivers1. Click [start] on the Windows task bar, and then click [(All) Programs], [Canon], [MF Drivers], and [Uninstall Drivers].
The [MF Drivers Uninstaller] dialog box appears.
2. Select the corresponding printer and click [Perform].
The confirmation message dialog box appears.
3. Click [Yes].
In Windows 98/Me/2000, the dialog box asking you to restart your computer to complete the uninstallation process appears. Make sure [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] is selected and click [Finish].
The uninstallation is complete.
Reinstalling the Printer Driver on Your ComputerBefore you reinstall the software, be sure to:
- Confirm the machine is not connected to your computer.
- Turn on the machine.
- Quit any Windows application running on your computer.
IMPORTANT
If you are using Windows 2000/XP, be sure to log on as a member of Administrators. The full control access right is necessary for the installation of the drivers.
NOTE
a. Use of a cable 9.8 ft (3 m) long or less is recommended.
b. The screen shots shown are from Windows XP.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The [MF3110 Setup] screen appears.
Install the software following steps 1, 2 and 3 in the [MF3110 Setup] screen.
If the [MF3110 Setup] screen is not displayed, on the Windows desktop, click [start], then click [My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon and double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)].
If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)] in the copy.
Step 1 Install the MF Drivers1. In the [MF3110 Setup] screen, click [Install MF Drivers].
2. Read the License Agreement and click [Yes].
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4. Click [Finish].
Step 2 Install the MF Toolbox1. In the [MF3110 Setup] screen, click [Install MF Toolbox].
If you have closed the [MF3110 Setup] screen, on the Windows desktop, click [start], then click [My Computer] (Windows 98/Me/2000: double-click [My Computer]). Open the CD-ROM icon and double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)].
If you are installing from a copy saved on a network or hard disk, double-click [Setup (Setup.exe)] in the copy.
2. Click [Next].
3. Click [Continue].
4. Read the License Agreement and click [Yes].
5. When the [Choose Destination Location] dialog box appears, click [Next].
6. Click [Next].
7. Click [Finish].
Step 3 Connect the USB Cable1. Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2. Connect the USB cable to the machine and computer USB port.
When you connect the USB cable to the computer, the machine is automatically detected as a new hardware. Wait for a while as your computer performs various settings.
Depending on your computer, a message may display asking you to restart your computer.
After restarting your computer, wait for a while for your computer to continue performing various settings.