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mac will not install printer driver - macman - 11-13-2012
My Mac will not install printer drivers. The printer started to act up so I go a new one. Looks like the problem is with the mac. Our other mac can print wirelessly without issue, as well as the ipad. I have tried to install from the disc as well as from apple directly. Please help. I am running OS X 10.6.8
Re: mac will not install printer driver - cbelt3 - 11-13-2012
The usual sequence of pre-issue resolution involves a foray into Disk Utilities and Permission Repair. Then, in the immortal words of the BBC Program "The IT Crowd"
Re: mac will not install printer driver - deckeda - 11-13-2012
Take a look at this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3147 and also pay attention to the bottom part that talks about resetting the printing system. There's also a link for how to do that on that page.
Re: mac will not install printer driver - decay - 11-13-2012
brand & model would help...
Re: mac will not install printer driver - Chakravartin - 11-14-2012
'Can't download the latest 10.6 driver from the manufacturer's web site?
Re: mac will not install printer driver - macman - 11-14-2012
imac 27" OS X 10.6.8. printer is a epson xp -300 wireless. it works on a different imac in my house and on an ipod.
Re: mac will not install printer driver - macman - 11-14-2012
Thanks, Chakravartin. I downloaded directly from Epson and it now works.
THanks, Thanks, Thanks,
Re: mac will not install printer driver - ArtP - 11-14-2012
deckeda wrote:
Take a look at this: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3147 and also pay attention to the bottom part that talks about resetting the printing system. There's also a link for how to do that on that page.
Used this suggestion to revive a problematic Epson R200 that would not load/advance paper or print. Deleted and reloaded the driver - it works now.
Thanks for the info
Bad part is I just ordered a replacement printer, that $19.99 Canon deal from B&H photo posted a few days ago. The R200 was low on ink and that whole Canon Printer (with scanner) was only a dollar more than the Black Epson Ink.
:dunno:
Re: mac will not install printer driver - macman - 11-14-2012
Gotta love the price of ink