Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

Glennlm · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 5

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

Béèm · Posted: Thu 16 Dec 2010, 17:20 Post subject:

Try with the puppysearch in my sig to find post about the MP620

rcrsn51 · Posted: Thu 16 Dec 2010, 17:30 Post subject:

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 · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 5

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 · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 5

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 · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 5

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

rcrsn51 · Posted: Fri 17 Dec 2010, 22:08 Post subject:

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 · Joined: 15 Dec 2010 Posts: 5

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