General Mac hardware discussions forum: Macbook Pro vs Canon D11120 printer

what configuration are you using when you configure the printer on the Mac?

Does the Mac recognize the printer for what it is?

What model of printer is it?


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Try using free Gutenprint drivers (gimp-print). They are allegedly part of Mac OS so chances are they are already installed. If not, download from sourceforge.net. Choose a pertinent one and it should work. If not, I would repair permissions and check if a test admin account works. If yes, switch to it, if not, I would get Print Therapy (not free but usually works). Tell us how it goes.

Well, thanks for all your input. Unfortunately, nothing has worked. I repaired permissions, set up a test admin account ... and tried Print Therapy. Still can't print. I think the only solution will be for the company to buy a PC for me to use when I'm in the office.... then I won't have to use my personal Mac. Unless of course I can convince them it really is a PC issue and they should all be using Macs!

The Printer is a Canon D1120
The Mac recognizes it as such
It is the default printer (as required by Canon), not shared on the network, hard wired to my computer.

hard wired how?

ethernet or USB

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sorry! USB

and I have no reason to doubt you, I would bang on Canon's door and complain bitterly about this printer.

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Looks like that will be my only recourse! Wonder if Canon understands the concept of an 'adult conversation'?

Nothing to lose. Also, Apple released new Canon printer drivers several days ago. CNET downloads has them.

Actually, I did look at Gutenprint, but didn't see anything listed for the Canon. Will check out the new drivers from Apple. Thanks!

but Gutenprint officially states that it has Canon drivers. Would have been very surprising if they did not have them.