Printer Canon PIXMA AntiX 19 Installation

October 7, 2019 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Adding Printer

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  1. 5. Installing CUPS

    And now to Install CUPS in antiX Linux
    Simply run:

    sudo apt install cups cups-client cups-filters cups-ipp-utils
  2. 6. Running CUPS

    Then to Start CUPS Service
    Execute:

    sudo service cups start

    And to Enable it at Boot:

    sudo systemctl enable cups
  3. 7. Accessing Printers Manager

    Then Launch Printers Manager Applet
    Just use the Launcher for the “Control Center” on antiX Desktop Menu:

    Control Manager

    And then again choose “Printer Settings”:

    Printer Settings
  4. 8. Adding Printer

    Finally, to Add Printer
    First, choose “Add” New Printer:

    antiX Linux Add Printer Guide - Add New Printer

    And then your USB connected and turned on Device should be automatically discovered:

    Choosing Printer

    Otherwise you may need to specify Network location.
    Now select “Provide PPD File” Driver:

    Install PPD File

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

    GNU/Linux PPD File Location

    And browse for the PPD location:

    Browsing for Driver or PPD

    Or Browse for the “Printer Drivers Database”.
    Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!


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