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    Ubuntu 11.10, Thinkpad X220, 2 printers and a scanner

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by Notebooker, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. Notebooker

    Notebooker Notebook Enthusiast

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    The major items to overcome are drivers that work for two printers and one scanner, all Canon. I haven't found anything to work with these, yet. Any solutions?

    Canon i960 inkjet printer
    Canon MF4370dn multifunction printer
    Canon Canoscan LIDE 90 scanner
     
    Notebooker, Apr 24, 2012
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  2. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    The canoscan lide scanner should work with the genesys backend to SANE: SANE: Backends (Drivers)

    Canon printers are not well supported, no thanks to... you guessed it, Canon. There isn't any Linux driver (or even any clue) on their website.

    I didn't find either printer in this list: Printers by Manufacturer | OpenPrinting - The Linux Foundation

    However gutenprint may work for your i960: http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php

    http://packages.ubuntu.com/oneiric/cups-driver-gutenprint
     
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    Thanks, I will look at these tonight.
     
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    cestlecutee Notebook Guru

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    Hey, I'm curious about how thinkpads compatible with linux systems. I don't know much about linux, but willing to have a try. I guess having both ubuntu and windows would be best for me. But I don't know how...Thanks in advance~
     
    cestlecutee, Jun 19, 2012
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    talin Notebook Prophet

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    Thanks for the link. It's a shame there aren't many "certified" Lenovo notebooks. :\
     
    talin, Jun 20, 2012
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    I'm buying a X220 in few days I think... Any one can share some guidelines for newbie who want to install a linux system, say ubuntu?~~
     
    cestlecutee, Jun 26, 2012
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