Install Canon Printer Driver In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Install Canon Printer Driver In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

This Ubuntu 24.04 LTS tutorial post will help you to install Canon printer drivers on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. While multiple methods exist for Ubuntu-based systems, this tutorial focuses on the recommended and the best solution for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Install Canon Printer Driver In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Let’s start with the method of installing Canon Printer driver with the help of Synaptic package manager.

1. Install Canon Printer Driver Via Synaptic Package Manager on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

At first, we have to make sure that Synaptic Package Manager is installed on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Run the following command to install Synaptic Package Manager on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Now, it’s time to install Canon Printer Driver. So, Open the terminal in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and run the following commands.

sudo apt install scangearmp2
sudo apt install cnijfilter2

Meanwhile, you also need to install a few library files that is required for Canon printers to work smoothly.

cnrdrvcups-lipslx
cnrdrvcups-ufr2-uk
cnrdrvcups-ufr2-us

2. Install Canon Printer Driver Via PPA In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

In this method, we will show you the method to install Canon Printer driver via PPA method in Ubuntu 24.04  LTS. This is one of the most preferred and best ways to install the Canon printer driver in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Run the following command to add the PPA in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:thierry-f/fork-michael-gruz

Note: There are multiple PPA sources for Canon printer drivers.

Alternative PPA.

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:michael-gruz/canon
sudo apt-get update

After installing, you need to run the following address in any internet browser. After browsing, You will see a CanonPrinter installation wizard. From the wizard, you can add the printer from the web application.

http://localhost:631/

3. Install Canon Printer Driver Via Foomatic DB In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

You can also install the Canon printer driver via foomatic DB. To install Canon printer driver, Run the following command line to install the Foomatic DB at first.

sudo apt-get install cups cups-client "foomatic-db*"

or,

sudo apt-get install -y foomatic-db

Now, you are ready to use your Canon printer  on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

4. Add Canon Printer Driver via GUI in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

We called it lazy method.

• Visit the setting menu first and find the “Printers” menu.
• Now plug in your Canon printer and click on the search printer button on the “Printers” window.
• You will find the model of your Canon printer and start adding it to your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

5. Download Canon Software From Canon Website in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

Download the Canon printer driver from the Canon website. Download the required Debian driver package for your printer and install it on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.