Usbprint Canondevicef144
Right-click any entry displaying CanonDeviceF144 or labeled as an Unknown Device .
You previously had the printer working. After a Windows update or system cleanup, the driver files were corrupted or removed. The registry still retains the USBPRINT class reference, but the link to the .inf driver file is broken.
The identifier USBPRINT\CanonDeviceF144 is a hardware ID used by the Windows operating system to identify a specific Canon printer connected via a USB port. Hardware IDs like this allow Windows to match the physical device with the correct driver software in its database. Identification and Related Models
[ Your Document / App ] │ ▼ [ Canon Printer Driver ] (UFR II / PCL / PS) ──► Renders the print data │ ▼ [ usbprint.sys ] ──────────────────────────────► Microsoft's USB conduit │ ▼ [ Physical USB Port ] ─────────────────────────► Canon Device F144 usbprint canondevicef144
: Connecting the USB 2.0 cable prompts Windows to search for the usbprint.sys driver, which manages high-speed data transmission up to 480Mbps.
Here is a look at what this identifier represents and why it usually pops up in tech circles: The "Service Mode" Gateway
The USBPRINT\CanonDeviceF144 identifier has generated significant discussion in printer repair communities. According to forum discussions, this identifier appears specifically when a Canon printer is in Service Mode, and its presence has been interpreted by some as a deliberate measure to prevent unauthorized users from performing their own repairs. The registry still retains the USBPRINT class reference,
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While primarily linked to the iP2770, hardware IDs can occasionally appear in driver databases alongside other components if a computer's system scan was performed while multiple drivers were missing. Some databases might list it near Ethernet or server adapter drivers, but these are unrelated to the actual printer hardware.
Right-click the Windows Start button and select . Identification and Related Models [ Your Document /
Understanding and Fixing USBPRINT\CanonDeviceF144 Printer Issues
Once you have resolved the usbprint canondevicef144 issue, keep it from returning:
: If the printer randomly goes offline, press Windows Key + R , type services.msc , locate Print Spooler , right-click it, and choose Restart .
If a driver reinstall fails, the "USB Printing Support" driver itself may be corrupted. Resetting it often resolves persistent recognition issues.
Right-click the Windows Start button and select Device Manager .