How to install Canon MP610 printer on Ubuntu 12.04 x64

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Published on 2012-10-09T21:40:27Z Indexed on 2013/10/17 16:24 UTC
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I installed Ubuntu 12.04 x64. Orginal Canon drivers are only for 32-bit version.

How can I install this printer in 64-bit version ?

Arkadius



HERE IS SOLUTION


I looked for solution some time and finally found it.

First I try to do it by adding repository like it is written here:
http://www.iheartubuntu.com/2012/02/install-canon-printer-for-ubuntu-linux.html

BUT it did NOT work.
Printer was installed but every print JOB goes somewhere
( probably to /dev/null :) )

Also installing
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
did NOT worked (it was already installed)

Finally I found solution.

NOTE
I did NOT use orginal Canon drivers for 32-bit.
I also removed drivers from repository:
ppa:michael-gruz/canon

I found solution almost at the end of this thread:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1967725&page=10
Most important hint was found in Response #97
"Do NOT install any PPA"

I did as follows:

  • Removed all copies of my printer
  • Removed Canon drivers from repository
    ppa:michael-gruz/canon

    sudo apt-get remove cnijfilter*

  • Added new repository and installed CUPS for Canon:

    sudo apt-add-repository ppa:robbiew/cups-bjnp
    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get install cups-bjnp

  • Installed Gutenprint:

    sudo apt-get install printer-driver-gutenprint

  • Restarted CUPS:

    sudo restart cups

  • Add myself to group lp:

    sudo usermod -G lp -a your_user_name

  • Added printer usings steps from link above:

    Don't install any PPA for the drivers.
    Click the Cog up in the right-hand corner and select Printers.
    Turn on the printer and > make sure it is connected.
    When the Printers windows appears, click +Add and wait a few minutes.
    Your printer should appear within the configuration wizard.
    Mine did and its an Canon MX330.
    Click the defaults and continue on. Cups should identify your printer.
    I saw a few other models in the list.
    I was able to successfully print a test page afterwards.

I hope this will also help someone else.

Arkadius

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