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Installing Canon LBP 2900 driver in MacOS Big Sur 11.3.1

I recently brought out new Macbook with macOS Big Sur version 11.3.1 and tred to Install Canon LBP 2900 on it.But it doesn't workout. Is there any one who knows how to insatall Canon Laser Shot 2900 printers driver in my system.

MacBook Air (2020 or later)

Posted on Sep 25, 2021 6:21 AM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2021 7:35 AM

Hi,


According to the specifications, only Windows and Linux are supported.

https://asia.canon/en/business/laser-shot-lbp2900/specification?category=&subCategory=


Results from Search - Apple Community indicate that workarounds may be possible, but a patch seems to be involved in some cases. Be careful. Generally speaking, it is not wise to get files from unknown sites. Always download from a trustworthy source, such as Apple or the printer manufacturer.


If necessary, since CAPT drivers for Linux are available, you may want to carry out an experiment with an old (spare) PC running an earlier version of the free Ubuntu. The idea would be to connect the local USB printer to the PC, and then share this printer on a network. Ubuntu uses CUPS and understands Bonjour. Sharing a printer in Ubuntu will just require a few changed settings in the CUPS (web) interface. A Mac connected to the network ought to be able to see and use the shared printer.

https://asia.canon/en/support/LASER%20SHOT%20LBP2900__%202900B/model#download

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Sep 25, 2021 7:35 AM in response to hopewindev1

Hi,


According to the specifications, only Windows and Linux are supported.

https://asia.canon/en/business/laser-shot-lbp2900/specification?category=&subCategory=


Results from Search - Apple Community indicate that workarounds may be possible, but a patch seems to be involved in some cases. Be careful. Generally speaking, it is not wise to get files from unknown sites. Always download from a trustworthy source, such as Apple or the printer manufacturer.


If necessary, since CAPT drivers for Linux are available, you may want to carry out an experiment with an old (spare) PC running an earlier version of the free Ubuntu. The idea would be to connect the local USB printer to the PC, and then share this printer on a network. Ubuntu uses CUPS and understands Bonjour. Sharing a printer in Ubuntu will just require a few changed settings in the CUPS (web) interface. A Mac connected to the network ought to be able to see and use the shared printer.

https://asia.canon/en/support/LASER%20SHOT%20LBP2900__%202900B/model#download

Installing Canon LBP 2900 driver in MacOS Big Sur 11.3.1

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