Pixma MP 800 drivers?

[Eberhard Roloff]

David B Teague wrote:

> NoOp wrote:
>> David B Teague wrote:
>>   
>>> I am looking at a Canon Pixma MP800 "all in one" printer/scanner/copier.
>>> <snip>
>>> I have found "Turboprint" which provides free of cost, non-free drivers
>>> for many printer and combination devices at
>>>
>>> http://www.turboprint.de/english.html
>>>
>>> <snip> Does anyone have experience with Turboprint? <snip>
>>
>> Very nice printer, but unfortunately Cannon hasn't gotten on the Linux
>> bandwagon yet so you'll find no support from them.
>>
>> The Turboprint drivers are only free for demo. To run the printer you'll
>> need to purchase the Turboprint license. It is well worth it & I
>> *highly* recommend it - it will be the best EUR 29.95 (approx. US$ 39)
>> you spend on your printer.
>>
>> After you install your licensed version of Turboprint you'll want to
>> scan with your printer; for that I recommend:
>>
>> http://home.arcor.de/wittawat/pixma/ubuntu-howto.html
>> [How to install Sane driver for Canon Pixma Scanner on Ubuntu 6.06 LST
>> Dapper - I think that this should work in Edgy as well, if not drop
>> Wittawat Yamwong a note & I'm sure he'll help you get it working]
>>
>> Also be sure to read:
>> http://home.arcor.de/wittawat/pixma/
>> Note that there is no support for film scanning (yet)
>>
>>
>> Then install XSANE and Gimp & off you go.
>>
>> G. Lee
>> Cannon Pixma MP750 w/Turboprint (licensed)
>>   
> Thanks.
> 
> I was under the impression that Turboprint drivers were free for
> continued use by an individual not doing commercial work. From what you
> say that is incorrect. I don't mind spending $40 for drivers, and your
> advice helps me to believe that device is the way to go. I have a
> Visioneer scanner for which there is no Linux support, and a well worn
> HP laserjet 6L. There are several well worn printers sitting around that
> my (now deceased) wife used and knew how to make
> work. I look forward to Ubuntu and this multifunction printer etc.
> 
> Warmest Regards
> David Teague
Hi David,

alternatively you could go for a HP Multifunction Device. 

For long HP is the only company offering REAL Linux Support for their
products.

If interested, have a look around here:
http://hplip.sourceforge.net/

kind regards
Eberhard