How to Install Canon MG3620/MG3640/MG3650 Printer on Linux Mint

February 25, 2022 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Installing Printer

  1. 4. Extracting Driver

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

    How to Install Canon PIXMA MG3620/MG3640/MG3640S/MG3650/MG3650S Driver on Mint - Extract

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

  2. 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!
    How to Install Canon PIXMA MG3620/MG3640/MG3640S/MG3650/MG3650S Driver on Mint - Installing
    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
  3. 6. Accessing Printer Settings

    Then Launch Printers Configure App
    Here below on the Cinnamon Desktop, on Mate and Xfce find a similar Shortcut.
    Simply Start Typing ‘printer’:

    How to Add Printer in Linux Mint Cinnamon Desktop - Device Manager

    Possibly, Check if the Printer is Turn On & Connected

  4. 7. Adding Printer

    Next Choose Add
    And Follow with the Wizard’s Setup…

    How to Add Printer in Linux Mint Cinnamon Desktop - Device Manager
    Again Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver:

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Mint

    GNU/Linux Mint PPD File Location

    Or Else Find it in the “Printers Database”.

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