The other day my trusty Canon MP620 printer bit the dust after 7 years with the kiss-of-death B200 error. I'm thinking about the Canon TS6020 or maybe TS8020 as replacement. Does anyone know if this printer series is compatible with Linux? I'm using Mint 18.1.

Hi...

While it's a possibility, from what I see here, there are no manufacturer drivers (in the USA) offered for this printer. I don't see it listed in the Gutenprint driver site, either. The models you mentioned might work with CUPS, I'm not sure. Perhaps someone else on the forum may know more.

To be on the safe side, it might be better to purchase an HP printer, as their support in Linux (using the HPLIP driver) is much better overall.

Regards...

According to the Canon USA website, they have no Linux driver for the TS6020 or the TS8020. Neither printer was mentioned in the Open Printing database, but that is hardly definitive, as that site depends on volunteer entries.

Canon is not renowned for their Linux support, though I have read here that sometimes you can have better luck finding Linux drivers on Canon's non-North American website.

HP likely provides the best Linux support.

Well the MP620 printer worked just fine with CUPS. So I'd hoped the TS models would work as well.

It's quite possible they might. All I can say is that the omens are not favorable.

A web search did turn up this, but I wouldn't pay for it on a bet.

So...some progress. I was able to find Mac CUPS drivers for the TS series (file name: mcpd-mac-ts8000-16_10_1_0-ea21_3.dmg) on the Canon Europe site and with some research dug out the .ppd file. So now the question is, is it reasonable to think that this .ppd will work on Linux. I understand a few things like file paths may need to be changed manually but overall - should it be a workable solution before I... you know, actually buy the printer?

I realize HP offers better Linux support but the last HP printer I owned I ended up smashing it to bits in the alley out of frustration. That had nothing to do with Linux, at that time I was using Win XP.

Or maybe I should go with Epson, they seem to have Linux drivers.

I wouldn't, there's no guarantee that method will work.

I think with Epson, it really depends on the model, which you can verify here.

Regards...

Importing a PPD file into CUPS is a well known and tried method. If you got the PPD, you shouldn't have problems importing it. Visit your CUPS configuration page at http://localhost:631. Not in front of a Linux box right now, but the option shouldn't be too hard to find. This:
https://www.linux.com/blog/add-print...ps-web-utility

..should get you going. Nothing harder than setting up a new printer, and using your own PPD file.

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Stop giving bad advice, please. Using custom PPD files has been around for a LONG time now, and is very stable and test. ANY ppd file that you can find can probably be used with CUPS easily. And even if the PPD doesn't work, what exactly is the note of caution with "I wouldn't"??? What's the worst that's going to happen?? The printer won't work correctly?

Nothing on the system will be damaged...and there is absolutely no harm in trying, rather than advising someone to spend money on another printer, when they may be able to use what they already have.
And not just Epson, but with ANY printer brand, right? There are several HP models that aren't supported, along with Canon, Ricoh, and Xerox.

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Thank you everyone for the replies!

I'm going to give the TS6020 a shot with the ppd file. The TS series apparently was introduced just in December so I'll be the pioneer. I did not want to get rid of the MP620 but since it committed suicide and it cost more to fix it than it would to buy a new printer I guess I'm stuck. I'll post back what happens in a week or two.

Success! I played around with the ppd from MAC for a while and was getting things to sort of work. Then low and behold I notice Canon is finally getting with the program. They have actual Linux drivers on their website: https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/p...B0AMD0F1Q42K25

The ppd files between the MAC and the Linux drivers are very different and MAC appears to have many more options listed but I don't know enough to really tell. In any case the printer is working and I am thrilled. I have not done any photo printing as of yet but regular email and webpage printing is fine. I need to play around more but so far...so good.

Hi...

Awesome, I'm glad you got it working. If you would, please mark this thread as "SOLVED" by clicking on "Thread Tools" directly above your initial post. Thanks!

Regards...

...... very belatedly; my apologies; but for anyone following who wants to configure a TS Canon ......

Canon supply drivers for these printers in 1) rpm format and 2) debian format and 3) source code;

sadly, they are not listed on the US website; no linux drivers seem to be; but they are widely available elsewhere: eg Canon Asia website

here is the link for the debian package http://support-asia.canon-asia.com/c...100839901.html and one gets cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb.tar.gz which seems to work for every inkjet Canon has released in recent times. If downloaded and saved; to Downloads folder the install commands are
......this final command runs the install script that 1) installs the drivers and 2) registers the printer on lpadmin so should work well

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for guidance on setting up the wireless connection between printer and router; before the drivers are installed; the UK Canon site offers this http://www.canon.co.uk<br /> /suppor...nection_setup/

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so the above package seems to handle the install for any inkjet Canon has released in recent times ......... MG series; TS series etc etc

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