How to Install Canon G5040/G5050 Printer on Ubuntu-Based

GNU/Linux Ubuntu Canon G5040/G5050 Printer Setup Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install Canon PIXMA G5040/G5050 Printer/Scanner in Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux Desktops.

And the Canon PIXMA G5040/G5050 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.

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. 1. Launching Terminal

   Open a Terminal Shell Emulator Window:
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

   
   In case first see: Terminal QuickStart Guide.
   

2. 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. 3. Downloading Driver

   Download Canon G5040/G5050 Printer Linux Driver

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   Get Canon G5040/G5050 .deb Driver

   Canon G5040/G5050 Ubuntu Driver.
   Select the G5040/G5050 Printer .deb Driver.