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Q: where is the disk drive on the new Mac?

i need to install me printer,and im having trouble finding the cd drive, please help

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jan 17, 2013 7:41 AM

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  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Jan 17, 2013 8:22 AM in response to sam14cam
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    Jan 17, 2013 8:22 AM in response to sam14cam

    There is no optical drive in the current, "Late 2012" iMac models. If you need to install software only available on a disk, you'll either need another computer that does have an optical drive in which case you can use Remote Disk:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11203

     

    or you'll need an external disk drive. Check with the printer manufacturer, though. They may well offer the drivers as a download.

     

    Regards,