Canon MP 600 Bluetooth printing...

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Canon MP 600 Bluetooth printing...

Hello,

The Canon MP600 simply will not print via Blueooth for me. I can control the device in Printer Setup Utility via BT. I can print via USB as well. I simply cannot work out how to get the infernal thing to print via BT.

I am certain I am missing something really simple and obvious. Am I ?

Thanks in advance

Ian

iMac 1.25 17" 1g RAM. Fancy new curtains. Nice sexy new mouse mat that lights up, Mac OS X (10.4.8), Canon Printer. Soundsticks II. Maxtor FW drive. B/band. Comfy chair.

Posted on Oct 22, 2006 3:29 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 24, 2006 7:44 AM in response to Ian Bickerstaffe

I have an MP500 that will print via a Belkin Bluetooth dongle, but not scan. So I'll have to stay with USB. I got the BT working by simply pairing the printer with the Mac mini G4 and then unchecking the printer's USB configuration in System Preferences.

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Answer 2

Oct 25, 2006 10:30 AM in response to Kamrul Idris

Hello Kamrul and thank you.

It appears that the disk that came with the printer is lacking the Canon Setup Utility. All attempts at contacting Canon are proving as fruitful as trying to get blood from a stone.

I am not impressed by the attitude shown thus far. 😟

Thanks again

Regards

Ian

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Answer 3

Oct 26, 2006 7:34 AM in response to Ian Bickerstaffe

Hi Ian,

I know you've marked your question as answered but I think you can still get the Bluetooth working. The latest versions of all the software on the MP500 installation CD are downloadable from Canon websites. I found software for the MP600 at Canon USA. Based on my experience with the MP500, I don't think any further setting up is necessary once you've got the printer up and running via USB. Obvious question, I know, but are your printer drivers etc up to date?

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Answer 4

Oct 26, 2006 10:36 AM in response to Kamrul Idris

Hello again Kamrul,

This is turning into a real nightmare here. Having spoken to the vendor / retailer of the printer - I get no real answer, only directed to Canon.

I located the newer print driver from a website in the US, I am in the UK, Driver downloaded. Driver installed. Now spotlight does not work. The printer does not work. Mail does not work.

Hmmmm....

Re-set everything. Deleted all sorts of plists, applications etc. Everything back as it was. I can print USB, I cannot print Bluetooth.

Regards

Ian

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Answer 5

Oct 27, 2006 3:54 AM in response to Ian Bickerstaffe

Hi Ian,

Ouch! Out here in Malaysia, most computer vendors won't give Mac users the time of day, because they won't know how to provide customer service should any be needed. Having said that, Canon's support is all right (provided you don't actually have to interact with anyone). It released Universal Binary drivers for the MP500 in fairly good time. The old drivers had caused my Mac mini's cooling fan to spin at full blast and I had a heck of a time finding the source of it.

Anyway, I'm sorry if I've been stretching the similarities between the MP500 and your MP600. I still think you'll get the Bluetooth working eventually.

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Answer 6

Oct 27, 2006 12:58 PM in response to Kamrul Idris

Hello Kamrul,

There is no need what so ever to apologise. I will get the thing working - Even if it takes a hammer to do so! 🙂

Regards

Ian

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Answer 7

Oct 27, 2006 9:04 PM in response to Ian Bickerstaffe

hi!
I'm having the same problem with the MP600! I can only get the scanner to work via USB, and then only if plugged directly into the ibook (won't work via airport). Same with Bluetooth. I can actuall get it to recognize the printer via buetooth, but it won't scan without the bluetooth. Am I crazy, or does it defeat the point of going wireless if I still have to be plugged in!?!?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!!

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Answer 8

Oct 28, 2006 1:18 AM in response to Spencerian6

Hi,

Nope - You are not crazy.

This is rubbish to be honest with you (IMHO). The software simply does not work. I am now considering taking the printer back. I have tried everything apart from the hammer mentioned earlier!

Not a happy customer here. Not happy at all.

Regards

Ian

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Answer 9

Nov 1, 2006 10:36 PM in response to Ian Bickerstaffe

Hi Ian,
It was suggested that I respond to you because I can print via my Canon MP600. All I did is plug in the printer. The only thing I can think of that you may not have done is that perhaps your Canon is mislabeled. This is what I would try: Go to Canon's website and under support you can get instructions on how to re-install all the drivers after you delete them. Do that. Then, when you plug in the printer anew, name it with the place you are trying to use it in parenthesis, e.g. Canon MP600 (Airport) or Canon MP600 (USB) or Canon MP600 (Bluetooth). It seems that the printer needs to be added as many times as places you want to use it. I have it listed twice (Airport & Bluetooth). Then I made sure that the bluetooth setup is set to recognize the (Bluetooth) printer. I have no problems printing via airport or via bluetooth.

Lastly, I spoke with Canon, and they agree that this printer is unable to ever do anything other than print via airport & bluetooth. If you want a wireless printer, they suggest the Canon MP800R. I'm going to look into that option.

I hope this was helpful.

Cheers,
Spencer

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