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Printers compatible with Monterey?

Every time Apple moves to a new operating system, devices seem to no longer work. Is there a list anywhere of printers that are compatible with macOS 12? Companies often will just advertise that they are compatible with Macs without being too specific. For example, Brother doesn't have a printer driver for macOS 11 or 12.


Thanks.

Mac mini, macOS 12.3

Posted on Apr 5, 2022 12:36 PM

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Posted on Apr 5, 2022 1:28 PM

Hi,


The printers listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support should all be compatible with macOS Monterey. An AirPrint-enabled model does not require additional drivers, provided that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).


If there is a problem with an existing printer, please post back with the exact model. Sometimes, a workaround may be possible.

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Apr 5, 2022 1:28 PM in response to William M.

Hi,


The printers listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support should all be compatible with macOS Monterey. An AirPrint-enabled model does not require additional drivers, provided that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).


If there is a problem with an existing printer, please post back with the exact model. Sometimes, a workaround may be possible.

Apr 5, 2022 1:57 PM in response to William M.

William M. wrote:

Every time Apple moves to a new operating system, devices seem to no longer work. Is there a list anywhere of printers that are compatible with macOS 12? Companies often will just advertise that they are compatible with Macs without being too specific. For example, Brother doesn't have a printer driver for macOS 11 or 12.

Thanks.


Printers/scanners are always the first causality in any macOS upgrade, nothing new here—


If airprint is not listed for your specific device, visit the developers/brand name website and search:

Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility/updates:

Contact a third party vendor

Contact a third-party vendor - Apple Support



Solve printing problems on Mac

Solve printing problems on Mac - Apple Support



If it is listed as AirPrint printer, delete the existing printer in


> System Preferences> Printers & Scanners, and add it again, select AirPrint.


Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support.

Connect an AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support



about AirPrint

About AirPrint - Apple Support



Since you fail to mention which exact "Brother" printer...I see 543 "Brother's" listed...


If you can't find an updated driver for your printer give the open-source, free Gutenprint driver a try.

http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/MacOSX.php




Printers compatible with Monterey?

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