I choose the 2021 version. Download takes 8 seconds. Installation takes 30 minutes.
And you know what? The driver is actually solid. No bloatware. No “Canon Optional Photo Album Creator 2015.” Just print and scan. The scan UI looks like it was designed for Windows XP, but it’s responsive, finds the flatbed in 2 seconds, and outputs clean 600dpi PDFs without crashing.
Oh, sweet summer child that I was.
I head to Canon’s website. It feels like a digital labyrinth designed by someone who hates printers. There are three different “MG2200 series” drivers, none of which say “MG2206” explicitly. Do I pick the one from 2021? The “recommended” one from 2019? Or the “alternative” that promises AirPrint compatibility but smells like a beta test?
Why? Because the installer asks me to connect the USB cable at the exact moment a solar flare could disrupt the handshake . Too soon? “Printer not found.” Too late? “Connection timed out, please restart.” I restart the printer, the computer, my coffee, and my will to live. canon 2206 driver
So why 4 stars and not 5? Because the wireless setup is a myth. Don’t believe the box. Just use the USB cable. Accept the cable. Love the cable.
⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)
Let me paint you a picture. It’s 11:47 PM. I have one bar of battery left on my laptop. I just bought a Canon MG2206 off Facebook Marketplace for $20 because the seller said, and I quote, “it just needs a driver or something.”