Re: Ubuntu package in Debian

From	Michael Milliman <michael.e.milliman@gmail.com>
Newsgroups	linux.debian.user
Subject	Re: Ubuntu package in Debian
Date	2016-05-31 20:20 +0200
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On 05/31/2016 12:10 PM, Matthieu Méquignon wrote:
> I've personnally installed my canon MG5500 from cups.
> Did you tried this way ?
I also use a Canon wireless printer/scanner, the PIXMA MG3500, and 
installed it from cups.  Works great.  Scanning is a little more 
problematic, but I was able to get it to work without much trouble. I 
did not need any additional drivers for it to work, cups took care of it 
without a hitch.
>
> On 31/05/2016 19:05, Brian wrote:
>> On Tue 31 May 2016 at 09:07:18 +0000, Marcin Solski wrote:
>>
>>> I'm starting to use Debian. Chosen testing for now to support my latest
>>> hardware. I also need to install home wireless printer/scanner. I've 
>>> found
>>> drivers and application on manufacturer website (
>>> http://www.canon.pl/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg2950.aspx?type=drivers=). 
>>>
>>> There are packages available in deb format but as the requirement 
>>> section
>>> says it's for Ubuntu. Will I do much harm for Debian installing it? 
>>> As per
>>> Debian Wiki it's not recommended but I'm afraid I have not much choice.
>> May we have the full name of the file you download to get packages in
>> deb format?
>>
>> Which page on the Debian wiki are you referring to?
>>
>

-- 
73's
Mike, WB6VQX

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Ubuntu package in Debian Marcin Solski <masolski@gmail.com> - 2016-05-31 11:30 +0200
  Re: Ubuntu package in Debian Brian <ad44@cityscape.co.uk> - 2016-05-31 19:10 +0200
    Re: Ubuntu package in Debian Matthieu Méquignon <ml@fwzte.xyz> - 2016-05-31 19:30 +0200
      Re: Ubuntu package in Debian Michael Milliman <michael.e.milliman@gmail.com> - 2016-05-31 20:20 +0200

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