How to Install Printer Canon G2010 In Ubuntu 16.04 And 18.04

Some time ago, my friend asked how to install Canon G2010 printer on ubuntu 16.04. Admittedly, to install a printer on Linux is more complicated than Windows.

You might be wondering :

Have I bought the wrong printer? What are drivers suitable for Canon Pixma G2010 series Ubuntu ?

If you use a Windows machine, you can easily install it via the default printer driver or download it through the official Canon website.

Whereas in Linux, not all printer drivers are available. I, as a beginner of the Ubuntu Linux machine, need to ask several forums to find solutions to install Ubuntu printer drivers, especially new printers.

Now…

I have solved the problem of installing a Canon Pixma printer for the G2000 Series. Here I will share it for you. Not long ago I also shared how to deal with Epson scanner on Ubuntu (maybe you need it, check out here [SOLVED] Imagescan EPSON L3110 Ubuntu can’t save image)

Here’s the solution how to install the Ubuntu G2010 Canon printer.

1. Add a new repository to the /etc/apt/sources.list file

   sudo vim /etc/apt/sources.list

   1	sudo vim /etc/apt/sources.list

   deb http://jp.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-proposed main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://jp.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-proposed main restricted universe multiverse ###### Ubuntu Main Repos deb http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial main restricted universe multiverse ###### Ubuntu Update Repos deb http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-security main restricted universe multiverse deb http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-security main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse ###### Ubuntu Partner Repo deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu xenial partner deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu xenial partner

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   deb http://jp.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-proposed main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://jp.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-proposed main restricted universe multiverse ###### Ubuntu Main Repos deb http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial main restricted universe multiverse   ###### Ubuntu Update Repos deb http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-security main restricted universe multiverse deb http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-security main restricted universe multiverse deb-src http://in.archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ xenial-updates main restricted universe multiverse   ###### Ubuntu Partner Repo deb http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu xenial partner deb-src http://archive.canonical.com/ubuntu xenial partner

2. Update

   sudo apt-get update

   1	sudo apt-get update

3. Install the build-dep cups-common gimp-gutenprint libgutenprint-dev package
   sudo apt-get build-dep cups-common libgutenprint-dev gimp-gutenprint

   1	sudo apt-get build-dep cups-common libgutenprint-dev gimp-gutenprint

4. Download the latest guttenprint package

   wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-print/files/gutenprint-5.2/5.2.13/gutenprint-5.2.13.tar.bz2/download tar xvf download cd gutenprint-5.2.13

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   wget https://sourceforge.net/projects/gimp-print/files/gutenprint-5.2/5.2.13/gutenprint-5.2.13.tar.bz2/download tar xvf download cd gutenprint-5.2.13

5. Compile

   ./configure make sudo make install

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   ./configure make sudo make install

6. Please add the printer as usual

Note: The above method can be used to install all Canon G2000 series Ubuntu printers

Conclusion

Multiple join Linux forums. Linux lovers and users will help you to solve the problems you face, accurately to install Canon Pixma G2010 ubuntu driver.

Maybe you are interested in my other article: Installing Driver Canon Pixma IP1900 Series on Linux Ubuntu [Work]

Similarly, a short tutorial on how to install the ubuntu canon G2010 printer 16.04.