#CANON F915800 SCANNER SOFTWARE HOW TO#
#CANON F915800 SCANNER SOFTWARE INSTALL#

The scanner from Canon can be filtered out by running: In order to recognize the connected devices via USB, you can use the command lsusb.

#CANON F915800 SCANNER SOFTWARE INSTALL#

Sudo apt install sane-utils libusb-dev usbutils Should one of the steps not work, try to do the troubleshooting suggestions.ĭO NOT continue with the next step, until the previous one is working.įirst, all necessary packages have to be installed:

#CANON F915800 SCANNER SOFTWARE HOW TO#

This is my quick guide, how to make the scanner work with Linux system(I tested it on Ubuntu 18.04)! Please, just follow the steps. Over the short period of time, trying and failing, I finally found a way to make the scanner work with Linux. But the scanner worked flawlessly with Windows driver. In my first attempt to install the Linux drivers for my Canon scanner, I failed miserably multiple times. The driver installation for Lide 400 include the same steps. Not long ago, I myself bought a Canon scanner Lide 300. This matter can now be considered closed. I'm still considering building a system where Debian is alongside Arch and instead of 'Distro-Hopping', merely change the settings in Arch or Debian with the tools available to make the unique version tailored to specific need.

Out of frustration I changed yet again to the Manjaro Gnome variant where everything works fine 'out-the-box'. So, I ditched that in favour of Manjaro KDE where similar issues occurred with my Scanner plus all my Audio is screwed up no matter how I changed the settings according to online help posts. Strange, because I thought Mint is based on Ubuntu? I experienced the same problem there that couldn't be fixed by the methods given. I moved on to try Mint 20 to give that a whirl.

I worked though all your helpful suggestions and something 'clicked'. I did get my device working, although I have no idea how.

I very much appreciate all the time and effort spent helping me, a complete stranger.Ī lot has changed since I first posted. Imagine I'm totally retarded in your detailed & thorough working 'How To' explanation. Kindly point out in very simple terms how to install and setup the above scanner on the version of Ubuntu given. I searched all over (including this site), and nobody seems to know a working solution. Yes, I've been to the Canon site and downloaded the driver tarballs which I successfully extractedĭespite all my best efforts I have no idea how to install the drivers and get the scanner going. I joined this site 5 minutes ago specifically to ask this question. I am a complete newb after ditching Win 10 for Ubuntu so go easy on me & be clear with your writing points.

Canon f915800 scanner software