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copy printer settings

Hi,

Two MacBooks, identical in every respect.

I bought one two months ago for work. Added it to the network and I can print with it.

The second arrived today, and I cannot, try as I might, add it to the network to print. Let me be more precise: getting it onto the domain isn't a problem. But I can't add the network printer.

So I google, and come across this. Transfer Printer Settings to Another Mac

I copy the /etc/cups/cupsd.conf file across to the new computer, and also the file (which in fact is the printer name) in /etc/cups/ppd across to the new Mac. I reboot, and still, the printer isn't there. I also take the HD/Library/Preferences/org.cups.printers.plist file and put it in the same place on the second Mac.

No luck.

The problem is that I'm not Windows admin, and even my Windows colleagues don't have a clue what protocol the printer uses. They just add it on the Windows laptops,,and it works.

Mac mini, iOS 7.0.4, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB Fusion Drive

Posted on Jan 28, 2016 6:11 AM

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Answer 1

Nubz N.

Community Moderator

Jan 29, 2016 11:38 AM in response to D.C.

Hello D.C.,

It sounds like you are able to get on your local network fine but your new MacBook is not seeing the printer.

I'm not sure about the work around in the Tiger thread you link, but please try the various methods in this article.

OS X El Capitan: Add or remove a printer

If still having issues, could you give more details on the setup and printer information?

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Answer 2

D.C. Author

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Feb 9, 2016 2:01 AM in response to Nubz N.

Hi there. Thanks for this. The printer is a Sharp MX-5112N.

We can now print, but not in colour. I have downloaded the printer driver from the Sharp website (MX-C26_1501b_Mac108-1010.dmg), but no joy.

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Answer 3

judysings

Community Specialist

Feb 9, 2016 8:58 AM in response to D.C.

Hi D.C.,

Glad you found the drivers for your Sharp MX-5112N.

Do you also have the optional PS extension kit (MX-PK11) required for use with a Mac?

From the "Sharp MX-4112N_MX-5112N Brochure Sharp MX-4112N_MX-5112N Brochure in English - This is Why"

http://www.sharp.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/gb/hs.xsl/-/html/product-details.htm?product =MX5112N (Support & Downloads)

Supported OS*10
Standard: Windows 2000/XP, Windows Server 2003/2008/2008R2, Windows Vista, Windows 7
Optional: Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2, Mac OS X 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4.11, 10.5-10.5.8, 10.6-10.6.5
10 Optional MX-PK11 required for Mac OS, EtherTalk and PS3. *

And from "MX4112N-5112N_OM_Start-Guide_GB.pdf" (same site)

Compatible OS
Standard: PCL6 emulation, PS3 emulation *1
Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7
Macintosh (Mac OS 9.0 ~ 9.2.2, OS X 10.2.8, 10.3.9, 10.4 ~ 10.4.11, 10.5 ~ 10.5.8, 10.6 ~ 10.6.5)*1
*1: When equipped with a PS extension kit (MX-PK11).

Beyond that, see if these help.

OS X El Capitan: Printing troubleshooting

Get help resolving printer issues on your Mac - Apple Support

Take care.

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