IMac running 10.8.2 won't recognize my printer!

Suddenly for no reason at all, my computer suddenly does not recognize my Canon MP600. It just stopped working one day and now it's not even listed in the print & scan area. I have unplugged and plugged my Canon back in, tried to find drivers on the Canon website (they say there are none needed for Lion) and I just can't get it working. I would hate to buy a new printer when this one works just fine (usually). Help?

Canon says the driver may be included with the operating system. I'd contact them to let them know you can't get it to work. You can also lookup alternatives on my FAQ*:
http://www.macmaps.com/printersx.html
Lastly, there are these printer updates from Apple:
http://support.apple.com/downloads/#Canon%20Printer
Unfortuantely you will have to catalog all 7 or 8 pages of search results trying to find the latest version.

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Hi @petersaaron , and welcome to the HP Forums!
I understand you're having issues utilizing your printer from your computer. I would like to the help with that!
I would recommend starting with a power reset. Disconnect the power cord from the printer and the power outlet, then wait 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, plug the printer back in. Ensure you plug the printer directly to a wall outlet. Make sure to bypass any sort of surge protector or power bar.
I would then suggest downloading and running the HP Print and Scan Doctor.
Good luck and please let me know the results of your troubleshooting steps. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums!
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need more info:
what kind of printer is it?
do have the drivers for it?
do have the printer setup utility?
what version of the OS do you have?
if you have OSX at least, then :
if you can access the utilities folder, you should be able to find the Printer setup Utility. If you do not have that , the n you need to archive and install :
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
if you do have the Printer Setup Utility, then
open that up, it will open a window called " Printer List"
click on " Add"
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- select it , then click on " add " in the bottom right
- if you do not see any printer listed in the printer browser, then try a different usb port and try again.
- if you are able to add the printer, then try a test print, it should work with a default driver.

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MY new computer won't recognize my printer in either the connected or wireless mode. When I hit "search for printers" it finds my neighbors wireless printer 100 yards away, and another net, but not mine sitting right beside it.

Hi,
Have you installed its software abd drivers on your computer yet ? Please use the CD which came with the printer. By the way, what is your Officejet 4500 ? It must be G510something.
Regards.
BH
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