14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has released a new batch of drivers to include the latest Canon printing and scanning software for Mac OS X version 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Weighing in at 281.16 MB, the drivers are to be applied on systems running Mac OS X 10.6.1 or later. As usual, Apple offers an extensive set of details on the Support section of its website.
Technote HT3669 reveals that, “Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard includes software for many printer and scanner models.” According to Apple, “This software can be installed from the Snow Leopard Install DVD, and installed or updated by using Software Update (some models have software available through Software Update only).” The article in question lists software provided for printers and scanners as of 15 March, 2010. However, Apple fails to make it clear exactly what its Canon Printer Drivers 2.3 update brings, in terms of newly supported printers and scanners.
“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,” the Mac maker further outlines.
But there is a way to see whether your existing printer / scanner is now supported by Snow Leopard. Provided that you have OS X 10.6.1 installed on your Mac, you can head over to the aforementioned knowledge base article, and use the find-in-page feature of your web browser to locate your printer. Make sure you have the name spelled correctly, as you paste or type the model in the search field. Most browsers use the CMD (command) + F shortcut for this feature.
However, if you can’t find a driver for your specific model, you can also check the list to see if a driver is available for a series of printers that may include your model. As an example, Apple points out that a printer with the model number 5070 might use the driver for the “5000 Series.”