How to Install Canon PIXMA Printer on CentOS 8.x/Stream-8

October 3, 2019 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Adding Printer

  1. 5. Adding Canon PIXMA Printer

    Here below on the GNOME Desktop.
    (But for KDE Plasma you may see How to Add Printer in GNU/Linux Desktops.)

    How to Install Canon PIXMA Driver on CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 Easy Guide - Ubuntu System Settings

    Then Choose Devices:

    How to Install Canon PIXMA Driver on CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 Easy Guide - GNOME 3 Settings Devices

    Next Go to Printers >> Add Printer:

    How to Install Canon PIXMA Driver on CentOS 8.x/Stream-8 Easy Guide - Add Printer
    So then Select the Printer that should be Found and Confirm to Add it.
    But if Not Found then Verify the Printer is Connected and Turned On.

    Add Printer Found

    Now wait and the Printer should be Automatically Discovered!
    Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details“:

    Printer details

    Now “Install PPD File” and then Browse for the Driver:

    Browsing for Driver or PPD

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

    GNU/Linux PPD File Location

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

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