How to Install Canon PIXMA Printer on Mageia Easy Guide

Adding Printer

6. 6. Adding Canon PIXMA Printer

   Finally, Go to Add Printer
   Here on the GNOME Desktop, but for other Spins find a similar Solution…
   So now Open Settings:

   

   Simply Hit Cmd/Win and Search for ‘Settings’.

   And then Add Printer to Mageia Desktop:

   

   And Press the Add Printer Button:

   

   And now Start to Locating the Printer Driver.
   Choose your Printer and Confirm to Add:

   

   Next, Choose “Printer Details” on the Top-Left Gear:

   

   Browsing for PPD Printer Driver

   Now Choose to “Install PPD File”:

   

   This Step is Needed for many Laser Printer New Models, but may be Used to Install Any Printer!
   Browsing for the PPD File Location:

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Mageia

   PPD Mageia File Location Searching
   

   Usually into /usr/share/cups/model/!