How to Install Canon MP280/MP282/MP287 Printer on Debian-Based

April 21, 2022 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Installing Printer

  1. 4. Extracting Driver

    Possibly Double-Click on Printer Driver on the File Manager:

    File Manager

    But if you are in Trouble to Find it out then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.

    Extracting Tar

    Next again on the included deb Archive.
    And Extract Cnijfilter 3.40 into the /tmp Directory:

    Archive Manager Extraction
  2. 5. Installing Dependencies

    Then to Install Required Software

    How to Install Legacy Packages on Debian GNU/Linux

    Dependencies Debian Setup Guide
  3. 6. Installing Driver

    Now to Install Canon Printer Driver
    Access the Target location:

    cd /tmp/cnijfilter*

    Run the Installation script:

    sudo ./install.sh

    You could be asked to Connect and Turn On the Printer…
    In case of Installation Issues see this Troubleshooting!
    Installing Deb
    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
  4. 7. Adding Printer

    How to Add Printer in GNU/Linux Desktops

    Easy GNU/Linux Desktops Printer Setup

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