Among several models of the printer from the PIXMA series, the Canon PIXMA MP245 model stands out clearly. It supports a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dots per inch (dpi) for horizontal and vertical dimensions. It also places the ink droplets inside the pitch of 1/4800 inch at the minimum possible level. Connectivity options also include the hi-speed USB 2.0 port in connection to the printer port.
Canon PIXMA MP245 Driver for Windows
Supported OS: Windows 8.1 (32-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit), Windows Vista (64-bit), Windows XP (32-bit), Windows XP (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| MP Driver for Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 32-bit.exe (Recommended) | 24.46 MB | Download |
| MP Driver for Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 64-bit.exe (Recommended) | 24.92 MB | Download |
| MP Driver for Windows XP 64-bit.exe | 13.18 MB | Download |
| Or Download Canon PIXMA MP245 driver from Canon Website | ||
Driver and Software for Mac OS
Supported OS: OS X Mavericks 10.9, OS X Mountain Lion 10.8, OS X Lion 10.7, Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6, Mac OS X Leopard 10.5
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| CUPS Printer Driver for MAC OS X 10.7 to 10.9.dmg | 13.15 MB | Download |
| CUPS Printer Driver for MAC OS X 10.5 and 10.6.dmg | 13.84 MB | Download |
| Printer Driver for MAC OS X 10.5.dmg | 6.08 MB | Download |
| Scanner Driver for MAC OS X 10.5 to 10.9.dmg | 10.84 MB | Download |
| ICA Driver for MAC OS X 10.6 to 10.9.dmg | 8.53 MB | Download |
| Or Download Canon PIXMA MP245 driver from Canon Website | ||
Driver for Linux
Linux (32-bit), Linux (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – rpm Common package.rpm | 47.60 kB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – debian Common package.deb | 61.62 kB | Download |
| IJ Printer Driver for Linux – Source file | 5.92 MB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux – Source file | 4.01 MB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux – debian Common package.deb | 308.39 kB | Download |
| ScanGear MP for Linux – rpm Common package.rpm | 309.05 kB | Download |
| Or Download Canon PIXMA MP245 driver from Canon Website | ||
Apart from the USB connection, the machine Canon PIXMA MP245 also works with the direct print port, which contains PictBridge. The primary function of the PictBridge port is to connect with a camera for direct printing. Whereas, the print width of the machine during bordered printing is 8 inches, which is about 203.2 mm. However, borderless printing allows a print width of 8.5 inches, which is about 216 mm. It also produces an acoustic noise level of 46 dB (A) for standard printing.
In terms of some of the external dimensions of the machine, it has a depth of 13.1 inches and a width of 17.5 inches. Besides, the height is up to 6.1 inches while the weight is up to 5.5kg (which is about 12.2lbs). However, Users should note that the importance considers the presence of a retracted output tray and installed Canon FINE cartridges. The Canon FINE cartridges contain 320 nozzles for black printing and 384 nozzles each for other colors.
Similarly, copying with this device supports the multicopy feature that can produce 20 pages from a single original document. It also supports the use of a fit-to-page feature that maintains the user’s control over the final output quality. Scanning drivers are compatible with TWAIN/WIA elements in Microsoft Windows Vista and Windows XP only. Also, the maximum scanning size applicable to both A4 and letter sizes includes 8.5 x 11.7 inches.