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Canon Pixma MG2450 Printer Installation

pacorabano Posted messages 203 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -  
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Hello,

I just installed Mandriva and my Canon Pixma MG2450 printer does not show up in the list
I downloaded the drivers from the Canon website, but I don't know how to install the compressed folder "cnijfilter-source-4.00-1.tar.gz"
Can you guide me?
Thank you all

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    zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 501
     
    Hello,

    If you unzip the archive, there should normally be a README file inside that includes the installation procedure.

    Otherwise, could you provide us with the download link for the archive cnijfilter-source-4.00-1.tar.gz?

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    1. pacorabano
       
      Hello, here is the link
      https://www.canon-europe.com/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg2450.html?type=drivers&language=en&os=linux+%2864-bit%29#disclaimer

      I hadn't downloaded the RPM, but I've done it now and I still can't get it to work
      thank you
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      1. zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 501 > pacorabano
         
        Do you have an error message with the rpm?

        Otherwise, everything is explained in the README: 


        How to build rpm:
        =================
         When you build one printer driver package.
         --------------------------------------------
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --define="MODEL [Printer Model Name]" --define="MODEL_NUM [Printer Model ID]" --with build_common_package 


         When you build plural printer driver packages.
         ------------------------------------------------
         step 1)
         $ rpmbuild -tc cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with prepare_fastbuild
         step 2)
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with fastbuild --define="MODEL [Printer Model Name]" --define="MODEL_NUM [Printer Model ID]" --with build_common_package 
         step 3) and after step 3)
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with fastbuild --define="MODEL [Printer Model Name]" --define="MODEL_NUM [Printer Model ID]"

         You can set the following [Printer Model Name]/[Printer Model ID].
         [Printer Model Name] [Printer Model ID]
         ------------------------------------------------------------------
         mg7100 423
         mg6500 424
         mg6400 425
         mg5500 426
         mg3500 427
         mg2400 428
         mg2500 429
         p200 430


        Example:
        ========
         Example for build MG7100 package:
         ----------------------------------
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --define="MODEL mg7100" --define="MODEL_NUM 423" --with build_common_package 

         Example for build MG7100/MG6500/MG6400 packages:
         -----------------------------------------------
         $ rpmbuild -tc cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with prepare_fastbuild
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with fastbuild --define="MODEL mg7100" --define="MODEL_NUM 423" --with build_common_package 
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with fastbuild --define="MODEL mg6500" --define="MODEL_NUM 424" 
         $ rpmbuild -tb cnijfilter-source-X.XX-Y.tar.gz --with fastbuild --define="MODEL mg6400" --define="MODEL_NUM 425"


        However, you need to have previously installed the build and compilation tools for the rpm.
        See Mandriva (doc) for the necessary...
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    2. pacorabano
       
      Hello and thank you, but I don't understand anything at all!
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      1. zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 501 > pacorabano
         
        I hadn't downloaded the RPM, but now it's done and I'm still not able to do it.
        Before going further, what happens when you try to install the rpm?
        How are you going about it?
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  2. pacorabano Posted messages 203 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   11
     
    Hello,
    I think I have installed the drivers
    I opened the terminal, switched to root, and did: urpmi and copied the folder cnijfilter-mg2400series-4.00-1.x86_64.rpm.
    I got a message saying it was installed
    Then I went to printers, added a printer, and the system detected my Canon
    I chose Canon from the list of manufacturers, then on the left, in the proposed models, the one I had installed.
    The printer is now recognized, but I can't print:
    the print jobs are not executing.
    In maintenance, I looked at this window and I have the impression that there is a problem:


    So, thank you for the follow-up.
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    1. zipe31 Posted messages 34620 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   6 501
       
      The error message is quite clear. It cannot find a file.

      What do the following commands return you? : 
      arch
      ls -lRh /usr/lib/cups/
      whereis -b cmdtocanonij
      find /usr/ -type f -name "cmdtocanonij" 2>/dev/null
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