How to Install Canon GX4020/GX4040/GX4050 Printer on Manjaro – Step-by-step

Installing Printer

3. 3. Installing Canon GX4020/GX4040/GX4050 Driver

   Then to Install Canon GX4020/GX4040/GX4050 Driver in Manjaro
   Simply run:

   yay -S --noconfirm cnijfilter2

   On Prompt try simply to Hit “Enter” and follow with the Default Choices.
   The Command may vary over Time…
   So in case of any Issue and for further insight see: AUR cnijfilter2.
   Especially relevant: the cnijfilter2 Version is varing in Time… Currently is the needed 6.50 but if Not then Search on the AUR Repository for Canon Drivers.

4. 4. Launching Printers App

   Then Run Printing Manager
   Here for Xfce Desktop:

   

5. 5. Adding Printer

   First Select the ‘Administration’ Tab:

   

   Choose ‘Add Printer’ or ‘Find Printers’:

   

   And Follow the Wizard…

   Then Browse to “Install PPD File” Driver.

   How to Find Printer PPD File Location on Manjaro

   GNU/Linux Manjaro PPD File Location

   How to Find PPD File Location on Manjaro GNU/Linux.