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Install macOS Printer Drivers

    1. Install macOS Printer Drivers, Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 1, image 1 of 2 Install macOS Printer Drivers, Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Find the driver for your printer brand on the link below:

      • https://support.apple.com/kb/index?page=...

      • Download the driver for your printer, by clicking on the "Download" button.

      • If the message: "This connection is not private" appears, open the page with the private mode of your browser.

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    2. Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 2, image 1 of 2 Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Open your .dmg file

      • Open your .pkg file

      • If this message appears: "This update requires macOS 12.0 or earlier." click Close and continue with the next step.

      • Otherwise, continue with step 7.

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    3. Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 3, image 1 of 3 Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 3, image 2 of 3 Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Move your .pkg file to your desktop

      • Open Terminal

      • Enter: cd Desktop/ then press the Enter key

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    4. Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 4, image 1 of 3 Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 4, image 2 of 3 Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Enter the following command: pkgutil --expand FileName.pkg FileName

      • Change FileName to the name of your file, in both places.

      • Then press the Enter key.

      • A folder with the file name appears on your desktop.

      • Open the folder.

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      • Open the Distribution file with TextEdit

      • Then change the number after (system.compareVersions(system.version.ProductVersion, '12.0')" to that of your macOS version or later.

      • Save the file and close it.

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      • Return to the Terminal

      • Enter the following command: pkgutil --flatten FileName FileName.pkg and press the Enter key.

      • Close theTerminal and open FileName.pkg on your desktop.

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    7. Install macOS Printer Drivers: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Congratulations, you can proceed with the installation by following the steps one by one.

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Anthony Fassler

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Merci pour cet excellent tutoriel, j'ai récupéré le fonctionnement de mon ancienne imprimante HP sur mon Mac !

Bravo !!!

Cédric Trocellier - Reply Share

Bonjours ,j'ai un ordinateur imac et je veux installer une imprimante canon, je dois telecharger un logiciel pour ça et je n'y arrive pas; pouvez vous m'aider svp; merci

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