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banshee28

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Registered: 2008-10-18

Posts: 336

Canon IP3000 Printer support?

I just got my latest x86 install done on the one PC that connects to my Canon IP3000 printer. I have cups running and working. However it looks like there is very little or no support for Canon printers, or at least my model.

I seen some packages in the repos but not sure if they are compatible with my IP3000. Can anyone plz tell me how to get a working driver configured for this 32-bit install?

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Arch64, AMD64, LXDE

banshee28

Member

Registered: 2008-10-18

Posts: 336

Re: Canon IP3000 Printer support?

Ok, I was able to get most printing functions working. So maybe this will be a mini how-to for those looking to setup their IP3000.

I have only printed color and B&W basic documents, and have not tired any photo quality prints.

First I installed and setup CUPS and was able to get to the web interface. http://127.0.0.1:631/

Then I downloaded these drivers in the AUR: libcnbj-2.5 2.5-1

I then used the drivers for the Canon BJC-7000 Foomatic/bjc800 under the drop down in CUPS.

I set this printer as my default printer and I am now able to print from my text editors, webpage, pdf viewer, cli, etc.

So for me this is good for now and I am happy to have this Canon printer working esp after hearing all the compatibility issues with the lack of Canon drivers for Linux.

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Arch64, AMD64, LXDE