package librpmio3 4.12.0.1+dfsg1-3build2 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration

[Joe Hurr]

Trying to install a printer driver for a Canon Pixma iP5300

ProblemType: Package
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 15.10
Package: librpmio3 4.12.0.1+dfsg1-3build2
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 4.2.0-19.23-generic 4.2.6
Uname: Linux 4.2.0-19-generic x86_64
ApportVersion: 2.19.1-0ubuntu5
Architecture: amd64
Date: Fri Dec 18 11:30:31 2015
DuplicateSignature: package:librpmio3:4.12.0.1+dfsg1-3build2:package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
ErrorMessage: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
InstallationDate: Installed on 2015-12-14 (3 days ago)
InstallationMedia: Ubuntu 15.10 "Wily Werewolf" - Release amd64 (20151021)
RelatedPackageVersions:
 dpkg 1.18.2ubuntu5.1
 apt 1.0.10.2ubuntu1
SourcePackage: rpm
Title: package librpmio3 4.12.0.1+dfsg1-3build2 failed to install/upgrade: package is in a very bad inconsistent state; you should reinstall it before attempting configuration
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)