Intel-based Macs: Problems with printers (#5)

We continue to receive reports from readers who have issues with printing on their Intel-based Macs. As previously reported, the most problematic area continues to be printing through AirPort Base Stations and other wireless routers -- a function that seems to be broken for several devices in the Intel version of Mac OS X.

Today we note a few reports from readers having issues with Epson printers.

MacFixIt reader Fabian writes:

"I tried for the past two days to get my mom's Epson 5900L Laser printer and her new 17" Intel iMac to work via standard USB. While the Mac reports the correct printer model and can read its cartridge level, it also reports sending out any print job and having "accomplished" it - but the printer never prints. I chatted with the Epson support, and they told me to download an allegedly updated printer driver, but it seems it was merely the same old already installed one.

Crash reporter reported:

• Error loading [...]EPSONPagePDE: error code 4, error number 0 (Library not loaded: Reason: no suitable image found. Did find: /Library/Printers/[...]/PPPDE.framework/Versions/A/PPPDE: mach-o, but wrong architecture)

Another reader adds:

"I'm having the same problem with my 17" iMac (w/Intel duo core) and Epson CX4200 printer. At times the printer bar just keeps cycling/scrolling as if it?s going to print, but nothing happens. It's more than frustrating. In addition, when the drivers are installed I'm having problems running Microsoft Word. It won't close (and I have to force quit) or if it?s not open yet, it won?t open. That multicolored circle keeps spinning and spinning and it?s starting to make me sick."

As previously reported, re-installation of printer drivers (either from the manufacturer's Web site or included media) can resolve issues with printers. Our sister site, VersionTracker, lists virtually all printer drivers, including some that are Universal binaries. Just use the search function and enter your manufacturer or model number.

For a full list of printer drivers included with the Intel version of Mac OS X 10.4.4, see Knowledge base article #303057.

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