Just did it.. You end up with a deb file. Code:

Output:
Or with a dash should work, so I don't know what is wrong with your tar utility.

** edit **
Are you sure the file is in the download directory?

Ok I did it too and got the same output. What next?

Mike

Sorry, the correct name of the file is 'cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb.tar.gz' not 'cnifilter2-5.40-1-deb.tar.gz'

As Ferrari said earlier, I would run:
In the directory which has the given file after the extraction.

Did the install script complete ok? If so, check the configured printers...

Ok,

michael@Debian:~$ cd Downloads
michael@Debian:~/Downloads$ tar xzvf cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb.tar.gz
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/packages/
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/packages/cnijfilter2_5.40-1_amd64.deb
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/packages/cnijfilter2_5.40-1_i386.deb
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/resources/
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/resources/printer_zh_utf8.lc
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/resources/printer_ja_utf8.lc
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/resources/printer_fr_utf8.lc
cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/install.sh
michael@Debian:~/Downloads$ cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/install.sh
[sudo] password for michael:
michael is not in the sudoers file. This incident will be reported.
michael@Debian:~/Downloads$ lpstat -t
scheduler is running
system default destination: Canon_MG3000_series
device for Canon_MG3000_series: usb://Canon/MG3000%20series?serial=109F4B&interface=1
Canon_MG3000_series accepting requests since Sat 06 Jan 2018 12:28:04 AM EST
printer Canon_MG3000_series disabled since Sat 06 Jan 2018 12:28:04 AM EST -
Unplugged or turned off
Canon_MG3000_series-28 michael 1024 Sat 06 Jan 2018 12:26:13 AM EST
Canon_MG3000_series-29 michael 1024 Sat 06 Jan 2018 12:26:13 AM EST
michael@Debian:~/Downloads$

I always use so instead of sudo, either way it's not accepting either password.

Mike

Did you ever add yourself to the wheel group and edit with:
Doesn’t look as if the install script was executed.

Bingo!!! You guys are the best!!! Works like a charm!

Thank you both very much for your patience and willingness to babytalk me through this.

Mike


michael@Debian:~/Downloads$ su
Password:
root@Debian:/home/michael/Downloads# cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/install.sh
==================================================

Canon Inkjet Printer Driver
Version 5.40
Copyright CANON INC. 2001-2016

==================================================
Command executed = sudo dpkg -iG cnijfilter2-5.40-1-deb/packages/cnijfilter2_5.40-1_amd64.deb
Selecting previously unselected package cnijfilter2.
(Reading database ... 145291 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack .../cnijfilter2_5.40-1_amd64.deb ...
Unpacking cnijfilter2 (5.40-1) ...
Setting up cnijfilter2 (5.40-1) ...
Processing triggers for libc-bin (2.19-18+deb8u10) ...

#=========================================================#
# Register Printer
#=========================================================#
Next, register the printer to the computer.
Connect the printer, and then turn on the power.
To use the printer on the network, connect the printer to the network.
When the printer is ready, press the Enter key.
>

#=========================================================#
# Connection Method
#=========================================================#
1) USB
2) Network
Select the connection method.[1]

Searching for printers...


#=========================================================#
# Select Printer
#=========================================================#
Select the printer.
If the printer you want to use is not listed, select Update [0] to search again.
To cancel the process, enter [Q].
-----------------------------------------------------------
0) Update
-----------------------------------------------------------
Target printers detected
1) Canon MG3000 series (//Canon/?port=usb&serial=109F4B)
-----------------------------------------------------------
Currently selected:[1] Canon MG3000 series (//Canon/?port=usb&serial=109F4B)
Enter the value. [1]

#=========================================================#
# Register Printer
#=========================================================#
Enter the printer name.[MG3000USB]
Command executed = sudo /usr/sbin/lpadmin -p MG3000USB -P /usr/share/cups/model/canonmg3000.ppd -v cnijbe2://Canon/?port=usb&serial=109F4B -E

#=========================================================#
# Set as Default Printer
#=========================================================#
Do you want to set this printer as the default printer?
Enter [y] for Yes or [n] for No.[y]y

#=========================================================#
Installation has been completed.
Printer Name : MG3000USB
Select this printer name for printing.
#=========================================================#
root@Debian:/home/michael/Downloads#

Your perseverance paid off! Well done! The learning curve can be steep but the learning is worth it.

Allways. I learned a lot from you guys and this experience. High fives all around.

Mike

So it works? Good, glad to hear it.

;-)