Printers for mavericks imac
I can not get my hp laserjet 2200 tn to print. What can I do?
Have you tried removing it and adding it back?
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Recommended Printers for an IMAC OSX v.10.5.4??? (Not an HP)
Just throwing my two cents in.
Never, ever an HP.
I always had trouble with the squirrely software when I had nothing but PC based machines. I recently picked up this iMac and the misery escalated. The most annoying thing about the whole process is that the installation program kept getting hung up on a file that it created during the installation.
Recently, I authorized the purchase and installation of a HP laser jet in my office per the recommendation of our IT folks. It proved to be a challenging installation for our experienced IT people. It lasted about 6 copies before it quit working. Service showed up, looked at it, made a couple of calls and announced it had something to do with a buffer board and has to be replaced.
Too many recent, consecutive, bad experiences to seriously consider HP for any future purchases. -
I purchased Adobe Acrobat Pro XI for my iMac (Mavericks 10.9.4), downloaded it and have attempted to install it 10 or more times. I have done all the usual maintenance steps (repair permissions, repair disk, etc) and it still won't install. All goes well until the installer gets to "Running Package Scripts" then it stalls or hangs up and does not finish the installation. It runs and runs and runs. It never finishes. I wind up having to force quit the installer. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Hi jtento ,
Kindly enable the Root Account for the MAC and then try the installation there (in the root account). Please find below the URL to enable the root account.
OS X Mavericks: Enable and disable the root user
Thanks,
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i have a 2008 imac with snow leopard. i installed update 10.9.3 not realizing it's best for Maverick's users. Now my Itunes 11.2.2 won't burn playlists to CD. Anyone else with this problem? CAn I uninstall the 10.9.3 update? Also my HP scannerwill not save the displayed scanned document since this update! it just saves gray.
If you have your old system backed up then erase the drive and restore your backup. If you don't have a backup then backup your entire Home folder. Erase the drive and install Snow Leopard after which you can restore your Home folder from the backup.
Clean Install of Snow Leopard
Be sure to make a backup first because the following procedure will erase
the drive and everything on it.
1. Boot the computer using the Snow Leopard Installer Disc or the Disc 1 that came
with your computer. Insert the disc into the optical drive and restart the computer.
After the chime press and hold down the "C" key. Release the key when you see
a small spinning gear appear below the dark gray Apple logo.
2. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue
button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu.
After DU loads select the hard drive entry from the left side list (mfgr.'s ID and drive
size.) Click on the Partition tab in the DU main window. Set the number of
partitions to one (1) from the Partitions drop down menu, click on Options button
and select GUID, click on OK, then set the format type to MacOS Extended
(Journaled, if supported), then click on the Apply button.
3. When the formatting has completed quit DU and return to the installer. Proceed
with the OS X installation and follow the directions included with the installer.
4. When the installation has completed your computer will Restart into the Setup
Assistant. Be sure you configure your initial admin account with the exact same
username and password that you used on your old drive. After you finish Setup
Assistant will complete the installation after which you will be running a fresh
install of OS X. You can now begin the update process by opening Software
Update and installing all recommended updates to bring your installation current.
Download and install Mac OS X 10.6.8 Update Combo v1.1.
Or you can:
Try these in order testing your system after each to see if it's back to normal:
1. a. Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM
b. Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
2. Restart the computer in Safe Mode, then restart again, normally. If this doesn't help, then:
Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the
COMMAND and R keys until the Utilities menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the
computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager
screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
3. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list. In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive. If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the main menu. Select Restart from the Apple menu.
Reinstall the 10.9.3 update: OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 Update (Combo).
4. Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks: Reboot from the Recovery HD. Select Reinstall Lion/Mountain Lion, Mavericks from the Utilities menu, and click on the Continue button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
Reinstall the 10.9.3 update: OS X Mavericks 10.9.3 Update (Combo). -
Where can I obtain Canon Printer drivers for Maverick 10.9.2...since I have moved to Mavericks none of my printers work. I have the following Canon Printers, Selphy CP720, Canon Pixma IP6600 and Canon Pro9500 Mark II?
Printer and Scanner software available for download:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669?viewlocale=en_US
Canon drivers for Mavericks:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mp_s eries/pixma_mp160#DriversAndSoftware -
Bought iMac in October 2013, will the upgrade for Mavericks be free for me?
We just bought the new iMac from www.apple.com. When Mavericks is possibly released later this month, will that OS update be free for recent iMac purchases? I realise this may have the Osborne Effect, so please feel free to ignore. Learned about this effect from CBC just this morning, so I'm trying to use it.
Thank you!Apple has not announced information on the release date for Mavericks or information regarding free upgrades and the time of purchase requirements for computers. All we, as fellow users, can say is wait until Apple releases that information.
If past behavior is any indicator, purchases within 30-days have been given the codes for free updates, and at any rate, the updates have only cost $20 (US), not a significant amount. -
Mavericks support for Retina iMac 5k?
Hi guys, it is possible to downgrade the new Retina iMac to Mavericks? Supports Mavericks iMac retina? Thanks!
sunlifestyle wrote:
Hi guys, it is possible to downgrade the new Retina iMac to Mavericks? Supports Mavericks iMac retina? Thanks!
No. This question comes up every time new hardware is release, the version of OS X that originally shipped on the machine is the earliest version of OS X that can be installed. The reason being is the hardware is optimized for the version of OS X. There are rare exceptions to this rule however the iMac Retina would not be one of those exceptions. -
Older printers and Mavericks - one solution for you?
My frustrations in getting a great older printer (LaserJet 5MP) to work are not confined to the latest Mac OS.
However, this time I have truly figured it out (by myself), and in victory, want to share with others.
CIRCUMSTANCES - MacBook Pro, up to date Mavericks, but cleanly reinstalled with my essential apps (i.e. no legacy OS builds, files, etc, this after an apparent malware attack).
Our MB Air would print wirelessly to this networked printer, but I could not get this MBP to do so, either wirelessly, networked via Ethernet, or connected directly to the printer via Ethernet.
I checked inside the following folder structure on the MB Air : HD - Library - Printers - PPD's - Contents - Resources ->
(I only did this on instinct; I'm not naturally a techie)
Comparing the Resources folders in both computers, I found LOTS of files in the folder of the computer that is printing normally (600 .gz files, 60.3 MB inside this folder). Inside the MB Pro, the folder was empty, except for a single sub-folder (en.lproj, whatever that is).
I then copied the following file over to the parallel location in the non-printing MB Pro : 'HP LaserJet 5MP.gz' - this was just a guess.
NOW, when I attempted to add a printer (System Preferences - Printers & Scanners - Add), instead of a blank window, the OS responded by calling out for additional software. For some reason, it added 237 of the .gz files, into the same folder via the internet. The printer is now recognized (not just generic either) and all is well. Both computers can now print independently. (if it added other files elsewhere in the OS software, I am not aware).
I am hopeful that this will be adaptable to YOUR particular printer situation.
I'm sure Hewlett Packard hates me for continuing to keep a circa 1995 era printer running, but this machine is very well built, and I doubt we'll ever see such a durable machine made again. Sorry HP! As long as replacement toner cartridges exist, I expect to be running this printer.
Oh, and about HP (and similar corporations making this stuff) - the website, for all the times I've attempted to use it, has been extremely consistent - it's just random nonsense, from the customer's point of view. I can find narrative in one part of the site that tells you that LaserJets are not supported under Mavericks, and yet in an adjacent location, there's an invite to download the drivers for Mavericks. "Stay away" is about the most helpful advice I could give. (it has been like this for as long as I've attempted to get help there).
Good luck - this stuff is incredibly time consuming and frustrating. Fingers crossed that you can crack the code.
Grant.You can buy HP Jetdirect parallel print servers cheap on eBay.
Here's the model I use:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-JetDirect-300X-Print-Server-J3263A-w-AC-ADAPTER-FREE- SHIPPING-/171504114667?pt=US_Print_Servers&hash=item27ee711beb -
Snow leopard or mavericks for my imac?
should i move to mavericks? have 2 gb memory
Before deciding which is best for you...
Make sure you have a Bootable Clone Backup of your Current OS X
See here for the compatibility of 3rd party Software you may be using...
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
NOTE that Rosetta is no longer supported in Mavericks, Mountain Lion and Lion.
Would recommend at least 4GB of RAM... if not 8 GB for Mavericks.
It is important to get the Correct and Matching RAM
See Here > OWC RAM > http://www.macsales.com
The above site also has videos on how to Install RAM should you need it... -
Colour laser printers for iMac please ?
Is there a particular colour laser printer that is better compatible with my iMac (based in UK)
When i purchased my imac, at the time i wanted a printer for photos, the shop recommended a kodak - half of its functions dont work very well with imac.
But now i need a colour laser for my imac - so looking for recommendations that work well with Snow leopard.Icpap wrote:
You mentioned some office-level multifunction copier, though, costing more: which one would that be?
The new imageRUNNER ADVANCE C2225 with the Booklet Finisher-M1. This finisher will fold and saddle-stitch your booklet on the fly for up to 5 sheets of A4 paper - making a 20 page booklet. And the printer driver for OS X will re-order the pages in your document so you don't have to get the page order correct before you send the print job. -
With HP update for Maverick my photosmart C309A does not work properly
After the HP-update for Maverick my printer HP Photosmart C309A does not work correctly. The scan facility is gone and the printer "hangs" after one print. I had to reset the printer software from a backup and to disable the automatic installation facility on my IMac. Shortly, very very very nasty. I hope this is the way for Apple to change this update into a good one. There is no other way to communicate with Apple then through the Community. I wander if Yosemite gives the same problems with printers.
You are welcome.
Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.
Feedback
Some people have solved this by restoring their previous driver from their backup. -
Where are the epson drivers for Mavericks for the artisan 835
Where are the epson drivers for Mavericks for the artisan 835
OMT8 wrote:
Well, I have this printer too, and I get the following response from the System Prefs Printers and Scanners when I select to add this printer:
"The software for this printer is currently unavailable. Please contact the printer’s manufacturer for the latest software."
When you go to the Epson website for this particular printer it says:
"The latest drivers for this product are available only via Apple's Software Update."
And finally, when you go to Software Update it says: "No updates available"
I second OMT8.
Yes, the driver file at http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1398 allowed me to finally install my printer, but does Apple have _any idea_ how long it takes to download a 1.08GB file over a 1.5mbps DSL connection?
Never mind how much of my pricey new SSD is being consumed by the resulting 1.80GB of driver files all for _one_ printer driver that should maybe occupy 200K?
Or that the primary article on OS X printer drivers (http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669) -- which does indicate that the Artisan 830 is supported -- does not mention or link to the driver file that's needed to make it work?
Or what a complete violation of Apple's "it just works" gestalt it is to be confronted with the above Catch-22 and to have to search the web and then go through all of the above to make a new laptop talk to a two-year-old printer?
Yes, my printer now works, and yes, Apple's Support Communities were instrumental in getting to this point. But spending all morning (plus download time) getting a printer driver installed tastes way too much like I paid for Apple and got Microsquish.
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I just bought a new printer for my iMac version 10.7 Lion but I am able to install the software but for some reason I am not able to view the printer under system preferences to add the printer. It is connected with the USB cord!! It as if the printer does not show up in the add printer section under system prefernces!!
I checked the manufacturer and apple site to see if my printer is supprted and it said it was!! I am using the HP officedeskjet 4500 G510a-f (HP Officejet 4500 Desktop)!! Still does not show up under add printers please help!!
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Using a macbook pro as a second display for an imac using a thunderbolt to thunderbolt cable
I know I can use TDM to use an imac as a second display for a MBP with a thunderbolt to thunderbolt cable. Is there any work around to use a MBP as a second display for an imac with a thunderbolt to thunderbolt cable?
15" MBP w/retina running maverick 10.9.4
21" imac running maverick 10.9.4No; the MacBook Pro doesn't support video in. If desired, use a product such as ScreenRecycler over a network.
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I downloaded Mavericks and it won't install. I did re-set my password and when I click on Install for Mavericks, I still get a box for "administrator password" and it still won't accept my new password. Is there a difference between my Apple ID and the administrator password they're asking for? I never had an administrator password-- I just hit enter and have never had a problem before with previous installations. I'm on an iMac, from 2007, running Mt. Lion (version 10.8.5). I've been looking for other's posts who may be having the same problem, but haven't found any. Can anyone help?
Ugh. The 'no password, no work' thing is a recent Apple development. I ran into it on my system and ended up having to do a clean install on a partition I fully erased.
I suppose, if you have the ability to, go online and look up how to burn a bootable DVD image. Download the 10.8.4 image then use the Disk Utility to make a boot image of it. You'll need a dual-layer DVD or a USB drive (or memory stick at least 8GB) If you've got an optical drive, burn the disk, if you've a USB device, use that.
Then get a pocket drive and copy your important files off the system or let Time Machine do a full backup.
When the backup is done, insert the disk and hold down the C key until the machine boots off of the DVD. At the point you get to the start window, go to the menu and choose the Disk Utility.
In the Disk Utility, reformat the drive. You go to the actual DRIVE (not the Macintosh HD, but the root above it that is the actual hard drive device)
I always do this and *partition* it into several volumes, the benefit being, you can store all of your music, documents and importans stuff on that secondary storage volume you make - it will have it's own index and then the first volume is where you put the OS and it will have it's own index as well. That way, if the OS throws a wobbler and you need to reinstall, you don't lose your data.
Depending on the size of your hard drive, it is good to give your OS partition at least 60GB and optimally 100GB, and the rest for storage.
Name your volumes, use the little box sliders to manually size them or put that number in the size window, select for the format, Mac OS Extended (Journaled) and hit Apply and then the Disk Utility will quickly create your new partitions.
Once finished, quit the Utility and it will return you to the OS installer. Select the volume you want to install to and it should start up and install.
Once the installation is done, you'll get the new machine startup then you MUST put in a password for the computer. Once you're in, and to the desktop, don't bother with any Mountain Lion updates, go right to the App Store and get the Mavericks update and let it install the app to your Applicaitons folder, then do that install.
On a side note, there MAY be a way to make a disk image from the Mavericks application and avoid the entire Mountain Lion step.. I honestly do not know, but a bit of hitting the search engines may find out if there is. I think that if you looked for "make Mavericks boot disk or boot image' you may find something.
Good luck!
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