How do I revert to the original printer driver?

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How do I revert to the original printer driver?

Hi all-
Just got a new Macbook Pro 15". I have a Canon MP780, and figured I'd try to update the printer & scanner driver for this printer. Downloaded and installed it, but now many of the printer option are struck-out in the Copies & Pages pop-down, and choosing one of these options says (c) Canon 2001-2004. Obviously, I've installed older drivers over new ones... how can I reinstall the original driver that came with my MBP?

Thanks!

MacBook Pro 15"/2.2 gig/160 MB HD, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Aug 20, 2007 9:04 PM

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PAHU

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Aug 21, 2007 5:53 AM in response to Nishkabob

The strike-through is a result of using a PPC driver on an Intel Mac. What you need to do is download the Universal Binary driver for this model. Looking at the Canon Aussie web site there is a v4.1.9 for OS X, which I believe is Universal (the post date shows Jan 2007). Before installing v4.1.9 you will need to remove the version currently installed (BTW - there wouldn't have been any drivers for this model included with your MBP, unless someone ran this up for you). Following is a procedure for removing the old and installing the new;

1. Open Printer Setup Utility, click on Printer Setup Utility and select Reset Printing System.
2. Close the Printer Setup Utility.
3. Go to Library > Printers > Canon and delete the contents of the BJPrinters folder.
4. Go to Library > Receipts and delete the file Canon MP780 xxx.pkg
5. Empty the Trash
6. Restart the Mac
7. Install version 4.1.9 of the Canon driver
8. Once the driver installation is complete, go to Applications > Utilities and open Disk Utility. Run the Repair Disk Permissions option.
9. Open Printer Setup Utility and click Add.
10. Select the Default Browser view and select the Canon printer connected via the USB port. The Print Using menu should automatically change to Canon IJ Printer.
11. Click Add to add the printer.

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Nishkabob Author

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Aug 22, 2007 5:24 AM in response to PAHU

Thanks! The first time I tried it, I seemed to get a generic driver without the special features the printer has. I followed the procedure again, but this time connected the printer directly to my Mac, rather than accessing it over my wireless network as a shared printer... success!

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