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--- howto:sscs:canon_print_linux [2022/12/09 17:11] – jnilsson
+++ howto:sscs:canon_print_linux [2023/09/29 22:39] (current) – jnilsson
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 ====== Print to Canon Copier from Linux ======
 You will need to be comfortable running sudo commands in Terminal.  If you are not comfortable making changes to your system, please call the Helpdesk at 949-824-5476 or send an email to [[mailto:sscs@uci.edu|sscs@uci.edu]]
-=== Prerequisite: Install CUPS ===
-  - In case your system doesn't have CUPS set up yet, install it:<code>sudo apt install cups</code>
 === Install Driver ===
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   - Run the file <code>sudo ./canon-brightq-2.5.10-linux-2020-02-20.run</code>
   - Click thru the installer, default settings
+  - The CodeHost Registration page opens after installation. You can register for free, or skip and be asked again in 30 days.
   - Once you finish, the CodeHost BrightQ should pop up and you can add a printer
 ===== Configure Printer ===
   - If you need to pull up the CodeHost BrightQ config utility, run from Terminal <code>sudo codehost-config</code>
-  - Check [[https://myapps.ss.uci.edu/socsci-help/doku.php?id=canon|here]] for IP address
+  - Check [[https://wiki.socsci.uci.edu/helpdesk/doku.php?id=canon|here]] for IP address
-  - Click the green + printer button
+  - Click the green **+** printer button
-  - Choose "A remote printer using a network protocol"
+  - Choose "**A remote printer using a network protocol**"
-  - Under LPD, type in the IP address in the Host field and press Next
+  - Click on the "**Discover network printers**" button on the bottom-left corner:
-  - {{howto:sscs:canon-linux-1.png?400|}}
+    - {{howto:sscs:canon-linux-1.png?400|}}
+    - Type the IP of the Canon in the "**Host or IP address**" box, then click "Start Discovery"
+    - **Expand** the discovered IP, click the line that shows an LPD port, and click **Select Printer**
   - The driver should autoselect the model, if not, press Previous and try again or select the model manually out of the drop down menu, then press Next
-  - Under Queue Name, change the name to something meaningful e.g. canonCogSci
+  - Under **Queue Name**, change the name to something meaningful e.g. canonCogSci (cannot contain spaces or special characters)
   - Press OK to close the add printer dialog
 ===== Input copy code ===