1. Understanding the Canon PIXMA MX490 Series The Canon MX490 is an all-in-one inkjet printer (print, scan, copy, fax) with wireless connectivity. Common models in this family:
MX490 (US) MX492 (US/retail variant) MX495 (Europe/Asia)
Drivers are not interchangeable between major OS versions (Windows vs. macOS) but are usually interchangeable within the same OS family (e.g., Win 10/11).
2. Before You Download – Determine Your System You need to know: canon mx490 drivers
Operating System – Windows (10, 11, 8, 7, Vista, XP) or macOS (Ventura, Monterey, Big Sur, etc.) Architecture – 32‑bit (x86) or 64‑bit (x64) for Windows Connection type – USB or Network (Wi‑Fi / wired)
✅ Check your OS version:
Windows: Win + R → winver macOS: → About This Mac macOS) but are usually interchangeable within the same
3. Official Source – Canon Support Website Only download from Canon’s official support page to avoid malware or corrupted files. Step-by-step for Windows / macOS:
Go to: Canon USA support (Change region if outside US – e.g., canon.co.uk, canon.com.au, canon.cn)
Search for: MX490 (or MX492 / MX495 depending on your exact model – look at printer label) Official Source – Canon Support Website Only download
Select your printer from the results.
Choose Drivers & Downloads .