Adding Canon iRC 3170i to CUPS??

Fri Dec 28 08:28:39 PST 2007

> Hi,
> I have this multifunction printer that I want to add to the Linux print server.  Cups is asking information like Device and Device URI when I try to add printer.
>
> Does anyone know what should I entered for this two fields or where can I get this information?  What about installing printer driver, should I install the driver somewhere first?
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> choo

hi choo,

I would choose the device uri: http://<hostname>:631/ipp

do you have the right ppd?
You have to extract it from the windows-driver ...

regards
Franz