HOWTO: Install Canon ImageCLASS MF4270 Multifunction driver

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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

1. 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&
2. Scroll down the page and click on DOWNLOAD link.
   
3. Save the file to a temporary location. Such as DESKTOP
   
4. Right click on file 'UFR_II_Printer_Driver_for_Linux_Driver_V180_uk_EN '
   Select EXTRACT HERE
   
5. 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
   
6. Right click on 'cndrvcups-common_1.80-1_i386.deb' file
   Select 'OPEN WITH GDEBI PACKAGE INSTALLER'
   Click on INSTALL PACKAGE button
   
7. 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
8. Make sure the printer is connected via USB and power on.
   
9. On Ubuntu panel/menu. Click on SYSTEM > ADMINISTRATION > PRINTING
   On the left side under LOCAL PRINTERS delete any already existing Canon printer.
   
10. Click on NEW PRINTER button.
    
11. Select CANON MF4200 SERIES USB #1
    
12. Click on FORWARD button
    
13. Select radio button PROVIDE PDD FILE
    
14. Click on (NONE) drop down menu.
    
15. 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'
    
16. Click on OPEN button
    
17. Click on FORWARD button
    
18. Leave the PRINTER NAME as is.
    Type in a DESCRIPTION. Such as 'Canon ImageCLASS MF4270 Multifunction'.
    Leave the LOCATION as is.
    
19. Click on APPLY button.
    
20. 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.
    
21. That's it. You're done. Enjoy
    
    

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Most recent Linux drivers for Canon ImageCLASS MF4270 can be found here:
http://support-au.canon.com.au/EN/se...os%3D%3DLinux&

How-to source: http://onlyubuntu.blogspot.com/2008/...rinter-in.html