Samsung ML-1640 laser printer (usb only)

Samsung ML-1640 laser printer works fine with High Sierra but cannot be installed in Monterey - anyone managed to solve this?


Mac mini, macOS 12.6

Posted on Feb 9, 2023 4:33 AM

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Feb 9, 2023 5:05 AM in response to georgapo

This works for my Samsung ML-1675:


0. As always do a backup, just in case!


1. Connect Samsung ML-1675 printer via USB and turn it ON.


2. Download and install Samsung Printer Drivers v2.6 (Driver Version: 1.03.02) from Apple Support:


-> SamsungPrinterDrivers.dmg


Samsung Printer Drivers v2.6 for OS X


That installer works on macOS 10.5-10.14 (although macOS 10.14 does not show the Supply Levels).


-> On macOS 11-13 Big Sur - Ventura you must install those drivers via Pacifist 4 (~ $24€) because the old installer does not work on newer macOS ("This volume does not the requirements for this update.").


https://www.charlessoft.com


-> Install everything:


Pacifist > File > Open Package... > [choose SamsungPrinterDrivers.dmg] > [select "SamsungPrinterDrivers.pkg"] > File > Install Files to Default Locations > [Replace (or Update) all files that already exist]


3. System Preferences > Printers & Scanners > [optionally ctrl-click in the left panel "Reset printing system..."] > + > click "Samsung ML-1670 Series" > Use: Choose a driver... Select Software... > select "Samsung ML-1860 Series" > OK > "Add" the printer > OK.


Feb 26, 2023 2:46 AM in response to georgapo

Actually finds the printer in VMware but does not natively install the driver so that it works ¿¿¿ ... really annoying ... there must be a driver that works with this printer? ... that is why I have been with Apple since SE30 days (yea I am that old) ... this is beginning to look like Vista issues ... even more annoying works fine with windows 11 ¿¿¿ ... going for reprogramming now LOL

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