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Sharp MX-2614n - 10.11 drivers - unable to print

Recently we have purchased a new Sharp printer in our office - MX-2614N. Unfortunately I was unable to find any drivers on Sharp site. Unlike old model MX-2600N, which prints flawlessly, I am unable to make this printer print even with a standard postscript drivers.

My Mac with 10.11 can see th printer on network over Bonjour and it asks to download drivers or offers standard drivers. Unfortunately no luck.

Recently I discovered a package on some unofficial site with 10.11 drivers hidden in MX-C26.pkg, which adds several dozens of printer in Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources including desired SHARP MX-2614N.PPD.gz, dated from 11.9.2014, but the printer can't print even with this printer driver. I contacted local SHARP representative, but no luck.


Does anyone have a solution for this printer - how to make it print even in a default setup without any special add ons (like duplexer, extra paper storage etc.)?

I did try any of those:

http://support.sharp.net.au/drivers/

- version 1.6.0.6 for 10.11 from 26.1.15 - no luck

http://www.sharp.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/gb/hs.xsl/-/html/product-details-office-prin t-2373.htm?product=MX2614N

- version 1501b from 27.1.2015 - no luck

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X El Capitan (10.11.5)

Posted on May 26, 2016 1:23 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2017 2:18 AM

The vast amount of Sharp Photocopies come with 'crippled' features unless you pay extra for the SharpPS3 Post Script Expansion which can cost GBP £600. Even the USB port will only print Jpegs (not even PDF) untli you fork out £600 for the PS3 to 'unlock' that feature. You can not print from ANY Apple product (OSX, iOS) without the Post Script Expansion unocking compatability and functionality - unless that particular model of Sharp Copier supports 'Air Print'. If the Model supports 'Airprint' then you've saved yourself £600!


You need to log on to the printer (print a NIC page to find out the address) and then go to Network Settings/PrintPort Settings' and you will see four tabs LPD, RAW, WSB and AirPort. If you only see 3 tabs then it doesn't support Airport - and you'll have to pay £600 for the privilige of printing a PDF from a USB stick. Otherwise, just buy a windows laptop second hand and print from that. Will cost a lot less than 600 quid.

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May 16, 2017 2:18 AM in response to keson

The vast amount of Sharp Photocopies come with 'crippled' features unless you pay extra for the SharpPS3 Post Script Expansion which can cost GBP £600. Even the USB port will only print Jpegs (not even PDF) untli you fork out £600 for the PS3 to 'unlock' that feature. You can not print from ANY Apple product (OSX, iOS) without the Post Script Expansion unocking compatability and functionality - unless that particular model of Sharp Copier supports 'Air Print'. If the Model supports 'Airprint' then you've saved yourself £600!


You need to log on to the printer (print a NIC page to find out the address) and then go to Network Settings/PrintPort Settings' and you will see four tabs LPD, RAW, WSB and AirPort. If you only see 3 tabs then it doesn't support Airport - and you'll have to pay £600 for the privilige of printing a PDF from a USB stick. Otherwise, just buy a windows laptop second hand and print from that. Will cost a lot less than 600 quid.

May 26, 2016 2:57 AM in response to keson

keson wrote:


I am unable to make this printer print even with a standard postscript drivers.


Does the new machine have a Postscript print kit? For many brands of office printers the Postscript kit is often an option and without the kit installed you will not be able to print using the Sharp or Generic Postscript driver or the MX-2614 PPD - which is short for Postscript Printer Description.


Note that some devices do support PCL as standard. There is a Generic PCL driver included with OS X. This driver only prints in b&w and has a default print resolution of 300dpi. But at least it will let you print.


You may also find that the Sharp supports AirPrint. If you can enable this then you will be able to use the AirPrint driver in OS X, which will let you print in colour and print two sided and even staple (if it has a staple unit).

May 26, 2016 2:56 AM in response to PAHU

Hi Pahu,

that is actually a good question and you hit the nail! Th printer does not have PS. I did check it with the seller now. Did not even think of this option.

Thank you! Will try the AirPrint hen - although I do not see it in the options, I will find out. AND PCL works in BW too.

Sharp MX-2614n - 10.11 drivers - unable to print

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