Canon MX472/MX474/MX475 Printer Ubuntu 22.04 Setup

May 10, 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. Accessing Ubuntu Settings

    Then Open Ubuntu Settings
    Hit Cmd/Win to start Searching:

    Open Settings

    For the other Ubuntu-based OSes see: How to Add Printer in GNU/Linux Desktops

    Easy GNU/Linux Desktops Printer Setup
  4. 7. Adding Printer

    And Add Printer in Ubuntu
    Choose “Printers“:

    Settings Printers

    And then “Add Printer”:

    Add Printer

    So then Select the Printer that should be Found and Confirm to Add it.
    But if Not Found then Verify the Printer is Connected and Turned On.

    Add Printer Found

    Next again Find and Choose the “Printer Details”:

    Printer details

    Again Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver:

    Browsing for Driver or PPD

    How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

    GNU/Linux PPD File Location

    Or Browse for the “Printer Drivers Database”.

    Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!

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