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Hardware - Support => Printing and Scanning => Topic started by: Raymond Picton on March 20, 2023, 08:01:54 PM

Title: Printer driver .
Post by: Raymond Picton on March 20, 2023, 08:01:54 PM

Would anyone have a tip for installing the generic inkjet printer driver on LIte 6.2?

Title: Re: Printer driver .
Post by: Jerry on March 23, 2023, 06:05:23 AM

What is the make and model of your Printer?

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Title: Re: Printer driver .
Post by: Raymond Picton on March 28, 2023, 08:06:25 PM

I did miss  listing the name and model, sorry.. I have the old Brother MFC-j265W
Thanks,
Ray

Title: Re: Printer driver .
Post by: Jerry on March 29, 2023, 09:18:26 AM

Official link:

https://www.brother.co.uk/support/mfcj265w/faqs/how-to-trouble-shooting/faq00100556_000

With pictures:

https://tutorialforlinux.com/2018/07/05/brother-mfc-j265w-driver-linux-mint-19-how-to-download-and-install/

You will need to run some Terminal commands.

Title: Re: Printer driver .
Post by: Raymond Picton on March 31, 2023, 10:42:26 AM

Thanks a bunch  Jerry, you are very quick and thorough ! I managed to install Brother driver and
will certainly Donate to your website as you need to pay the bills ...
Thanks,
Ray Picton

Title: Re: Printer driver .
Post by: Jerry on March 31, 2023, 07:32:18 PM

You're welcome, and thanks for your Support :)