James Tauber

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Canon Multi-Unfunctional on OS X

I just bought a Canon MP390 multi-function printer/scanner/copier/fax and stupidly assumed (without checking) that it would work on OS X. Apparently none of Canon's multi-function units support OS X (although oddly Google reveals that Apple had a Hot Deal on them through B&H Photo at one point). All the other Canon products I've used do support OS X and it appears all their standalone printers and scanners do. I'm not sure what it is about their multi-function units.

Not sure yet whether to return it or to just use it on my Windows box hoping that Canon will soon release an OS X driver.

It's the first time since I bought my PowerBook four months ago that something I've wanted to use hasn't worked with OS X.

I'm seriously bummed.

Created: Nov. 12, 2004
Last Modified: Feb. 8, 2005
Author: jtauber