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macOS Mojave with canon lbp2900 printer

Hello,

is there anyone still can use the old model printer Canon LBP2900 after updating to MacOS Mojave?

Download and install last CAPT drivers fromhttps://support-ph.canon-asia.com/contents/PH/EN/0100999320.html

and install a patch to allow LBP2900 to work from CAPT of LBP3000 - does not work (CAPT V10.0.0 install directory Library⁩ ▸ ⁨Printers⁩ ▸ ⁨Canon⁩ ▸ ⁨CUPSCAPT2, older versions CAPT directory CUPSCAPT). Fix path in PPDs - CNMCLBP2900AUK.ppd - does not work.

iMac with Retina 5K display, macOS Mojave (10.14), null

Posted on Sep 26, 2018 11:03 PM

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andreaplanet

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Posted on Oct 1, 2018 2:17 AM

The LBP2900 isn't supported but since it's basically compatible with the LBP3000 we can use that driver. However it is necessary to patch it.

Download and install the driver for LBP3000 "CAPT Printer Driver & Utilities for Mac V10.0.0 [macOS 10.13/10.14" from here https://www.canon.com.au/laser-printers/laser-shot-lbp3000/support
Within the binary files /Library/Printers/Canon/CUPSCAPT2/Bidi/captmoncnab3 and /Library/Printers/Canon/CUPSCAPT2/cnaccm/CnAC28B9.DAT replace all occurrences of "LBP3000" with "LBP2900". You can use the free iHex software available on the App Store to do that. Don't use a Text Editor. You can also download the two patched files from here https://ufile.io/347i3
Save the modified files and reboot. Eventually make a backup copy of them before overwriting.
Connect the LBP2900 to the USB Port and in the System Preferences add a Driver for it specifying the Canon LBP3000 Driver.

Enjoy

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Maryquit

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4 points

Nov 14, 2018 4:04 PM in response to andreaplanet

Hi! I clicked on the link, it is no longer available

skorolev Author

Level 1

21 points

Oct 1, 2018 2:43 AM in response to andreaplanet

andreaplanet thanks!

Oct 14, 2018 4:06 AM in response to andreaplanet

Worked like a charm on Mojave. Thank you.

Oct 14, 2018 10:16 AM in response to andreaplanet

Thanks a lot

Oct 14, 2018 12:22 PM in response to andreaplanet

Here an updated permanent link to the 2 patched files (the original link will expire soon and I can't edit it anymore):

http://andreaplanet.com/useful-uploads/patched_driver_lbp2900_for_mojave.zip

minlwin

Level 1

13 points

Oct 14, 2018 6:43 PM in response to andreaplanet

Thank you so much for such an explanation. Perfect!

Oct 21, 2018 10:20 PM in response to andreaplanet

Wonderful. I have just worked this problem out with my Canon Lbp 2900 printer and my Mac Mojave 10.14. Thanks!

iSarfraz

Level 1

4 points

Oct 22, 2018 12:43 AM in response to andreaplanet

This is really helpful to install Canon 2900B printer. I have been struggling to find a better solution for the same, but thank you. This really worked well.

steviepd

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4 points

Oct 22, 2018 12:51 AM in response to andreaplanet

Thank you so much! This totally worked and I got my printer to work! yay!!🙂

Oct 25, 2018 2:25 PM in response to nilesh1111

Please follow carefully the instructions in the previous posts. With the Finder you must go to the folder /Library/Printers/Canon/CUPSCAPT2. Not within the System Preferences but with the Finder.