New all-in-one printer compatibal with OSX 10.6.6

mkrowni · mkrowni #1 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 12:39 PM

Since I upgraded I've found it impossible to make my R380 work properly. My Gf wants a scanner and with the available space an all-in-one seems logical (though I've always been leery of them) However, I want to make sure I find one that is actually compatible with Snow Leopard and I'd like your thoughts.

Not heavy home use
Photo quality
Possibly use a continuous ink system
Fax not required

Thanks much,
MK

McBie · McBie #2 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 01:52 PM

Welcome ....

I'm using the Canon MP560, works like a dream.
Have a search on the forum as there are members who have other brands/models who are equally good.

Cheers ... McBie

osxx · osxx #3 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Had great luck with HP Photosmart all in ones.

chscag · chscag #4 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 02:26 PM

Actually, Canon, HP, Brother, all make good compatible all in one printers that work well with OS X. However, the OP stated he preferred one that had a continuous ink system. I don't know if any of the above has one like that, but if they do, it's going to raise the cost of the printer considerably.

mkrowni · mkrowni #5 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 02:31 PM

Thanks all, I'll check these out. I've been using Epson due to the color quality in photo prints and third party continuous ink systems are available, I'd probably wait to see how much ink a new printer uses, Epsons tend to use a lot and it ain't cheap ;-)

I should also point out that my main concern is compatibility with OSX 10.6.6, my Epson works great with 10.4.

gsahli · gsahli #6 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 03:09 PM

Is there something wrong with the R380? I have another Rxxx model, and it works great. There are two drivers in OS X - don't use the Gutenprint one.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #7 (**permalink**)

02-22-2011, 04:03 PM

Epson TX550W works great with Snow Leopard and uses much less ink than former Lexmark All in Obe.

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Member Since: Apr 26, 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,838 Mac Specs: 2008 MBP 17" - 10.8.2 & iPad - iOS 5.1	02-22-2011, 01:52 PM Welcome .... I'm using the Canon MP560, works like a dream. Have a search on the forum as there are members who have other brands/models who are equally good. Cheers ... McBie " Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler. " A. Einstein The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude towards the problem. You understand ?
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Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,032 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	02-22-2011, 02:26 PM Actually, Canon, HP, Brother, all make good compatible all in one printers that work well with OS X. However, the OP stated he preferred one that had a continuous ink system. I don't know if any of the above has one like that, but if they do, it's going to raise the cost of the printer considerably. Community Guidelines
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mkrowni #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 09, 2011 Posts: 5	02-22-2011, 02:31 PM Thanks all, I'll check these out. I've been using Epson due to the color quality in photo prints and third party continuous ink systems are available, I'd probably wait to see how much ink a new printer uses, Epsons tend to use a lot and it ain't cheap ;-) I should also point out that my main concern is compatibility with OSX 10.6.6, my Epson works great with 10.4. Last edited by mkrowni; 02-22-2011 at 02:37 PM.
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harryb2448 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,097 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	02-22-2011, 04:03 PM Epson TX550W works great with Snow Leopard and uses much less ink than former Lexmark All in Obe. *Hang on to those original install discs like grim death! Using OS X.7 or later make a bootable USB thumb drive before running Installer!*
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mkrowni #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 09, 2011 Posts: 5	02-22-2011, 12:39 PM Since I upgraded I've found it impossible to make my R380 work properly. My Gf wants a scanner and with the available space an all-in-one seems logical (though I've always been leery of them) However, I want to make sure I find one that is actually compatible with Snow Leopard and I'd like your thoughts. Not heavy home use Photo quality Possibly use a continuous ink system Fax not required Thanks much, MK
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gsahli #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 11, 2010 Posts: 880	02-22-2011, 03:09 PM Is there something wrong with the R380? I have another Rxxx model, and it works great. There are two drivers in OS X - don't use the Gutenprint one.
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