Upgraded to Snow Leopard and now I can't print through Ethernet

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Upgraded to Snow Leopard and now I can't print through Ethernet

Using 10.6.8. Can print to UBS printer but not to laser printer on Ethernet. In printer setup, do I enter the printer's IP address or the computer's address? Tried many setup configurations but still can't print. Had no problems printing before I upgraded.

On older machine running 10.3.9, AppleTalk has to be tuned on. The IP address is the computer's address. Can't find printer's address anywhere on the older machine.

This is new information I didn't have with my last post a while back.

Mac Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Mar 22, 2013 9:25 AM

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Answer 1

Dec 22, 2017 2:06 PM in response to Community User

Without green check! Sorry for being redundant but I the problem is still on- going.

Hi LG,

I am not an expert by any configuration, I just fooled with it and got it to work. You should be able to plug into any USB port. Looks like your MAC is seeing the printer, maybe there is a problem with some other settings? Try doing a restart with everything connected.

Maybe somebody who is more knowledgable will chime in?

Bill

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lgsmith Hudson, MA

Re: Can't print since upgrading to Snow Leopard

Mar 25, 2013 5:34 PM (in response to boatzo)

Thanks, Bill. Appreciate your help. I have restared everything. Did you get the other screenshot? I'm using the latest drivers from Xante. When I try to print I no longer get "unable to connect" instead the printer pauses and won't come off pause. See third screen shot. The light changes from green to yellow.

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Answer 2

Dec 22, 2017 2:06 PM in response to Community User

(No Green Checkmark)

Thanks. I did set up printer (now connected with parallel port) in preferences but still not printing. Where should I plug in the USB connectoe? I've tried the back where there is the network symbol and the front. (I have a MacPro) See attached screen shots.

I don't want to change the Ethernet connection to my other Macs if I can help it.

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Answer 3

Dec 22, 2017 2:06 PM in response to Community User

More info: I see there is no more AppleTalk. Tried printing through UPS port with an ethernet adapter but no go. Not clear on all this "socket" stuff. I have TimeMachine but upgraded months ago. Would that socket info still be available to me? I that the only way to print with Ethernet? How can Apple do this to me after 30+ years of loyalty?

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Answer 4

Dec 22, 2017 2:06 PM in response to Community User

Yes, the printer is connected to another Mac by Ethernet. How can I turn off the printer to that old Mac without disconnecting to IPS? I tried turning off the the Ethernet but then I wasn't able to connect to ISP. Tried printing like that with share printer box checked but I get the same thing. Printer immediately goes to pause. Had to reconnect Ethernet to get on line. How do I omit the IP address? Xante site doesn't offer much help becasue they cater to Windows users. Lexmark is UBS and prints fine.

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