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Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - vint - 02-28-2022
Howdy folks,
I have a Canon Imageclass D570 printer/scanner I purchased late last year and it works exceptionally well with Windows 7 home premium. Linux Lite recognizes the printer and scanner but there isn't a driver available with Linux Lite 5.8, so I downloaded a driver from the Canon website but I am not sure how to install it since I'm so new to the LL OS. I've read what I could find on the manual and other websites but since I'm not familiar with command line yet I need some beginner instructions please.
Regards,
Vint
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - stevef - 03-01-2022
Vint,
Can you report what driver you have downloaded and where exactly you are stuck when installing it ?
If it is a archive (tar) file, there may be a readme file with installation instructions.
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - vint - 03-02-2022
Steve,
I'm stuck at the beginning because I don't know command line yet and according to what I've read elsewhere I need to install the file using the command line. This is the file I downloaded from the Canon site, let me know if this is what you need.
/home/vint/Downloads/linux-UFRII-drv-v540-usen-20.tar.gz
Thanks
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - stevef - 03-02-2022
To see if your downloaded archive file contains specific instructions - take a look inside it using the GUI.
Open your Downloads folder and double click on linux-UFRII-drv-v540-usen-20.tar.gz
This should show you the files contained in the archive. Look for a file named README or similar.
If there is one, right click and extract it to a preferred location, then close the archive and view the extracted file with the appropriate application for the README. If the README requires use of command line you can open a terminal using 'Ctrl+Alt+t' or right click 'Open Terminal here'.
There are many beginner guides for using the command line. The Linux Lite one is in the Help Manual under 'Install' then 'Terminal Basics'
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - vint - 03-02-2022
Howdy stevef,
I will give it a try today and let you know where it leads. I've been using the command line doing the copy and paste thing and actually performed a virus scan all on my own.
I appreciate the help.
regards,
vint
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - stevef - 03-02-2022
Maybe look here for a walk through.
https://tutorialforlinux.com/2022/02/15/how-to-install-canon-imageclass-d530-d550-d570-printer-on-ubuntu-20-04/
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - vint - 03-03-2022
Howdy stevef,
I feel a bit silly not looking there first, I guess it's because I don't want to break anything but I extracted the readme file and skimmed through the files and the Canon install guide and it looks straight forward enough. It will be a slow process for me so when I have read it all thoroughly I will install it. I appreciate your help and if I have anymore questions I'll let you know. Have a great day.
Regards,
Vint 8)
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - vint - 03-10-2022
[member=9039]stevef[/member],
Well it took several tries using the link you shared and also the install instructions from Canon and I finally was able to install the driver. Unfortunately even though the printer is recognized it is a state of pause and when I go to the printer install page it has two printers of the same name? I was unable to register the printer and I don't know why those instructions wouldn't let me. The printer is plugged in with a USB to my computer and following the instructions I unplugged the printer and USB and then plugged it back in but the same info still comes up. I deleted the two printers on the printer set up and now I'm stuck. Not sure where to go from here.
regards,
Vint
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - vint - 03-10-2022
I really like the way LL works on my computer, it works as advertised on an older system. I spent quite some time researching different distros, what works and doesn't work on older hardware and LL fits real nice. The problem I have is if I am unable to get a simple thing like a printer to work, something I need and use everyday that is a big problem. I have a dual boot setup that might be the problem but following the directions & command line from Canon didn't work all the way as I was unable to execute using their commands. I used the directions from the link stevef gave me & time after time I was unable to execute the command using the commands it gave. After looking in help from the command page it was stated that I needed to use a package manager to install the file, this is something I didn't know & so I installed the driver file to synaptic package manager and the install worked. Something I didn't know at the time is that if the printer is already registered through plug and play (Windows 7) there will be a problem, the printer won't work unless another command is inserted I assume during the process. The command line Canon gives for this is long and hard to discern, also I already deleted the printer's from the printer set up without uninstalling the driver and that might also be a problem, there were 2 printers of the same name on the setup? why is that? I also found out after installing the driver that I was supposed to click no if the printer is USB and not network on registration.
I am not sure where to go from here or what to do next, should I uninstall everything and start over?
Help.
Vint
Re: Canon Imageclass D570 laser printer/scanner driver - firenice03 - 03-11-2022
[member=49554]vint[/member]
Sometimes newer/newest of peripherals like printers - may take sometime to make it into the kernel as a supported device.
Not a Linux downside - I'd call it a manufacture but I digress...
If you've followed the install link provided to download and install the driver - you shouldn't need to do again..
You can remove the printers and re-add following the tutorial... The screens may look slightly different but they are essentially the same.
Just in case you missed it - cause I did at first there are 2 links in "Contents" (maybe for others in the future)
Install Driver:
https://tutorialforlinux.com/2022/02/15/how-to-install-canon-imageclass-d530-d550-d570-printer-on-ubuntu-20-04/2/
Adding Printer:
https://tutorialforlinux.com/2022/02/15/how-to-install-canon-imageclass-d530-d550-d570-printer-on-ubuntu-20-04/3/