Ubuntu do not auto install my Canon ip2700 printer!!

[Voidcode]

Binary package hint: system-config-printer

I just bought a Canon ip2700 printer.
I got it to work but had to go to Canon's website and download their drivers and manual install it.

It would be really nice if it was just plug and play!

[Pascal De Vuyst (pascal-devuyst)]

Your printer manufacturer needs to provide a openprinting distribution independent driver package as described here: http://www.linux-foundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/WritingAndPackagingPrinterDrivers
This would allow automatic download and installation of the manufacturers printer driver by system-config-printer as already implemented by this specification: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/printerdriverautodownload since Ubuntu Intrepid.
As mentioned the system-config-printer part is implemented, therefore masking this task as fixed.
You should ask your manufacturer to provide a distibution independent package that allows their printer driver to be installed automatically on Linux in general (not only Ubuntu).

[Voidcode (terkelsorensen)]

Can this package be used for this?
http://software.canon-europe.com/software/0038679.asp?model=