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Hardware - Support => Printing and Scanning => Topic started by: Daryl Lakes on December 14, 2022, 02:16:06 PM

Title: Linux sees, adds my printer but can not find it when I try to print to it.
Post by: Daryl Lakes on December 14, 2022, 02:16:06 PM


I am trying to use my wireless Canon LBP6230dw. Linux 'sees' it and adds it but when I try to print to it, it says that the printer is not found.
I then downloaded the Linux driver from Canon and it's the same, it sees it, and has the correct name but says it's missing when I try to print to it.
I can print to it without issue from Windows 11. It is on the same wireless network as my router/cable internet.

https://imgur.com/a/go1I7k4

Any idea how to make Linux find a printer it already sees?
Thanks!
Title: Re: Linux sees, adds my printer but can not find it when I try to print to it.
Post by: Jerry on December 14, 2022, 08:13:17 PM
Hi Daryl. In your Welcome email, you would have some information about the Forums, and a number of guides including a Posting Guidelines link. Once you've posted the images correctly, we'll be able to assist you. Cheers. Regarding your Printer make and model, this link https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=254412 offers a solution.
Title: Re: Linux sees, adds my printer but can not find it when I try to print to it.
Post by: Daryl Lakes on December 15, 2022, 07:28:14 AM
Hi Daryl. In your Welcome email, you would have some information about the Forums, and a number of guides including a Posting Guidelines link. Once you've posted the images correctly, we'll be able to assist you. Cheers. Regarding your Printer make and model, this link https://forums.linuxmint.com/viewtopic.php?t=254412 offers a solution.

I think I have my screenshots added correctly now. I tried the drivers in the link you posted but there is no change. Linux says my printer is added, looks correct but will not print.
Thanks.