Q: CANON LBP 2900

It's strange because it's works for me.

I'll install the printer on an other mac (Mac Mini) & i'll tell you exactly what i've done to install the printer.

Olivier.

i manage to get leopard to recognize the printer but i can't print anything
it just stays on the queue stopped
also when i press utility the canon CAPT utility doesn't find my printer
any ideas ?

I hope you'll find an answer, I've got a similar problem. I don't even see "CAPT Driver".

Or am I doing something wrong?

I'm back.

I've test to install the printer on my macmini but it wasn't work with my previous solution because i've test so many things...
So, i've copy the "CAPT" (Librairy/Printer/Canon/ folder of my MacBook to the same folder of my MacMini & it's works !!

I'll upload this folder as soon as posible & you have to test it.


Olivier.


UPDATE: Here is the link of my "CAPT" folder:
http://boolet.free.fr/CAPT.zip

You have to:
1. Rename your "CAPT" folder (Library/Printers/Canon) to "CAPT_OLD" or anything like that
2. Put "my" CAPT folder here: Library/Printers/Canon
3. Restart
4. Install the lastest CANON driver (http://software.canon-europe.com/software/0028785.asp?model=)
5. Restart
6. You're OK .

UPDATE #2:
You can also share the printer on the network .

Message was edited by: Dexter_HD

thanks dexter !
i'll get to test it when i get back to my dorms (will probaby be a while as the semester starts in may 11th)
i'll report then

thanks again

Hi Dexter, first of all, thank you for your time in trying to help us out. I followed your instructions but unfortunately on my macbook pro it does not work. it's a pity but never mind, i will go ahead and buy a mac printer. thank you anyway for your help!

just FYI. what shows up is: Unable to locate a suitable driver. when i try to add the printer

Thanks Dexter

I followed your instructions and i've copy your"CAPT"on my macbook pro. It's work like a charm!! Now i can use my LBP2900 on OS 10.5

Thanks for your help.

Good news .

Hi, Dexter_HD. My LBP2900 plug in my Time Capsule and when I add the printer, the error 9672 occur, how can I fix it

Thanks a lot.

Hi Paveo, & a warm welcome to the discussions!

Try adapting this hp document to using your printer...

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00777731&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en &product=1146331&rule=27629&lang=en

Dexter_HD,
thank you so much - after countless attempts, I have copied your CAPT folder and now my LBP prints all right!

So problem solved, but I still wish I'd understand what was wrong in the procedure and God, Canon, get you **** act together, you losers !

I bought this printer this morning and didn't even dream of it not working with a Mac in this day and age. Rather than take it back, I trawled the net and found this thread. Following Dexter's instructions it now works perfectly with 10.5.2 - so many thanks! Not a wasted purchase after all.

Hi Dexter_HD!

I'm using the 2900 on my XP PC and sharing the printer over the network. Is there a way to make it work.

I've tried your way but I can't find the driver. I guess your solution only works with USB.

dexter, i see that pretty much everybody was able to install the lbp 2900. how can i start fresh on my mac pro to try one last time, i really can't understand why it doesnt work. i tried to delete the canon folder and reinstall the CAPT and driver, but still doesnt work. any better way to "clean" the mac to a fresh configuration? thanks.