How to use Canon MP620 printer in Puppy 5.1?

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Glennlm
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How to use Canon MP620 printer in Puppy 5.1?

#1 Post by Glennlm »

Hi I am trying to get my printer working with Puppy 5.1
I have a Canon MP620, the cups setup seems to see it
and says it is on line. But nothing happens if I try and print.
In the set up where there is a drop down to select your printer
the MP620 is not there, the 610 and 700 are, I have tried both
with out any luck.

Thank you for any help
Glenn

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#2 Post by Béèm »

Try with the puppysearch in my sig to find post about the MP620
Time savers:
Find packages in a snap and install using Puppy Package Manager (Menu).
[url=http://puppylinux.org/wikka/HomePage]Consult Wikka[/url]
Use peppyy's [url=http://wellminded.com/puppy/pupsearch.html]puppysearch[/url]

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#3 Post by rcrsn51 »

The most recent discussion about MP620's is here. Patriot's MP610 driver is here. If you don't need network printing for now, skip Step #2.

Glennlm
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Thank you for the fast replys

#4 Post by Glennlm »

Thank you for your fast reply.
I will try and figure out how to use the info in
your reply posts.
I am not quite sure how to install patches
and other software.
I will try and get back.
Thanks
Glenn

Glennlm
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Still trying to install Canon MP620

#5 Post by Glennlm »

I have been able to get the scanner part of the printer working and very nicely, but still no luck on the printer.
It looks like it is very difficult, I have seen it is also a problem on Ubuntu.
Thanks
Glenn

Glennlm
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On the same issue dealing with the firewall

#6 Post by Glennlm »

Could anyone tell me how to disable or just open the
ports that are to be opened for this to work.
Thanks
Glenn

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#7 Post by rcrsn51 »

Do you have the printer directly connected by USB or are you trying to set up network printing? It will be easier if you use USB first.

Glennlm
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Reply to John

#8 Post by Glennlm »

I am still trying, I am going to reinstall Puppy, because
maybe I have everything in the wrong order now.
Thank you
Glenn

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