The Canon PIXMA G2410 is primarily designed as a Windows-only printer. Official driver downloads for macOS are generally not available on Canon's support sites for this specific model.
If you need to use this printer with a Mac, here are the most effective ways to proceed: 1. Check Automatic macOS Detection
Before searching for manual downloads, connect the printer to your Mac via USB. Modern macOS versions sometimes have generic drivers that can handle basic printing.
Go to System Settings (or System Preferences) > Printers & Scanners. [+] (Add Printer) button. Select the Canon G2410
from the list. If macOS can identify it, it will attempt to download and install a compatible driver automatically. 2. Official Canon Support Resources While direct Mac drivers for the
are often absent, you can check the official support pages for any recent compatibility updates or "experimental" software releases: Canon Europe Support - PIXMA G2410 Canon Emirates Support - PIXMA G2410 Canon CNA Support - PIXMA G2410 3. Alternative Solutions
If official drivers are unavailable for your specific macOS version, users often turn to these alternatives:
What If You See No Driver for Your macOS Version?
If your newer macOS version isn’t listed, try the latest available driver for the previous version (e.g., use Ventura’s driver on Sonoma—they often work). Alternatively, rely on AirPrint (see section below).
Problem 2: The Printer Shows “Generic” and Won’t Print
Solution: Delete the printer and re-add it, ensuring you manually select “Canon PIXMA G2410 series” from the driver list.
Step 4: Grant permissions (macOS privacy settings)
After installation, macOS may block Canon software:
- Go to
System Settings → Privacy & Security → Files and Folders– ensure Canon utilities have access. - For scanning:
Privacy & Security → Camera– allow Canon Scan Utility.
Q1: Is the Canon G2410 compatible with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) Macs?
Yes. Canon provides universal drivers that run natively on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs using Rosetta 2 translation where needed.
2) Download the driver
- Open a web browser and go to Canon's official support site: canon.com/support (or your country-specific Canon site).
- Search for “PIXMA G2410” in Support / Drivers & Downloads.
- Select your exact macOS version from the OS dropdown.
- Download the recommended “Drivers & Utilities” or “ICA driver” (or “MG Series IJ Printer Driver” / “CUPS printer driver” depending on what Canon provides for that model).
