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Network Printer on Macbook

by Grodent87 May 20, 2008 3:43AM PDT

There are many similar threads to this that I have read, but I have not found an answer. I have a Dell Desktop running XP connected to a Linksys router. Also, there is a Canon MX700 connected to the router via ethernet. I would like to set this up so that both the Mac and PC can print to the Canon over the network.

The Dell prints fine to the Canon, but when I try to enter the IP address of the printer (192.168 etc.) into the macbook, things do not work. A window comes up saying "192.168... is busy. Will try again in 20 seconds".

I don't know if I am doing something stupid but any help is appreciated.

Thanks

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Cannon PIXMA 700
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 20, 2008 6:47AM PDT

Can you confirm that you have the OS X drivers for this printer installed on your MacBook?

What happens when you try to add the printer? Does the printer name appear in the "Add a Printer" window?

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The printer doesn't
by Grodent87 May 20, 2008 12:47PM PDT

appear in the add a printer window so my guess is that it is not being detected. Where do I go from there?
And thanks for the reply.

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You didn't cover the driver question.
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 20, 2008 9:42PM PDT

Do you have the Canon driver installed on the Mac?

What other OS X installation instructions are there with this printer?

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And,
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 20, 2008 9:43PM PDT

How about seeing if you can make this printer work when it is directly connected to the Mac?

That would eliminate the possibility of Mac/Printer incompatibility.

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Well,
by Grodent87 May 21, 2008 10:37AM PDT

I downloaded the drivers off the Canon website, and connected it via usb. It prints fine when directly connected. Any ideas?

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Now that you know,
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 21, 2008 9:51PM PDT

that it prints when directly connected to the Mac, go ahead and assign a static IP address to the printer and attach it to the network.

Following any instructions from Canon regarding Networking their printer, attempt to attach to the printer across the network.

I have an HP LJ400 which is connected in the same way as your Canon will be, and it works well.

Let us know

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Thanks
by Grodent87 May 22, 2008 10:04AM PDT

I set it up and works perfectly now. Thanks a lot for all the help.

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you're welcome,
by mrmacfixit Forum moderator May 22, 2008 10:50AM PDT

Glad it worked out for you

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