How to Install Canon PIXMA Printer on Fedora 34

March 20, 2021 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Adding Printer

  1. 5. Adding Canon PIXMA Printer

    Finally, Go to Add Printer
    Here on the GNOME Desktop, but for the other Spins Possibly See How to Add Printer in GNU/Linux Desktops.
    Now Open Settings:

    Open Settings

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

    And then Add Printer to Fedora Desktop:

    GNOME 3 Settings Devices

    And Press the Add Printer Button:

    Add Printer

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

    Add

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

    Printer Details

    Then you have 2 possible Choices:

    Browsing for PPD Printer Driver

    So Choose “Install PPD File”:

    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 Fedora

    PPD Fedora File Location Searching
    Browsing for Ppd

    Selecting Printer Driver from Database

    Instead, Choose “Select Driver from Database”:

    Select Driver from Database

    Now you have simply to Find out your Printer Model:

    Choosing Driver

    Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working!
    You may Print the Test Page to Check it Up:

    Printer Options
    Test Page

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