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Printer Driver Install on a Mac

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by neil1255, Feb 15, 2009.

  1. neil1255 Newcomer, in training

    I just bought an Canon Pixma MX850 Printer which I plan to network in my home wireless setup.
    Can I install the drivers before I have the hardware hooked up?

    I only ask as I don't have the printer with me at present and would like to get a jump start.
    There were some posts that OSX 10.5.6 tended to erase the drivers needed for the MX850.
    Any help?
    neil1255, Feb 15, 2009
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  2. SNGX1275 TS Special Forces Posts: 11,893   +117

    Probably. Insert your OS disk, and then somewhere in there you can install printer drivers, they should have a set for Canon printers.. If the printer isn't listed there, then I'm not sure. There really shouldn't be much of a problem with the drivers once you actually do have the hardware, so why not deal with it then?
    SNGX1275, Feb 15, 2009
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  3. neil1255 Newcomer, in training

    MX850 Drivers Install

    The MX850 drivers must be downloaded, but you are correct, it will be much easy if I was just patient enough to wait until I have everything together.

    I am just not that patient.

    Thanks for your help, and I will let you know when I finally do it tomorrow. (as an adult)

    Thanks again. :)
    neil1255, Feb 15, 2009
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