GNU/Linux Ubuntu Canon MG6800 Printer Setup – QuickStart Guide
Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon PIXMA MG6800 Series Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux Desktops.
And the Canon MG6800 Driver Ubuntu Setup it’s quick and easy because it only involves running a few Basic Shell Commands.
Especially relevant: after the Driver Installation to achieve the Printer Setup follow guidance to Add Printer!
Moreover, included in this Tutorial you find also instructions to Quick Start with Canon Scanning on Ubuntu.
The Canon PIXMA MG6800 Series Printer includes the following Models: MG6820, MG6821, MG6822, MG6840, MG6850, MG6851, MG6852, and MG6853.
Finally, this Guide is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:
- Linux Mint
- Zorin OS
- Lubuntu
- Elementary OS
- Kde Neon
- Pop_OS!
- Xubuntu
- Linux Lite
- Bodhi
- Kubuntu
- LXLE
- Trisquel
- Voyager Ubuntu
- feren OS
- Peppermint
- Linux Ultimate Edition

1. Launching Terminal
Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
(Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)
2. Installing Dependencies
Then Install Required Packages
First, Update the Apt Repo Souces with:sudo apt update
And then play:sudo apt-get install cups libxml2 libglade2-0 libpng1* libtiff*
3. Downloading Driver
Download Canon MG6800 Printer Linux Driver
Select the MG6800 Printer .deb Driver.
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