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Canon Printer Drivers - Updated 2016
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rcrsn51


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PostPosted: Thu 02 Aug 2012, 11:01    Post subject:  Canon Printer Drivers - Updated 2016  
Update: Canon has introduced version 5 of their Linux printer driver for new MG and MB models. Most Puppies require a patch.

Code:
chmod 1777 /var/tmp

The patch is included in candi-1.4 attached below. As usual, it requires testing and feedback. This is basic forum courtesy. Also see Page 14 for the new tool candi-pet-maker.

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The sections below used to contain many ready-made PETs for Canon printer drivers. But because of forum restrictions, they have been deleted. To let users install Canon printers on their own, I am introducing the Canon Debian Installer, or candi.

1. Install the candi-1.4.pet attached below. It puts a script in /root/my-applications/bin.

2. Go to a Canon download site like here and locate the driver for your model. Many Canon drivers are grouped by series. Pick a model close to your own. You are looking for a Linux Debian package like iP2700 series IJ Printer Driver Ver. 3.30 for Linux (debian Packagearchive).

3. Download and unpack the archive file. Locate two Debian files, like cnijfilter-common_3.30-1_i386.deb and cnijfilter-ip2700series_3.30-1_i386.deb.

4. Open a terminal where the files are located and run
Code:
candi cnijfilter-common_3.30-1_i386.deb
candi cnijfilter-ip2700series_3.30-1_i386.deb

This procedure is an ideal situation for using Tab Completion to avoid having to type the whole filename. Try typing:
Code:
candi <space> cnijfilter-common <tab> <enter>
candi <space> cnijfilter-ip2700 <tab> <enter>

5. Candi does not auto-install a printer. Run the CUPS wizard and install your printer as usual. Your printer will be listed as a "Canon XXX Series", not as a "Canon PIXMA XXX CUPS+Gutenprint".

6. If your printer is networked, it should be auto-detected by CUPS. Make sure that your firewall is turned OFF. Canon has its own CUPS backend for network connections named cnijnet. But CUPS may be slow to detect the printer, especially if it is on WiFi. Run Find New Printers.

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This tool can also install Canon scanner drivers, which use Canon's own ScanGearMP scanning program.

1. From the the download site, find a scanner package such as MX920 series ScanGear MP Ver. 2.10 for Linux (debian Packagearchive).
2. Locate the two .deb files and run candi on them.
3. Look for ScanGearMP in the Graphics menu.

Update: The new version of ScanGearMP (scangearmp2) is not backwards compatible with older Puppies. Read here for more information about Canon scanner drivers.

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Some Canon drivers offer a limited set of options, like only RGB at 600dpi. Read here for a way to add more options.

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For Canon laser printers that use the CAPT or UFRII drivers, read here.

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Update: Most old Canon printers only have 32bit drivers, but some new models also have 64bit versions. You may be able to install these in TahrPup64 using candi. This has been tested successfully by forum member NuclearOrangutan.

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Supports new Canon Linux driver v5.x
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PostPosted: Thu 02 Aug 2012, 23:02    Post subject:  
Hi I am running puppy racy 5.2.2 have a canon pixma MG2160 im not a wizz with puppy, any step by step instructions to set up appreciated.
will post reply for any help given, thank you in advance
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HDPE wrote:
Hi I am running puppy racy 5.2.2 have a canon pixma MG2160
I have posted the canon_mg2100-3.60.pet above. Your printer will be listed in CUPS as a Canon MG2100 Series, not as a Canon PIXMA.
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any step by step instructions to set up appreciated.will post reply for any help given, thank you in advance

Racy has a control panel on the desktop. It has an option for setting up a printer. However, Wary 522 had significant problems with printing and I expect that they are also in Racy 522. Read here.
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PostPosted: Sat 18 Aug 2012, 09:34    Post subject:    
Hey thanks rcrsn51 works a treat very simple
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PostPosted: Sat 18 Aug 2012, 11:27    Post subject:  
Glad to help.

Have you tried scanning yet? I don't believe that your unit will be detected by Xsane, so I have posted the Canon scanning software here.
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PostPosted: Fri 24 Aug 2012, 07:23    Post subject:  
Hi, excellent work !!

ip80 & ip90?

I hadn't tried ip100 with them.

Doing a road trip round oz nov and would be a VERY pleased to get these working on pup,then i can stop loading xp to print!
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PostPosted: Sat 25 Aug 2012, 10:20    Post subject: got it thanks  
after actually reading puppy setup instructions Rolling Eyes I got canon ip80 ip90 running with cups.
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PostPosted: Fri 31 Aug 2012, 09:42    Post subject:  
For the benefit of other users, could you clarify some things?

1. What Puppy version are you using?

2. What is the correct model name of the first printer? Is it an i80 or an iP80?

3. I'm assuming that you used a Gutenprint driver when you did the install in CUPS. Which model did you choose for each printer?

I have posted above the official Canon iP90 driver. It may yield better quality output than the Gutenprint driver.
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