How to Install Canon MG2120/MG2140/MG2150 Printer on MX Linux – Step-by-step

Installing Printer

4. 4. Extracting Driver

   Possibly Double-Click on Printer Driver on the File Manager:

   

   But if you are in Trouble to Find it out then See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
   And Extract Cnijfilter 3.60 into the /tmp Directory:

   

5. 5. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Software

   How to Install Legacy Packages on Debian GNU/Linux

   Dependencies Debian Setup Guide

   Libtiff4 Debian Installation

6. 6. Setting up Driver

   Installing 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!
   
   Now if in the Output you find trace of some Missing Package then try first to execute:

   cd packages

   Then for 64-bit Systems:

   sudo apt install ./*amd64.deb

   And instead for 32-bit:

   sudo apt install ./*i386.deb

   Finally, in case of further Issues try to Upgrade your System with:

   sudo apt upgrade

7. 7. Adding Printer

   Finally, to Add Printer
   First Choose Printers:

   

   And then Add New Printer:

   

   Then Choose the Printer:

   

   Now Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver:

   

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Linux

   GNU/Linux PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on GNU/Linux.

   Or Browse for the “Printer Drivers Database”.
   
   Finally, the Printer should be Successfully Installed and Working on System!