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Can't install Canon MX860 printer

I am stranded at the point I need to install the canon software on the MAC pro with the temporary USB cable connecting them. The problem is that on inserting the CD, the drive whirs and makes some noise (like it is unable to read properly). It then self-ejects as to say "Juk"... and that is as far as I can get this to go.
I would be grateful for any help on this. Thank!

MAC Pro, MACBook, Mac OS X (10.5.6), 2Gb, 250+500+1000Gb HDD, Aperture, FCE, Apple TV, iTouch

Posted on Apr 5, 2009 6:52 AM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2009 10:54 AM

Go to the web site and download the drivers and software. Many times they are more updated than what is in the box.

Good luck.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDet ailTabAct&fcategoryid=334&modelid=18121
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Apr 7, 2009 6:46 AM in response to Vincent Smith1

Thanks again. I called Canon Tech Support and have to say they were great. They helped explain which drivers to download and how to set the device. They also helped download the needed software for network configuration etc. The printer now works very well, print quality is good and fast. They also showed me the setting we will mostly use to save ink and explained that to get the best quality picture prints we should use impregnation type of polymer paper rather than the swellable etc. etc. All stuff I did not know. The results so far are really very good. Compatability with MAC seems to be flawless and user friendly. I would recommend this printer for similar uses to our own (home fax, scan, print, copy use with occasional HQ photo printing) - based on a few days of experience ⚠.

Apr 16, 2009 9:49 PM in response to van D

Have you tried all the printer features? I couldn't get duplex printing to work on the MX860 connected wirelessly to my MacBookPro (10.5.6), and found hidden in the Canon manual "Mac - manual duplex printing not available". Wha????? Why not? I bought the printer because I wanted duplex printing to save paper. Anybody solve this one?

Can't install Canon MX860 printer

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