My computer recignizes my pixma 6000, but won't print, help

i have checked for drivers on the cannon wed site and was told there is no driver for my mac. the printer is recognized by the computer and is listed as hardware but won't print. Any suggestions ????

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You can check Gutenprint Supported Printers for a driver if they have one.

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