Canon MP 780 printer: How does this work on a Mac?
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I am running a Pismo Powerbook with a G4 upgrade card. I've had my MP780 for almost two months and it is the best printer i have owned. Fax works great with a answering machine attached, no problems. Only weak spot is the manual and help functions. But these things aside 5 stars.
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In general, Lexmark and Canon make USB inkjet printers that work well with both Windows and Mac. IMPORTANT: while most of their USB printers are Win+Mac compatible, a few of them are not. If possible, try to find out either by walking into a store and finding the compatibility on the box or reading comments or checking the manufacturer's webpage about the printer. For instance, this URL is for the Canon Pixma MP495. http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/photo_all_in_one_inkjet_printers/pixma_mp495 Click on "Specifications". Roughly 2/3 down the webpage you'll find "OS Compatibility". I haven't tried HP on an Apple product and I keep finding very mixed reviews about their Mac drivers, but apparently Apple thinks they're good; I spec'd out a new iMac yesterday and the top 3 recommended printers were all Hewlett Packard. I guess it's because only HP is using AirPrint at the moment. I haven't checked Epson in a few years but my experience with them is that they make excellent Windows printers but the Mac drivers from Epson are horrible and will cause you to hate your printer. (I'm hoping they've fixed this but if they have I haven't heard about it.) Good luck!
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Hi Judy.I have used the Canon pixma ip3000 on several Macs. One was a G3 iBook. One was a G4 Emac. Currently I use it with my new imac intel duocore. NEVER had a problem. I did have some problems matching up color in Photoshop but that is all. With my new iMac, I didn't even have to install the software!!! I just plugged the printer into my apple wireless thingie (sorry forget name of it) and my computer recognized it! It doesn't give me detailed ink info, etc, though but I know it will once I install the software. BTW, I am one OS below Leopard, Tiger I think. Good luck!
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I did not set it up to my MAC!!! Go to their website and ask for technical assistance. They set our printer up because we were having difficulty. They were very nice about it, dialed in and got us going. Give them a call!
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The drivers can be found here: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/black_white_laser_multifunction/imageclass_d530#DriversAndSoftwareAfter installing the print driver, the printer works immediately and easily.Scanning is problematic. After installing the scanner driver, the only way I have found to make it work so far is:1. Open MF Toolbox (the scanning software)2. Hit the Copy/Scan button on the printer3. Select "Remote Scanner" on the printer4. Click on the scan button in MF Toolbox.This is a clunky solution, but Canon isn't known for writing user-friendly software, especially for Mac users. The drivers can be found here: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/black_white_laser_multifunction/imageclass_d530#DriversAndSoftwareAfter installing the print driver, the printer works immediately and easily.Scanning is problematic. After installing the scanner driver, the only way I have found to make it work so far is:1. Open MF Toolbox (the scanning software)2. Hit the Copy/Scan button on the printer3. Select "Remote Scanner" on the printer4. Click on the scan button in MF... » Read More The drivers can be found here: http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/black_white_laser_multifunction/imageclass_d530#DriversAndSoftwareAfter installing the print driver, the printer works immediately and easily.Scanning is problematic. After installing the scanner driver, the only way I have found to make it work so far is:1. Open MF Toolbox (the scanning software)2. Hit the Copy/Scan button on the printer3. Select "Remote Scanner" on the printer4. Click on the scan button in MF Toolbox.This is a clunky solution, but Canon isn't known for writing user-friendly software, especially for Mac users. « Show Less
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Hi, if I recall correctly USB 2 was problematic on the G3 PowerMacs. So try to find an used "Orange Micro USB 1.1 / firewire" card (perhaps eBay) and install it in your computer. Then connect your printer to the USB port. I'm assuming that you are using an older version of OS X, so the driver for your printer may not exist for your configuration.
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Hello, My iMac is 10.9.3. I work my printer closely with iPhoto and am very happy with it. I also get the knock off ink from Amazon and it works fine as well and is CHEAP! I print a lot of "stuff" and have no problems. I also am WIFI.To be honest, my Son walked me through hooking it up....as I've found that it's a bit complicated, but once done, it's been great.
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Sorry, my friend--I have a Mac. I'm totally Windows illiterate, but I read (what seemed like) thousands of reviews of the printer before I bought it, so it seems like somebody out there must know the answer. Go to the item itself and start browsing through all those reviewers; maybe you'll get lucky. Or maybe ask the Epson folks if that will work. Good luck to you!
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Yes to both your questions...on the 2nd one: use the OSX printer settings for bonjour to download the drivers etc for the printer
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I have this printer connected to a hp computer. My daughter has the same printer hooked up on a Mac but I don't think it is an Mac HD.
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Hi!It does work with a mac. You just have to go to the Canon website, and from there you can download all of the mac drivers and a whole mac manual comes with it on the website. I just installed it on my iBook and it works great!
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Where did you find the drivers. I have searched Canons website and can find no Mac drivers for this machine.
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Not sure about the mac issue, I use a PC. It will work with a printer if the printer is bluetooth enabled. I personally haven't seen any that are, there are a lot of wifi enabled printers, not sure about the bluetooth....
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I have a MacBook Pro as well. Pretty sure you need the Bu-30 so the printer can receive the document. I could be wrong so I'd check with Canon to be sure.
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Just use the 1650 drivers and it works great. I have my 1600w shared out on my windows 8 machine. On my mac I connect to it and use the 1650 drivers. When I print it works perfect. http://www.konicaminolta.eu/en/business-solutions/products/office/discontinued-products/laser-printers/colour/magicolor-1650en/downloads.html
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I am still on 10.8.5 myself. Yes the Epson R2880 is compatible with your Mac. I was selected for a two man show with my photos and the artist's watercolors. It was very dramatic and well received. All of my rings were on the Epson R2880 and 4 of thelm were sold the first two hour of the show. It does a GREAT job. My prices were in the $200 range for the large prints and $167 for the 11 x 17 inch prints (framed of course). Enjoy ithe printer! Bob Deffeyes
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I haven't hooked it up to a printer, scanner or combo.. but would think any modern one that is Mac compatible would work. It also has to be compatible with your system software which should be Mountain Lion. If you find a printer or scanner you like just contact the company for compatibility. :)