I installed Ubuntu 12.04 x64. Orginal Canon drivers are only for 32-bit version.

How can I install this printer in 64-bit version ?

Arkadius

HERE IS SOLUTION


I looked for solution some time and finally found it.

First I try to do it by adding repository like it is written here:
http://www.iheartubuntu.com/2012/02/install-canon-printer-for-ubuntu-linux.html

BUT it did NOT work.
Printer was installed but every print JOB goes somewhere
( probably to /dev/null :) )

Also installing
sudo apt-get install ia32-libs
did NOT worked (it was already installed)

Finally I found solution.

NOTE
I did NOT use orginal Canon drivers for 32-bit.
I also removed drivers from repository:
ppa:michael-gruz/canon

I found solution almost at the end of this thread:
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1967725&page=10
Most important hint was found in Response #97
"Do NOT install any PPA"

I did as follows:

• Removed all copies of my printer
  

• Removed Canon drivers from repository
  ppa:michael-gruz/canon
  

  sudo apt-get remove cnijfilter*
  

• Added new repository and installed CUPS for Canon:
  

  sudo apt-add-repository ppa:robbiew/cups-bjnp
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cups-bjnp
  

• Installed Gutenprint:
  

  sudo apt-get install printer-driver-gutenprint

• Restarted CUPS:
  

  sudo restart cups

• Add myself to group lp:
  

  sudo usermod -G lp -a your_user_name

• Added printer usings steps from link above:
  

  Don't install any PPA for the drivers.
  Click the Cog up in the right-hand corner and select Printers.
  Turn on the printer and > make sure it is connected.
  When the Printers windows appears, click +Add and wait a few minutes.
  Your printer should appear within the configuration wizard.
  Mine did and its an Canon MX330.
  Click the defaults and continue on. Cups should identify your printer.
  I saw a few other models in the list.
  I was able to successfully print a test page afterwards.
  

I hope this will also help someone else.

Arkadius

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