Q: How to get Mac mini to recognize scanner function of Canon Pixma MX310? I downloaded drivers for both printer and scanner function from Canon website. The printer function is working. How to get Mac to recognize scanner.

Mac mini with OS X 10.8.5 operates Canon Pixma MX310 fine in printer mode, but will not recognize scanner function. I downloaded both printer and scanner drivers from Canon website. How to get computer to recognize the scanner? Carolyn

Mac mini, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on May 6, 2015 7:23 PM

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by lllaass,

lllaass May 7, 2015 2:25 AM in response to carolynfromcovington
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Desktops

May 7, 2015 2:25 AM in response to carolynfromcovington

Maybe this will help
Yosemite and Canon MX310 scanner are incompatible
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carolynfromcovington May 9, 2015 11:36 AM in response to lllaass
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May 9, 2015 11:36 AM in response to lllaass

I don't have Yosemite. I have Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.5. If the printer function works, I don't see why the scan function shouldn't work.
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lllaass May 9, 2015 1:04 PM in response to carolynfromcovington
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May 9, 2015 1:04 PM in response to carolynfromcovington

Try this driver
http://support-au.canon.com.au/contents/AU/EN/0100439401.html
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by den.thed,

den.thed May 9, 2015 1:29 PM in response to carolynfromcovington
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May 9, 2015 1:29 PM in response to carolynfromcovington

Have you tried using the OS X Image Capture in your Applications folder, instead of the Canon scan-ware...?

check out > https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204790
and > http://www.macworld.com/article/1143001/imagecapture_tricks.html
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