How can I connect my MacBook Pro to my Canon Pixma MP495 printer?

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How can I connect my MacBook Pro to my Canon Pixma MP495 printer?

Hi!

I recently started using my MacBook Pro instead of my stationary windows comp. Im still not too familiar with Apple OS and one thing I just cant seem to figure out is how to connect to my printer. Its on our wifi and it wont show up in available printers. I tried doing the setup with the CD but that only gave me control over the printers scanning ability, it still wont detect the printer. I tried googling but everyone else seemed to have the opposite problem, not being able to scan. Any help is much appreciated.

Simen

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Sep 19, 2013 10:39 AM

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Answer 1

Sep 19, 2013 10:45 AM in response to Simslim

According to this - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669#canon-inkjet - your printer/scanner is supported by the newest Apple Canon print drivers for both printing and scanning.

Download and install the drivers from -> http://support.apple.com/kb/DL899. Then go to System Preferences -> Print & Scan and use the + sign to add the printer.

It should be fairly simple...

Clinton

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Answer 2

Sep 24, 2013 2:15 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Hi

I have the same printer and the same problem but have an iMac with no CD drive. Will the download also work on my iMac?

Thanks

Karen

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Answer 3

Sep 24, 2013 2:17 AM in response to KCheshire

Karen,

It should work fine - no need for an optical drive.

Never heard back from the original poster - guess he/she had the problem solved with the updated drivers.

Worth a shot, anyway...

Clinton

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Answer 4

Sep 24, 2013 4:33 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Hi Clinton

Whoop whoop - it worked!! Very happy, thank you so much.

Karen

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banks.tx

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Dec 7, 2013 2:58 PM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

I had this problem also. Downloaded the drivers in your link, but it installed the scanner and not the printer. I had to add printer, select the canon driver, but under Name, Location, there was a Use box. I had to then select the software for the Canon MP495. Works perfectly.

Thanks for the help!

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Answer 6

Sep 6, 2015 10:43 AM in response to clintonfrombirmingham

Hi there,

I downloaded the driver and installed from the website you provided (thanks) but when I open system preferences, there is no 495 printer listed to add. Any thoughts?

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