Many users have performance issues with their Canon PIXMA G1020 printer after they upgrade to a newer OS version (Windows 10, 11) on their computer. The simplest solution to such issues is to update or reinstall the Canon G1020 driver with the latest new one.
Use the Canon G1020 driver download links shared below to download the latest drivers for the Windows 11, 10, 8, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP (32bit / 64bit), Server 2000 to 2022, Linux, Ubuntu, and Mac 10.x, 11.x, 12.x, 13.x Ventura operating systems. This will just be a one-click download link.
Steps to Download Canon PIXMA G1020 Driver
Step 1: Choose the operating system from the OS list where you want to install this inkjet printer.
Step 2: Click on the download button to download your Canon G1020 driver setup file.
Canon G1020 Driver for Windows
Canon G1020 Driver for Mac
G1020 Driver for Linux/Ubuntu
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Download the driver directly from the Canon PIXMA G1020 official website.
How to Install Canon PIXMA G1020 Driver
If you have any doubts regarding the installation process of the Canon G1020 printer, then I have provided below the detailed installation guide for the full feature driver and basic driver (inf driver). Select the installation guide that is appropriate for you, then follow its instructions to install your Canon G1020 printer drivers without any problems.
1) Install Canon PIXMA G1020 Printer Using Full Feature Driver
Here, you will learn how to install the full feature driver on a Windows computer. The following installation steps can be used for all versions of the Windows operating system.
- Run the full feature driver file and wait for the driver files to extract on your computer.
- In the Welcome screen, click on the ‘Start Setup’ button to continue.
- Make sure that the internet connected to your computer is working properly. Also, if during the driver installation process the security program on your computer asks you for permission, then choose the option to proceed with the installation process. Click on the ‘Next’ button.
- Wait for the setup program to check for the items it needs to download.
- Wait for the setup program to download the necessary drivers and software on your computer.
- In the License Agreement screen, click on the ‘Yes’ button to agree with the End User License Agreement.
- Canon will ask for your permission to share your printer usage information with the Canon website to provide better services. You can click on the ‘Agree’ button if you want to share your information, otherwise, click on the ‘Do not agree’ button. I clicked on the “Do not Agree” button.
- Click on the ‘OK’ button to confirm your choice.
- Waiting for the setup program to process the information.
- Wait for the setup program to install the necessary drivers and software on your computer.
- Connect your Canon printer to your computer using a USB cable and switch on your printer, then wait for the setup program to detect your printer. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the driver installation process.
You have successfully installed the Canon PIXMA G1020 driver package on your computer. Your Canon printer is now ready for printing.
2) Install Canon PIXMA G1020 Printer Using Basic Driver
If you have decided to install Canon PIXMA G1020 using its basic driver, then you must read the installation guide shared below, which clearly describes the installation method of the G1020 INF driver on a Windows computer. Check out this article: How to install a printer manually using basic driver.
Canon PIXMA G1020 Features
The Canon PIXMA G1020 printer has been designed for high volume printing at an affordable price. This inkjet printer uses ink tank technology to reduce the cost of printing without compromising on the print quality. Refilling ink tanks is totally hassle-free and you can print thousands of pages after each refill. The G1020 inkjet printer can be connected to your computer using its in-built USB port connectivity.
Which ink cartridges are used in the G1020 printer?
The ink for this inkjet printer is available in Black (GI-71 PGBK), Cyan (GI-71 C), Magenta (GI-71 M) and Yellow (GI-71 Y) ink bottles. Black ink bottles can print up to 6000 pages, while Cyan, Magenta and Yellow ink bottles can print nearly 7700 pages per bottle.
