Canon Maxify all-in-one scan function
Maxify is Canon's small-business inkjet all-in-one line, and its scan capability is aimed at everyday office documents rather than photo work. As with other multifunction units, the scan engine installs as part of the Maxify software package and will not appear if only a print driver is present. Match the exact Maxify model, and if the machine is networked, complete the setup so the scan destination binds to the printer on your office network.
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Canon Maxify all-in-one scan function at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Device type | Scan half of a small-business inkjet all-in-one |
| Connection | USB, network, and Wi-Fi |
| Scan interface | WIA and Twain via the Maxify package |
| Package to choose | Full Maxify software for your model |
| Feeder and duplex | Flatbed plus feeder on most models |
| First thing that breaks | Network scan destination unbound until setup completes |
How to tell this is what you have
- Scan glass and often a feeder on a Maxify inkjet
- MB- prefixed office model numbers
- Bundled inside the Maxify software package
Worth knowing: Scan capability is part of the Maxify software package for your model.
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Canon Maxify all-in-one scan function next to the other 12 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon Maxify all-in-one scan function (this page) | Canon | 10, 11 | Scan glass and often a feeder on a Maxify inkjet |
| Canon imageFORMULA document scanners | Canon | 10, 11 | Feeder-only chassis with no flatbed lid |
| Canon CanoScan flatbed scanners | Canon | 10, 11 | Flatbed with a hinged lid and glass platen |
| Canon PIXMA all-in-one scan function | Canon | 10, 11 | Scan glass built into the top of a PIXMA inkjet printer |
| Epson WorkForce document scanners (DS / ES series) | Epson | 10, 11 | Uses the Epson Scan 2 application |
| Epson Perfection photo/flatbed scanners | Epson | 10, 11 | Large flatbed with an integrated transparency lid on film-capable models |
| Epson EcoTank / WorkForce all-in-one scan function | Epson | 10, 11 | Scanner integrated into an EcoTank or WorkForce printer body |
| Brother ADS document scanners | Brother | 10, 11 | ADS- prefixed model numbers |
| Brother DCP / MFC all-in-one scan function | Brother | 10, 11 | DCP or MFC model designation |
| HP ScanJet document and flatbed scanners | HP | 10, 11 | ScanJet or ScanJet Pro branding on the chassis |
| HP OfficeJet / ENVY / LaserJet MFP scan function | HP | 10, 11 | Scanner built into an OfficeJet, ENVY, or LaserJet MFP |
| Epson FastFoto photo scanners | Epson | 10, 11 | Feeds loose photo prints through a rapid feeder |
| Brother PDS high-speed document scanners | Brother | 10, 11 | PDS-prefixed model number identifies the exact product |
Other Canon families in the catalog
Canon hardware documented outside scanners
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Canon PIXMA Inkjet Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| Canon imageCLASS Laser Series | Printers | 10, 11 |
| Canon Maxify Office Series | Printers | 10, 11 |