Oct 16, '06 07:30:02AM • Contributed by: Anonymous
- Download the printer drivers you need from the manufacturer. I needed a Canon driver, and fortunately these were available in a standalone installer.
- Install the printer drivers.
- Make sure you have the latest version of CUPS (Common Unix Printing Service) installed. Download the latest .dmg and install.
- Restart (I don't know if this is actually necessary).
- Go to http://127.0.0.1:631/printers/. Now you have a web-based printer setup utility.
- When you install, you should use the PPD file at the PPD file prompt if your printer's driver is not listed. The PPD file came with my drivers, and was located at /Library/Printers.
[robg adds: Obviously, a better long term solution would be to fix Printer Setup Utility, but this will work in a crunch.]
