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"Failed to open a connection to device" The application Canon IJScanner15f 15f" can't be opened error message for Scanning .

Mac Mini M1 running big Sur 11.6.5 Canon MG6851. all running perfectly until 2 weeks ago. Now scanner can't be found. Printer works fine. Just updated to 11.6.5 ,probables manifested with previous version of BS. Any fixes or ideas please?

Posted on Mar 25, 2022 5:25 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2022 7:47 AM

Test the scanner function using Image Capture or Preview.


If those do not work, go to > https://www.canon.ie/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma-mg6851.html and update the scan ware.

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"Failed to open a connection to device" The application Canon IJScanner15f 15f" can't be opened error message for Scanning .

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