How to Install Canon G1220 Printer on Ubuntu 22.04

Installing Printer

4. 4. Extracting Driver

   Extract into the /tmp Directory
   Possibly Double-Click on Driver from the File Manager:

   

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

5. 5. 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!
   
   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

6. 6. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

   Then Open Ubuntu Settings
   Hit Cmd/Win to start Searching:

   

   For the other Ubuntu-based OSes see: How to Add Printer in GNU/Linux Desktops

   Easy GNU/Linux Desktops Printer Setup

   How to Install Printer in Desktops GNU/Linux

7. 7. Adding Printer

   And Add Printer in Ubuntu
   Choose “Printers“:

   

   And then “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.

   

   Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details”:

   

   Again Browse to “Install 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.

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