UPDATE: In Hardy Heron, the Pixma iP4200 is pretty much plug-n-play, and doesn't require any special configuration. It uses the gutenprint driver. If for some reason that doesn't work for you, the process below might still be useful.
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After a few weeks of trying on and off, I have finally gotten my Pixma 4200 working. 
I can't promise the same will work for everyone, but I hope it is helpful. If not, post about it, and we'll try to find the problem.
This is also on the wiki at: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/CanonPixmaIP4200
Note: You will have to accept Canon's license agreement to download the software.
1. Connect your printer, and start Ubuntu.
2. Install the needed packages: alien, libxml1 and libpng3 with Synaptic or type:
Code:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install alien libxml1 libpng3
3. Download the drivers for your printer from Canon. For the purposes of this howto, we will assume that the files are saved to the directory /home/yourname/canon. The iP4200 drivers are here: http://software.canon-europe.com/Pri...P420010232.asp or type in a terminal
Code:
cd canon
wget http://software.canon-europe.com/files/soft24302/software/iP4200_Linux_260.tar.gz
4. Extract the files with archive manager.
5. Convert the RPM packages to Debian packages:
Code:
sudo alien cnijfilter-common-2.60-1.i386.rpm cnijfilter-ip4200-2.60-1.i386.rpm
6. Install the packages:
7. Make sure the library links are correct. /usr/lib/libtiff.so.4 should point to /usr/lib/libtiff.so.3 (or to the same thing as /usr/lib/libtiff.so.4 points to) If not, type:
Code:
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/libtiff.so.4 /usr/lib/libtiff.so.3
sudo ldconfig
8. Restart cups: sudo /etc/init.d/cupsys restart
9. Add a new printer. Under GNOME, this is accessed in System|Preferences|Printing. Select Canon as the manufacturer, and select model "iP4200 Ver.2.60" Select "Standard" for the driver (this should be the only option). Make sure the connection is correct. Hopefully, printing a test page will work!
Unfortunately, the installed PPD file doesn't allow you to select the printing quality. To fix this, back up your ppd file, then open it as root (insert your username in place of "yourname"):
Code:
cp /usr/share/cups/model/canonip4200.ppd /home/yourname/canon/canonip4200.ppd
sudo gedit /usr/share/cups/model/canonip4200.ppd
Insert these lines in the file after the "Resolution" section:
Code:
*OpenUI *CNQuality/Quality: PickOne
*DefaultCNQuality: 2
*CNQuality 2/High: "2"
*CNQuality 3/Normal: "3"
*CNQuality 4/Standard: "4"
*CNQuality 5/Economy: "5"
*CloseUI: *CNQuality
After this, delete the printer and create a new one. This will make sure the modified PPD file is being used. You should now be able to set the printing quality in the "Advanced" tab of the printer properties window.
To perform maintenece on the printer, such as head cleaning, type in a terminal:
You may want to add this to your menu, since it is a real pain to remember. 
In the window that pops up, select "Maintenence".
Adv Reply
Re: HOWTO: Canon Pixma iP4200
) Make sure it has the lines you added for the quality. Check to make sure you have only one canonip4200.ppd file in /usr/share/cups/model, and make sure it is the one that you modified. A backup file might have been created, which will still have the old settings. It is possible for it to be accidentally used, because the file name doesn't matter.
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