Getting dell printer working with macbook

gerry87 · 17-07-2008 05:03PM #1

I know dell don't make drivers for macs, but is there any way to get it working using something like crossover or even having windows installed on the macbook but still being able to print from os x?

The printer is a Dell AIO 962.

Any help appreciated, i convinced my dad to go mac, and he's not exactly gelling with it.

monkeyfudge · 17-07-2008 05:07PM

I tired this in the past with a Dell printer with no luck.

I think they're actually Lexmart rebadges, but getting the relevant lexmart drivers doesn't work either.

But with windows installed you should be able to use it. Rebooting into windos to print something might be a bit of hassle though.

Maybe have a look at http://www.parallels.com/

Nonmonotonic · 17-07-2008 11:16PM

http://macosx.com/tech-support/mac/need-dell-aio-962-driver-for-mac-os/335423.html

And if that fails try adding it as a generic printer (you wont have all the options but it should print).

nialler · 18-07-2008 05:24AM

don't think they're lexmark, I've installed a couple of samsung drivers to get the dell printers working on a mac network, google the type of printer, download the driver or comparable driver and install it that way. GIMP may help you.

flywheel · 20-07-2008 12:23AM

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Past-News/Dell-Lexmark-Ink-Printer-Deal/

manged to get a basic "dell" printer working by installing the relevant lexmark printer in the past

dell offer some OS X drivers now for some printer models

or try GIMP

im...LOST · 20-07-2008 12:35AM

I'm sorry but how would Gimp work? I presume that you are talking about something other than the image manipulation programme but what is it?

flywheel · 21-07-2008 11:27PM

http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/

sorry should have called it by it's modern title: gutenprint, blame old age

http://gutenprint.sourceforge.net/

Getting dell printer working with macbook

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