How to Install Canon iP4940/iP4950 Printer on Manjaro – Step-by-step

Installing Printer

3. 3. Installing Canon iP4920/iP4940/iP4950 Driver

   Then to Install Canon iP4920/iP4940/iP4950 Driver in Manjaro
   Simply run:

   yay -S --noconfirm cnijfilter-mg5300

   Or alternatively try with:

   yay -S --noconfirm cnijfilter-mg5300series

   yay -S --noconfirm cnijfilter-mg3100

   On Prompt try simply to Hit “Enter” and follow with the Default Choices.
   The Command may vary over Time…
   So in case of any Issue and for further insight see: AUR cnijfilter 3.60 Packages.
   In case to remove a Package use:

   yay -R [MYPACKAGE]

4. 4. Launching Printers App

   Then Run Printing Manager
   Here for Xfce Desktop:

   

5. 5. Adding Printer

   First Select the ‘Administration’ Tab:

   

   Choose ‘Add Printer’ or ‘Find Printers’:

   

   And Follow the Wizard…

   Then Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver.

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Manjaro

   GNU/Linux Manjaro PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on Manjaro GNU/Linux.