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Trouble installing Canon mp640 printer

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• Started 11 years ago by asiwiec
• Latest reply from mojo
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   asiwiec
   

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   Can anyone tell me what drivers I should use to install mp640? I previously installed this printer on ubuntu using deb drivers so I know the drill. I just do not know what package type is used by Slitaz.

   Posted 11 years ago #
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   Tropetre
   

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   The driver is called gutenprint and can be installed through the tazpanel.
   Open TazPanel, enter password, click on packages and search for gutenprint and it'll show up.

   Posted 11 years ago #
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   mojo
   

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   Open terminal
   su
   password: root
   hwsetup printer --suggested
   Open web browser:
   http://localhost:631/

   Posted 11 years ago #
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   asiwiec
   

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   Thanks for the response. Unfortunately didn't work for me. "Add Printer" on localhost doesn't recognise my printer.

   Posted 11 years ago #
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   mojo
   

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   Printer auto discovery on cups doesn't recognize my hp printer.
   You have to manually Administration=>Add Printer
   Eventually you get to printer brand and model.
   Canon MP640 is on the drop down list of drivers
   Canon PIXMA MP640 - Cups + Gutenprint v5.2.7 (en)
   or
   Canon PIXMA MP640 - Cups + Gutenprint v5.2.7 Simplified (en)
   Don't know what the difference is,try both.
   Printers/Click queue name/Maintenance/Print test page

   Posted 11 years ago #

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