How to Install Canon PIXMA IP8500 Printer on Linux Mint

GNU/Linux Mint Canon iP8500 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon PIXMA iP8500 Printer in Mint LTS GNU/Linux Desktops.

And the Canon PIXMA iP8500 Printer Setup on Linux Mint is granted by the GutenPrint Software because the Proprietary Driver is not available.

Moreover, Gutenprint is a suite of Printer Drivers for UNIX, Linux, and macOS systems that use CUPS as their printing system.
Gutenprint currently Supports over 2600 printers.

Especially relevant: after Installing the Driver to achieve the Setup follow instructions to Add Canon Printer.

1. 1. Installing Printer Driver

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