new printer is not compatable with my computer
So how do I access a generic print driver on my computer to make it work?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12
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So how do I access a generic print driver on my computer to make it work?
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12
If it is a new printer, does it appear on Apple's list of built-in AirPrint devices? If it does, and it is networked, then you would use the AirPrint driver instead of any vendor drivers.
If it is a new printer, does it appear on Apple's list of built-in AirPrint devices? If it does, and it is networked, then you would use the AirPrint driver instead of any vendor drivers.
J26igg4_m Said:
"new printer is not compatable with my computer: So how do I access a generic print driver on my computer to make it work?"
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Avoid Third-Party Drivers:
You don't access a generic driver, as using a third-party driver is suspicious. You may end up installing malware or spyware for doing so. So, contact the manufacturer.
Run it Using a Windows Virtual Machine:
The only available way to properly use an incomparable printer with your Mac, is through a virtual machine. Used for running Windows (Windows-in-a-window). You would open items in it, and use Windows-only compatible software on it. All would be accessed and would operate as desired on the VM. Virtual Machine applications include VMWare Fusion and Parallels. Learn more here: What Is a Virtual Machine? - VMWare Support. The software may be much less expensive then purchasing a new printer, most certainly.
>You don't access a generic driver,
There is nothing wrong with a generic printer driver per se. You can find generic PostScript and/or PCL drivers as part of operating systems. Universal drivers are provided by many printer manufacturers. Important is to download a driver, generic or not, from a trustworthy source.
J26igg4_m Said:
“[...]Universal drivers are provided by many printer manufacturers. Important is to download a driver, generic or not, from a trustworthy source.”
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The only trustworthy source of a driver is from the manufacturer of the device itself.
Hi,
Which printer model is it?
new printer is not compatable with my computer