Mac OS X 10.4.7 Special Report follow-up: Resolving issues with printers

In the days since the publication of our Mac OS X 10.4.7 special report, we've received several notes from readers who are experiencing printer issues after applying the update.

A few of the more successful solutions for this issue are as follows:

Disconnect from AirPort and reset For those who are using printers connected to an AirPort Express, Extreme or another wireless device with USB connections, you might want to try the following:

1. Disconnect the printer from the AirPort unit (or other router)
2. Wait a few minutes
3. Plug it back in
4. Restart the base station unit
5. Check for your printer to appear in AirPort Admin Utility (located in Applications/Utilities)

Re-install CUPS Problems may have occurred with your CUPS installation during the Mac OS X update process.

The file is available from this Web site: http://www.cups.org/software.php, and is labeled cups-1.2.1.dmg

Delete then re-add printers/Reset printing system Open Printer Setup Utility, located in Applications/Utilities and look at the "Printer List" Highlight and delete all entries.

Alternatively, go to the "Printer Setup Utility" menu at the top of the screen and select "Reset Printing System".

Click the "Add" button and re-add your printer(s).

Last resort -- Archive and Install As a last resort, try performing the somewhat tedious Archive and Install process, then re-upgrading to Mac OS X 10.4.7. This has solved some otherwise inexplicable printer issues for MacFixIt readers.

For more coverage, see our Mac OS X 10.4.7 special report.

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