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| From | "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> |
|---|---|
| Newsgroups | comp.sys.mac.apps, comp.sys.mac.misc, comp.sys.mac.system, uk.comp.sys.mac, alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt, alt.computer.workshop |
| Subject | Printer problem with macOS Sequoia (was : Is macOS Sequoia v15.7.1 good in 2020 13" Intel MBP?) |
| Date | 2026-04-28 09:30 +0100 |
| Message-ID | <n5b9gjF11guU1@mid.individual.net> (permalink) |
| References | <10colhi$3qk3l$2@dont-email.me> <10con8m$3r6md$1@alphabravo.eternal-september.org> <n58ra4FjpagU1@mid.individual.net> <n5abitFr51aU1@mid.individual.net> <n5b8q5Ftb6U1@mid.individual.net> |
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On 28/04/2026 09:18, David B. wrote: > On 28/04/2026 00:59, John D Groenveld responded 😊 >> In article <n58ra4FjpagU1@mid.individual.net>, >> David B. <boaterdave@hotmail.co.uk> wrote: >>> I now own this iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) >>> >>> I have installed macOS Sequoia >>> >>> I can no longer print with my ancient Canon MG5350 >>> >>> I CAN print from my M1 MacBook Air running macOS Tahoe and can also >>> print from an iMac running macOS Ventura or from my iPhone and iPad. >>> >>> Is there a known bug with macOS Sequoia which is preventing the use of >>> my printer? >>> >>> Advice welcomed. TIA. >> >> Two shots in the dark: >> 1. uninstall the Canon software on the non-working iMac and then re-add >> the printer. >> >> 2. upgrade the AirPrint firmware on MG5350: >> <URL:https://www.canon.com.au/support/sims-content? >> pid=e7bb60ec5ccb44d881b3a4be41be1a18&cid=962CF3F34FCB4C08A1497A31961CB710&ctype=fa> > > > John > > Thank you *so* much for your helpful suggestions. > > I did try 1. above - sadly, to no avail. :-( > > This was the instruction I received from the downloaded information > (provided at your link):- > > *Check Whether Update is Necessary* > > You can check whether an update is required by printing the nozzle check > pattern. > > Check whether the software (firmware) version "Ver. X.XXX" is printed in > the nozzle check pattern print results. > If the firmware version is printed and is Ver. 2.000 or later > > Firmware update is not necessary. > > If the firmware version is printed and is earlier than Ver. 2.000, or if > the firmware version is not printed > > Firmware update is necessary. Update according to "Firmware Version > Update Procedure" described below. > > Note > For instructions on printing the nozzle check pattern, refer to the on- > screen manual that comes with the printer. > > = > > Here is confirmation that I do NOT need to update my firmware:- > > https://i.ibb.co/zVZDm0sR/IMG-4699.jpg > > = > > Had I needed to update, I'd have needed to connect my printer with a USB > cable. If I'd actually HAD a USB cable I wouldn't need to use the Air > Print facility anyway! <wink> > > I did reinstall Sequoia (from Internet Recovery) but that made no > difference either. > > I can only conclude (as supported by Gemini AI) that there must be a > 'bug' in Sequoia which was overcome by Tahoe. Sadly, this computer is > now classified as Vintage, so I cannot install macOS Tahoe. > > Thank you once again for trying to help. 😊 Reposted - to share with my 'home' Usenet group, "alt.computer.workshop" New members always welcome! -- Kind regards, David
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Re: Is macOS Sequoia v15.7.1 good in 2020 13" Intel MBP? "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> - 2026-04-27 11:15 +0100
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Re: Is macOS Sequoia v15.7.1 good in 2020 13" Intel MBP? "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> - 2026-04-28 09:18 +0100
Printer problem with macOS Sequoia (was : Is macOS Sequoia v15.7.1 good in 2020 13" Intel MBP?) "David B." <David@hotmail.co.uk> - 2026-04-28 09:30 +0100
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