Working Canon LBP 2900 with Airport Express

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Working Canon LBP 2900 with Airport Express

Hi,

I have read many threads on how to install the lbp 2900 on the mac even though there isn't any compatible driver. Would appreciate if someone could please re-post the step by step procedure on installing the lbp 2900 to work with the mac.

Also, would greatly appreciate if someone could assist me on HOW to get the Canon LBP 2900 to work with the AE. Is it compatible?

Thank you very much.

Macbook 2.4 Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Apr 18, 2010 5:47 AM

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PAHU

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Apr 18, 2010 4:05 PM in response to Bangsarboy

The procedure that some people found to work was to copy the CAPT folder from their Tiger install across to Leopard. Not sure if this will still work with Snow Leopard. Anyway, if you check the Leopard printing forum and search LPB2900, you should find the posts.

But, even if this procedure does work on SL, having the printer connected to the AE will stop it from working. None of the Canon proprietary drivers for Mac (CAPT, CARP and UFR2) work when the printer is connected via USB to the wireless router or print server. It is a limitation with the Canon driver and I have never seen or heard of a solution.

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Bangsarboy Author

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Apr 18, 2010 10:24 PM in response to PAHU

Hey Pahu,

Thank you so much for your reply. I really appreciate your help.

Could I trouble you with one more question? Would you have any suggestion on which all-in-one printer would work best with Mac and AE. I am using OS X 10.5.8. Please suggest a brand and a model number.

Once again, thank you so much and sorry for the inconvenience.

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PAHU

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Apr 19, 2010 1:40 AM in response to Bangsarboy

First of all, no apologies needed. There is nothing wrong with asking questions on forums and I am happy to offer my experience.

I recommend that you look at getting a device that supports wireless or Ethernet. This will allow both Windows and Mac to connect to the device using the vendor provided drivers.

If you are happy to stick with Canon then I can recommend the MF4380dn (for a laser based AIO) or the MP990 (for an inkjet based model).

The MF4380dn has Ethernet standard and thus would need to connect to the Ethernet port on the Express (which may not be ideal for you as there is only one Ethernet port). But with the Ethernet connection, the UFR2 driver works fine on 10.5.8.

If you would rather use wireless, then Canon offers no laser model with wireless support. Instead you would have to look at the inkjet models and there are plenty to choose from. I have the MP980 connected via wireless and it works fine on 10.6 and 10.5 via a Netgear wireless router. The MP990 is a successor to this model and I would expect it to work just as well.

If you want to move away from Canon then I have read very good reports about Brother AIO's. Again, try and get one with wireless support as this will allow the most flexibility for your network and any future OS updates.

Pahu

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