PB G4 will not recognize USB printer

[I am Bebop]

Hi,

I have a very simple problem:

I have a Canon PIXMA iP4200, and I want to use it to print things. I have it plugged in to my PowerBook G4 via USB, but it does not show up. When I "Add Printer" (via Print and Fax preferences, or from any print dialog), I cannot find any option for USB printers... (it is not on the Canon IJ Network, it is not a Bluetooth printer, etc. it is plugged directly into the computer)

I know for a fact that I have the driver, and that the printer works, because I have printed using this printer via a network, back before my Mac Mini (into which the printer has always been plugged) died. I have also verified that the USB cable and my USB ports are in working order. And yes, the printer is turned on.

Am I overlooking something easy? With the Mini dying, and the PB not printing, I am not in a very -friendly mood. I hope it is a simple user error.

Thanks for looking.

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PowerMac G4 Al 1 GHz (Mac OS 10.5.8)

 

[Thiol]

Are you using Tiger or Leopard? If Tiger, try the advice below:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1800

Sorry if this doesn't help; it was the best that I could find.

 

[jodelli]

I had a similar problem with a Epson Stylus CX3200 and a G4 PB. Trouble is I don't remember how I fixed it.

Try downloading a new driver and deleting the old driver.

 

[I am Bebop]

still not finding that printer...

Thiol. Unfortunately, I am running Leopard, not Tiger, and that kb article is sadly not applicable to Leopard (I had actually already seen it).
jodelli. Unfortunately, I have already tried reïnstalling the driver to no avail.

Thanks to both for your responses, though!

 

[jodelli]

I wish I could remember what the glitch was in my case. It was something simple.

 

[I am Bebop]

they always are simple,

in hindsight.

 

[jodelli]

I do remember, after having been stymied earlier, setting up the printer as if I had just bought it new from the store, erasing old traces on the drive and following the step by step of the setup cheat sheet.

Good luck!

 

[I am Bebop]

setup cheat sheet...

Ah. Well that does sound like a good idea. I don't think I ever had a setup cheat sheet, but I suppose I could try to root around and delete printer preference files and such... maybe that would have some effect.

I will keep you posted.