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======  Canon FAQ ======
=====  General Questions =====
====  In which **forum** should I ask Canon related questions? ====

Forum: [[http://forums.openprinting.org/list.php?25|Printers from Canon]]
====  Where can I find a **table** of working Canon printers? ====

[[http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi?make=Canon|http://www.openprinting.org/printer_list.cgi?make=Canon]]
====  Is there vendor support for Japanese? ====

[[ftp://download.canon.jp/pub/driver/bj/linux/|ftp://download.canon.jp/pub/driver/bj/linux/]] (includes cups sources for S300 and S500 )[[http://mland98.rc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/pub/TurboLinux/TurboLinux/ia32/Workstation/8/additional/Canon/|http://mland98.rc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/pub/TurboLinux/TurboLinux/ia32/Workstation/8/additional/Canon/]]

The main problem is that there is no source for the driver library
and the driver is checking the libs version and I dont know how to
recalculate a libs checksum after editing it.

==== Printer families ====
There are few Canon printer families:
  * UFR II/UFR II LT (Ultra Fast Renderer)
    * to be defined ...
  * LIPS LX (abbreviation?)
    * to be defined ...
  * CARPS (Canon Advanced Raster Printing System)
    * [[https://www.openprinting.org/printer/Canon/Canon-MF3110|MF3110]], MF5730, ...

===== Printers =====

[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-210SP|Canon BJC-210SP]] 
====  Which driver works? ====

The GhostScript driver **''bj200''** has been reported not to work.
The **''bj600''** driver has working.  Color printing with the **''bj600''**
driver is untested.

The provided PPD file should work fine.

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[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-5100|Canon BJC-5100]] 
====  Does it work? ====

No.  This is a GDI "WinPrinter".
====  Does it work with Windows? ====

This printer will work with Windows 95/98, but not
NT,2K, or XP.  It may be possible to emulate a postscript printer and share it across
a LAN with SAMBA. See[[:openprinting:database:gettinghelpfaq|Networking the HP LaserJet 3100]]

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[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-6000|Canon BJC-6000]] 
====  What resolution and CUPS settings work consistently? ====

The CUPS setting[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-6000|Canon BJC 6000]],[[http://www.cups.org|CUPS]]
+ [[http://www.openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=gimp-print|Gimp-print]] Raw CMYK 360x360 DPI

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=====  Canon BubbleJet M70 =====
====  Which driver provides the best black and white output? ====

The **''bj10vh''** driver prints black and white really fast 
and high quality, but will not print color graphics.
====  Which driver is best for color graphics? ====

The BJC 85 Ghostscript+gimp-print with the follwing settings: 
gamma=.72 or .75; Saturation=2.0; Density = 1.25.  
It's quite slow, but the quality is good.

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=====  Canon CP660PS =====
====  Does the printer work with free software? ====

No.
====  How do I print through Windows? ====

It may be possible to emulate a postscript printer and share it across
ta LAN with SAMBA. See[[:openprinting:database:gettinghelpfaq|Networking the HP LaserJet 3100]]
Supply a username (without a password), instead
of (anonymous) on most windows servers (even with full acces granted).
Try making **''smbspool''** work from command line first.
In cups, specify the **''.ppd''** file **''CN660A10.PPD''**
Now you should have access to all the fancy stuff, brightness, duplex, trays etc.

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=====  Canon i320 =====
====  Is this printer supported with free software? ====

No.

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=====  Canon i550 =====
====  Which driver do I use? ====

The BJC-7100 driver should work.
====  Where can I find information about printing Japanese text? ====

[[http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/linux/bjlinux210.html|http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/linux/bjlinux210.html]]
====  Does the turboprint driver work? ====

Yes.[[http://www.turboprint.de/english.html|http://www.turboprint.de/english.html]]

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=====  Canon i810 =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

Not directly.  
It may be possible to emulate a postscript printer and share it across
a LAN with SAMBA. See[[:openprinting:database:gettinghelpfaq|Networking the HP LaserJet 3100]]

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=====  Canon i850 =====
====  Which driver is the best to use? ====

The best so far is the BJC 7004 @ 600 X 600 DPI. See the[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-7004|Canon BJC 7004 Database Entry]] 
for driver information.
====  How do I set this printer up with Debian? ====

The **''BJ 7004''** driver works acceptably using foomatic, however as 
has been reported elsewhere, the colors are slightly off.  The canon drivers hosted at[[http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux220.html|http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux220.html]]
work better, but since they are rpms, getting them working on debian is 
not obvious.  Here are the general steps to make them work.

1. Go to the webpage[[http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux220.html|http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux220.html]]

2. Download the **''bjfilterpixus''** and **''bjfiltercups''** rpms.

3. Use **''alien''** to convert the rpms to either debs, or **''.tar.gz''** files.

4. Either untar the **''.tar.gz''** files, or **''dpkg -i''**

5. **''alien''** doesn't preserve the symlinks that are in the rpm.  This prevents the**''cups-filter''** from running, and there are no messages detailing what was wrong.
.
To fix this, add these symlinks in **''/usr/lib''**:
<code>lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   33 Jun 25 23:36 libcnbpcmcm156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpcmcm156.so.5.71.2
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   35 Jun 25 23:37 libcnbpcnclapi156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpcnclapi156.so.2.2.0
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   37 Jun 25 23:37 libcnbpcnclbjcmd156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpcnclbjcmd156.so.2.2.0
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   34 Jun 25 23:38 libcnbpcnclui156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpcnclui156.so.2.2.0
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   33 Jun 25 23:38 libcnbphtmg156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbphtmg156.so.5.60.1
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   29 Jun 25 23:39 libcnbpo156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpo156.so.1.0.6
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   33 Jun 25 23:39 libcnbpsmth156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpsmth156.so.3.34.1
lrwxrwxrwx  1 root  root   32 Jun 25 23:39 libcnbpwcc156.so -> /usr/lib/libcnbpwcc156.so.5.41.1</code>

6. Make a symlink for **''libpng.so.2''**.  This can be done either by symlinking
the current version of **''libpng''** **''ln -s /usr/lib/libpng.so.3 /usr/lib/libpng.so.2''**
or installing an older version of **''libpng''** **''apt-get libpng10''**

7. Install and use the printer as usual.  Try kde **''printer-config''** tool, 
or follow the directions at in[[http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO/mini/other-formats/html_single/Debian-and-Windows-Shared-Printing.html|this howto]].

You can test the filter by **''/usr/lib/cups/filter/pstocanonbj 1 user filename 1 "" < some_file.ps''**
If it is working, it will output something like:
<code>GNU Ghostscript 7.05: Could not open the scratch file /var/spool/cups/tmp/gs_yjsmxL.
BJLSTART
ControlMode=Common
SetTime=20030625234233
BJLEND
BJFILTER ERROR :file access Error!
not support this image format</code>

if it is broken, you may see something like:
<code>/usr/local/bin/bjfilterpixus850i: error while loading shared libraries:
   libcnbpcmcm156.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory</code>

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=====  Canon iR550 =====
====  Does Canon provide some drivers? ====

Yes.  Canon has a set of drivers available as a cost-free
download.

[[http://canon.codehost.com/|http://canon.codehost.com/]]

The use of the drivers is[[http://canon.codehost.com/disclaimer.html|very restricted]].

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=====  Canon ImageRunner iR =====
====  Canon iR Device URI's ====
|Protokoll | URI | Comment|
|lpd:| lpd:%%//%%<hostname>/lpt1 | -|
|HP JetDirect:| socket:%%//%%<hostname> | -|
|ipp:| ipp:%%//%%<hostname>:631/ipp/?waitjob=false | did not block the spooler|
|ipps:| ipp:%%//%%<hostname>:443/ipp/?waitjob=false |secured (enable ssl on the machine)|
====  How to use the mailbox-feature of Canon IR multifunctiondevices with a cups-printserver ====

Tested with

  *  Black/White machines
    * iR 5000 iR3025 iR 3235
  *  Color machines
    *  iR 3100C iR 3170C iR C2880 iR C3080 iR C4080

expand the appropriate ppd-file (/usr/share/cups/model/) with the following lines of code:
<code>
*% === Job Control Language ==

*JCLBegin: "<1B>%-12345X@PJL JOB<0A>"
*JCLToPSInterpreter: "@PJL ENTER LANGUAGE = Postscript <0A>"
*JCLEnd: "<1B>%-12345X@PJL EOJ <0A><1B>%-12345X"

*% Base JCL key code option
*JCLOpenUI JCLMailbox/Mailbox: PickOne
*OrderDependency: 10 JCLSetup *JCLMailbox
*DefaultJCLMailbox: None
*JCLMailbox None/No mailbox: ""
*JCLMailbox 0/0:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=0 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 1/1:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=1 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 2/2:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=2 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 3/3:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=3 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 4/4:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=4 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 5/5:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=5 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 6/6:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=6 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 7/7:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=7 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 8/8:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=8 <0A>"
*JCLMailbox 9/9:   "@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET DEVICE=MAILBOX <0A>@PJL COMMENT CANPJL SET MAILBOXNUMBER=9 <0A>"
*JCLCloseUI: *JCLMailbox</code>

this lines should be located between the header- and the optionlines
<code>
*ModelName: "Canon iR C2880/C3380"
*ShortNickName: "Canon iR C2880/C3380"
*NickName: "Canon iR C2880/C3380"

*% fill in here
*% <-----
*% fill in here

*% === Options and Constraints Begin ===
*OpenGroup: InstallableOptions/Attached Options
*OpenUI *Opt2CF/2-Cassette Feeding Unit: Boolean
*DefaultOpt2CF: False
*Opt2CF False/Off: ""</code>

Now restart the cupsd-daemon, to reload the ppd, modify a existing printer or create a new one with this ppd.

After this the mailbox features is visible on the printer option menu. after the export to windows (cupsaddsmb/export to Samba) this feature is working on windows.
====  Canon iR2200 ====
===  Does it work with free software? ===

The printer has been reported working flawlessly with the ljet4
driver, because it supports PCL5e.

If the iR is a Postscript printer then extrace  
the PostScript printer driver PPD file from the driver file on 
the Canon website.[[http://www.usa.canon.com/html/download/imagerunner2200_2800_3300.html|http://www.usa.canon.com/html/download/imagerunner2200_2800_3300.html]]

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===  Where can I get a PPD? ===

the iR2200i model is reported to have a PPD from Canon on the
included CD-ROM.  To integrate the PPD with CUPS, see

[[http://www.openprinting.org/cups-doc.html|http://www.openprinting.org/cups-doc.html]][[http://www.openprinting.org/ppd-doc.html|http://www.openprinting.org/ppd-doc.html]][[http://www.cups.org/sam.html|http://www.cups.org/sam.html]]

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===  What if it is a PCL only printer? ===

If the iR is PCL only then the HP LJ 4 PCL printer included
with most GNU/Linux
distributions works partially.
====  Canon iR C2880 ====
===  What if it is a PCL only printer? ===

If the iR is PCL only then the HP Color LaserJet 5000 Foomatic/cljet5 printer included
with most GNU/Linux distributions works partially.
====  Canon iR6000 ====
===  Does it work with free software? ===

This printer has been reported working.  You must use the CUPS
driver "HP Laserjet Series" over LPR/LPD.  It works with 600dpi
resolution, and dual-sided.
===  Where can I get a PPD? ===

[[http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0000720.asp|Canon's SQue 9.3.1 Linux driver]] contains
a PPD file **ppd/cnir50e1.ppd** in the tar archive. It is not known whether it works.
[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-LBP-600|Canon LBP 600]] 
====  Does the printer work with free software? ====

Maybe.  It's a "WinPrinter", but there is some effort 
to write a driver.[[http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/printer.htm|http://www.cs.wisc.edu/~ghost/doc/printer.htm]]
The **''ljetplus''** driver should work with Canon LBP 600.

This printer is supposed to be a winprinter that uses **''CAPT''**.
====  Where can I download a driver? ====

You could try the following RPM **''cjet-0.8.9-1cl''**
which is a Cjet PCL emulation for Canon CaPSL printers.[[http://speakeasy.rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/conectiva/Utilities.html|http://speakeasy.rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/conectiva/Utilities.html]] 
(Untested)
[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-LBP-800|Canon LBP 810 laser printer]] 
====  Does it work with free software? ====

No.  You can probably print to it through a Windows machine.
====  How do I make the Windows Printer act as a Postscript Printer, in Windows? ====

It may be possible to emulate a postscript printer and share it across
a LAN with SAMBA. See[[:openprinting:database:gettinghelpfaq|Networking the HP LaserJet 3100]]

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=====  Canon LBP 8III Plus =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

Possibly.  Try the **''lbp8''** driver in Ghostscript.
There is some old info here:[[http://www.ipd.bth.se/ska/sim_home/canonLBP4-linux.html|http://www.ipd.bth.se/ska/sim_home/canonLBP4-linux.html]]

If you have CUPS installed, try these drivers:

  *  LBP4+
  *  LBP4U
  *  LBP8A1

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=====  Canon LBP 1120 Laser Printer =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

Yes. Use official driver: [[http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0000524.asp|http://software.canon-europe.com/products/0000524.asp]]

One more CAPT driver [[http://www.boichat.ch/nicolas/capt/|http://www.boichat.ch/nicolas/capt/]]

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[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-LIPS-IVv|LIPS IVv]] 
====  How do I install this printer using CUPS under debian? ====

[[http://www.e-aiyama.com/%7Etoshi/Computer/Linux/Cups.html|http://www.e-aiyama.com/%7Etoshi/Computer/Linux/Cups.html]]
====  How do I print Japanese text? ====

[[http://www.e-aiyama.com/%7Etoshi/Computer/Linux/JPrint.html|http://www.e-aiyama.com/%7Etoshi/Computer/Linux/JPrint.html]]
====  What is the maximum resolution supported? ====

It has been reported that this printer can do 1200x1200 with
free software.

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=====  Canon Smartbase Mulitpass 400 =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

This printer may be compatible with a[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-S630|BubbleJet S630]].

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=====  Canon Smartbase Mulitpass C600F =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

No.  This machine is a GDI "WinPrinter."  It requires a 
host-based software for which there is no current free
software driver.

It may be possible to emulate a postscript printer and share it across
a LAN with SAMBA. See[[:openprinting:database:gettinghelpfaq|Networking the HP LaserJet 3100]]
=====  Canon Mulitpass F30 =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

Yes, a little.  It is compatible with the driver for a Canon
BJC-8200.  This corresponds to the driver[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=bj8pa06n.upp|bj8pa06n.upp]].

There are some problems with margin settings.  They can be controlled
by setting margin parameters, but cannot be completely fixed yet.

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=====  Canon Mulitpass F50 =====
====  Does it work with free software? ====

No, not directly.  This printer does **not** work with free software.

It is possible to print to it through a Windows machine.  Use the[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-620|Canon S620]][[:openprinting:database:foomatic|foomatic]]
+ [[http://www.openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=gimp-print|gimp-print]]
driver and it should work.
====  How do I improve the print quality? ====

Change the resolution to 600x600dpi.  This will probably require
changing the resolution in several places.
====  Can it be used without Windows? ====

No.  For more information about sharing it through Windows,
see It may be possible to emulate a postscript printer and share it across
a LAN with SAMBA. See[[:openprinting:database:gettinghelpfaq|Networking the HP LaserJet 3100]]
[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-S200|Canon S200]] 
====  Is this printer supportted in free software? ====

Maybe.  You can try BJC-600 drivers without any color options: 
you should print only in grayscale at 360 dpi. Margins should be 
adjusted. You can use "alignmarins" or[[http://freshmeat.net/projects/xprintingpanel/?topic_id=861%2C154|XPP]].
====  Is this printer supported in commercial software? ====

Yes.[[http://www.openprinting.org/www.turboprint.de|TurboPrint]].
[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-S300|Canon S300]] 
====  Are there free drivers available? ====

Canon has released GPL'ed driver for S300 long time ago, but not many
people know about it.  The website is in Japanese, but all you need is to
download a couple of files.  The installation guide is also in Japanese,
but you just need to see how to add the filters in /etc/printcap.

It also has nice GUI for configuring the printer.

Note that drivers are not adapted to work with CUPS, require**''libpng.so.2''**, and are a little outdated.

Note2: they updated the driver to version 2.11 (and removed 2.10). Not sure what is the difference, the browser here does not have translation software for Japanese

[[http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux211.html|http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux211.html]]

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=====  Canon S330 =====
====  What configuration works? ====

Configure CUPS for [[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-S600|S600]],[[:openprinting:database:foomatic|Foomatic]] +[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=bj8pa06n.upp|bj8pa06n.upp]].
Has minor formatting issues.

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[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-S500|Canon S520]] 
====  What alternate driver can I try? ====

Try the [[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-8200|Canon BJC-8200]][[:openprinting:database:cupsdocumentation|CUPS]][[http://www.openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=gimp-print|Gimp-Print]] print drivers 
and look here[[http://www.openprinting.org/pipermail/canon-list/2002q4/000651.html|http://www.openprinting.org/pipermail/canon-list/2002q4/000651.html]]
====  How come it doesn't print, even though the data light is blinking? ====

Enable **''Send EOF''** in the driver options.
====  Does Canon offer a driver? ====

You may have some success with the **''bjfiltercups-2.2-0.i386.rpm''**
and **''bjfilterpixus550i-2.2-0.i386.rpm''** drivers from[[http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux220.html|http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/bjlinux220.html]] 
and [[http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/other.html|http://cweb.canon.jp/drv-upd/bj/other.html]]

These drivers depend on libpng.so.2.  You may need to make a symlink
if your system has libpng.so.3.
<code>cd /usr/lib
ls libpng*
ln -s libpng$(yourversion) libpng.so.2</code>

After installation, be sure to restart CUPS.

The name of the CUPS driver to select is "PIXUS550i".

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recnum: Canon-S600
=====  Canon S600 =====
====  Why does the printer have trouble printing colored text? ====

This problem has been resolved using the Gimp-Print driver for the
BJC-8200.
=====  Canon S720 =====
====  Which alternate driver can I try? ====

[[http://www.openprinting.org/show_driver.cgi?driver=gimp-print|Gimp-Print]].  Try the UPP
file for the [[http://www.openprinting.org/show_printer.cgi?recnum=Canon-BJC-8200|Canon BJC-8200]],
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