Canon Pixma MP450 not known

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Canon Pixma MP450 not known

I want to use a Canon Pixma MP450 networked for my macBook.

Since I do not find this type of printer in the default list of printers. I download the installation package from Canon website and install it.

However, even after installing the package, I do not see Canon printer in the list of printer when I am adding a new printer.

Thanks for your help,

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Posted on Sep 2, 2007 11:53 PM

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Answer 1

PAHU

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Sep 3, 2007 3:17 PM in response to Alexandre_92

If your network consists of the MP450 being shared from a Windows computer, then you will not be able to use the Canon driver. This is because the driver has been written to work on a direct USB connection only, and that is why it doesn't appear in the Canon list of printers.

What you will need to do is look at using a driver that will work across your network and that is the most compatible with the MP450. You have the option of the free drivers from Gutenprint, which you can get from Sourceforge, or buying the PrintFab software. Note that the MP450 is not listed as a supported printer with Gutenprint, so you will have to try a few options to get the best output, whereas it is listed as a supported printer by PrintFab.

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Alexandre_92 Author

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Sep 4, 2007 10:59 AM in response to PAHU

Thanks for your help. I tried Gutenprint drivers but none of them are for MP450. I tried some other drivers (MP150 and MP500 or something like that) but the only thing I can print is a blank page !!

I will install PrintFab which seems to have a MP450 driver and keep you informed.

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Alexandre_92 Author

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Sep 10, 2007 12:32 AM in response to Alexandre_92

Fine, I use PrintFab (see http://www.printfab.com/) which provides a working driver for Canon Pixma MP450 and everything is working ok. I can print on a Canon printer USB-connected to a PC.

Many thanks for your help,
Best,

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