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Macbook Pro not recognizing printer Canon iP4300

Hello
I have been having problems with my Canon iP4300 Pinter. Once upon a time it worked, now it doesn't. I only use it to print direct to DVD's. I have another printer attached which is an all-in-one Brother for my main printing, faxing etc. (unfortunately it doesn't print direct to DVD tho). I have tried reinstalling the drivers but now mt MB Pro won't recognize the printer at all. If I plug it in to my USB hub I get a message stating "Over Current Usage" or something like that. I try plugging it in to my USB port on the MB Pro left or right side and still nothing. When I go thru Printer Settings it checks for new drivers and still nothing.
What am I doing wrong?
Can I connect printer with a different cable? Firewire?
Please help!!

Macbook Pro, Macbook Pro 2.33 15inch

Posted on Aug 4, 2007 5:58 PM

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Posted on Aug 4, 2007 7:48 PM

Hi.

Try a different USB cable. I had troubles with USB printer cables a couple of times, giving me the weirdest problems.

If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the IP4300 driver: move the /Library/Printers/Canon/BJPrinter folder to the Trash and empty it, then download and install the latest IP4300 driver from the Canon download page.

Plug the printer directly to the Macbook Pro, or get a powered USB Hub.

Good Luck.
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Aug 4, 2007 7:48 PM in response to iedit

Hi.

Try a different USB cable. I had troubles with USB printer cables a couple of times, giving me the weirdest problems.

If that doesn't work, try uninstalling the IP4300 driver: move the /Library/Printers/Canon/BJPrinter folder to the Trash and empty it, then download and install the latest IP4300 driver from the Canon download page.

Plug the printer directly to the Macbook Pro, or get a powered USB Hub.

Good Luck.

Macbook Pro not recognizing printer Canon iP4300

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