On Apr 23, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Lawrence David Eden wrote: > I have been trying to install an inkjet printer on my wife's iMac G5. > I have tried installing 3 different printers (Lexmark X75, HP8050 Canon > MX300). All installations end up the same way: the iMac can't find a driver > to use with the newly installed printer even after I have downloaded the > latest drivers from the manufacturer's websites, and followed all onscreen > prompts.... > > I am able to install the same printers on an older iMac G3 running Tiger > (10.4.11) > > The iMac G5 is running Tiger (10.4.11.) > > > > Have any of you on the List had a similar experience? What did you do to > resolve the issue? > I would try Gutenprint 5 download it free from the net. It worked for me several times . Make sure to clear the printer preference pane and the re add the printer if it shows up in the available printers.
John Carmonne Yorba Linda USA Sent from my MBP -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
