Canon Pixma Setup Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon Pixma Printer in Ubuntu 18.10 Cosmic GNU/Linux Desktop.
Finally, included you find detailed instructions to Get Started with Canon Scanning on Ubuntu.
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Open a Terminal Shell emulator window
Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
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Download Canon Printers Linux Ubuntu Drivers
Search for “linux [myCanonModRounded]”
You may need to Round Down the Printer Model Number as here below…
Eg: for ‘mx472’ search for “linux mx470”
And for ‘MG2240’ search for “linux MG2200” -
Then Open a File Manager Window
Go to Home > Downloads
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And simply Double-Click on Printer Driver.
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So to Extract into the /tmp Directory.
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Finally, to Install Canon PIXMA Printer Driver on Ubuntu
Access the Target location:cd /tmp/cnijfilter*
Run the Installation script:
sudo ./install.sh
In case of Installation Issues See this Troubleshooting!
During installation you may be Asked to Connect & Power On your Printer…
Now in case of Issue then try first to execute:cd packages
And then for 64-bit Systems:
sudo apt install ./*amd64.deb
Instead on 32-bit:
sudo apt install ./*i386.deb
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Then Open Ubuntu Settings:
Simply Hit Cmd/Win and Search for ‘Settings’.
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And Add Canon Printer in Ubuntu
Click the ‘Add Printer’ Button:
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How to Get Started Scanning on Ubuntu