How do I resolve scanner issue with Canon Pixma MG 7160 on new iMac?

Just bought a 2024 iMac and cannot get it to recognise the scanner in my Canon Pixma MG 7160 printer, it prints okay but no scan, any ideas people ??



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Original Title: Problem with scanner

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 6, 2025 2:19 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2025 4:40 AM

if the latest driver from canons site do not work or is not supported by canon for that platform

PIXMA MG7160 Support - Firmware, Software & Manuals | Canon Australia


then you can try

VueScan Scanner Software for macOS, Windows, and Linux


many people had success with that piece of software

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