New Printer for PBG4 1.33

I am looking for a new printer but I have heard that many have problems working with macs. The two most important aspects are photo printing quality and the ability to plug it into my airport express. Less important, but it would be nice, is a built in scanner. I would like a canon but I have heard that HP also work well and are good printers. Can anyone recommend a good model?

You might also want to check out Macworld or read reviews at Amazon or Newegg to see what works for people. I prefer Canon printers, and have used several of their ink jet models. One reason I like the Canon printers is that a number of them have individual color cartridges, so I replace just the color that's needed when empty. Some of the lower end Canon's and most of the HP's used a combined color cartridge with multiple colors in one cartridge (Black is usually separate). Canon's come with a good selection of mac utilities, too.

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My HP laserjet printer model 4L broke yesterday. Need a new printer for an old computer. It's an HP Brio using windows 2000 (built on NT technology) - whatever that means. A plastic part broke on the printer cover that affected it's printing capability. Thanks for any input.

Hi Gwen,
There is a way you can tell whether a new printer will be supported on your Windows 2000.
As an example, I have included the information for the HP Deskjet 3520 (not the ePrint version of the printer).
This is an inexpensive printer that one can still buy, and the printer supports the Full Feature Software (full driver set) for Windows 2000.
HP Deskjet 3520 Inkjet Printer Drivers - Windows 2000
What You Can Do:
Find a printer that you want to buy
Open the Support and Drivers Page: HP Drivers & Downloads
Enter the name of the printer in the box under "Find by Product"
Look for your Operating System in the drop down menu under "Select your operating system"
Click "Next" and Scroll down
Look under "Driver - Product Installation Software"
You are looking for the "Full Feature Software" installation package.
The Full Feature Software package provides the full printing capabilities.
If you do Not find the Full Feature Software, then the printer you have selected will NOT be fully supported by your Operating System. "Basic Driver" is not enough -- you need the Full Feature Software or your printer might not be able to do everything -- for example, it may not be able to "scan".
Go through this exercise until you find a Printer model that is supported for your Operating System AND provides the Full Feature Software.
You might also look under the Manuals section to pick up any details about the printer's operation - whether the printer supports wireless, and under what circumstances it works (or does not).
Good Luck!
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Try this --
Go to the bottom of the link I gave you, and you will see
click that link and then click the chat button to talk to an Adobe agent

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Hi
My dad still uses OS9, and is not minded to move to OSX: "It's taken me long enough to learn this to start changing now.". Between you and me, I'm quite happy to let the status quo persist (anything for a quiet life)... and to be fair, he can do most of what he needs quite happily on OS9.
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Steven,
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Hi, Sandie.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I can not recommend a specific brand of printer. However, here is the list of compatible AirPrint printers that will work with the iPad. You can also view the manufacture's website for more information regarding setup and maintenance.
AirPrint Basics
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4356
Cheers,
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Leopard (10.5) is not available as a download or as a disk purchase from Apple. You may find copies on e-bay for sale.
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Thanks a lot Greg.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669
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hi can any one help i want to get the new ipad for work but i need to print.i see i can buy a usb connector can i print if i plug my printer into the usb.

If you have a USB printer connected to your computer, Mac or PC, you can activate or install AirPrint and print from your iPad over wifi without any special apps.
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or a list of agents i can use to get it from
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I have tried a lot of fault finding am convinced this is the problem

Hello NigelH1,
The Print Head for the Photosmart 7250 is not available outside HP.
Please call HP Tech Support for further assistance.
If you are in US , the toll free # is 1-800-474-6836 .
If you are not in US , then log on to www.hp.com , at bottom-left corner there is a world map icon, click on it and then select the region you belong to, which would then provide support options for you for that region.
Regards,
Jabzi
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Is there a way to print from ipad 4 to a non AirPrint printer? I have a Canon Pixma MP 620 wifi which works fine with my PC but I don't want to buy a new printer. Is there an app for this or adaptors which could work? thank, Ric

Is there a way to print from ipad 4 to a non AirPrint printer?
I have a Canon Pixma MP 620 wifi which works fine with my PC but I don't want to buy a new printer.
Is there an app for this or adaptors which could work?
Thank, Ric

Printopia is another option but be aware that since these solutions effectively act as a print server and AirPrint receiver, they require a computer to be running on the same WiFi network.
Canon also has a couple of apps in the App Store that might facilitate this on non-AirPrint printers. Check out...
Canon Easy-PhotoPrint
Canon Mobile Printing
PIXMA Printing Solutions

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