I just updated to OS 26.5 and got a message that my printer (Fuji FX docuprint m225 dw) driver won't be compatible with future versions of OS past 26.5 - advice?
I tried to download an update from Fuji but they stop at OS18, ,and I can't airdrop as that function inexplicably died about a year ago.
iMac 24″, macOS 26.5
That DocuPrint M225 DW is an AirPrint supported device. Sometimes, after an operating system upgrade, the AirPrint device may get amnesia and not work. In my own experience, I have found that resetting the print system and re-adding the networked printer reinstated its AirPrint functionality. I use a reserved static DHCP IP address for my printer.
With the DocuPrint on, and only (no USB cable) networked, I visit System Settings > Printers & Scanners panel. There, I right-click on the printer entry and select Reset print system… When I add the device back, I select its discovery name on the Add panel, this automates the AirPrint assignment in the Use selector, and then I click Add. This has always resulted in a working printer again.
That DocuPrint M225 DW is an AirPrint supported device. Sometimes, after an operating system upgrade, the AirPrint device may get amnesia and not work. In my own experience, I have found that resetting the print system and re-adding the networked printer reinstated its AirPrint functionality. I use a reserved static DHCP IP address for my printer.
With the DocuPrint on, and only (no USB cable) networked, I visit System Settings > Printers & Scanners panel. There, I right-click on the printer entry and select Reset print system… When I add the device back, I select its discovery name on the Add panel, this automates the AirPrint assignment in the Use selector, and then I click Add. This has always resulted in a working printer again.
mirajam wrote: /.../ The airdrop function seems well and truly kaput, /.../
Please note the difference between AirPrint and wireless printing in general.
Apple's AirPrint technology allows printing without additional drivers/software.
About AirPrint - Apple Support
The Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M225 dw is shown as AirPrint-enabled here:
https://mfi.apple.com/account/airprint-search
AirPrint can be used with wireless or wired networks. For some printer models, AirPrint over USB is possible.
Your printer should have an Ethernet network port. Have you tried to wire this Ethernet port to one of the LAN ports of a Wi-Fi router? That should allow you to use AirPrint even if a wireless connection between printer and router for some reason is not possible. The macOS Tahoe 26 Mac can connect wirelessly or wired to the Wi-Fi router.
MrHoffman provided some documentation links. It is interesting to note the similarities with specifications for a Brother printer model DCP-L2540DW. BTW, Brother recommends using AirPrint.
Do use whatever platform best meets your needs. If that is a Microsoft Windows PC, by all means migrate and use it!
If you decide to replace the printer and have eventual plans for Microsoft Windows, look for a printer with Internet Printing Protocol (IPP/IPPS) support. That’s what AirPrint uses, too.
For this Fuji Xerox DocuPrint M225 dw printer, new firmware from last year exists. If that firmware is not loaded, do load it. How to update the printer firmware here is unfortunately unclear, based on what is posted and what is documented. I’d try the web management interface, but the doc on that is decidedly lacking. (I’d expect to meet a certificate error or insecure website report accessing the embedded web server, though. No reason not to bypass that warning though, as long as you’re accessing your own printer.)
Usual recommendation for printing more generally is to use AirPrint, and not vendor drivers and apps.
The primary technical documentation for this printer:
If you decide to replace this printer, some considerations:
You absolutely want AirPrint, and likely also IPP/IPPS support if Microsoft Windows might be in your future.
Brother is the local printer choice. There are various I would not recommend, and many of those get discussed around here.
Does that printer support AirPrint over USB? Some do … and that’s what I’m using with an old Canon printer.
I’n guessing that the message was a warning about Intel-only applications, in which case it means that they will not work under macOS 28 and later.
FYI, there is no macOS 18. Sequoia was 15. Tahoe is 26.
Unfortunately the firmware update is not written for Mac (& I don't run a PC with capacity to download it )-
"Fuji Fujifilm (formerly Fuji Xerox) does not provide a direct firmware update tool for macOS. To update your DocuPrint M225 dw firmware, you must use a Windows PC or borrow one to perform the update via USB or Network"
mirajam wrote:
Unfortunately the firmware update is not written for Mac (& I don't run a PC with capacity to download it )-
"Fuji Fujifilm (formerly Fuji Xerox) does not provide a direct firmware update tool for macOS. To update your DocuPrint M225 dw firmware, you must use a Windows PC or borrow one to perform the update via USB or Network“
Emphasis added.
The network path would be very specifically exactly what I am suggesting here; with the embedded web server.
The doc is lacking, however. And they seemingly lost ownership one of their own main domains.
Yes, correct! It was a warning. The mac OS number was a typo, thanks for picking that up.
The airdrop function seems well and truly kaput, I've tried every guide /hack possible over a few years and just opted for USB in the end. The printer is pretty old so I may have to replace it anyhow - but I'm not sure if current offerings will be compatible with future OS updates. Maybe time to revert to PC..
Fuji DocuPrint M225 dw driver compatibility with macOS
