Does the Samsung C460FW printer work with the MacBook Pro (M3)?
I've attempted to install the driver, but it doesn't appear to be
functioning. Can someone help?
MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.1
Hi,
The Samsung Xpress C460FW is listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting Apple's AirPrint technology. This means that it should work with your Mac without an additional driver, provided that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).
Connected to the same network does not have to mean wirelessly. With an Ethernet port on the printer, you could choose to wire the printer to one of the LAN ports of the Wi-Fi router, if you so wish. AirPrint works with wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) network connections. Ethernet may be more stable and could help avoid some Wi-Fi-related issues.
https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05788119.pdf#G3.4886936
Hi,
The Samsung Xpress C460FW is listed in About AirPrint - Apple Support as a model supporting Apple's AirPrint technology. This means that it should work with your Mac without an additional driver, provided that the printer and the computer are connected to the same network (Wi-Fi router).
Connected to the same network does not have to mean wirelessly. With an Ethernet port on the printer, you could choose to wire the printer to one of the LAN ports of the Wi-Fi router, if you so wish. AirPrint works with wireless (Wi-Fi) or wired (Ethernet) network connections. Ethernet may be more stable and could help avoid some Wi-Fi-related issues.
https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05788119.pdf#G3.4886936
It appears as if are using the direct connection method. That is, you are attempting to connect the Mac to a wireless network provided by the printer itself.
Instead, you should normally connect the printer wirelessly to a wireless network provided by your Wi-Fi router (the same network as used by the computer for Internet access). Or, you could try to connect an Ethernet cable from the printer to one of the LAN ports of the Wi-Fi router.
If scanning does not work any other way (such as via Image Capture), you could perhaps test a paid third-party driver (free trial version available):
Instead, you should normally connect the printer wirelessly to a
wireless network provided by your Wi-Fi router (the same network as
used by the computer for Internet access). Or, you could try to connect
an Ethernet cable from the printer to one of the LAN ports of the Wi-Fi
router.
Okay, I understand. How do I connect the printer wirelessly to a
wireless network provided by your Wi-Fi router? I have been trying to
solve it without success.
Thank you for the link to VueScan, it works, but do you know if there is a free version? :)
For scanning, it may be possible to use USB or a network connection.
https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05788119.pdf#G13.4939591
I have tried, but this doesn't work via USB. I don't want to use USB in
the future, I prefer WiFi as it is much more convenient, allowing me to
sit wherever I want. Still, thanks for the help :)
Thank you for the information.
I located the printer via Wi-Fi, but when I attempted to connect, it prompted for a password?! :)
I have no clue what the password might be. How can I reset it or resolve this in another way?
By the way, I don't use the printer for printing because it's not working (paper jam), I only use it to scan documents digitally to the computer.
/J
>How do I connect the printer wirelessly to a wireless network provided by your Wi-Fi router?
One way would be to try WPS (if the router supports it):
https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05788119.pdf#E11.CHDIGICA
>VueScan, it works, but do you know if there is a free version?
No, this is commercial (paid) software.
For scanning, it may be possible to use USB or a network connection.
https://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05788119.pdf#G13.4939591
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