Linux - SoftwareThis forum is for Software issues.
Having a problem installing a new program? Want to know which application is best for the job? Post your question in this forum.
Notices
Welcome to LinuxQuestions.org, a friendly and active Linux Community.
You are currently viewing LQ as a guest. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. Registration is quick, simple and absolutely free. Join our community today!
Note that registered members see fewer ads, and ContentLink is completely disabled once you log in.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. If you need to reset your password, click here.
Having a problem logging in? Please visit this page to clear all LQ-related cookies.
Get a virtual cloud desktop with the Linux distro that you want in less than five minutes with Shells! With over 10 pre-installed distros to choose from, the worry-free installation life is here! Whether you are a digital nomad or just looking for flexibility, Shells can put your Linux machine on the device that you want to use.
Exclusive for LQ members, get up to 45% off per month. Click here for more info.
Hello, I was given a laptop with the linux distribution Mint. I can't find a printer driver for my printer (canon Pixma MP170). Can anybody help me? Is there any solution to that problem? I desperately hope that there is a better solution than using windows!
(I thought about a divided hard-disk, but I take fright of the costs and the trouble with the installation. The person who gave me this laptop has just installed the operating system for me.)
I'd be very thankful for any other suggestion!
Nina
I don't know. How can I find out? When I had a Windows Laptop, it was very easy, because the driver installed itself.
But I didn't mind using a system-config printer or CUPS if I understood how to do it.[COLOR="Silver"]
In the Mint control center, there should be an item for installing printers. There may be an issue with the Canon, though, as Canon's Linux support is spotty at best.
A web search for "canon Pixma MP170 linux" was not promising, but it turn up a couple of forum links you might want to look at.
Perhaps someone familiar with that model will see this thread. I've used only Epson and HP with Linux.
It's not a website. It's an application on your computer; it should be on the menu, but I can't say exactly where--probably under "Administration" or "Preferences" or a similar grouping. It's sort of like the Windows Control Panel for Mint.
LinuxQuestions.org is looking for people interested in writing
Editorials, Articles, Reviews, and more. If you'd like to contribute
content, let us know.
