mini - Printer problems with Intel mini

UnaClocker · UnaClocker #1 (**permalink**)

02-10-2007, 04:11 PM

Ok, so I just got my new Intel mini.. I go to install the drivers for my printer on it. All seems well till I go to add the printer.. It doesn't seem to show the new driver on the list.. It's a Lexmark X5100 and installed and worked fine on my old G4 mini.. But doesn't seem to fully install on the new one.. What am I missing?
If you tell me the Intel Mac's need different drivers, I'm going to punt this thing through the window. I just traded my PC away for this thing due to Vista doing that crap to me. Really though, just tell me a cheap all in one printer that's readily available and works with Intel mac's if I have to buy a new one..

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

02-10-2007, 08:37 PM

The problem isn't with your Mac, it is an issue of drivers from Lexmark for your printer. Their driver for the X5100 series was developed to work on PPC Macs under OS X 10.2.x only.
The driver should work under OS X 10.4.x, but the software from Lexmark would need to run under Rosetta mode.
If it doesn't work with a generic driver, then there unfortunately isn't much you can do.

As far as new AIO Printers that will work with Intel-based Macs, Apple does have updated drivers included with the OS for them. You can check to see if your printer is included by checking the list here:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303057

Outside of that, you may want to contact Lexmark for assistance and they might be able to get you up and running.

sajewi · sajewi #3 (**permalink**)

02-16-2007, 09:59 AM

UnaClocker, I too have a Lexmark X5100 and am having the same problem, I have tried to load the drivers myself but no joy. Have you had any luck finding a solution?

sajewi · sajewi #4 (**permalink**)

02-26-2007, 07:50 AM

UnaClocker. Not sure if this helps but I have managed to get my printer working by using the install disks that came with the printer. After going through the install and messing around a bit as the install didn't seem to quite do the complete job I am now able to print.

I did email Lexmark and their suggestion was to start up the system in safe mode to install the printer, needles to say this didn't work.

Steve

D3v1L80Y #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	02-10-2007, 08:37 PM The problem isn't with your Mac, it is an issue of drivers from Lexmark for your printer. Their driver for the X5100 series was developed to work on PPC Macs under OS X 10.2.x only. The driver should work under OS X 10.4.x, but the software from Lexmark would need to run under Rosetta mode. If it doesn't work with a generic driver, then there unfortunately isn't much you can do. As far as new AIO Printers that will work with Intel-based Macs, Apple does have updated drivers included with the OS for them. You can check to see if your printer is included by checking the list here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303057 Outside of that, you may want to contact Lexmark for assistance and they might be able to get you up and running. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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UnaClocker #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 25, 2006 Posts: 73	02-10-2007, 04:11 PM Ok, so I just got my new Intel mini.. I go to install the drivers for my printer on it. All seems well till I go to add the printer.. It doesn't seem to show the new driver on the list.. It's a Lexmark X5100 and installed and worked fine on my old G4 mini.. But doesn't seem to fully install on the new one.. What am I missing? If you tell me the Intel Mac's need different drivers, I'm going to punt this thing through the window. I just traded my PC away for this thing due to Vista doing that crap to me. Really though, just tell me a cheap all in one printer that's readily available and works with Intel mac's if I have to buy a new one..
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sajewi #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 08, 2007 Posts: 21	02-26-2007, 07:50 AM UnaClocker. Not sure if this helps but I have managed to get my printer working by using the install disks that came with the printer. After going through the install and messing around a bit as the install didn't seem to quite do the complete job I am now able to print. I did email Lexmark and their suggestion was to start up the system in safe mode to install the printer, needles to say this didn't work. Steve
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