Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205 fw doesn't work saying "filter failed" under OS X El Capitan (10.11)

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Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205 fw doesn't work saying "filter failed" under OS X El Capitan (10.11)

I have just upgraded to OS X El Capitan (10.11). Then the printer I use (Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205 fw) keeps saying that "filter failed" and hence the printing job is always stopped, as shown in the screen shot below.

I checked with the Fuji Xerox company website and found that DocuPrint CM205 fw does have known issues with OS X 10.11, but it says that "New drivers and software will be released to support the affected DocuPrint products with OS X 10.11. The current timeframe for new drivers and software to resolve these known issues is for December 2015."

So does it mean that I have to wait until December??????? How about my work that needs to be done during the long period?

Could you just give me some advice? Please feel free to speak your opinions. Thank you.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11)

Posted on Oct 7, 2015 3:38 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 7, 2015 6:48 AM in response to Anastasia River

xerox driver Workcentre 6015 for OS X 10.11?

with an "unapproved by Apple" workaround.

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asmee.mu

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Nov 10, 2015 9:38 PM in response to Anastasia River

i face the same problem .... seriously disappointment !!

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Answer 3

Nov 11, 2015 4:03 PM in response to asmee.mu

Have you tried the "rootless" workaround?

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ToBeFair

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Nov 14, 2015 12:58 AM in response to John Blanchard1

Might have good news for you people...

My Fuji Xerox Docuprint M205b suffered the same fate after loading El Capitan. After a few calls to F.X. I have been able to get my hands on this beta driver. Worked for me instantly and all functions are operational again. Hope it works for you too.

http://m1-onlinesupport.fujixerox.com/driver_downloads/_beta/FX_DocuPrint_M205_b _Installer.dmg

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Wadilton

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Nov 20, 2015 9:04 PM in response to ToBeFair

This worked on both my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2009) and MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013.

Thanks for following this through ToBeFair!!!

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Answer 6

Nov 24, 2015 3:40 AM in response to ToBeFair

Thank you ToBeFair! This worked and has saved me buying a new printer. 🙂

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Answer 7

Nov 24, 2015 7:37 PM in response to ToBeFair

is this specific for M205b or can also be used for CM205fw?

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Wadilton

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Nov 24, 2015 8:27 PM in response to skywalkersg

This worked for my cm205fw. I think the b stands for beta.

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Answer 9

Dec 1, 2015 6:57 AM in response to Wadilton

Thanks for that! I can print but only black and white, can't print color from pdf. Did you experience this too?

By the way, their ETA for new driver update is January 2016 😟 .. took so long since Apple released beta version

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Wadilton

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Dec 1, 2015 1:28 PM in response to skywalkersg

I just tried printing the google page and no colour either. I checked the properties and there's no way to change to colour.

Maybe the b was only for the b/w version of the 205.i am happy that at least I can primy at all.

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Answer 11

Dec 1, 2015 6:55 PM in response to Wadilton

yeah at least for now...

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Answer 12

Dec 4, 2015 9:17 PM in response to skywalkersg

Fuji Xerox sent me a beta driver for CM205fw IT WORKS

DocuPrint CM205 fw – Click here to download

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KagariYA

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Dec 7, 2015 7:04 AM in response to bigorangecat

this worked perfectly. XD

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Answer 14

Jan 17, 2016 8:16 PM in response to Anastasia River

i got a beta driver from fuji xerox , it works.

DocuPrint CM205 fw – Click here to download

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thesiah

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Dec 8, 2015 6:44 PM in response to Anastasia River

For those looking for a Driver for the DocuPrint M205 FW, I called Fuji Xerox Printers on 1800 811 177 from Australia or 0800 449 177 from NZ.

They sent me a link to a Beta driver for OSX 11 El Capitan. The link is:

http://m1-onlinesupport.fujixerox.com/driver_downloads/_beta/FX_DuPrint_M205_f_f w_Installer.dmg

The driver worked for me. I had to do the following to get it to work:

Turn off the printer
Remove current Printer via the System Preferences
Reboot
Install new Beta driver downloaded via the above link (had to allow the Driver to be installed via the System Preferences as OSX 11 sees it as a 'non offical app / driver')
Reboot
Turn on Printer

I can now print (Wohoo!!!), however, checking the Supply / Toner level is not working but thats no big deal as I have another Windows Machine I can use to check that or via the settings on the actual printer.

I have not yet tested remote scanning, however, if that fails, I can still scan at the printer and save the document to a USB Drive.

At least I can now print as that is what I mainly use the printer for.

Hope this helps anyone having the same issue with the DocuPrint M205 FW on OSX 11 El Capitan.

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