[Nottingham] printer recommend for Linux?

[Jason Irwin]

On 06/06/16 18:20, Godfrey Nix via Nottingham wrote:
> I have successfully added it as a network printer and it is showing connected.
This is how I have my HP set-up, saves having to have a PC running just 
to print from the laptop. All I lose are features such as "walk-up scan 
support" which is no big as the printer is beside my main PC.

> It is not recognising the USB connection.
Which "it"? The printer or the PC?

> So far the only page I have printed out is the settings
> page from the printer itself.
Was this over network or USB?

Dumb question, have you got the Canon drivers installed?
http://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mx_series/pixma_mx495.aspx?type=drivers&language=&os=Linux%20%2864-bit%29
There appears to be two: IJ for the printy bits, MP for the scanny bits.

And once more from Captain Obvious, do the GNU/Linux docs help?
http://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mx_series/pixma_mx495.aspx?page=2&type=manuals

There's a bit in the printer (IJ) driver installation steps where you 
select USB or network. I wonder if it's a case of one or the other and 
not both?

I found a German video, if that's of any use: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAHUrzXKYLY

If you're near Beeston, it might be possible for me to pop round and 
give you a hand. Or, at least, assist you in swearing at it. :-)

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