GNU/Linux Ubuntu Canon MP490 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon PIXMA MP490 Series Printer in Ubuntu-Based GNU/Linux Desktops.
And the Canon PIXMA MP490 Printer Setup on Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Puppy
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition (You may just need to Discover what’s the Parent Release)
1. Installing Printer Driver
How to Install GutenPrint Printer Drivers Suite on Ubuntu
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