How to Install Canon MG2500 Printer on Manjaro – Step-by-step

Installing Printer

3. 3. Installing Canon MG2500 Driver

   Then to Install Canon MG2500 Driver in Manjaro
   Simply run:

   yay -S --noconfirm cnijfilter-mg2500series

   Or alternatively:

   yay -S --noconfirm cnijfilter-common-mg2500

   Last, for a Setup including also the Scanner you may try with:

   yay -S --noconfirm canon-pixma-mg5500-complete

   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 Packages.

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.