Requirements
- Ubuntu 8.04 the Hardy Heron
- Printer must be connected via USB cable.
- Printer must be power on.
- Gnome interface
Note
- The current driver doesn't support all features. But you will be able to print.
Steps
- Go to http://support-au.canon.com.au/contents/AU/EN/0100270808.html
If above link doesn't work try the following alternative link http://support-au.canon.com.au/EN/se...os%3D%3DLinux& - Scroll down the page and click on DOWNLOAD link.
- Save the file to a temporary location. Such as DESKTOP
- Right click on file 'UFR_II_Printer_Driver_for_Linux_Driver_V180_uk_EN '
Select EXTRACT HERE
- A new folder will be created 'UFR_II_Printer_Driver_for_Linux_Driver_V180_uk_EN '
Open this folder.
Open appropriate folder. If unsure open '32-bit_Driver' folder.
Open DEBIAN Folder
- Right click on 'cndrvcups-common_1.80-1_i386.deb' file
Select 'OPEN WITH GDEBI PACKAGE INSTALLER'
Click on INSTALL PACKAGE button
- Go back to the same folder.
Right click on 'cndrvcups-ufr2-uk_1.80-1_i386.deb' file
Select 'OPEN WITH GDEBI PACKAGE INSTALLER'
Click on INSTALL PACKAGE button - Make sure the printer is connected via USB and power on.
- On Ubuntu panel/menu. Click on SYSTEM > ADMINISTRATION > PRINTING
On the left side under LOCAL PRINTERS delete any already existing Canon printer.
- Click on NEW PRINTER button.
- Select CANON MF4200 SERIES USB #1
- Click on FORWARD button
- Select radio button PROVIDE PDD FILE
- Click on (NONE) drop down menu.
- A new window will open.
In the left side column click on FILE SYSTEM
In the right side column navigate to USR > SHARE > CUPS > MODEL > Scroll down and select 'CNCUPSMF4200ZK.ppd'
- Click on OPEN button
- Click on FORWARD button
- Leave the PRINTER NAME as is.
Type in a DESCRIPTION. Such as 'Canon ImageCLASS MF4270 Multifunction'.
Leave the LOCATION as is.
- Click on APPLY button.
- Make sure the printer is connected via a USB cable.
Make sure the printer is power up.
Under the SETTINGS tab click on PRINT TEST page.
That's it. You're done. Enjoy
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How-to source: http://onlyubuntu.blogspot.com/2008/...rinter-in.html
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