I'm using Linux Mint Cinnamon 22.2, and I have a Canon Pixma MG6150 printer that connects via WiFi. The printer is quite old, and I need to install it using an installation disc; I have discs for both Windows and Mac, but I suspect any issues I face on Windows will also apply to Mac. I checked Canon's website, but they don't have any software for Linux. When I try to run the .exe file via the autorun prompt, it tells me it can't find the autorun program. I'm not very tech-savvy, so I'm unsure what steps to take next. I can dual boot into Windows where the printer is working, but ideally, I'd like to print directly from Linux without transferring files back and forth to Windows. Any suggestions?
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To set up your printer on Linux, you'll want to use CUPS (Common Unix Printing System). Make sure you have it installed, then you can manage printers through a web interface. Your printer supports IPP, which means you can use driverless printing. Check out this guide that shows how to add a printer using CUPS: [Red Hat's CUPS Guide](https://docs.redhat.com/en/documentation/red_hat_enterprise_linux/9/html/configuring_and_using_a_cups_printing_server/adding-a-printer-to-cups-by-using-the-web-interface_configuring-printing). This should be applicable for most Linux distros, not just RedHat. Good luck!
Have you tried using the Mint Forums? Once you choose a distro, it's often easier to get help from people using the same system. They might have specific advice for your printer model.
That's true! The community can be super helpful with distro-specific issues. Definitely check there!