[cups.general] Install USB printer (Canon MP150) on a MAC

[Michael Sweet]

Look at the system profile (Apple menu -> About this Mac, then More Info) to see if your printer is even showing up, and make sure it is listed as a printer.

On Dec 27, 2009, at 1:06 PM, Ronald Kramp wrote:

>> Ronald Kramp wrote:
>> 
>>> Does any one know how to install an USB printer on a Mac.
>>> If I want to add a printer with CUPS I do not have the option for an USB
>>> location only: fax, bluetooth and epsonfirewire.
>>> 
>>> Please help
>>> 
>>> I'm using mac os Snow Leopard
>> 
>> When using the system preferences, it should work if the printer is plugged
>> in and powered on.
>> Otherwise use the CUPS web interface and select the USB interface there.
>> 
>> Helge
>> 
> 
> That's my problem. There is no option for selecting the USB interface, only the three i mentioned in my first message.
> 
> I've tried everything (system preferences -> printing & fax -> + Add printer. But here is also nothing to choose from.
> 
> Any other suggestions?
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Michael Sweet, Senior Printing System Engineer