This English quick guide is based on the Korean catalog. Confirm model-specific compatibility and installation details on the manufacturer’s official page.
Download MG5420 driver
- Match the full model number on the device label, including suffixes.
- Check your operating-system version and architecture on the official support page.
- Cancel pending print jobs before replacing an existing driver.
- Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for power, USB, and network connections.
Model and driver source
This guide is for the pixma color inkjet print/copy/flatbed-scan multifunction printer with hi-speed usb, 802.11b/g/n wireless lan, card slots and automatic duplex printing; no ethernet, fax or adf scanning is claimed model Canon MG5420. The download button opens the official Canon support page in this window. The manufacturer’s page is authoritative for the available driver packages and their current compatibility.
Operating-system and download checks
The Korean catalog lists these systems for checking: Canon USA marks MG5420 retired with no product support or driver/content updates. Actual MG5400 MP Drivers 1.01, mp68-win-mg5400-1_01-ejs.exe, lists Windows 10/8.1/8/7 32/64-bit, Vista SP1 or later 32/64-bit and XP SP3 or later. It includes MP Drivers, IJ Scan Utility, IJ Network Tool and IJ Scanner Selector EX. XPS 5.60a and generic OS menus are separate. Windows 11, ARM, Server, Linux and modern Mac file support is not verified with this package; legacy availability does not imply security support.. Select your exact operating system and version on the official page. If your version is not offered, do not install a package intended for a different system.
Connection and installation
- Confirm MG5420, OS/architecture, purchase region, rights, saved jobs/queues/network settings, ink, paper, power and USB data cable. Use the exact model support page and read retirement/license conditions.
- Save and execute the compatible official MP EXE; self-extraction begins installation. The official PIXMA USB article keeps Windows USB disconnected until prompted and selects USB Connection.
- At Printer Connection attach USB, power on and follow the actual prompts without cancelling or unplugging during detection. Finish, check the MG5400-series queue/port and paper, and test print/scan. Restart only if requested.
- For wireless LAN verify the actual printer wireless settings and real SSID/key, with computer and printer on the intended same network. Follow the selected MP network installer and IJ Network Tool to select the real device. Do not invent Ethernet or another model WPS/cableless sequence. Check isolation policy with an administrator rather than disabling all firewalls.
- Network scanning uses the separate IJ Scan Utility and IJ Scanner Selector EX components included in MP; select the actual device. Working printing alone does not establish scan configuration or unverified modern Mac support.
Canon MG5420 not printing: check possible causes
Features and interfaces vary by model. This is a general diagnostic sequence; confirm Wi-Fi, scanning, AirPrint and error-code instructions in the model manual.
| Possible cause | First checks | Help |
|---|---|---|
| Device, paper or supplies | Check the device display and supported self-test. | Check steps |
| USB detection and cable | Compare cable and port, then follow the model installation sequence. | Check steps |
| Offline or network address | Check the supported connection method and current address. | Check steps |
| Print queue or spooler | Check the first failed job and queue pause status. | Check steps |
| Model, driver or OS mismatch | If the connection works but computer printing fails, match the model and OS. | Open this model driver guide |
| Blank pages or quality settings | Compare device-only and computer output. | Check steps |