I am trying to connect a MacBook Pro to an Epson Stylus SX125 Printer. When I send anything to the printer a message comes saying printer is not connected. I have tried to download driver but Mac Security says it is from an unrecognised source and will not let it work.
How do I get the MacBOOK Pro to accept the Epson Stylus SX125, please?
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012)
Hi, DAUGWILL.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I would recommend making sure that Mac App Store and Identified Developers is selected. You can find this under Security & Privacy and System Preferences. Once this is done, test downloading your printer driver.
Gatekeeper options
Gatekeeper gives you more control over what you install. You can choose the safest option and only allow apps that come from the Mac App Store to open. There is also the option of only allowing apps that come from the Mac App Store and identified developers. Or you can choose to allow any apps to open, just like previous versions of OS X.
Gatekeeper options are found in Apple menu > System Preferences… > Security & Privacy > General tabunder the header "Allow applications downloaded from:"
Note: The default setting for Gatekeeper in OS X Lion v10.7.5 is "Anywhere".
Gatekeeper options are:
- Mac App Store – Only apps that came from the Mac App Store can open.
- Mac App Store and identified developers (default in OS X Mountain Lion) – Only allow apps that came from the Mac App Store and developers using Gatekeeper can open.
- Anywhere – Allow applications to run regardless of their source on the Internet (default in OS X Lion v10.7.5); Gatekeeper is effectively turned off. Note: Developer ID-signed apps that have been inappropriately altered will not open, even with this option selected.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5290
Cheers,
Jason H.
Thank you, Jason. I'm away from the printer at the moment but will certainly try that at the first chance.
How can I get MacBook Pro connected to Epson Stylus SX125?
