connecting printer to new MacBook Pro 2021

Hi,

MX490 appears to be a series.

Does your printer possibly have one of the following model numbers?

• Canon MX491
• Canon MX492
• Canon MX494
• Canon MX495
• Canon MX496
• Canon MX497
• Canon MX498
• Canon MX499

If so, it is listed in the About AirPrint - Apple Support article. The printer would then be AirPrint-compatible, which means that it should be possible to use it through a wireless connection without having to install drivers, provided that the printer and the MacBook Pro are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).

The AirPrint guide from Canon Europe for similar models (such as MX494 and MX495) has additional information.

https://www.canon-europe.com/support/consumer_products/apple_airprint_guide/

If you have access to an iPhone or iPad, you could test the printer's AirPrint capability.

Use AirPrint to print from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

It is also interesting to note that the Canon MX490 specifications at https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mx-series/pixma-mx490?tab=technicalspecifications mention AirPrint.

If necessary, for USB, or a wireless connection (without AirPrint), drivers appear to exist for up to macOS 12 Monterey.

https://www.usa.canon.com/internet/portal/us/home/support/details/printers/support-inkjet-printer/mx-series/pixma-mx490?tab=drivers_downloads

Breadmaker706 Said:

"connecting printer to new MacBook Pro 2021: I'm trying to get my Canon MX 490 Printer to talk to my MacBookPro 2021. I bought a Syntech USB C to USB OTG Adapter[...]"

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Incompatibility being the Culprit:

What's your macOS?*** According to the manufacture, this is only compatible with macOS 10.7 - 10.10. If you do not have to versions, then it just won't work. You only work around would be to use a Virtual Machine of Windows.

1. Go here: PIXMA MX490 - Canon
2. Scroll to: OS Compatibility
3. As it Reeds: Mac OS X v10.7.5 - v10.10

***Find out which macOS your Mac is using - Apple Support

You are welcome.