also see other post --> Scanner Install Canon PIXMA MX490 series, http://forums.debian.net/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=132608
1. Printer Factory Reset
printer operator panel, setup menu
device settings, OK
reset setting, reset, all data
reset, arrow, yes
2. Self Test Printer
printer operator panel, setup menu
device settings, OK
lan, OK, arrow to print, OK, page will print
3. USB Connection
plugin USB cable
when printer first unpacked, printer operator panel, select connection method, USB
lsusb
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Bus 005 Device 014: ID 04a9:1787 Canon, Inc. Code: Select all
Bus 005 Device 014: ID 04a9:1787 Canon, Inc.
Device Descriptor:
idVendor 0x04a9 Canon, Inc.
idProduct 0x1787
iManufacturer 1 Canon
iProduct 2 MX490 seriesadditional info --> Microsoft Windows install, insert CD-ROM (Canon PIXMA MX490), select USB connection
4. Download Linux Printer Driver
http://www.canon-europe.com, search --> pixma mx494
download driver --> http://www.canon-europe.com/support/con ... 20(32-bit)
exit (super user exit, to tar owner as username not root)
tar zxf cnijfilter2-5.10-1-deb.tar.gz
su
5. Edit Error In Download
cd CanonPIXMA_MX492/cnijfilter2-5.10-1-deb
ls -l
chmod 777 install.sh
gedit install.sh
line 1501, sudo echo > /dev/null (edit and remove sudo)
6. Run Install Script
do not use sh prefix due to error --> sh install.sh (install.sh: 27: install.sh: Syntax error: "(" unexpected)
./install.sh
show what version to install --> ./install.sh --version
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Canon Inkjet Printer Driver
Version 5.10
Copyright CANON INC. 2001-2015
[Package]
cnijfilter2_5.10-1_i386.deb (identifies what version to install)cd CanonPIXMA_MX492/cnijfilter2-5.10-1-deb/packages
ls -l
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...cnijfilter2_5.10-1_amd64.deb
...cnijfilter2_5.10-1_i386.deb[code]8. Install Debian Linux Printer Driver
install driver --> dpkg -i cnijfilter2_5.10-1_i386.deb
show installed --> dpkg -l | grep "cnijfilter2"
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ii cnijfilter2 5.10-1 i386 IJ Printer Driver for Linux.
documentation --> /usr/share/doc/cnijfilter2/lproptions-mx490-510EN.txt
list PPD(PostScript Printer Description files) --> ls /etc/cups/ppd
...Canon_IJ_MX490_series.ppd
...MX490-series.ppdadd group lp --> usermod -a -G lp your-username
add group lpadmin --> usermod -a -G lpadmin your-username
list groups --> groups your-username
10. CUPS, Add Printer
plugin usb printer cable
power off/on printer
start CUPS printing system --> http://127.0.0.1:631
administration
add printer
username: your-username (must be lower case even if Linux sign-on username has upper case)
Local Printers
select this one --> USB Printer #1 with status readback for Canon IJ (Canon MX490 series)
do not select USB Printer #2 with status readback for Canon IJ (Canon MX490 series FAX)
do not select Canon MX490 series (Canon MX490 series)
do not select Canon MX490 series (Canon MX490 series FAX)
Name: Canon_MX490_series_Canon_IJ
Description: Canon Inkjet Driver Version 5.10 cnijfilter2-5.10-1-deb
Location: computer room
Connection: cnijbe2://Canon/?port-usb&serial=054A15 (/usr/lib/cups/backend/cnijb2 (program)
Sharing: checkbox-on share this printer
Make: Canon
Model: Canon MX490 series Ver.5.10 (en,de,fr,zh,ja)
11: Download Driver Operation Guide
google search --> Canon Inkjet Printer Driver Version 5.10
http://support-th.canon-asia.com/conten ... 96602.html
Download IJ Printer Driver Ver. 5.10 for Linux (Operation guide)
exit (super user exit, to tar owner as username not root)
tar zxf guide-pd-5.10-1_en.tar.gz
su
click online manual--> /CanonPIXMA_MX492/guide-pd-5.10-1_en/html/00_welcome.htm
http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/WebP ... ype=manual
shows different printer model numbers by region --> http://ugp01.c-ij.com/ij/webmanual/WebP ... ype=manual