[pdc_2]

looks like you are getting advice;

are you clear where you are going?

Canon, in their website, give you

a) the files and

b) an instruction guide

you need to read the guide first, and then install the files

here is the guide

Canon Bubble Jet Print Filter Ver. 2.50 for Linux ( Operation guide [Explanation of the iP1500 operation (html file)] )

and AFTER you have read it, try downloading first:

the common file

Canon Bubble Jet Print Filter Ver. 2.50 for Linux (rpm Common package)

and then the specific file for the ip1500

Canon Bubble Jet Print Filter Ver. 2.50 for Linux (rpm Package for iP1500)

let us know how you see it now;

you need to install rpm packages by:

assuming root powers: su and root password

and then in a terminal

rpm -Uvh whateverpackage.rpm

ie for whateverpackage.rpm use the name of the one you wish to install