Yes. The LBP2900 and LBP2900B use identical drivers. The 'B' model is just a variant for specific markets (e.g., India).
Once the file (usually a .zip or .exe archive) finishes downloading:
Now, let's get to the core of the process. The most reliable method to install the Canon LBP2900B printer driver is to download it directly from the official Canon website.
If Windows detects the printer as an "Unspecified device" or "Unknown device":
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Double-click the file. It will create a new folder in the same directory with a similar name.
: Your printer will show up as "Canon Generic Plus UFR II" in the device list, but it works perfectly with LBP2900B.
Browse to the extracted folder. Look for a file named CNLB0.INF or CanonLBP2900B.inf . Click Open > OK.
: If the installation stalls, try connecting the printer to a different USB port (preferably a USB 2.0 port rather than 3.0). Once the file (usually a
Before downloading any files, complete these quick checks to ensure a smooth installation process:
Look for the . For Windows users, this is usually the "R1.50" version or newer. Click Download . Step 3: The Installation Process (Windows)
Do not plug the printer into your computer yet.
Since the default installer won't fully register the printer, download and install a community-verified patch tool like from GitHub, which patches the background printing daemon to recognize the LBP2900 USB connection over modern macOS architectures. Double-click the file
From Canon’s legacy driver page:
If you want, tell me which operating system and version you're using and I’ll give precise download links and step-by-step commands.
Download “Canon Generic Plus PCL6 Printer Driver” from Canon’s website (search for “Generic PCL6”). Step 2: Extract and run Setup.exe as administrator. Step 3: During installation, select “Network” then “Local” workaround. Choose LPT1 as the port (we will change it later). Step 4: Complete the installation. A printer named “Canon Generic Plus PCL6” will appear. Step 5: Right-click that printer → Printer properties → Ports tab. Step 6: Check “USB001” (or the USB port your LBP2900B is using) → Apply → Print a test page.