GNU/Linux Arch Canon MP500 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon PIXMA MP500 Series Printer in Arch-based GNU/Linux Desktops.
And the Canon PIXMA MP500 Printer Setup on Arch 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.
And so this Setup should be valid for All the following Canon PIXMA Printer Models: Canon MP500, Canon MP510, Canon MP520, Canon MP530, Canon MP540, Canon MP545, Canon MP550, Canon MP558, Canon MP560, and Canon MP568.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Arch Linux Based Distros like:
- Manjaro
- EndeavourOS
- Garuda
- ArcoLinux
- Archman
- Bluestar
- Archcraft
- ArchLabs
- ArchBang
- BlackArch
- Artix
1. Installing Printer Driver
How to Install GutenPrint Printer Drivers Suite on Arch
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