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Does anyone know where I can find a list of printers compatible with Big Sur? Have just updated OS and old printer no longer supported. When I shop for a new printer, none list Big Sur as compatible OS.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15
Only new printers that explicitly advertise Apple's AirPrint compatibility. AirPrint is included in the Big Sur operating system, and is selectable when setting up a new, supported, wired/wireless printer for the first time.
Only new printers that explicitly advertise Apple's AirPrint compatibility. AirPrint is included in the Big Sur operating system, and is selectable when setting up a new, supported, wired/wireless printer for the first time.
Hi,
Canon TS3320 is mentioned in the About AirPrint - Apple Support article as an AirPrint printer.
Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support: "If your printer is AirPrint-enabled, it’s compatible with macOS."
all printers where the manufacturer has an big sur driver, it would be listed on their website for each model, would assume the vast majority of printer manufacturers would have big sur drivers for their newer models, so a list would likely be substantial
Also, if you get a printer with the Air Print feature, print drivers are no longer needed, so compatibility is no longer an issue. If you are concerned, make sure that you are ok with the printer's return policy.
Hello Flag UK,
https://support.brother.com/g/b/producttop.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hl2135w_us_eu_as
As you have discovered, macOS 11 Big Sur is not mentioned under Downloads.
Also, nothing about the HL-2135W here:
https://support.brother.com/g/b/oscontents.aspx?ossid=3
The HL-2135W is not an AirPrint printer:
About AirPrint - Apple Support
Since there is not any information from Brother about plans to offer macOS 11 Big Sur drivers for the printer in question (as far as I can see), you will probably have to rely on others to suggest workarounds. You could of course check whether an existing printer driver would work (may be limited by the operating system's built-in security technology).
Hi iaincrow,
You may want to check your network settings (printer and router). For AirPrint, Bonjour must be enabled.
It could be a good idea to print a network settings report (Home screen: Setup -> Device settings -> LAN settings -> Print details).
This printer uses 2.4 GHz.
If necessary, reset the printing system and re-add the printer.
Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support
Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support
Hi fanz224,
Would this work?
If necessary, reset the printing system and re-add the printer.
Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support
Hello Flag UK,
May I ask a couple of additional questions? What exactly happens when/if you try an existing HL-2135W macOS Catalina driver under Big Sur? Any error messages, or does it just not work? After resetting the printing system and re-adding the printer, is it possible to, somehow, choose (use) a fresh 10.15 driver (downloaded from Brother)? Is it possible to install a downloaded 10.15 driver at all?
https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadlist.aspx?c=us_ot&lang=en&prod=hl2135w_us_eu_as&os=10060
Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support
Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support
Open apps safely on your Mac – Apple Support
Hi,
The Samsung Xpress M2880FW is mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a printer supporting the driverless AirPrint technology.
The HP article https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05635968 could perhaps be of some interest (also see the question How do I scan with AirPrint?).
Solve scanning problems on Mac - Apple Support
Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support
Hello kittygal94,
Would that be a B3340dw? If so, it is mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a printer using the driverless AirPrint technology. AirPrint appears to be the only supported method for macOS 11 Big Sur, so you should not need any other driver. See the following general articles about how to connect and configure. If available, try WPS for a quick connection to the router.
Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network – Apple Support
Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support
Hi harhaji,
An HP LaserJet Pro M404dw is mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as an AirPrint printer. According to Add a printer on Mac - Apple Support, "If your printer is AirPrint-enabled, it’s compatible with macOS." This means that the printer can be used with macOS Big Sur. Software from the printer manufacturer may or may not add functionality.
The supported printers are shown here: http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php .
Please note the information on the home page about macOS Catalina installation problems.
However, there have been some reports about drivers (for other printer models) used with Big Sur, so this may or may not work with your printer.
Hi,
Just to avoid any misunderstanding, I assume that you are not trying to print via a universal driver from the printer manufacturer. The idea is to print without a driver, through AirPrint. Since you have used WPS, the connection (to the Wi-Fi router) should be OK now.
When adding on the Mac, I guess that your printer has been chosen and appears in the Add window. Does "Use:" show "AirPrint"?
If necessary, if you have access to an iPhone or iPad, you could also check whether the printer appears as a selectable AirPrint printer when you make an attempt to print from that device (Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support).
Hi Nick,
The PIXMA MG6150 does not appear to be a printer supporting the driverless AirPrint technology.
You could of course try to (reset the printing system, re-add the printer, and) use the latest available Canon driver for macOS Sierra 10.12, but (unless this is a 64-bit driver) it will probably not work.
If nothing else works, you may have to look for alternative solutions. However, be careful, and download files from trustworthy sources only.
Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support
Apparently, there is an experimental Gutenprint driver for your printer model. However, this would really be experimental, and you must know exactly what you are doing.
If absolutely necessary, you may even want to try running Windows in a virtual machine on your Mac, and test whether printing would be possible from there.
Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem - Apple Support
Hi,
A Canon MG7720 is mentioned in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a printer supporting the driverless AirPrint technology. This means that you can use it under macOS Big Sur as an AirPrint printer, without having to install drivers.
Software from the printer manufacturer may or may not add functionality.
Printers compatible with Big Sur
