Canon MP Navigator EX for Canon PIXMA MX320 (Windows & Mac) The Canon PIXMA MX320 is a reliable all-in-one inkjet printer. To unlock its full scanning potential, you need the right software. Canon MP Navigator EX is the dedicated companion application designed to manage your scanning workflow on both Windows and Mac operating systems.
Here is everything you need to know about using Canon MP Navigator EX with your PIXMA MX320. What is Canon MP Navigator EX?
Canon MP Navigator EX is a utility application that lets you scan, save, and print documents and photos. It enhances your hardware capabilities by bridging the gap between your physical printer and your computer interface. Instead of just pulling a digital image, it allows you to manipulate, direct, and format your scans instantly. Key Features for the PIXMA MX320
One-Click Scanning: Pre-configure settings to scan directly to PDF, email, or a specific folder with a single click.
Multi-Page PDF Creation: Easily combine multiple scanned pages into a single, cohesive PDF document.
OCR (Optical Character Recognition): Convert scanned text images into searchable and editable text files.
Image Editing Tools: Correct photos directly within the application using red-eye removal, brightness adjustments, and sharpness enhancement.
Password Protection: Secure your sensitive scanned PDF documents with encryption and password restriction features. Compatibility and System Requirements
The PIXMA MX320 is a legacy device. Software compatibility depends strictly on your operating system version.
Supported Versions: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit architectures). Connection: High-speed USB 2.0 port.
Supported Versions: macOS 10.12 (Sierra), OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), down to Mac OS X 10.5.
Note for modern Mac users: Newer macOS versions (such as macOS Big Sur, Monterey, Ventura, or later) do not support MP Navigator EX. You must use Apple’s native Image Capture utility or Canon IJ Scan Utility Lite instead. How to Download and Install Visit the official Canon Support website. Enter PIXMA MX320 in the device search bar.
Select your specific Operating System and version from the dropdown menu.
Locate MP Navigator EX under the “Software” or “Drivers & Downloads” tab. Click Download to save the installer file to your computer.
Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Restart your computer to finalize the configuration. Basic Scanning Steps
Place your document face-down on the scanner glass or face-up in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF). Launch the MP Navigator EX application. Click on Scan/Import from the main menu.
Select Photos/Documents (or Stack of Documents if using the ADF).
Choose your document type (e.g., Color Document, Black and White Document, or Text OCR). Click the green Scan button.
Preview your document, then click Save or Save as PDF to store it on your hard drive. Troubleshooting Common Issues “Scanner Driver is Not Responding”
Solution: Ensure your USB cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. Turn the printer off, wait 30 seconds, and turn it back on. Software Fails to Open on Modern OS
Solution: If you updated your computer operating system recently, run the software in “Compatibility Mode” on Windows, or switch to your OS native scanning program on Mac.
If youg., Windows 11, macOS Sonoma) are you currently running? Are you connecting via USB or a print server?
I can provide step-by-step instructions to get your scanner connected perfectly.
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