Canon Pixma MG3122 printer/scanner: Wi-Fi won't detect

[v-grimalkin]

The device works fine with USB connection, but I can't understand anything I've read about getting it to connect via my router.  There is no driver available from Canon for Linux, and I am lost regarding CUPS, URI, etc.  The installation disk, of course, is for Windows 7, so it is useless.

I was able to print out the following info:  Canon MG3100 Series, CUPS+Gutenprint v5.2.13, Driver: STP00492.PPD (no clue where that came from).

At least I'm using an Acer Aspire One D255E, so I can easily carry it in to the room where the printer/scanner sits, but I would really like to use Wi-Fi for the printing, at least. 

[Valtam]

The printer must be added as a USB printer first. Then you can add it as a wireless printer. Is it not seen when you expand Network Printer?

[v-grimalkin]

No, it is not detected, and I was having the same problem with it on Cinnamon 17.3, too.  When I first installed Mint, I had to do something with Firewall rules, but of course I can't remember what (over 3 years ago).  It is now the default printer only works via USB connection.

[Valtam]

At the moment you are using the open source driver. Try the Canon one:

https://www.canonupdates.com/canon-pixma...mac-linux/

[v-grimalkin]

Thanks so much.  I did not know these were available, and I've downloaded both with hope.

Downloaded and extracted (?), but I can't find a way to install these two drivers.  Does this need to be done in Terminal, which I have little to no experience with?

I tried using the search for drivers, but it said none were in use. 

[Valtam]

Extract each file archive, Open a Terminal in each extracted folder and do:

Code:

sudo ./install.sh

or

Code:

sudo sh install.sh

follow the onscreen instructions very carefully, take your time!

[v-grimalkin]

Did as you instructed, and the scanner install worked fine, but I got some errors on the printer driver install.  I will go turn on the Canon and see what happens.

Your help is greatly appreciated.  ;D

[v-grimalkin]

Still can't detect printer or scanner.    I thought the scanner would work, but I only got black & white from a color photo and then only via usb.

Should I attempt the terminal procedure again?

[torreydale]

[member=9302]v-grimalkin[/member]

Did as you instructed, and the scanner install worked fine, but I got some errors on the printer driver install.  I will go turn on the Canon and see what happens.


Your help is greatly appreciated.  ;D

Not sure it matters, but is there a reason you installed the printer driver with the printer off?

[v-grimalkin]

I seldom turn on the printer, so I did not bother while downloading.  Was there anything else I needed to do after opening the terminal in each folder?  I can repeat the procedure with the printer on, if that might affect the driver installation.