sat at his desk, staring at the sturdy but silent Canon imageCLASS D520
in the corner. He had just finished setting up a sleek new Windows 10 64-bit workstation, but his reliable old printer was acting like they had never met. No matter how many times he hit "Print," the documents just sat in a digital queue, waiting for a bridge that wasn't there. He knew what was missing: the driver. Specifically, the
Windows 64-bit imageCLASS D520 MFDrivers (UFR II / ScanGear) The Quest for the Driver Leo headed to the Canon Support
site. He found that even though his printer was a classic, Canon still provided the necessary software for modern systems. He located the official download: D520MFDriversV2031W64ukEN.exe : Approximately 16.14 MB The Secret Handshake
Before clicking "Install," Leo remembered a crucial tip from the Canon India Support Disconnect the USB cable
first. The driver and the hardware needed to be introduced in a very specific order. Download and Extract
: He saved the file and double-clicked it to decompress the setup files into a new folder. : He found
inside that folder and ran it, following the wizard's prompts. The Connection
: Only when the software finally asked for it did he plug the USB cable back in. With a soft mechanical whir, the imageCLASS D520
hummed to life. The status light turned a steady, confident green. Leo hit "Print" one more time, and the sound of paper sliding through the rollers was the perfect ending to his tech-support morning. or help troubleshooting a scanning issue with this model?
[Windows 64bit] imageCLASS D520 MFDrivers (UFR II / ScanGear)
The Ultimate Guide to the Canon imageCLASS D520 Printer Driver for Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Installation, Troubleshooting, and Optimization
In the modern hybrid workspace, a reliable monochrome laser printer like the Canon imageCLASS D520 remains an indispensable asset. Known for its robust build, high-speed printing (up to 26 ppm), and energy efficiency, the D520 is a workhorse for home offices and small businesses.
However, like any hardware, its performance hinges entirely on software—specifically, the driver. If you have recently upgraded to Windows 10 (or performed a clean installation) and are running the 64-bit architecture, finding and installing the correct Canon imageCLASS D520 printer driver for Windows 10 64-bit is critical. An incorrect or outdated driver can lead to printing errors, system crashes, or the printer not being recognized at all.
This article provides a deep dive into everything you need to know: from where to find the official driver, step-by-step installation guides, troubleshooting common 64-bit errors, and advanced optimization tips.
Source 1: Canon USA / Canon Global Support Site
This is the gold standard. Canon maintains a comprehensive archive for legacy devices like the imageCLASS D520.
- Navigate to usa.canon.com/support (or your regional Canon site).
- In the search bar, type "imageCLASS D520" .
- Select "Drivers & Downloads."
- Under "Operating System," select Windows 10 (64-bit) .
- You will typically see two files:
- Printer Driver (UFR II / PCL5e / PCL6) – This is the primary driver.
- Scanner Driver – Required if you use the D520’s scan-to-PC function.
Current Filename Example: D520_W64_230_00.exe (Version numbers may vary).
Error 4: Scanner not detected (if using multifunction)
- Cause: The printer driver does not include scanner components. You need the separate Canon ScanGear driver for Windows 10 64-bit.
- Fix: Download "ScanGear D520" from the same Canon support page.
Method A: Forced Windows 8.1 Driver Install (Most Reliable)
This bypasses the OS version check.
- Extract the driver: Run the downloaded
.exe. It will extract toC:\Program Files\Canon\(e.g.,UFRII_Driver). Cancel any auto-installer that runs afterward. - Open Control Panel → Devices and Printers.
- Click Add a printer → The printer that I want isn't listed.
- Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings → Next.
- Choose Use an existing port → USB001 (Virtual printer port for USB) → Next.
- Click Have Disk → Browse.
- Navigate to the extracted folder. Look for a subfolder like:
...\UFRII_Driver\x64\Driver\or...\x64\CNLB0_.inf(or.inffile).- Common exact path:
C:\Program Files\Canon\UFRII Driver\Driver\x64\CNLB0_.inf
- Common exact path:
- Click Open → OK.
- Select Canon imageCLASS D520 from the list → Next.
- Ignore "Driver not digitally signed" warnings (if any) → Install this driver software anyway.
- Finish the wizard.
Part 4: Step-by-Step Installation Guide for Windows 10 (64-bit)
You have two primary installation methods: Auto (Setup) Mode and Manual (Add Printer) Mode. We recommend the Auto mode for most users.