driver for canon pixma mp280 printer

[demonipuch]

the 2nd option allows me to locate the directory where the drivers are found. I don't know where they are at? I tried searching for PPD files, and found them for our HP-laserjet computer but don't see them for the mp280. the hp laserjet is found in file system/etc/cups/ppd directory.

Can someone help me!

The .ppd file you're looking for should be located in /usr/share/ppd

[exusborquez]

look i had the same problem and i downloaded from canon page the pakage for linux and i unziped them and y went to pakages and install the "cnijfilter-common_3.40-1_i386.deb" and then "cnijfilter-mp280series_3.40-1_i386.deb".
after that i went to install the printer from samba and i selected choose a ppd file and went to usr/ppd/ and here i found de canon mp280

hope this will be hellpful

[Flutter Finch]

Thank you thank you thank you!

I am super green with all things Linux, and have had a lot of trouble getting the various drivers in my laptop to "play nice" with Ubuntu (11.04). I felt accomplished in successfully searching the forums to get my machine in operating condition, but was struck with a slight sense of dread (mixed with a little excitement at a new challenge) when we got a new printer...

Your post and info. was easy to follow, and it worked perfectly! Thanks again!

[lunaalunaa]

thanks for the links. it works

[joneshenrys]

This is a free operating system X driver that allows Mac-PC interface with the Canon Pixma MP280 Photo All-in-one device inkjet printer. PIXMA MP280 Photo Inkjet All-In-One is a compact, stylish and high quality that fits almost every house. It has a maximum of 4800 x 1200 dpi color in combination with Canon's patented hybrid ink.

[eherna2000]

Thank you printing worked like a charm. Great help

[KirkS]

I have read these posts, and they seem to help the original poster, but I'm still not getting the drivers installed on my Ubuntu 10.10 laptop. I have downloaded the drivers indicated in prior posts for this printer/scanner, and I have tried to install, but all the Terminal fires back at me is "An error occurred. The package management system cannot be identified.". I'm obviously doing it incorrectly, as I have installed numerous other applications, and drivers with the Terminal with no problems. I guess I need someone to hold my hand, and lead me through this. Can anyone help?

[demonipuch]

I have read these posts, and they seem to help the original poster, but I'm still not getting the drivers installed on my Ubuntu 10.10 laptop. I have downloaded the drivers indicated in prior posts for this printer/scanner, and I have tried to install, but all the Terminal fires back at me is "An error occurred. The package management system cannot be identified.". I'm obviously doing it incorrectly, as I have installed numerous other applications, and drivers with the Terminal with no problems. I guess I need someone to hold my hand, and lead me through this. Can anyone help?

Try this :

sudo dpkg -P alien rpm

Then launch the installation script again.

[KirkS]

Try this :

sudo dpkg -P alien rpm

Then launch the installation script again.

OK, I did what you recommended, and it appeared to be installing the drivers, but then it wanted to register the printer by detecting it from my network. It couldn't. It's funny, because Ubuntu can locate the printer on the network, but it doesn't have the correct drivers for it, but the installation of the correct drivers can't locate the printer. That's a weird one. Here is what I get in the Terminal installation process:

Command executed = sudo dpkg -iG /home/mandoman/cnijfilter-mp280series-3.40-1-deb/packages/cnijfilter-common_3.40-1_amd64.deb
(Reading database ... 249142 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace cnijfilter-common 3.40-1 (using .../cnijfilter-common_3.40-1_amd64.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement cnijfilter-common ...
Setting up cnijfilter-common (3.40-1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin ...
ldconfig deferred processing now taking place
Command executed = sudo dpkg -iG /home/mandoman/cnijfilter-mp280series-3.40-1-deb/packages/cnijfilter-mp280series_3.40-1_amd64.deb
(Reading database ... 249142 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to replace cnijfilter-mp280series 3.40-1 (using .../cnijfilter-mp280series_3.40-1_amd64.deb) ...
Unpacking replacement cnijfilter-mp280series ...
Setting up cnijfilter-mp280series (3.40-1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin ...
ldconfig deferred processing now taking place

#================================================= ========#
# Register Printer
#================================================= ========#
Next, register the printer to the computer.
Connect the printer, and then turn on the power.
To use the printer on the network, connect the printer to the network.
When the printer is ready, press the Enter key.
>

Searching for printers...


#================================================= ========#
# Select Printer
#================================================= ========#
Select the printer.
If the printer you want to use is not listed, select Update [0] to search again.
To cancel the process, enter [Q].
-----------------------------------------------------------
0) Update
-----------------------------------------------------------
Could not detect the target printer.
-----------------------------------------------------------
Currently selected:[0] Update
Enter the value. [0] Update
Enter the value. [0]

Any suggestions?

[demonipuch]

Turn off your printer.

Launch the script again and turn on your printer when you get the message "Register Printer". Then press Enter to search for your printer on the network.