This is the hardware ID specifically used by Canon for certain older laser printer models, specifically within the i-SENSYS/imageCLASS CAPT-based series.
In this in-depth guide, we will dismantle every component of the identifier. You will learn what it means, why it appears, how to fix the associated "Driver Unavailable" error, and how to get your Canon printer actually printing again.
[Windows 32-bit & 64-bit] Update program for printer drivers usbprint canondevicef144
The specific string is a hardware ID that the printer reports to Windows. This ID is unusual because it is not a common consumer model name.
In some rare, legitimate scenarios, you want to see this entry. If you are using the printer in a (VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V) with USB passthrough, the host OS may expose the raw USBPRINT class to the guest OS. That is normal. Similarly, if you are developing a custom printing application that communicates directly via the USB raw endpoint, you may target usbprint canondevicef144 for low-level access. This is the hardware ID specifically used by
Download the appropriate driver update program (such as the MF4100 series update) from the Canon Support Site . Run the installer and select "USB" when prompted. Restart your computer. 2. Manual Driver Update via Device Manager
Normally, Windows matches that response to an entry in a driver .inf file. However, when you see in Device Manager or the Print Server properties, it means one of three things: [Windows 32-bit & 64-bit] Update program for printer
In Device Manager, the printer shows up under "Other Devices" with a yellow exclamation mark. The system recognizes that a Canon printer is plugged into the USB port, but it cannot find a matching driver file ( .inf ) to instruct it how to communicate. 2. Print Jobs Stuck in Queue
If all else fails, the driver database is corrupted.
Several factors can contribute to the F144 error, including: