I can't print with IMac to Canon D480 Printer

[rc1945]

I have 2 new I-Mac computers set up on a home network. I have my new Canon D480 Multifunction printer connected to one of the Macs ("Mac #1) by USB and it prints perfectly with the driver recommended in the printer manual downloaded from the Canon site. I have Printer sharing turned on. The printer's name on Mac #1 is Canon D460-490 (UFRII LT) which is the name that was automatically given to the printer when I downloaded the drivers and installed them.

However I am unable to print to the printer from the second new Mac ("Mac #2") although I have downloaded the same printer driver and have added the printer on Mac #2. The printer's name on Mac #2 is Canon D460-490 (UFRII LT) @ Mac #1. I go through the motions of File, Print, but nothing happens.

Does anyone have an answer?

Thank you,
R.C.

 

[MisterMe]

With certain notable exceptions, you cannot use a USB driver with a networked printer. If one exists, then you must use a CUPS driver from the Linux Foundation's OpenPrinting Project or from the Gutenprint bundle. Unfortunately, neither source supports the Canon imageCLASS D480. You may attempt to use the CUPS driver for a different imageCLASS.

Your Finder Help menu explains how to setup the Mac to which the printer is connected as a print server. Your remote Mac will communicate with the local Mac using the LaserWriter (generic PostScript) print driver.

 

[rc1945]

Thank you very much for your answer. It saves me from many more frustrating attempts to make this work.

I will follow your directions and look in the Finder Help menu.

Best regards,
R.C.