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Canon manufactures printers, scanners and cameras. This tag is for questions relating to installing or troubleshooting their hardware when used with Ubuntu.

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Scanner part of USB multifunction printer/scanner not found

I wrote this a year ago. Still not solved, so I have re-written it to reflect the current state. System: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, and a Canon Pixma MG5751 multifunction printer/scanner on USB. Problem: ... drivers usb canon scanner sane

Torben Gundtofte-Bruun

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asked Jan 21, 2018 at 16:33 3 votes 1 answer 2k views

Ubuntu 14.04 Canon iR-ADV C5030 Printing Issues

I have a Canon iR-ADV C5030 printer, I have had troubles before with Linux, but now I have a new problem. Canon developed the Linux drivers for this printer and they work great with the past versions ... 14.04 drivers printing canon

CTala

asked Aug 9, 2014 at 16:37 3 votes 3 answers 21k views

Making Canon LBP6000 printer work under Ubuntu 14.04 64-bit

Previously, I have successfully used this Canon LBP6000 printer under Ubuntu 12.04 (32-bit). Recently, I upgraded to Ubuntu 14.04 (64-bit). Already several hours have been wasted making this printer ... drivers 64-bit printing canon

Masroor

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asked May 29, 2014 at 2:16 3 votes 2 answers 7k views

Ubuntu 14.04 cannot print through Canon MF8200 series printer

I have recently upgraded to 14.04(64bit). My printer used to work on my Ubuntu 12.04 (32bit), but now cannot print. The printer have all the packages successfully installed, and printer can be ... 14.04 printing canon ubuntu-drivers

user279973

asked May 10, 2014 at 1:08 3 votes 2 answers 5k views

How to install Canon MX870 wireless printer?

The printer installs just great but print jobs only get held in the print queue. How can I get it working? I use Ubuntu 13.10 wireless printing canon

stephen avanti

asked Oct 8, 2013 at 19:25 3 votes 2 answers 5k views

Is there any driver (64bit) available for Canon LBP6020B?

I've have an i-Sensys LBP 6020B printer and I use Kubuntu 12.10 64-bit. I've a problem with drivers for Linux 64bit because I can't find anywhere capt linux driver - PPD file for LBP6020B. What am I ... drivers 12.10 kubuntu printing canon

user114294

asked Jan 13, 2013 at 18:59 3 votes 2 answers 18k views

How do I get a Canon Pixma MG 3150 working? [duplicate]

I've got the new Canon Pixma MG 3150 and so far, I can't seem to find a driver anywhere. I do have the CD for both Windows and Mac, but this doesn't help me, as I have Ubuntu 11.10. I'd prefer to have ... 11.10 printing canon pixma

Christian Stein

asked Nov 29, 2011 at 22:22 3 votes 2 answers 6k views

Installing LBP 2900 printer -> libs folders wrong?

I am trying to get my Canon LBP2900 printer to work on Ubuntu 11.10 64 bit. What I have done is try to follow the steps on So I downloaded the ... 11.10 64-bit printing canon

Peter Smit

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asked Nov 16, 2011 at 16:41 3 votes 1 answer 11k views

How to install Canon PIXMA iP1600? [duplicate]

I have a Canon iP1600 connected wireless through Win system laptop, I just can't install the printer although I've googled and tried various ways recommended. I'm at my wit's end! 11.04 printing canon

Una Kristin2

asked May 9, 2011 at 21:35 3 votes 2 answers 435 views

Troubleshooting trying to use Canon DSLR as webcam

I'm following this guide trying to use my Canon EOS 550D as a webcam. It is listed as supported by gphoto2. So, I connected my Canon to my laptop using a USB-cable, and I had no problems running $ ... webcam ffmpeg canon v4l

OZ1SEJ

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asked May 14, 2021 at 16:26 3 votes 1 answer 1k views

Printer problem Canon Pixma MG2570 in Ubuntu 16.04

The printer comes with windows drivers only so I downloaded the Linux driver here: When I run sudo bash install.sh I got the following ... drivers printing canon

velut luna

asked Dec 5, 2017 at 0:26 3 votes 1 answer 8k views

How to install the scanner of Canon MF4750 multi-device?

I am using 32 bit Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and bought a Canon i-Sensys MF4750 printer + scanner + fax. There is a driver on the official Canon homepage only for the printer, and that works fine. But I need ... drivers canon scanner sane

Alabastrom

asked Aug 22, 2014 at 11:07 3 votes 2 answers 1k views

Is there anyone who has Canon MX435 printer. No driver for Linux [duplicate]

There is Mac and Windows drivers only. I tried that tar.gz file Nothing happened. Usb cable not connected. Trying to print over wifi. How ... printing canon

Can

asked Jan 30, 2013 at 5:05 3 votes 1 answer 2k views

Unable to print on a networked Canon printer using 64bit OS

I have a Canon MP970 connected to a machine running Vista. I can address the printer in Ubuntu but selecting print does not produce a print. Checking the print que shows my job as 'processing'. I´m ... printing canon

Andrew

asked Sep 28, 2011 at 14:35 3 votes 1 answer 4k views

SANE vs. Canon LiDE 220

I recently acquired a scanner (Canon Lide 220). Although it is listed as supported by Sane (), I wasn't able to get it working. I followed the advice ... 14.04 canon sane

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