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how can I connect a mac with Catalina to a Canon MX 780 printer

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 6:20 PM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2020 7:38 PM

Hi,


Do you mean MP780?


If so, Canon does not appear to support anything later than Mac OS X 10.6.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mp-series/pixma-mp780/pixma-mp780?tab=drivers_downloads


If necessary, you could perhaps have a look at the Gutenprint drivers. There are two experimental MP780 drivers in the list (http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php). Please note that there may be installation problems with macOS Catalina, according to the home page.


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Dec 18, 2020 7:38 PM in response to alb_643-george7bancroft

Hi,


Do you mean MP780?


If so, Canon does not appear to support anything later than Mac OS X 10.6.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mp-series/pixma-mp780/pixma-mp780?tab=drivers_downloads


If necessary, you could perhaps have a look at the Gutenprint drivers. There are two experimental MP780 drivers in the list (http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php). Please note that there may be installation problems with macOS Catalina, according to the home page.


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