14 DAY TRIAL // A new software update is available for those using a printer or a scanner under Mac OS X Snow Leopard, the current version of Apple’s desktop operating system.
Updated to version 2.6, the package containing Brother Printer Drivers for Mac OS X 10.6 is tasked with ensuring compatibility with an existing printer or scanner.
“This update installs the latest software for your printer or scanner,” Apple says.
Customers are directed to the Support area of Apple’s web site where they can obtain more information about printing and scanning software, as well as hints regarding the various types of printers/scanners available to them.
Updated on March 15, the technical note informs that, “By default, Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard installs software supporting the printers currently used by your Mac (if available), nearby printers on your network, and popular printer and scanner models.”
Apple explains that clicking the Customize button while installing Mac OS X Snow leopard will allow them to install software only for printers currently used by their Mac.
To do this, users must deselect all Printer Support options, except for "Printers Used by This Mac".
Alternately, users can choose to install all of the printer and scanner software that is available from the Mac OS X Install DVD by selecting all Printer Support options, including "All Available Printers".
However, the drivers from your Snow Leopard install discs are long obsolete.
Apple constantly rolls out such updates, and "Brother 2.6 Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6" is no different.
Weighing in at a hefty 141.75 MB, Brother 2.6 Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6 can be downloaded from the link below.
Download Brother 2.6 Printer Drivers for Mac OS X v10.6
To install the drivers, double click the downloaded DMG file, then double click the resulted installer package (“BrotherPrinterDrivers.pkg”), and follow the on screen instructions.