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Q: Scanner not working on new printer, old mac.

How can I update my imac OS X 10.6.8 so that my new brother laser printer/copy/scan DCP L2540DW, scan function will work.  It prints, copies ok. I already have a usb cable 2.0 attached even though the printer is wireless, is this mac wireless?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jul 2, 2015 10:18 AM

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jul 2, 2015 12:23 PM in response to debbiefrombrampton
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    Jul 2, 2015 12:23 PM in response to debbiefrombrampton

    According to the Brother website you would need the minimum OS X v10.9 Mavericks. Mavericks is no longer available for download from the App Store so see if your Mac can run v10.10 Yosemite. It's free.

     

    How to install OS X Yosemite on your Mac - Apple Support


    Before you install Yosemite, make sure you have one of these Macs:


    • iMac (Mid-2007 or newer)
    • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
    • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
    • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
    • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
    • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
    • Xserve (Early 2009)

     

    Your Mac also needs:

    • OS X Mavericks, Mountain Lion, Lion, or Snow Leopard v10.6.8, already installed
    • 2 GB or more of memory
    • 8 GB or more of available disk space

     

     

     

    message edited by: CS