Canon PIXMA TS8351a Driver Download

IJ Start Cannon– Printers. They work fine for months, and then one day — nothing. Your Canon PIXMA TS8351a just sits there, ignoring you. Nine times out of ten, the problem is the driver.

This guide is going to help you fix that. Simple words, no tech fluff.

So What Is a Driver, Exactly?

Think of it like this. Your computer and your printer don’t automatically speak the same language. The Canon PIXMA TS8351a driver is the thing that translates between them.

No driver? The printer does nothing. Wrong driver? Same result, basically.

It’s a small file, but it matters more than most people think.

Why You Need the Right One for This Model

Canon makes a lot of printers. Some of them have almost identical names — TS8350, TS8351, TS8351a. Easy to mix up. But each one has its own driver, and they’re not interchangeable.

Canon PIXMA TS8751 Driver

I made this mistake once. Used a driver from a similar model, thought it would be fine. The printer sort of worked — but the scanner disappeared completely and the Wi-Fi kept dropping. Took me a while to figure out why.

Get the one made specifically for the TS8351a. It saves a lot of trouble.

Where to Download the Canon PIXMA TS8351a Driver

Only one place: Canon’s official website.

Don’t use random download sites. They look helpful but they’re usually pushing old files or sneaking in extra software you don’t want. Just go to canon.com — or your local version of it.

Once you’re there:

Search for “PIXMA TS8351a”
Pick your operating system
Download the full driver package

That’s it. Free, no account needed, takes a minute.

Quick tip — if you can’t find it, try searching just “TS8351” without the “a”. Canon lists this printer under slightly different names in different countries.

Does It Work With Your Computer?

Here’s a quick look:

Windows 10 / 11 — yes, works great
macOS (Ventura, Sonoma, recent versions) — yes, works fine
Linux — no official driver, unfortunately

If you’re on Windows 7 or 8, honestly, it’s going to be a struggle. Canon stopped supporting those a while ago.

And Linux users — I feel for you. There’s no official support here. Some community fixes exist online, but nothing polished.

How to Install It (Step by Step)

This part is easier than people expect. Just don’t rush it.

Step 1: Turn on your printer. Connect it — either with a USB cable or make sure it’s on the same Wi-Fi as your computer.

Step 2: Open the file you downloaded. It’s a .exe on Windows, .dmg on Mac.

Step 3: Follow the installer. Read each screen — don’t just click Next without looking.

Step 4: When it asks how you’re connecting, choose the right option. Going wireless? Have your Wi-Fi password ready.

Step 5: Print a test page at the end. If it prints, you’re done. If not — keep reading.

What Comes With the Driver Package?

When you grab the full package (not just the basic driver), you also get:

Canon IJ Printer Driver — the main driver, handles printing
IJ Scan Utility — this is what makes your scanner actually show up on your computer
My Image Garden — photo organizing and printing tool, pretty handy
Easy-PhotoPrint Editor — for cards, calendars, that kind of thing
Canon IJ Network Tool — helps sort out Wi-Fi issues

The scan utility is the one most people forget about. Without it, your computer won’t even know the scanner exists. So don’t skip the full package.

Honest Pros and Cons

Good stuff:

Installation on Windows is usually smooth and quick
Canon’s support site is easy to navigate
The bundled software is actually useful, not just junk

Not so great:

No Linux support at all
The download is fairly large — slow if your internet isn’t fast
Wi-Fi setup can be fussy with certain routers
Some older Mac versions need extra steps

Nothing here is a dealbreaker. But it’s good to know what you’re walking into.

Do You Need to Update the Driver?

Not constantly. But yes, occasionally.

If something stops working after a Windows or macOS update — a driver update from Canon is usually the fix.

I always go to Canon’s site directly rather than letting Windows handle it automatically. Windows sometimes installs a generic version that doesn’t work as well. Small thing, but worth knowing.