[plug] New to Linux

[Chris Caston]

On Thu, 2006-10-05 at 15:35 +0800, Lawrence wrote:
> I have just installed Kubuntu 6.06.1 LTS (dapper drake) on my computer
> > as want to move away from windows and this version of Linux was
> > recommended to me as being friendly and easy to use. 
> > 
> > All has installed ok and running ok (I think) but have a problem
> > printing as there is no support for a Canon PIXMA MP750 or a Canon
> > PIXMA iP5000, have found a program called turboprint-1.94-4.i386.rpm
> > but being new to Linux i don't have a clue as to how to install. I hope
> > by joining your user group you might be able to assist me with this
> > task and any others that I might come up against as I would like to be
> > converted (break away from Windows after using same for the past 20
> > years. 
> Any help would be greatly appreciated
> 
> Laurie
> 
> 

Canon printers can be difficult to get working with Linux. 
I have a Pixma MP110 that I haven't got working with Linux yet but then
again I haven't yet tried CUPS.

The HP and Brother printers are usually compatible.

regards,
-- 
Chris Caston

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