Locating bundled printer drivers on OS X install disc

Months ago I deleted most of the pre-installed printer drivers on my Mac to reclaim almost 2GB of space. Naturally, I'm looking to get one of them back now.
Can I locate the drivers on the OS X Install Disc without re-installing OS X? I tried a custom install, but you can't deselect "Essential system software" when running install.
Lexmark's site doesn't have a driver for my T520 printer for Tiger, but according to Apple's list of drivers included on my Tiger install disc, it's on there.
My printer works with a generic Lexmark driver, but I would prefer the actual driver with all my options available.
Thanks!

Hi.
Printer drivers are located in the Optional Installs package of your Tiger install disc.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=301229
Good Luck.
MacMini G4 1.25GHz 1GB Mac OS X (10.4.9)

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HP Print Drivers Upate 2.2 install won't complete

After upgrading to Snow Leopard I replaced my existing HP printer with a Photosmart Plus model and installed the HP software and drivers which are certified for Snow Leopard.
Shortly after that an update showed up for my machine called "HP Printer Drivers Update" version 2.2 with a size of 4.8MB. I have installed the package and it completes the second pass verification check confirming that it has installed correctly. However it keeps showing up again over and over as requiring installation. I cannot get the install to complete so that it no longer shows up as new software. When this started I was running 10.6.1 and the install of 10.6.2 has not corrected the problem.
I'm hoping someone can help solve this as I'm pulling my hair out and cannot find a solution.
P.

Here are the log results. I've cut out all the repeating printer check lines in the middle.
Nov 10 17:02:47 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: 10.6.2
Nov 10 17:02:49 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Firmware is up to date.
Nov 10 17:02:49: --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Nov 10 17:02:49 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: 10.6.2
Nov 10 17:02:51 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: model = iMac9,1
Nov 10 17:02:51 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_CHorse does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_CHorseI does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
<snip>
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_PDE does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_Pdf2Pdf does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_Scan does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printing drivers update available for HP_SmartX. (return value 2)
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: ----- Begin install -----
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: request=PKInstallRequest <2 packages, destination=/>
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: packages=(\n "PKLeopardPackage <file://localhost/Library/Updates/061-7247/HP_SmartX.pkg>",\n "PKLeopardPackage <file://localhost/Library/Updates/061-7247/MakeQueuesScript.pkg>"\n)
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Skipping component "com.hp.hpio.SmartX64" (3.1.1-3.1.1-500000-*) because the version 3.1.2-3.1.2-- is already installed.
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Extracting /Library/Updates/061-7247/HP_SmartX.pkg (destination=/var/folders/zz/zzzivhrRnAmviuee+++++++++/-Tmp-/PKInstallSandbox-tmp/Root, uid=0)
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Executing script "./preinstall" in /private/tmp/PKInstallSandbox.9OQYNx/Scripts/com.apple.pkg.HP_SmartX.OZEvyZ
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3714]: Running Install Scripts . . .
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3716]: 0 Install Scripts run.
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Shoving /var/folders/zz/zzzivhrRnAmviuee+++++++++/-Tmp-/PKInstallSandbox-tmp/Root (1 items) to /
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Executing script "./postinstall" in /private/tmp/PKInstallSandbox.9OQYNx/Scripts/com.apple.pkg.HP_SmartX.OZEvyZ
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3720]: Running Install Scripts . . .
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3722]: 0 Install Scripts run.
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Executing script "./postinstall" in /private/tmp/PKInstallSandbox.9OQYNx/Scripts/com.apple.pkg.MakeQueuesScript.fWj tcB
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.278 makequeues[3724:903] HPPhotosmartPlus: Checking for updates...
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.280 makequeues[3724:903] Device URI is usb://HP/Photosmart%20Plus%20B209a-m?serial=MY95M1849G05CS
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.320 makequeues[3724:903] NickName is HP Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.320 makequeues[3724:903] PCFileName is unused.ppd
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.321 makequeues[3724:903] FileVersion is 2.1.1
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.540 makequeues[3724:903] Found 1 drivers that match
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.608 makequeues[3724:903] Match 1: NickName is HP Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.608 makequeues[3724:903] Match 1: PCFileName is unused.ppd
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.608 makequeues[3724:903] Match 1: FileVersion is 2.1.1
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: Installed "HP Printer Drivers Update" (2.2)
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: ----- End install -----

Location of printer drivers?

Does anyone know where on the Macintosh HD that the printer drivers are stored?

These are located in the /Library/Printers/ and /System/Library/Printers/ folders.
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How do you find the location of printer drivers?

First this may be in the wrong forum so if so can the moderator please move it to where it should be.
I have a driver installed on my computer for an older large format printer that is no longer supported by the manufacturer and has not been for several years. I had downloaded and installed a driver that had been modified to work in Windows 7-64 bit and
have used it for several years without a problem. I have sold the printer but cannot find where I downloaded the driver from and every driver I have tried on the other persons computer always says the driver we are trying to load is not compatible with a
64 bit system or something to that effect.
I don't understand as when I download a driver such as this I always save it in a directory with the name and model number of what it is for but do not have it saved there, but not sure why as that is out of the ordinary.
On my own computer if I go to add printer and then select the manufacturer name the specific model is shown in the window on the right so assumed it was a driver that came with Windows 7 which would also explain why it is not in a separate folder where I
would generally save it when I downloaded it and before installation.
Now I have setup the printer at the person's place that is buying it and when I went to add printer and selected the manufacturer's name that model was not in the list or printers so when I returned home I again brought it up on my computer and rather than
the driver being in alpha/numeric order in the models listed it was at the end of the list and there were several different models listed in that particular product line so it would seem obvious it was a driver installed after the fact and not one that was
included with Windows 7.
So after a long winded explanation, much of which was probably not necessary, can someone please tell me where I can actually find the drivers that are installed for a specific printer, or better yet the compete list that was added to the list where one
can select your printer model when "adding" a new printer?
Thank you

Hi Jack,
If this printer works on your computer, you could try exporting the driver from your computer, To install the printer driver from the machine, Open the registry and found this printer listed in the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows x64\Drivers\Version-3\
From there if you select the printer key you will see a string value for InfPath
It should give you a path to C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\xxx and the corresponding folder the cached driver is in.
Regards,
D. Wu
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Where are the Bootcamp drivers on the Leopard install disc?

I have an older generation MacBook Pro (about April 2007), and it was running fine with Leopard/Bootcamp 2.0 and Win XP Pro until recently. In the process of trying to fix it, I installed the Bootcamp 2.1 upgrade, which killed my bluetooth capability. I want to roll back to the drivers that came with my Leopard installation disc, but when I insert the disc (running Bootcamp with Win XP), I can't find the drivers. I've searched the disc for a .exe file, and it's just not there. I even rebooted in OSX and right clicked on the Bootcamp Assistant (in Applications/Utilities), but did not see the executable there either. Any suggestions?

Hi Stefan,
I'm afraid my Windows partition is hopelessly screwed up! I tried MacDrive on the Windows side and on the Mac side -- no executables showed up. I tried uninstalling the Mac-XP drivers, but they wouldn't uninstall. Finally, it occurred to me that I might be able to see the drivers if I rebooted in OSX and opened Parallels -- and it worked. I downloaded the Drivers folder to my OSX desktop, then went back into the Windows side of Bootcamp, and copied it to my Windows desktop thru MacDrive. But when I ran it, the installation never completed. I tested it by trying to add a bluetooth device, but I couldn't get Window to pair with it.
I think my current problem is that I can't uninstall the Mac drivers (the 2.1 version, which started this mess) from Windows. Do you know why this is happening? More importantly, do you know of a way to fix it, short of reformatting my Windows partition and stating from scratch?
Thanks,
Casey

Can i custom install printer drivers later?

hello all. i just got a new HD for my macbook and i'm custom installing Mac OS X to save disk space i'm tight on. I'm not installing the extra language stuff and printer drivers. However, I was wondering if I find down the road that I need some printer drivers, can i just install them later with my Mac OS X disk (without having to do a reinstall of the entire OS)?
I'm still relatively new to the mac world, so sorry for the ignorance!
Thanks!
MacBook 2GHz Mac OS X (10.4.7)

However, I was wondering
if I find down the road that I need some printer
drivers, can i just install them later with my Mac OS
X disk (without having to do a reinstall of the
entire OS)?
Absolutely. You can install them using the "Optional Installs.pkg" that should be on your install disk. If you don't find "Optional Installs.pkg" you can find the individual packages in /System/Installation/Packages. If it is the Gimp-Print/Gutenprnt drivers that you want, get the latest from the project page.
Matt
Mac Mini G4; B&W G3/300

Why can't I install disc 2 without it saying error

Why can't I install disc 2 without it saying "error in installation" I'm trying to erase and re-install the OS with the original installations discs.

To exit completely, hit command-Q. Note, iLife, fonts and printer drivers may not get installed. If it is a G5 instead of an Intel Mac, Appleworks, some games, and Classic might not get installed. If your PRAM battery hasn't been replaced in 4 years, it might affect installation. You might have a damaged disc, or a dirty drive making some discs unreadable. Sometimes the installers from the second disc work from the Finder of the installed system, instead of the general system software installer. Printer drivers can typically be found at the printer company's website, though third party drivers might work better*: http://www.macmaps.com/printersx.html
If you find there is a certain font missing, someone in this forum might be able to help you. Check this user tip both for the version of iLife that came with your machine, and the minimum requirements for iLife to see if your machine qualifies for certain newer versions:
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-1707

Location to download and install lots of printer drivers?

We want to allow teachers at a college to checkout Macbook Pros that might be used anywhere on campus with any number of different printers. Is there a way to download a large number of the most commonly used printer drivers so they are already installed and ready to be used? The Macs will be locked down after being distributed, so only someone with an Admin account will be able to install drivers.
Thanks!

Probably not, since I don't know of anything else that might use drivers. However, trying to lock down the MBPs so they can't install stuff is a IMO a loosing battle and will just cause immense issues. Give them admin rights and just wipe the machines and restore your baseline installation when they turn them back in. How are you going to handle e-mail accounts and normal software updates? How are you going to handle backups? Have them bring the machines into IT to update them or run their backup programs, most of which require admin authorization? That's unnecessary overhead. They are college-level teachers and not irresponsible students. Treat them as such.

Windows 7 x64 can't read/install any printer drivers from Windows Server 2003 x64 (AMD64 folder and HP Deskjet 855c)

I read the thread Widows 7 printer
HP deskjet 855c driver about possible installation of HP855c drivers onto Windows 7 x64 from "Windows Server 2003 x64" CD but I didn't have enough luck to succeed with doing it on my laptop. That thread appears to be dead now
as it is marked "Answered", so I'm asking for help here. I have Toshiba Satellite P500 with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (http://i55.tinypic.com/2zgth6v.jpg).
Let me tell you first that I don't have access to Windows Server 2003 x64 or XP Pro 64 CD's. However I did some research online, which eventually forced me to learn about the "file sharing". After extensive search I was able to get the copies
of AMD64 folders from Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 with SP2 and
XP Pro 64. The reason that I went also after XP Pro was because I thought that the extra wording "R2 Standard x64 with SP2" in description of "Windows Server 2003" did not reflect the exact name provided by poster
Alan. I couldn't find just "Windows Server 2003 x64" (does it matter?).
Anyway, I followed first the drill with running "printui /s /t2" and disabling UAC, and then in both cases I was able to locate the
NTPRINT.INF file (http://oi51.tinypic.com/9qwvt2.jpg - this image is from XP Pro AMD64 folder) but each time when I
attempted to install the driver, I got the same message stating:
"The folder you specified doesn't contain a compatible software drive for your device. If the folder contains the driver, make sure it's designed to work with Windows for x64-based systems." (http://oi53.tinypic.com/27yveiw.jpg)
Why aren't there x64 drivers?
During several installation attempts I had the printer connected to or disconnected from my laptop. It didn't make any difference. I must add that for this purpose I had to use different cable than the original one designated only for the
Parallel port in my old desktop with Windows XP. My new laptop with Windows 7 x64 came only with 3 USB ports (plus 1 HDMI and 1 Serial). Because of that situation I bought in advance a new printer cable called “USB to 36-pin Parallel Port Adapter
Cable” (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003A8I75E). I'm not sure, if it will work until I can install the printer.
Besides, nobody talked about this issue yet. I was also playing with the port choices in "Add printer" step; changing from default LPT1 to USB001 with the same negative results.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I was very hopeful after reading positive "case closed" notes there.
Can anyone help me here, maybe by making the necessary files available for download? I'm willing to pay for such assistance or make a donation, if necessary. Seriously. Judging by the large number of views of the original
thread, one could assume that there is a potential demand for such service. It would be more human to pay few bucks for a few driver files than $900 for the whole Windows Server 2003 x64 CD, no? Can Microsoft accomodate me/us, please? :)
Andrew*
P.S. I was advised to come for help here from
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/windows-7-x64-cant-readinstall-any-printer-drivers/4e7d06e1-33a5-4597-be70-4fdc087a63a7?msgId=9a045994-0d31-4d40-b17d-dba372393ee4

I have my HP 855c/driver working on Win 7 Ultimate x64. I used the 'printui /s' procedure and 4 files described above with some minor changes.
I pulled WindowsServer2003.WindowsXP-KB914961-SP2-x64-ENU.exe down from the Microsoft website. Running the file causes the exe to unpack into a temp folder at the root drive. A 'Setup Error' message box is displayed once the file is run. I left this
message box up until I copied ntprint.inf, ntprint.cat, and sp2.cab from the temp folder.
I copied driver.cab from a Windows XP Pro disc. I also needed amd64\stdnames.gpd which was already in my Windows 7 c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3 folder.
I created a folder with the 5 files (ntprint.inf, ntprint.cat, sp2.cab, driver.cab, and amd64\stdnames.gpd). This is my 'Have Disc' folder.
I followed the 'printui /s' instructions, first changing the permissions mentioned above and then installing the driver. Next I followed the instructions to add a printer from Control Panel 'Devices and Printers' - 'Add Printer', choosing to 'use an existing
driver' when installing the HP 855c.
I used a slightly different ntprint.inf, size 1570418. The readable contents of ntprint.inf is as follows. Notice the line 'CatalogFile=ntprint.cat' is not included. I tried using the 1570468 version of ntprint.inf; when I did I received an incompatibility
message (probably the same one mentioned above).
; NTPRINT.INF (for Windows Server 2003 family)
; List of supported printers, manufacturers
[Version]
Signature="$Windows NT$"
Provider=%MS%
; LayoutFile=layout.inf
ClassGUID={4D36E979-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
Class=Printer
DriverVer=10/01/2002,5.2.3790.4533
[ClassInstall32.NT]
AddReg=printer_class_addreg
[printer_class_addreg]
HKR,,,,%PrinterClassName%
HKR,,Icon,,"-4"
HKR,,Installer32,,"ntprint.dll,ClassInstall32"
HKR,,NoDisplayClass,,1
HKR,,EnumPropPages32,,"printui.dll,PrinterPropPageProvider"
Good luck

Installing additional 32bit printer drivers on Windows Server 2008R2

Hi,
I'm trying to add additional printer drivers (32bit) on a 64bit server so that 64bit and 32bit clients can add printers from the print server. I have found several posts about this and none has helped me so far. I found one from GeorgeLawr that
I copied below:
I have found the best way to do this is:
Install the printer/driver for the type of device you are installing on the server, i.e. Xerox printer WCP7765 and driver for this printer (64-bit).
Share the printer out (optional).
Test print to make sure it works ok.
Then from a 32-bit client (must be logged into the client with an account that has admin rights on print server), browse the printer server shares, i.e. go to "Start\Run" and type \\printservername\ then go to "Printers and Faxes" right-click
and select "Connect" for the required printer and it will say it does not have the required drivers and will ask if you want to install.
Install the required 32-bit driver and it will install on the print server. You then have to enable this in the printer properties.
In the print queue window that opens up after you install the queue, go to "Printer\Properties\Sharing\Additional Drivers" and enable the "Intel Windows 2000 or XP" option (note, if you are doing this from a Windows 7/Vista client you might
have to click "Change Sharing Options" or something, before you can click "Additional Drivers" option).
And that's it. You should now be able to go to a different 32-bit client and add the printer and print no problem.
This one gets me closer to an answer; however, on step 5 once it asks for driver path, I direct it to the CD that has the driver and I get a message that states something similar to "this driver is not correct for this version of Windows"
It's like it's looking for 64bit drivers and the drivers on the CD are 32bit. The printer on the (64bit) server is already installed. I'm on the 32bit client.
Can somebody help me get this correct?
Thanks,
MC

Hi,
We can add drivers for client computers running 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows.
To add client printer drivers to the print server
==================================
1. Open Print Management.
2. In the left pane, click Print Servers, click the applicable print server, and then click Printers.
3. In the center pane, right-click the printer to which you want to add additional printer drivers, and then click Manage Sharing.
4. Click Additional Drivers. The Additional Drivers dialog box appears.
5. Select the check box of the processor architecture for which you want to add drivers.
For example, if the print server is running an x64-based edition of Windows, select the x86 check box to install 32-bit version printer drivers for client computers running 32-bit versions of Windows.
6. If the print server does not already have the appropriate printer drivers in its driver store, Windows prompts you for the location of the driver files. Download and extract the appropriate driver files, and then in the dialog box that appears, specify
the path to the .inf file of the driver.
Note: You might not be able to extract some printer drivers without installing them. If this is the case, log on to a client computer that uses the same processor architecture as the printer drivers that you want to add to the print server, and install those
printer drivers. Then use Print Management from the client computer to connect to the print server, and add the additional drivers from the Additional Drivers dialog box. Windows automatically uploads the drivers from the client computer to the print server.
For details:
Print driver installation on 32-bit versus 64-bit servers
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2010/01/19/print-driver-installation-on-32-bit-versus-64-bit-servers.aspx
Hope this helps!
Best Regards
Elytis Cheng
Elytis Cheng
TechNet Community Support

Where is located or where to find the list of printer drivers included in Windows 7

Hello,
Like the http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293360 for XP
I wish to have the list of 'built-in' print drivers on Windows 7
Didn't find any from technet, KB, Forum, ...
Maybe wrong search critera or else.
May someone know where is located the list I wish
In advance thank you

Hello,
First thank you for your answer.
But, and I think you haven't folow the URL provided previously, I don't want to add or install a printer.
I wish to have a list of built-in drivers for printer's in windows seven (like the URL provided before)
Can you, please, have a look at this link : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293360
==> I wish the same but for windows seven
Thanks

Install print driver in 10.4, and make it show on the print drivers list.

Hi,
I can't seem to install my Canon print driver, and make it show on the print drivers list. I have a Canon MP180 as a network printer on a Windows Computer, and it requires special printing drivers, not the OSX bundled ones. Without it, I can't print to it. Even with the driver installed, I can't see it on the list of drivers.
Any help is appreciated.

1. Bonjour for Windows is installed and configured properly, although it will not install or see an HP driver for the HP Photosmart C3100 printer. The only drivers the PC sees are Generic PCL and Generic Postscript. Bonjour for Windows "sees" the Photosmart printer, plugged into the Mac.
2. I don't believe the Mac's firewall is on. I'm using a SonicWall firewall appliance between our home network and the Internet.
3. Printer sharing on the PC -- as I'm sure you know -- isn't configured as it is on the Mac. There is an option to share the HP Photosmart on the PC (if the printer were plugged directly into the PC), but that is disabled. Printer sharing cannot be configured for the instance of the HP Photosmart that was installed by Bonjour for Windows.

Canon 860 Series (Pixma) Printer Problems with OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – links to Canon Support Site with Drivers and Software with install tips

After spending several hours sorting out Canon Pixma OSX problems here are my thoughts:
Canon 860 Series (Pixma 868) Printer Problems with OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) – links to Canon Support Site with Drivers and Software with install tips
Problem:
- New imac and MacBook Pro 2012 (OSX 10.8.2) had a problem using Canon Pixma 868 printer on network and would not scan or print using Canon Pixma software (Pixma MP Navigator 2.1 & Photo Print), which has advanced scanning and photo printing functions.
- When I connected the canon printer to my imac, OSX 10.8.2 automatically downloaded and installed drivers for Canon 860 series printer. I could then add the new printer (select ‘apple menu’ / ‘system preferences’ / ‘print and scan’ / “+”) and printer would work while connected via USB but could not get to print or scan over network wifi.
- The original Canon 860 Series CD does not work with 10.8 and the manual / online instructions did not make sense (as based on CD install).
Solution:
1) Install Canon Printer Drivers and Software (from official Canon site)
Go to canon support site, review FAQ, then download and install following Pixma 860 Series software & drivers for OSX 10.8 (links see below). The version I downloaded is in brackets but check for updated version. Full instructions are below.
Canon 860 Series Drivers & Software for OSX 10.8 Mountain Lion:
The base software and drivers needed for using Canon 860 Series on Mac OS X 10.8 (USB) are
1 Printer Driver
(Canon MX860 series CUPS Printer Driver Ver. 10.67.1.0 (03-Aug-2012))
2 Scanner Driver
(Canon MX860 series Scanner Driver Ver. 14.11.4a (03-Aug-2012))
3 Network Tool
(Canon IJ Network Tool Ver. 4.1.0 for Intel Mac (27-Dec-2012)
Canon Software for using advanced printing and scanning functions (while connected to network)
4 Solution Menu
(Canon Solution Menu Ver. 1.4.1 (27-Jul-2012 ))
5 MP Navigator EX
(Canon MP Nav EX Ver. 2.1.3 (02-Auf-2012))
6 Easy-PhotoPrint EX
(Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX Ver. 4.1.6 (21-Jan-2013 ))
Canon Support (HK) – check your local site
http://www.canon.com.hk/en/download/main/index.do
Select Product and drivers from support site eg http://support-hk.canon-asia.com/
1. Choose a product category
Multifunctional Printers
2. Choose a product series
Pixma
3. Choose a product model
Pixma MX868
4. Choose type of document
Downloads or FAQ
If you have problems installing the software under 10.8, see the FAQ on Canon site. You will need to allow software installs from “unidentified developers by using “Control” Key or by changing your system preferences)
2) Check Canon Printer and Software Working while connected via USB
Once you have downloaded and installed drivers and software and restarted computer, check that the printer and Canon Pixma software (Pixma MP Navigator 2.1 & Photo Print) are working via USB. Open the Canon IJ Network Tool App (Applications / Canon Utilities /IJ Network Tool / Canon IJ Network Tool App) and make sure you can see the Canon MX 860 series (xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx) and that it shows the correct SSID Wifi settings (under the Canon IJ Network Tool App ‘Setup menu’). This is normally done as part of the automatic install but worth double checking
3) Add new network printer using ‘apple menu’ / ‘system preferences’ / ‘print and scan’ / “+”).
After you have checked USB printing turn off printer, unplug the USB cable and shutdown the Canon IJ Network Tool App.
Then turn the printer back on and wait 30s. Then add a new printer using ‘apple menu’ / ‘system preferences’ / ‘print and scan’ / “+”). Once you select “+” (add new printer), wait 10-30s for the Wifi Networked Canon MX 860 Series printer to appear in the new window eg Canon MX 860 series (xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx) (Kind: “Canon IJ Network”)
DO NOT ADD THE MX 860 SERIES BONJOUR SCANNER (the Bonjour Scanner is the built-in software, is not needed and often appears first on the add printer list). The Canon scanner can be accessed used through the MP Nav EX Ver. 2.1.3 software (which has much better functions)
You will now have two Printer Canon MX860 (USB) and Canon MX860 (Wifi / Network). Set the Canon MX860 (Wifi / Network) as default and test print and scan
If the Wifi Networked Canon MX 860 Series printer does not appear, check the printer and make sure that the printer can see the wifi network. On the printer select Menu / Settings / Device Settings / Lan Settings / WLAN Setting List. It should say WLAN Active, identify the SSID and have an IP address
If the printer can not see the Wifi Network, plug the USB cable back in, then open the Canon IJ Network Tool App (Applications / Canon Utilities /IJ Network Tool / Canon IJ Network Tool App). Make sure you can see the Canon MX 860 series (xx.xx.xx.xx.xx.xx) and that it has your SSID settings (under setup), if it has this info, restart the computer and the printer and try again

Hi, thaks for response, meant to post as a discussion (not question), wanted to save others time if they get the same problem

Error while installing connector and printer drivers for MDSD

Hi experts,
When installing printer drivers and connector on my handheld i am getting errors.
I am usind MDSD21 application.
here are the components i am installing.
CONNECTOR_WM50_XSL_CRM_1_2_8
PIPRONEMF8I_WM50_XSL_CRM
Also pasting the trace file..
[20100124 12:14:12:856] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100124 12:14:12:856] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100124 12:14:12:856] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100124 12:14:12:856] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100124 13:59:13:250] E [MI/CCMS                  ] Config Info: /Windows/Start Menu/MIServer.lnk
[20100124 13:59:13:253] E [MI/CCMS                  ] java.io.FileNotFoundException: /Windows/Start Menu/MIServer.lnk
java.io.FileNotFoundException: /Windows/Start Menu/MIServer.lnk
     at java.io.FileInputStream.<init>()
     at java.io.FileInputStream.<init>()
     at java.io.FileReader.<init>()
     at com.sap.ip.me.ccms.configinfo.ConfigInfoCollector.addMobileEngineLnk()
     at com.sap.ip.me.ccms.configinfo.ConfigInfoCollector.addConfigInfoToContainer()
     at com.sap.ip.me.ccms.configinfo.ConfigInfoCollector.createConfigInfoContainer()
     at com.sap.ip.me.ccms.configinfo.ConfigInfoCheckerInboundProcessor.process()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.processSingleContainer()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerMerger.processInboundContainers()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.processSyncCycle()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.syncForUser()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.processSynchronization()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.synchronizeWithBackend()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.synchronizeWithBackend()
     at com.sap.ip.me.api.sync.SyncManager.synchronizeWithBackend()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.Home.doSync()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.doUserActionSync()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.userActionSync()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.access$000()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame$SyncThread.run()
     at java.lang.Thread.run()
[20100124 13:59:49:323] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100124 13:59:49:323] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100124 13:59:49:323] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100124 13:59:49:323] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100124 14:00:51:184] E [MI/Core                  ] Exception while reading installation log file (root cause: /MI/bin/ci/archives/DB2E912/9/install.log [java.io.FileNotFoundException])
[20100124 14:06:58:283] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100124 14:06:58:283] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100124 14:06:58:283] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100124 14:06:58:283] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100124 14:24:05:789] E [MI/Sync                  ] Exception while synchronizing via http
com.sap.ip.me.api.services.HttpConnectionException: Exception while synchronizing (java.io.FileNotFoundException: http://x.x.x.x:8000/sap/bc/MJC/mi_host?sysid=miq&client=300&~language=en&ACKNOWLEDGE=X&)
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.HTTPSynchronizer.synchronize()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.HTTPSynchronizer.synchronize()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.HTTPSynchronizer.exchangeData()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.processSyncCycle()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.syncForUser()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.processSynchronization()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.synchronizeWithBackend()
     at com.sap.ip.me.sync.SyncManagerImpl.synchronizeWithBackend()
     at com.sap.ip.me.api.sync.SyncManager.synchronizeWithBackend()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.Home.doSync()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.doUserActionSync()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.userActionSync()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.action()
     at java.awt.Component.handleEvent()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.handleEvent()
     at java.awt.Window.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent()
     at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run()
[20100124 14:44:29:303] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100124 14:44:29:303] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100124 14:44:29:303] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100124 14:44:29:303] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100124 14:45:31:739] E [MI/Core                  ] Exception while reading installation log file (root cause: /MI/bin/ci/archives/XMDSD21_SR01_HOTFIX14/1/install.log [java.io.FileNotFoundException])
[20100124 14:50:53:165] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100124 14:50:53:165] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100124 14:50:53:165] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100124 14:50:53:165] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100124 14:55:57:120] E [Unknown                  ] java.lang.NullPointerException
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.isEmptyMaterial()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.copyDataFromCheckOut()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.run()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTask()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTasks()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.tour.Init.display()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.adapterAWT.ScreenManagerAWT.switchScreen()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.nextState()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.startup()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activate()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.startApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.startApp()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.action()
     at java.awt.Component.handleEvent()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.handleEvent()
     at java.awt.Window.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent()
     at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run()
[20100124 14:55:57:233] E [Unknown                  ] java.lang.Exception: INI????#HHDataInitiator#run#Inventory could not be initialized from Check-Out data
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.run()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTask()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTasks()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.tour.Init.display()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.adapterAWT.ScreenManagerAWT.switchScreen()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.nextState()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.startup()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activate()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.startApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.startApp()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.action()
     at java.awt.Component.handleEvent()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.handleEvent()
     at java.awt.Window.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent()
     at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run()
[20100124 14:56:03:820] E [Unknown                  ] Use single thread pricing
[20100125 08:19:10:792] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100125 08:19:10:792] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100125 08:19:10:792] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100125 08:19:10:792] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100125 08:24:26:188] E [Unknown                  ] java.lang.NullPointerException
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.isEmptyMaterial()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.copyDataFromCheckOut()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.run()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTask()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTasks()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.tour.Init.display()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.adapterAWT.ScreenManagerAWT.switchScreen()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.nextState()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.startup()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activate()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.startApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.startApp()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.action()
     at java.awt.Component.handleEvent()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.handleEvent()
     at java.awt.Window.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent()
     at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run()
[20100125 08:24:26:296] E [Unknown                  ] java.lang.Exception: INI????#HHDataInitiator#run#Inventory could not be initialized from Check-Out data
     at com.sap.dsd.init.HHDataInitiator.run()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTask()
     at com.sap.dsd.init.TaskRunner.runTasks()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.tour.Init.display()
     at com.sap.dsd.ui.adapterAWT.ScreenManagerAWT.switchScreen()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.nextState()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.ControllerImpl.startup()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activate()
     at com.sap.dsd.appctrl.DSDMain.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.activateApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.core.ApplicationManager.startApplication()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.startApp()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.action()
     at java.awt.Component.handleEvent()
     at com.sap.ip.me.awtapps.home.HomeFrame.handleEvent()
     at java.awt.Window.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.postEvent()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEventImpl()
     at java.awt.Component.dispatchEvent()
     at java.awt.EventDispatchThread.run()
[20100125 08:24:33:057] E [Unknown                  ] Use single thread pricing
[20100125 08:27:38:462] E [Unknown                  ] Use single thread pricing
[20100125 08:28:29:726] E [MI/DSDSYNC               ] Response size=3369541, Actual response size=3369541
[20100125 08:32:31:003] E [Unknown                  ] Use single thread pricing
[20100125 09:27:14:483] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** LOG / TRACE SWITCHED ON
[20100125 09:27:14:483] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Mobile Infrastructure version: MI 70 SP 16 Patch 0 Build 200806100346
[20100125 09:27:14:483] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current timezone: PST[20100125 09:27:14:483] I [MI/API/Logging           ] ***** Current Trace Level: 50
[20100125 09:28:24:993] E [Unknown                  ] Customer 0060005626 in tour S0000001224 visit 6 not downloaded; check customer IDoc and middleware.
[20100125 09:28:24:998] E [Unknown                  ] Customer 0060005460 in tour S0000001224 visit 12 not downloaded;

applied hotfix

Windows 7 64 bit OS will not install any HP print drivers

My HP Pavilion p7-1297cb pc which is running windows 7 home premium 64 bit OS will not install any HP print drivers. All my windows updates are current, HP print and scan doctor did not fix it, I also tried MS fix it manager and did not work. When I try to use my HP Officejet Pro 8500A Plus installation CD or HP's download center, software almost installs, but says print drivers will not install. Also, I tried using USB connection and windows tries to install software, but does not work. Same for HP print driver support. I tried installing 3 different HP printers I had and all had the same issue. Any ideas on why my system will not allow any print drivers to install?

Hi rrfhp,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I understand none of the HP drivers will fully install.
I will be happy to help you.
Are you signed in as the Administrator of the computer?
I would turn off all start up programs to make sure there isn't something blocking the printer.
Click on start, in the search box type in run, enter, then type in msconfig, click OK.
Click the Services tab.
Click to select the Hide All Microsoft Services check box.
Click Disable All, and then click OK.
Then click on the start up tab at the top.
Click on disable all.
Reboot the computer.
Temporarily turn off any Antivirus software.
Then run the installation again by right clicking on the setup and selecting run as Admininstrator.
Don't connect the USB cable until prompted.
Try printing now.
Then go back into msconfig and enable the All Microsoft Services and enable all on the start up tab.
Turn the Antivirus software back on again.
Please let me know the results if you are still having issues.
Are you getting any error messages?
Thank you for posting on the HP Forums.
Have a nice day!
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Gemini02
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