Amstrad CPC using the Retroprinter to print directly to a Canon PIXMA MG2100 directly

[AmstradCPCcool]

Hi,

I'm trying to print from my Amstrad CPC6128 with the Retroprinter connected to my Canon PIXMA MG2100 through the USB port on the Retroprinter. I have changed the settings to print through the USB passthrough command and also via the CUPS console, and even changed the Epson setting to HP, but still receive no print outs. I have also tried my wireless Canon TS3350 via the CUPS console, which it also recognises, but still no print outs occur.

Is there any way to fix this ?

[RWAP]

First thing to check is that CUPS has set the printer as the default printer for Linux.

Then use:

nano /root/config/output_printer

Check this is set to Yes

usb_passthrough will only work if the Amstrad is sending data which the printer understands already (eg HP PCL codes, printed to a modern HP printer) - I am not sure what control codes the Amstrad generates (if any) - if it just plain text, then the Canon may well not support plain text (most modern printers do not).

[AmstradCPCcool]

Hi there,

I did try that but didn't seem to work. Must be due to the Canon being a modern printer.

I also have a modern WI-FI wireless network printer, i.e. one that I can printer from my computer as well as mobile phone. Is there any way of sending the PDF from the Retroprinter to this printer?

[RWAP]

That is odd - Canon printers tend to work.

Are you certain that you installed the printer correctly in CUPS and set it as the default printer?

You can use a wireless printer, but you need to set up the Raspberry Pi to connect to your WiFI network - it is not automatic:
https://raspberrypihq.com/how-to-connec ... i-to-wifi/

You can then install the wireless printer under CUPS again

Rich

[AmstradCPCcool]

Hi there,

My Canon printer now works with the computer so many thanks for that.

I have a problem with the wireless printer which is a Canon TS3350 (TS3300 series) which is a new model.
The CUPS console can locate the network printer but when selecting the model in the 'Add Printer' section my make does not appear.

Do I need to update the CUPS console ? Will this get rid of my setting for the connected Canon printer ?

[RWAP]

Try using the following:

Code: Select all

sudo apt update
sudo apt install printer-driver-gutenprint system-config-printer

And then see if the network Canon printer can be found

[AmstradCPCcool]

Hi there,
I've put that text into the SSH client but the driver doesn't show on the list. I do have the CD_ROM for the TS3350.

Could this help ?

[RWAP]

I would suggest reaching out to Canon technical support as there is probably another Linux driver which will work for printing.