How Do I Get My Printer/Scanner Up and Running On My Laptop With Ubuntu 18.10 OS

ealthuis · March 29, 2019, 10:23pm

Go to Canon US, there you might find a solution for your specific printer, download and install. This would be a driver specifically designed by Canon for Linux users. I use it on my Dell Vostro laprtop.

Hud · March 30, 2019, 5:50pm

ealthuis Thank you … will do -

Hud

kgwoo · May 6, 2021, 9:30pm

Install Xsane, best scanner software. bar none. It will just “see” your scanner.

kgwoo · May 6, 2021, 11:45pm

Here is the best info on the Canon drivers and installation:
https://ubuntuhandbook.org/index.php/2018/10/canon-ij-printer-scangear-mp-drivers-ubuntu-18-04-18-10/