Printer problem mac OS Big Sur

My issues with Big Sur did not involve a printer but did involve iMessage and other apps as well. I seem to have fixed the issue by reloading Systems from my backup. As I have no idea what was being affected I can offer no other help. Just know that this resolved several issues all in one step. Note to Apple: WTF! Mac IOS use to be a one step, easy to use, no problems platform. Since Steve passed, the clods doing the coding seem to be a pack of nuttless monkeys!

I have the Lexmark CX317DN connected to my network and was having the same problem. This may work for other Lexmark printers (or other brands), but I haven't had to try. The "Generic Postscript" workaround allowed me to print, however I lost some functionality such as two-sided printing. My solution that has worked (so far) is as follows:

1) Find the IP address of the printer on the network (mine is 192.168.1.120, yours is probably different)

2) Open System Preferences -> Printers & Scanners, and click the "+" to add a printer

3) Click the globe in the center near the top

4) Type the IP address of the printer in the "Address" field (mine is 192.168.1.120, yours is probably different)

5) In the "Protocol" field, select "AirPrint"

6) In the "Use" field, select "AirPrint"

7) Name the printer whatever you'd like

8) Click the "Add" button

9) See if it works

Keep in mind, this will probably only work if your printer is connected directly to your network. To find the IP address, open the printer web page by clicking the "Options & Supplies..." button and then clicking the "Show Printer Web Page..." button. The address should be listed at the top of the page:

If it isn't, while looking at the printer web page, click on "Settings" on the left:

then click on "Network/Ports" under "Other Settings":

then click on "TCP/IP":

and the address should be the third thing listed:

If you're comfortable adjusting your router settings, while you're there, it might be a good idea to click "Set static IP address" and then click "Submit", and then adjust the settings on your router to reserve that address for your printer. That (should) prevent the address from changing in the future and you having to repeat this whole process.

Anyone still having this problem? Nothing in the comments helped me, but you can install the updated driver here:

http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=SO8999&modifiedDate=12/28/20&actp=LIST_RECENT&userlocale=EN_US&locale=en

Just posting here in case it helps!

Worked easily for me with HP 4520 series printer

Try copying your printers folder in the library to a thumb drive, then updating and pasting the entire contents in the same folder on Big Sur. Worked perfectly for me.

I am in the same boat as you as well CX317dn. Ok, yes generic postscript printer worked! Make sure you select airprint in protocol! And tada! Printing again! Thank you, thank you!

I have the same problem with my Epson SureLab D700, I checked their website and there are no drivers for MAC OS 11.01 (Big Sur) yet. Please let me know if you found a solution to this problem. :(

UKMaster, not helpful. Why are you here?

i tried the wi-fi method and it worked

Not working for me (MBPro 2019 on Big sur), still Filter failed...

for brother this worked for me:

https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadhowto.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=dcp7065dn_all&os=10060&dlid=dlf104739_000&flang=4&type3=10062