First check to see if it should work in Linux. Go to:
http://www.linux-drivers.org/printer_scanner.html
Most drivers in Linux come with the kernel (no drivers need to be
installed), CUPS which is usually installed by default (no separate download
of drivers, just choose from a list) and Gutenprint (sometimes installed by
default and like CUPS you just choose it from a list). So check those out at
the site above and see if your printer is supported.
If it is not supported then you can try a driver that comes with CUPS or
Gutenprint that is close. It often works. For example for the Canon lbp 5000
try a 4000 or similar. If it does not work or you are unhappy with the
results then you can try to download one from the Canon link at the above
site or use a PPD driver.
Look at this resource on how to install a printer in Ubuntu:
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Printers
An alternative approach uses the browser to access CUPS:
http://www.mikestechblog.com/joomla/operating-systems-section/operating-systems-ubuntu/97-how-to-add-printer-ubuntu-linux-article.html
There is also a PPA (personal package archive) that you can add to the
sources and it should give you the driver that you want:
http://www.ubuntubuzz.com/2011/06/download-install-canon-printer-driver.html
This is more complicated but sounds promising:
http://www.unixmen.com/linux-distributions/ubuntu/229-installation-canon-lbp2900-on-linux
and this:
http://radu.cotescu.com/how-to-install-canon-lbp-printers-in-ubuntu/
For PPD: Use cups web interface (browser) and type as a url
"localhost:631". You will get the CUPS interface. Add your printer, when
prompt for ppd file, point yours. After installing cups will paste it in
/etc/cups/ppd. next you can use "lpoptions -p <printer> -l" to review your
printer specific options.
Most times things just work, then there are times like these. Good luck!
BTW, many online resources will show older versions. Unity is new so it is
unlikely that it will look the same or things be found in the same location,
ie. there is no Applications, Places, Administration menu. Functionality has
not been removed, just the look. These solutions should work, but it may
just frustrate you finding things. :)
Roy
Using Kubuntu 11.10, 64-bit
Location: Canada
On 19 October 2011 07:34, BARRIE PARSONS <g4yjsbarrie@btinternet.com> wrote:
> **
>
>
> Dear group.
> I must confess I have confused myself now about this printer.
> I tried going thru terminal and installing the ppd driver,,,it did not
> work.
> So I assumed I could use a windows driver thru wine if I am wrong please
> correct me I would be grateful if you would please go thru the steps to
> download and install the Linux driver please.
> The samee goes for my Lexmark X7170 multifunction.
> I am absolutely amazed and very pleased at how user friendly Ubuntu is
> and I cannot believe how fast it is loading and running programs.
> I wish I had discovered Linux 30 years ago would have saved a fortune on
> windows software......................Linux does it as well if not
> better and faster.Also what I love about Linux is the terminal commands
> takes me back to reaal computing.
> Please I WOULD BE GRATEFULL TO KNOW IS WINE JUST FOR SOFTWARE??or for
> hardware also.Many thanks to all especially to you Roy cheers to all
> Barrie g4yjs.
>
>
>
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