How to Install Canon TR4520/TR4522/TR4527 Printer on Linux Mint

Installing Printer

4. 4. Extracting Driver

   Extract into the /tmp directory
   Possibly double-click on the driver from the File Manager:

   

   If you have trouble finding it, see: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.

5. 5. Installing Driver

   To install Canon TR4520/TR4522/TR4527 driver, access the target location:

   cd /tmp/cnijfilter*

   Run the installation script:

   sudo ./install.sh

   You may be asked to connect and turn on the printer. In case of installation issues, see this Troubleshooting Guide!
   
   For issues, try:

   cd packages

   Then for 64-bit systems:

   sudo apt install ./*amd64.deb

   Or for 32-bit:

   sudo apt install ./*i386.deb

6. 6. Accessing Printer Settings

   Launch the Printers Configure App.
   On Cinnamon, Mate, and Xfce desktops, you can find a similar shortcut. Simply start typing ‘printer’:

   

   Check if the printer is turned on and connected.

7. 7. Adding Printer

   Next, choose Add and follow the wizard’s setup…

   
   Browse to “Install PPD File” driver:

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Mint

   GNU/Linux Mint PPD File Location

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

   Or find it in the “Printers Database”.