Printer Canon PIXMA SparkyLinux 5 Installation

Adding Printer

5. 5. Installing CUPS

   And now to Install CUPS in SparkyLinux
   Simply run:

   sudo apt install cups cups-client cups-filters cups-ipp-utils

6. 6. Running CUPS

   Then to Start CUPS Service
   Execute:

   sudo service cups start

   And to Enable it at Boot:

   sudo systemctl enable cups

7. 7. Accessing Printers Manager

   Then Launch Printers Manager Applet
   Just use the Launcher for the “Control Center” on SparkyLinux Desktop Menu:

   

   And then again choose “Printer Settings”:

   

8. 8. Adding Printer

   Finally, to Add Printer
   First, choose “Add” New Printer:

   

   And then your USB connected and turned on Device should be automatically discovered:

   

   Otherwise you may need to specify Network location.
   Now select “Provide PPD File” Driver:

   

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

   GNU/Linux PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on GNU/Linux

   And browse for the PPD location:

   

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