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a. Synaptic Package Manager
Menu | Software launches the software ‘centre’ (channel) for Zorin.
In the search bar at the top enter ‘Synaptic’.
Unlike the earlier Software Channel, you don’t have to double-click to see all the details:
Click on the install button – you will be asked for your login password to elevate you to ‘root’ in order to carry out the installation.
Why you may ask is it necessary to install ‘Synaptic Package Manager’ when there is ‘Software’?
Here are a few examples why:
Essential package for HP Printers/All-in-One
Epson Printers:
Brother Printers:
Canon Printers - Printer backend for Canon BJNP protocol:
You will notice that in each screenshot I have included a search in Software which in each case has yielded “No Application Found”.
Lastly, DON’T boot into Wayland (Zorin on Wayland) as it renders Synaptic Package Manager useless!