Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver Download

IJ Start Cannon– I bought the Canon PIXMA TS5170 mainly because I wanted a printer that didn’t take too much space on my desk. And honestly, the size was perfect. Small enough for home use, but still able to print photos, documents, and school work without feeling cheap.

But the first setup? Yeah… not as smooth as I hoped.

The printer turned on just fine, but my laptop kept acting like the printer didn’t exist. I spent maybe 20 minutes checking cables before realizing the real problem was the Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver. After installing the correct one, everything suddenly worked normally. A little annoying at first, but easy once I figured it out.

So if your printer refuses to print, scan, or connect properly, don’t panic. Most of the time, the driver is the thing causing trouble.

What Is Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver?

The Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver is the software that helps your computer understand the printer.

Without it, your computer and printer kind of “talk past each other.” The printer may appear connected, but printing fails, scanning doesn’t open, or wireless features stop working randomly.

The driver controls things like:

Printing settings
Scanner functions
Wi-Fi connection
Paper size options
Ink status

Sounds technical, but really, it just helps everything run properly.

Why Installing the Correct Driver Matters

I used to think any Canon driver would work. Turns out… not really.

When the wrong driver is installed, small weird problems start showing up. Slow printing. Missing scanner options. Printer disconnecting for no reason. Stuff like that.

After installing the proper Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver, I noticed the printer felt much more stable.

You probably need the driver if:

You changed computers
Windows updated recently
The printer stopped connecting
Scanning suddenly disappeared
Wireless printing stopped working

Honestly, reinstalling the driver fixes more problems than people expect.

Canon PIXMA TS5170 Specifications

Feature	Details
Printer Type	All-in-One Inkjet
Functions	Print, Scan, Copy
Connection	USB, Wi-Fi
Mobile Printing	AirPrint, Mopria
Display	LCD Screen
Color Printing	Yes
Borderless Printing	Supported

One thing I genuinely like is wireless printing. Printing directly from a phone still feels kind of cool, even now.

How to Download Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver

Downloading the driver is pretty simple.

I strongly suggest using the official Canon website because some random driver websites look really sketchy. A few even try installing extra software you never asked for.

Here’s the normal process:

Open Canon support page
Search for Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver
Select your operating system
Download the driver file
Save it to your computer

That’s basically it.

How to Install Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver on Windows

Installing on Windows usually takes around 10 minutes.

Here’s how I did mine:

Open the downloaded driver file
Double-click the installer
Follow the instructions
Choose USB or wireless setup
Wait until installation finishes

Pretty easy.

Although honestly, the wireless setup took longer than expected on my first try. The printer connected much faster after I moved it closer to the Wi-Fi router.

Small thing, but it helped a lot.

Installing Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver on Mac

Mac setup feels a little smoother.

Sometimes macOS detects the printer automatically, but I still recommend installing the official driver. Especially if you want scanning features to work properly.

The process is simple:

Download the Mac driver
Open the installer
Follow setup instructions
Add printer in settings

Done.

Wireless Setup Tips

Wireless printing is great when it works. When it doesn’t… it can be frustrating.

If the printer refuses to connect, try these:

Restart the router
Restart the printer
Make sure both devices use the same Wi-Fi
Place printer closer to router
Reinstall the driver if needed

Most of the time, the issue is actually the network connection.

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Once connected though, the TS5170 works nicely. I use phone printing a lot more than I expected.

Common Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver Problems

No printer is perfect. This one also has a few little problems sometimes.

Printer Not Detected

Usually caused by:

Wrong driver installation
Weak Wi-Fi
USB cable issue

Most of the time, reinstalling the driver fixes it quickly.

Slow Printing

Wireless printing can sometimes feel slower, especially for color photos.

You can try:

Restarting the printer
Updating the driver
Switching to USB connection

Honestly, USB still feels more stable for large print jobs.

Scanner Not Working

I actually had this problem once after a Windows update.

The scanner simply disappeared.

Reinstalling the Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver solved it after a few minutes.

Pros and Cons of Canon PIXMA TS5170

Pros

Compact size
Nice print quality
Wireless printing support
Quiet during use
Easy menu screen

Cons

Ink runs out fairly fast
Wi-Fi setup may confuse beginners
Printing speed is not very fast

I think it works best for normal home use, not heavy office work.

Print Quality and Daily Use

For daily printing, I honestly think the quality is pretty good.

Text looks clean and sharp. Color photos also come out brighter than I expected from a small home printer. I printed a few family pictures once, and they actually looked nice enough to keep.

Not professional quality, obviously. But definitely good for normal use.

The only thing that bothers me a little is ink usage. If you print a lot every week, cartridge costs can add up over time.

Tips to Keep the Printer Working Properly

A few simple habits can help avoid problems later.

I learned this after leaving my printer unused for too long once.

Try to:

Print at least once every few days
Keep dust away
Update drivers sometimes
Use good-quality ink

Simple things, honestly. But they help more than people think.

Should You Update Canon PIXMA TS5170 Driver?

Usually yes.

You don’t need to update constantly, though.

But updates can improve:

Stability
Compatibility
Wireless connection
Bug fixes

If the printer suddenly starts acting weird, updating the driver is one of the first things worth trying.