Printer Sharing (connected to Win XP) - where 2 get the PDD file?

[striders]

Hi all,

I have a quite recent printer, a Canon iP90 portable printer that have both WinXP and OSX drivers.

I have installed the OSX drivers (.pkg files) on my late 2008 MacBook Pro (MBP) and the printer works just fine. Canon even install its own application to monitor inks, etc.

I now connect the printer to a Windows XP and share the printer. All the other Windows laptop can use the printer.

I tried to connect to the printer (now shared via Windows XP) from my OSX. (Instructions from http://guides.macrumors.com/Printing...red_PC_Printer)

I assume the driver is already in my MBP because I installed earlier. However, when CUPS asked for the drivers, it did NOT list the printer (Canon IP90). It then ask me to provide the PDD file. I can't find this at all.

So what do I need to do?
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[belvdr]

Did you try looking in the Canon DMG?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/c...ategoryid=117&modelid=11009#DownloadDetailAct

 

[striders]

Yes, I did. As mentioned in my 1st post, I have installed the Canon iP90 drivers and utility on the OSX when I connect the printer directly to the MBP.

Thus, I assume the drivers is already installed in my MBP.

However, the CUPS app didn't list the iP90. It also ask for the "PDD" file.

I opened the .dmg file and click the .pkg file (there is only one) then click "Show Package Contents" to search the file (keyword: drivers, pdd, etc).

I even went to Macintosh HDD -> Library -> Printers -> Canon and look there but to no avail.

 

[belvdr]

Okay, from what I understand, there are two types of drivers, and for local printers, it does not use the CUPS driver.

The newer Canon printers are not supported by the Gimp-Print drivers included with 10.5. I found a reference to www.printfab.net which may have the driver for your printer included.

I would try there first.

 

[striders]

Thanks, Belvdr. I downloaded the trial and tried again to connect via 2 methods:

1) CUPS via browser
2) Printers via System Preferences (I added the "Advanced" toolbar button per Apple support page to show "Windows" in the drop-down box)

Neither can see the IP90 driver for some reason. I'll try do some digging to verify.

 

[MisterMe]

... I downloaded the trial and tried again to connect via 2 methods:

1) CUPS via browser
2) Printers via System Preferences (I added the "Advanced" toolbar button per Apple support page to show "Windows" in the drop-down box)

...

You will find that all of these are known issues with the Canon iP90.

 

[striders]

Shot, that's not good. That means I have to buy a new printer but this time with WiFi built-in. I think the Epson Artisan 800 is a good choice.