Konica-Minolta Pagepro 1350W Printer on Mac

Debonya1 · Debonya1 #1 (**permalink**)

12-31-2006, 09:25 AM

Being a life-long PC user, I just purchased a new Intel Imac and I must say - I am pumped! Before I took the plunge, I did not check to see if my printer would be compatible before. The manufacturer states the printer is only compatible with Windows machines. My question is - is there any way I can make this printer work? I have seen numerous threads indicating Parallel Desktop may work, however I'm a little leary about installing Windows on my new Mac. From what I understand - I need to install XP in order to run Parallels. I'm trying to do this the most cost-effective way I can... Please help!

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #2 (**permalink**)

12-31-2006, 09:38 AM

Welcome to Mac-Forums, Debonya1! I hope you enjoy your stay.

I found this, Instructions for installing a PagePro 1350W on Mac OS X, but the only thing that makes me hesitate about it is that, from the date this solution was offered, it's obviously a workaround for PowerPC Macs.

Will it still work on your Intel-based Mac? You'll have to try 'cause I sure dunno. :girl:

BTW you have a more detailed entry (well, it does have screenshots...) is available here. Just look up the entry for Saturday, February 25, 2006.

Debonya1 · Debonya1 #3 (**permalink**)

12-31-2006, 11:59 AM

Machead - thanks for the info. I am having a hard time with the terminal. I have downloaded xcode, however I must not be entering the correct text in the terminal screen. I am not a programmer, however I can follow instructions. I have compelted all the other steps but I think the terminal piece is critical. I will try later this afternoon. Thanks again for the reference. If you have sugestions - please let me know.

MacHeadCase · MacHeadCase #4 (**permalink**)

12-31-2006, 12:15 PM

No problem! I hope it works for you. And good luck with this.

I am not Terminal savvy myself. Surely someone else in here is.

mareoraft · mareoraft #5 (**permalink**)

07-16-2011, 11:18 AM

The links you posted are now broken. Is it possible to update them?

I cannot get my Konica Minolta PagePro 1350W to work on my Snow Leopard 10.6.8

Also, what version of OSX are you running on which the print driver works?

Thanks!

chscag · chscag #6 (**permalink**)

07-16-2011, 04:06 PM

First off, you're trying to reply and ask questions of a thread that's over 5 years old. Please check the date on a thread before replying to it.

Regarding your PagePro printer: It's not supported in Mac OS X, however, you might try using a Linux Open Printing driver set instead. Go to the following LINK and follow instructions. It requires several downloads of software to install.

The Minolta PagePro printer driver is all the way down at the bottom of the list after the HP printer drivers. You'll need to scroll toward the bottom of the list. I can't guaranty that this will work but it may be worth a try.

mareoraft · mareoraft #7 (**permalink**)

07-16-2011, 05:18 PM

@chscag

Thanks! I went to the link (macosx/min12xxw | The Linux Foundation)

and downloaded the three items under "Downloads Required", installing them in the same order they are listed.

After this, I opened up system preferences and was able to add my PagePro 1350W as a printer. It worked without any restarts or anything. I am running Snow Leopard 10.6.8, but according to the website it also works for versions as early as 10.2.x

The link I went to is a little different then the one you suggested, but I'm bet that works too

thank you!

chscag · chscag #8 (**permalink**)

07-16-2011, 06:56 PM

Good to hear. Yes, the files you downloaded are the same as I suggested which are available at the other site too. Have fun and visit often.

Mac SK · Mac SK #9 (**permalink**)

07-22-2011, 12:02 AM

I have a pagepro 1250..Its one fine machine,prints at 1200dpi. Hope you get it to work.

maxims · maxims #10 (**permalink**)

04-27-2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mareoraft

@chscag

Thanks! I went to the link (macosx/min12xxw | The Linux Foundation)

and downloaded the three items under "Downloads Required", installing them in the same order they are listed.

After this, I opened up system preferences and was able to add my PagePro 1350W as a printer. It worked without any restarts or anything. I am running Snow Leopard 10.6.8, but according to the website it also works for versions as early as 10.2.x

The link I went to is a little different then the one you suggested, but I'm bet that works too

thank you!

I did it and it works with my PagePro 1350w.
Thank you very much!

Howmanyds · Howmanyds #11 (**permalink**)

04-29-2012, 04:19 PM

Since there are replies more recent than 2006, I thought I'd go ahead and ask:

I got my PagePro 1350 setup fine but it keeps disappearing from the network. (Connected through a print server to the router).

Everytime it disappears I have to restart either the Mac or the printer or both. SOmetimes I have to reinstall the printer.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

chscag #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,378 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	07-16-2011, 04:06 PM First off, you're trying to reply and ask questions of a thread that's over 5 years old. Please check the date on a thread before replying to it. Regarding your PagePro printer: It's not supported in Mac OS X, however, you might try using a Linux Open Printing driver set instead. Go to the following LINK and follow instructions. It requires several downloads of software to install. The Minolta PagePro printer driver is all the way down at the bottom of the list after the HP printer drivers. You'll need to scroll toward the bottom of the list. I can't guaranty that this will work but it may be worth a try. Community Guidelines
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chscag #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 32,378 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	07-16-2011, 06:56 PM Good to hear. Yes, the files you downloaded are the same as I suggested which are available at the other site too. Have fun and visit often. Community Guidelines
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Debonya1 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 31, 2006 Posts: 4	12-31-2006, 09:25 AM Being a life-long PC user, I just purchased a new Intel Imac and I must say - I am pumped! Before I took the plunge, I did not check to see if my printer would be compatible before. The manufacturer states the printer is only compatible with Windows machines. My question is - is there any way I can make this printer work? I have seen numerous threads indicating Parallel Desktop may work, however I'm a little leary about installing Windows on my new Mac. From what I understand - I need to install XP in order to run Parallels. I'm trying to do this the most cost-effective way I can... Please help!
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MacHeadCase #2 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-31-2006, 09:38 AM Welcome to Mac-Forums, Debonya1! I hope you enjoy your stay. I found this, Instructions for installing a PagePro 1350W on Mac OS X, but the only thing that makes me hesitate about it is that, from the date this solution was offered, it's obviously a workaround for PowerPC Macs. Will it still work on your Intel-based Mac? You'll have to try 'cause I sure dunno. :girl: BTW you have a more detailed entry (well, it does have screenshots...) is available here. Just look up the entry for Saturday, February 25, 2006.
	QUOTE Thanks

MacHeadCase #4 (permalink)
Guest Posts: n/a	12-31-2006, 12:15 PM No problem! I hope it works for you. And good luck with this. I am not Terminal savvy myself. Surely someone else in here is.
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mareoraft #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 16, 2011 Posts: 10	07-16-2011, 11:18 AM The links you posted are now broken. Is it possible to update them? I cannot get my Konica Minolta PagePro 1350W to work on my Snow Leopard 10.6.8 Also, what version of OSX are you running on which the print driver works? Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

mareoraft #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 16, 2011 Posts: 10	07-16-2011, 05:18 PM @chscag Thanks! I went to the link (macosx/min12xxw \| The Linux Foundation) and downloaded the three items under "Downloads Required", installing them in the same order they are listed. After this, I opened up system preferences and was able to add my PagePro 1350W as a printer. It worked without any restarts or anything. I am running Snow Leopard 10.6.8, but according to the website it also works for versions as early as 10.2.x The link I went to is a little different then the one you suggested, but I'm bet that works too thank you!
	QUOTE Thanks

Mac SK #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 20, 2006 Posts: 1,484	07-22-2011, 12:02 AM I have a pagepro 1250..Its one fine machine,prints at 1200dpi. Hope you get it to work.
	QUOTE Thanks

Howmanyds #11 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 04, 2011 Posts: 9	04-29-2012, 04:19 PM Since there are replies more recent than 2006, I thought I'd go ahead and ask: I got my PagePro 1350 setup fine but it keeps disappearing from the network. (Connected through a print server to the router). Everytime it disappears I have to restart either the Mac or the printer or both. SOmetimes I have to reinstall the printer. Any suggestions? Thanks!
	QUOTE Thanks

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