In retrospect, I'm not sure that I didn't create the 'broken package' problem with all my other attempts to fix the issue. After that processed was finished the scanner showed up in Simple Scan and I was able to scan without issue. I clicked on 'Apply' and Synpatic did the rest. I clicked on the box for my MFP model which then generated a popup asking permission to install all related 'dependencies' for which I gave approval. Once the broken package was fixed, if I recall correctly, I typed in 'scangear' and Snaptic fetched the Scangear driver driver package and you could see the list of Canon MFP models it covered. There were a couple of terminal scripts given to facilitate this but the long and short of that was I just needed to open Synaptic Package Manager and execute the 'Fix Broken Packages' tool found in the 'Edit' tab of the Synaptic PM GUI. This time, however, I got a message popup saying the package was broken and that I needed to fix it with Synaptic. Mint makes this easy by just a double click with the mouse, like Windows.

So it is a 'networked' device.Īfter researching this issue and trying different suggested fixes the involved terminal commands and script edits that did not work, I went back to Downloads and exectuted the scanner installer again. I should add that this Canon MFP is directly connected to my my router, not a direct USB connection to the computer. So, forgive me if my description lacks the presion of terminology that those proficient in Linux are used to.Īfter downloading (from Canon), unpacking and installing the Debian printer and scanner drivers for my Maxify MB 5120 in Lunix Mint 19.3 Cinamon, I found that the printer side worked fine but that the scanner was not showing up in Simple Scan. First, let me hasten to say I am by no means a Linux guru.

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