Laser Jet 4ML driver
I have a Laser Jet 4ML with a SCSI to Ethernet convertor. Is there a driver that will work for my Mac Mini with 10.10 OS?
I have a Laser Jet 4ML with a SCSI to Ethernet convertor. Is there a driver that will work for my Mac Mini with 10.10 OS?
I think this is a Windows driver, not Mac. Thanks
You will only need a .ppd file not an actual driver. You can get that .ppd file from several places.
But wait - this Apple document says the .ppd (driver) is already available for auto-download via the Software update system.
Printer and scanner software available for download for your Mac - Apple Support
I guess you mean you have an ethernet to centronics parallel print server?
Or is it a USB to parallel printer cable?
Maybe you need help setting that up?
I've tried the driver and no luck. What I have is a SCSI 4ML with an adaptor (SCSI to Ethernet) Worked before the new mac went in.
Ya, what I'm saying is that neither your Mac nor the printer have SCSI. That's called a Centronics parallel printer connector (it's smaller than SCSI).
And if it's connected to your mac directly, rather than through a router, you'll need some setup.
Please tell me the print server device's brand name and model.
And when you say No Luck, you need to give details about what you did so far.
This is an old printer, but it does the job. Yes, it is like a SCSI connector. Connected to the HP 4ML is a HP Jetdirect 300x. From that is a Ethernet cable to the computer.
Great - I have a Jetdirect 300x connected to my LJ 4ML, too (but cabled to my router)..
What you are doing is called an "ad hoc" network. It requires some setup, because the ethernet on your Mac and the print server's IP addresses must be in the same subnet. - and not be in the same subnet as wifi - which I assume you use for internet?
You can print a network config page for the Jetdirect/printer by pressing and holding the Test button on the Jetdirect for a few seconds.
Then you'll know the IP address of the Jetdirect, and you can set the ethernet IP of your Mac to be in the same subnet - but with the last digit not the same.
Thanks for your input. Sunday I'll work on this. and let you know.
Laser Jet 4ML driver