The main cause is using the wrong driver, such as a PostScript or Microsoft IPP Class driver instead of the Canon UFR-II driver; other causes include old drivers, firmware problems, or stopped print jobs.
1. Install the UFR2 driver (if applicable)
Because error 853 is often an internal processing issue, start by making sure it’s not caused by a PostScript mismatch. This error commonly shows up when your Canon tries to print using a PostScript driver even though the printer model does not support the PostScript language. Note: This is common with printers using the Canon PS v4.x driver. If this matches your situation, install and use the UFR II (UFR2) driver instead.
2. Force the correct driver (UFR II)
Even after installing the UFR II driver, your PC might still be using the Microsoft IPP Class Driver by default. Several users fixed the issue by changing the driver priority in Device Manager and forcing the printer to use the Canon Generic Plus UFR II driver instead of the Microsoft IPP Class Driver.
3. Run the Windows Printer Troubleshooter
If the first two methods didn’t help, you might be dealing with a general printer issue that Windows can fix automatically. On Windows 10, the built-in Printer Troubleshooter can scan for common problems and apply the right fix with minimal effort.
4. Update your printer’s driver version
The 853 error can also be caused by an outdated or incompatible printer driver that interrupts communication between your PC and the Canon printer. You can update the driver in two ways:
Update your printer driver via Windows UpdateUpdate your printer driver manually
Use whichever method you prefer.
4.1. Update your printer driver via Windows Update
4.2. Update your printer driver manually
5. Update the Canon printer’s firmware (if applicable)
If none of the methods above worked, outdated printer firmware might be preventing the printer from accepting jobs on your network. Several Canon users fixed the issue by updating the firmware over the Internet after connecting the printer online. Note: The steps below were tested on a MF733Cdw model. They should be similar on other Canon models with the same interface and Wi‑Fi/Wired capabilities.
