Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program

What is Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program?

Canon Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program is a small companion utility installed with some Canon inkjet printer and scanner software on Mac. Its purpose is to request permission to send printer and application software usage information to Canon over the internet as part of an extended survey program. Users typically encounter it during printer setup or later when a survey prompt appears in the Dock. Choosing not to participate does not affect normal printer functionality, so printing and scanning continue to work without it. This is not a general document or photo tool; it is a support utility tied to Canon device software and related driver workflows.

Key features

• Show a participation prompt for Canon's extended usage survey
• Send printer and application software usage information when enabled
• Run alongside installed Canon printer or scanner software
• Allow users to decline participation without affecting printer functionality

Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

This is legitimate Canon companion software, but its purpose involves sending usage information if you opt in. Network access is normal for that function. If you do not want printer and software usage data shared, decline participation or remove the utility if you no longer use the related Canon device software. Removing it may stop future survey prompts, but it should not prevent basic printing or scanning.

Recommendation: Keep it only if you use Canon printer software and are comfortable with its survey feature. If you do not want usage reporting or no longer use the related Canon device, you can remove it and keep the main printer drivers you still need.

Related apps

• Canon IJ Scan Utility
• Canon PRINT Inkjet/SELPHY

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