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.

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Looking for a Canon LBP2900 or Canon LBP2900B printer driver for your Ubuntu operating system then you are at the right place. In this tutorial post, we will give you the step by step solution to install Canon LBP2900 Printer Driver on Ubuntu based operating system.

How To Install Canon LBP2900 / 2900B Printer Driver On Ubuntu

1. Install Canon LBP2900 / 2900B Printer Driver

Run the following command to install Linux CAPT Printer Driver for Canon LBP printers on Ubuntu.

wget https://github.com/hieplpvip/canon_printer/raw/master/canon_lbp_setup.sh
chmod +x canon_lbp_setup.sh
./canon_lbp_setup.sh

We have also another dedicated post on installation of Canon Printer Driver on Ubuntu.

2. Download Canon Software From Canon Website

Download the required Debian driver package from Canon’s website for your printer and install it on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

3. Install Canon Printer Driver Via PPA In Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

In this method, you can install printer driver via PPA .

Run the following command to add the PPA in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

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

Alternative PPA

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

Now, Run the following address in any internet browser.

http://localhost:631/

You will see a Printer installation wizard from where you can add the printer from the web application and start using it.

4. Install Canon Printer Driver Via Synaptic Package Manager on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

If you don’t have the Synaptic package manager installed on your Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, run the following command on your terminal to install it.

sudo apt-get install synaptic

Run the following aptitude command lines on your terminal shell to install the Canon printer driver via the synaptic packages manager on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.

sudo apt install scangearmp2
sudo apt install cnijfilter2

Install a few library files required for Canon printers with the following command.

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

5. Install Canon Printer Driver Via Foomatic DB In Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

In this method, you can install the Canon printer driver via foomatic DB. First, run the following command line to install the Foomatic DB.

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

or,

sudo apt-get install -y foomatic-db

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