Using a Dell Printer on a Mac
After more searching than I thought would be needed, I found the steps for getting my Dell 1100 laser printer to work with Mac OS X. From a thread on MacRumors.com, I followed these steps:
1) download and install both drivers on this LinuxPrinting.org page: http://www.linuxprinting.org/macosx/samsung-gdi/
2) setup the printer as a Samsung ML-1210
These steps worked great and I’m back in business! The Linux Foundation also has a good reference for many other printers.
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thank you so much bro, no idea who you are. know how we’ve all be in a major printer jam…and NEED to print…i was just in one…i hve a mac…roomate has dell 1100..thought i was screwed, found your site..haha..thanks
Wow,
THANKS SOOOO MUCH!! This worked perfectly on my new MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2ghz. I was a ***dows user before, never thought Mac would be this easy to use.
Thanks again!
@eric You’re welcome. Unfortunately, using the same set of drivers at that site, I’ve been unable to get my HP OfficeJet k80 to work.
Sorry it was so difficult to install. Most peripherals are very easy - just plug into the USB and go to town, your machine should find all the plug-ins and stuff you need. My wife likes to say the “i” in a lot of Mac’s products stands for intuitive, everything just works. Haven’t installed any Dell peripherals, but am using a Jabra headset, HP laser and Brother laser printer right now - all three just plug and play.
Hope you’re enjoying your Mac odyssey !