Ubuntu – Canon mg2550 printer: How to install printer driver

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I'm trying to set up a new printer but the problem is I never used Linux before.

It's a Canon MG2550 and the installation CD is only for windows. Firstly it doesn't appear on the list of printer types and MG2500 is the closest on the Canon website.

I think I have to set up a driver but don't know how.

How should I proceed?

Best Answer

  • Go to the dash (the "start" button in the opper left corner if using Ubuntu or the button in the lower left corner if using Lubuntu)
  • Click printers
  • Choose Add
  • Ubuntu will find the printer for you!
  • Click the printer, choose "forward"
  • If you want to customise the settings, click "Canon" and choose "forward"
  • then scroll down to MG2500 (to the right it will say MG2500 series)and take that!
  • forward, enter your customizations, Click apply

Done!

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