How do I get my MX870 Canon Printer to work with ubuntu?

[Kurtus H]

Hello Karl,

I found where to download the file- waaay at the bottom and I had not tried this before. 

Then I downloaded the Linux driver and exploded the archive, but it does not seem to install.  It gave two option to install "Run in terminal" and "Run".  I tried both and then tried printing from open office, but it did not work.  What do I need to do to get it to work?  I tried deleting the default driver that was given to this printer and let it re-detect, but I do not know where or how to find the "installed" driver- if it was installed.

Thanks,

Kurtus

I see the two directories of files, can I copy those somewhere or do they need to be 

> Subject: Re: How do I get my MX870 Canon Printer to work with ubuntu?
> From: kauer at biplane.com.au
> To: ubuntu-users at lists.ubuntu.com
> Date: Tue, 25 May 2010 13:18:50 +1000
> 
> Kurtus H. wrote:
> > > I have an MX870 Canon printer and am trying to get a ubuntu driver that
> > > will work with it. Can someone help me out with this?
> 
> Have you seen this (waaay down the bottom)?
> 
>    http://support-sg.canon-asia.com/contents/SG/EN/0100271902.html
> 
> Also, if you can find anywhere on the box or in any advertising that it
> is supposed to work with Linux (and that includes a Tux logo), take it
> back and get a refund. In fact, you could probably get a refund anyway,
> it's just easier if they said it was something it clearly isn't.
> 
> Regards, K.
> 
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