GNU/Linux Debian Canon MP490 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon PIXMA MP490 Series Printer in Debian-Based GNU/Linux Desktops.
And the Canon PIXMA MP490 Printer Setup on Debian 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 PIXMA Printer Models: MP492, MP493, MP495, MP496, MP497, MP498, MP499.
Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Debian-based Distros like:
- Kali
- MX Linux
- Deepin
- Parrot
- antiX
- SparkyLinux
- Q4OS
- Netrunner
- Voyager
- MakuluLinux
- Elive
- LMDE
- Parsix (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Installing Printer Driver
How to Install GutenPrint Printer Drivers Suite on Debian
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