I can't help with Ipod issues, since I never had one. I have a Canon printer and thought I think they make good machines, their Linux support leaves much to be desired. If you are in the market for a new printer HP has great Linux support. Open drivers are always improving for Canons, but if you get stuck with a device that does not work for you check out Turboprint. Turboprint makes great drivers for many of those orphan products out there. I used it on my Canon until the open drivers caught up. http://www.turboprint.info/

Using the standard discover/setup printer options on my laptop running Ubuntu 9.04 I was able to connect to and print from the wireless HP printer here in my office just now. No issues at all.

Dude I found something that can make those stinky iPods work without voiding the warranty.

http://www.ubuntugeek.com/how-to-con...epidhardy.html

I've had very good luck getting canon printers to work. If the driver provided with Ubuntu doesn't work out of the box, I keep trying drivers for different canon printers, until I find one that works. Hasn't failed yet, though I don't think I've tried your exact printer yet.

The ipod, can't help you with, as I avoid any products with deliberate lock in strategy. There are many fine mp3 players out there. Doesn't help with the current problem though. Have you considered vbox, just for the ipod and the printer ?

David