How to Install Canon MX722/MX725 Printer on Ubuntu 18.04

May 7, 2022 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Installing Printer

  1. 4. Extracting Driver

    Extract into the /tmp directory
    Possibly Double-Click on Driver from the File Manager:

    Extract

    But if you are in Trouble to Find it out then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.

  2. 5. Installing Driver

    Now to Install Canon Printer Driver
    Access the Target location:

    cd /tmp/cnijfilter*

    Run the Installation script:

    sudo ./install.sh

    You could be asked to Connect and Turn On the Printer…
    In case of Installation Issues see this Troubleshooting!
    Installing
    Now in case of Issue then try first to execute:

    cd packages

    And then for 64-bit Systems:

    sudo apt install ./*amd64.deb

    Instead on 32-bit:

    sudo apt install ./*i386.deb
  3. 6. Adding Printer

    Finally, Go to Add Printer:

    Search for the Settings App (Type Cmd/Win to Start Searching):

    Settings App

    Again Choose Devices:

    Ubuntu Settings Devices

    And now Choose the “Add Printer” Button:

    Add Printer

    Then Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver…

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on GNU/Linux

    GNU/Linux Desktops Ubuntu File Location Searching
    .

    Or Else Find it in the “Printers Database”.
    So, your Printer should be Now successfully Installed and Working! ;)

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