Add Printer?

[Helge Blischke]

lucy hatherell wrote:

> When I try to add printer in CUPS 1.3.10 I get a list
> Adobe PDF
> App Socket/Hp JetDirect
> Bluetooth Printer
> Bluetooth Modem
> Fax Printer
> Internet Printing Protocol
> LPD/LPR Host or Printer
> Network Printer (HP IP)
> Windows Printer  via SAMBA
> Zeroconf Registered Printer
> 
> I am trying to add a Canon Pixma MP620 connected via USB so which of these
> should I choose?
> 
> I'm using CUPS in the first place because when I try to add printers in
> print and fax system preferences there are no printers listed when I click
> on the plus sign.
> 
> I'm using an iMac OSX 10.5.8 and really do not want to reinstall OSX, any
> help appreciated
> 
> Thanks
> Lucy

I think you need to 
(1) connect the printer to an USB port and switch it on
(2) install the canon supplied CUPS driver and friends from the 
    companion CD (or download it from the internet).

Helge