Thought that was for scanners rather than printers?Try downloading VueScan. Sorted connecting my Mac and printer
When I was on the phone to Apple support they were very insistent that I didn't upgrade to mac OS 11 for this very reason.When I upgraded my M/B Pro to Big Sur I found that the Canon software was not compatible. I contacted Canon and this is the answer I got.
"In response to your enquiry regarding the driver request for your PIXMA MG6250, we regret to inform you that this product is not compatible with macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) and no drivers will be made available.
When the launch of a new operating system is announced, Canon reviews the existing product range to see which of these products can be considered for the provision of compatible drivers. This is mainly down to the technical compatibilities between the new operating system and the Canon product.
We apologize for any inconvenience this will cause you, however If you wish to upgrade your product, you may be interested in checking our online store for current promotions and offers on new products. Alternatively should you have another computer running on an older operating system, please select you product and then the applicable operating system to view the support available for this product from the link below."
Basically the only solution is to buy another printer if I want to use Canon software.
I can still print, just not using the Canon software.
tom
Agree completely. I got an email from Canon after raising a tech support issue to 'Contact my hardware supplier'. Thanks a bunch. My next printer will not be a Canon.I have been using Mac computers at home since OSX was launched in 2001 and mostly used Epson printers and had very few problems.
I only print things occasionally now I am retired. I forget when I changed to a Canon Pixima but the printer is like new from little use. However, it does not have the AirPrint option so that shows it may be nearly 10 years old!
The lack of use means I usually have to change the printer carts as they have dried up
I needed to use the printer recently and had problems even though the printer was showing on the list and in the wi-fi link. I resolved the problem with new carts and full cleaning of the print heads etc.
I changed to a MacBook Air last year running Catalina and when I looked for new drivers (like sanqhar) I found Canon no longer supported my printer with a Mac.
I have delayed upgrading to Big Sur for now as I will lose the use of the printer. However, some of the advice I found was to create a partition with an older version of OSX if I intended to keep using the printer.
I will not be replacing my printer with another Canon. Their Mac software has been a joke.
I will look for a cheap mono laser printer.
I think I have for now, but still not sure whether it's a hardware problem or not.I don’t get on the site much now but when I saw this post I resonated with the problem.
I have a MacBook Pro running high Sierra. My last printer died a honourable death and was replaced with the finest PC world had on offer. ( the cheapest �� )
It’s a base model HP with WiFi capability. I never had any success with the last printer and WiFi so when I got it’s replacement carried on with a hard wire connection. It was a pain, the MacBook never recognised the printer and more time was spent setting it up than printing. When powered off all the settings disappeared.
One time I was setting it up for printing and I got distracted before I could cable connect the 2. Much to my surprise the MacBook recognised the printer on WiFi and printing was accomplished. I never installed drivers it just happened. The printer also connects to my wife’s iPad immediately.
I’ve recently had dealings with Apple support regarding a new M1 chip MacBook I bought. The 2 support staff could not sort the problem out and MacBooks were their specialty subject. The machine was well and truly bricked.
The M1 macbook was returned for a refund. Big Sur and the M1 are not a perfect match.
Hope you get the connection problem resolved.
I think I have for now, but still not sure whether it's a hardware problem or not.
I'll use up the new set of inks I bought for the printer and then junk it, I can then upgrade to Big Sur.
I have been looking at getting a Mono laser printer as I rarely print these days but the issue of Mac compatibility appears to be problematic for most brands!
What Mac OS though?I use a Canon MG4250 with both my Macbook Air and a Windows 10 PC,works a treat