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coffee7 · Joined: 09 Apr 2013 Posts: 4

hi, every one recently i install puppy linux slacko so i want to know how to instal canon printer mp140 and can i use the scaner in puppy linux.
thanx.

rcrsn51 · Posted: Tue 09 Apr 2013, 18:11 Post subject:

You can download a printer driver for your Canon MP140 here.

Please provide feedback.

[Edit] No reply. Driver deleted.

turboscrew · Joined: 29 Nov 2011 Posts: 97

Watch out if you use CUPS. There has been printer hanging problems with newer versions of CUPS (1.6) or Gutenprint. The first job goes OK, but then it hangs. There's a rumor that a reset is sent to the printer after job, and (at least some) Canon printers don't like it. The printer doesn't even turn off from the power button, but the power chord needs to be disconnected.
(I have PIXMA MP140 connected to Linux Mint 14 and it does just that.)

I'm not sure if Puppy is affected... I'd like to know too.

rcrsn51 · Posted: Wed 15 May 2013, 07:40 Post subject:

Here is a link to the MP140 driver. Please provide feedback.

[Edit] No reply. Attachment deleted.

The newer versions of Gutenprint, like in Slacko 5.5, also support the MP140.