Printers compatible with Big Sur

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201311

Hi fred408,

The easiest way to begin with is this: Make a note of your exact printer model. Then use, for example, Google to search for that model. Very often, one of the first search results will be a link to the printer manufacturer's support page for that printer. However, be careful; make sure that you visit the official web pages of the manufacturer when you are looking for drivers.

For the HP LaserJet Pro MFP M227fdn, one would find this support page:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-laserjet-pro-mfp-m227-series/9365384/model/9365388

Choose the operating system version. Check whether the offered driver/software version can be used.

Also, generally speaking, one could check whether a printer is in the list in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting the driverless AirPrint technology. In this case, an M227fdw is mentioned (but not the M227fdn). AirPrint does not per se require a printer with built-in Wi-Fi. A network printer, wired to a Wi-Fi router via Ethernet, could also be used for AirPrint, but only if the model supports the technology. When two models are close, it may be worth investigating further. Just as an example, AirPrint is mentioned in connection with both M227fdw and M227fdn in HP's mobile support article (https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-laserjet-pro-mfp-m227-series/9365384/model/9365388/document/c03722645). So, ask HP about whether AirPrint actually can be used with your printer. Alternatively, just test it with an iPhone/iPad connected to the same Wi-Fi router (an AirPrint printer should be selectable when you try to print from the iPhone/iPad).

By the way, AirPrint means that a printer is compatible with macOS, without the need for a separate driver. Drivers/software from a printer manufacturer may or may not add functionality.

Hi,

At least according to About AirPrint - Apple Support, a Canon MG5350 is a printer supporting the driverless AirPrint technology.

Canon UK has a guide that possibly could be of interest to you:

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/apple_airprint_guide/#Pmac

Your printer is also in the list of printers compatible with AirPrint in that guide.

Canon support should have informed you about this. It means that it ought to be possible to use the printer in question without a separate driver. Drivers/software from the printer manufacturer may or may not add functionality.

Check that your printer has the latest firmware.

https://www.canon.co.uk/support/consumer_products/products/fax__multifunctionals/inkjet/pixma_mg_series/pixma_mg5350.html?type=firmware

See also the following article about how to add a printer:

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

If necessary, you may want to reset the printing system before beginning:

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support

Hi,

The HP ENVY Photo 7800 All-in-One Printer series has many models. You may want to check which exact model it is.

The HP support site has drivers here: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/hp-envy-photo-7800-all-in-one-printer-series/9073159 .

However, a number of ENVY Photo 78xx models are listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support as printers supporting the driverless AirPrint technology. If your printer is mentioned here, it could be used without drivers. Drivers/software from the printer manufacturer may add functionality.

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

Hi,

There is a list of AirPrint-enabled printers here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311

These printers are supposed to work straight with macos 11 computers.

I did finally choose to buy a new printer in that list, as it is very inconvenient for me to have to wait for a driver that may come in weeks/months. I will confirm as soon as I receive it, that is next week.

Best regards

Hi,

You mentioned a Canon TS3300.

There is a TS3300 series. Please check whether your printer has an exact TS33xx model number. For example, twenty Canon TS33xx models are mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as printers supporting the driverless AirPrint technology.

If your printer is an AirPrint model, the following guide from Canon Europe could perhaps be of some interest as well: https://www.canon-europe.com/support/consumer_products/apple_airprint_guide/#Pmac

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

Here is a list of printers from Apple that have AirPrint. This might solve the problem as then you do not need a driver as “Ronasara” stated in a reply. Good Luck!

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201311

Looks like our printer is too old. Time for a new one.

Hi,

The HP Laserjet Pro MFP M29w is mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting the driverless AirPrint technology, so you should be able to use this printer (via a network connection) without drivers from the printer manufacturer (see also https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_1994828-1994872-16).

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

My experience with Apple was similar. They were very courteous and helpful but after an hour we had to admit that our efforts were futile.

HP is the problem. I had to buy a new printer just to get phone help. I've since returned it because HP refuses to allow Mac's Image Capture to work on their machines. Their scanning software, HP Smart, is terrible and I don't like being forced to use only inferior proprietary software.

I tried to get software for my old HP laser printer but HP has removed all support for its software.

Apple Support has a list of printers that are compatible with Air Print. Just go to Apple Support.com /en-us/HT201311. (I tried to avoid a hyperlink, but you can just put them together.)

My next step is to buy one listed and see if it works.

• According to the Apple document About AirPrint - Apple Support the HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477nw is Air Print compatible and can be used as is. Doesn't need drivers.

Oldphil75,

I went through a bunch of research to replace an aging HP printer. I ended up getting the "Brother® INKvestment Tank MFC-J995DW Wireless InkJet All-In-One Color Printer." I've been using it for about 3 weeks and really like it. Works great wirelessly with Big Sur for both printing and scanning and required no drivers, software installation etc., as it's AirPrint compatible.

I got it online from Office Depot and it was $199.

Good luck!

Have you tried updating the printer firmware? After emailing Canon and checking on line with no result, I eventually thought about the firmware. After buying an M1 Mac mini with Big Sur my Canon Pixma MG5350 could not be recognized. Also, I could never get my iPhone or iPad to see the printer either, but I just thought that was a limitation of Canon printers. I always used my HP Laserjet for AirPrint. After updating the Canon firmware, Big Sur could see my printer and for the first time ever so could my iPhone and iPad. I thought I was going to have to bin my printer and expensive consumables and instead I have a useful printer that now supports AirPrint.

Hi,

The Canon support page for one of the MX920 series printers:

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/inkjet-multifunction/mx-series-inkjet/mx922?tab=drivers_downloads

There are seven Canon MX92x models mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as printers supporting the driverless AirPrint technology.

https://www.canon-europe.com/support/consumer_products/apple_airprint_guide/#Pmac

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support

I finally succeeded in finding a monochrome laser printer compatible with Big Sur and Apple Airprint. It's a Canon ImageClass Mf269dw. The Canon printer also has scan software that works better than Image Capture (which still doesn't work with the Canon.) HP was no help at all.

Hi,

The link to the HP Printer Drivers v5.1 for macOS (Post Date: Dec 11, 2020) works fine (at least here), but the referenced article Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support does not appear to have a driver for an M477fnw. There is a version 19.13 driver for an HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476, though. Perhaps something you could try, if absolutely necessary.

The M477fnw is not specifically mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support, but an HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477nw is. The specifications at https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/pdp/hp-color-laserjet-pro-mfp-m477fnw also indicate AirPrint support. With AirPrint, you should be able to use the printer without having to install additional drivers. See also https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_1994828-1994872-16 . Make sure that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support

Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support