topic Re: PIXMA MX 492-restrict printing to b&w only w/Macbook Air 15.3 in Desktop Inkjet Printers

PIXMA MX 492-restrict printing to b&w only w/Macbook Air 15.3

phold — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 20:16:48 GMT

With a MacBook air OS15.3 I'm wondering how to enable B&W printing all the time, then change it in the few instances when color is required.

I had this all figured out from an old post from Canon Community in 2023, but I need a new solution with this new mac operating system.

Thank you!

Re: PIXMA MX 492-restrict printing to b&w only w/Macbook Air 15.3

Patrick — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:55:44 GMT

Hi phold,

The PIXMA MX492 is not supported with macOS v15 (Sequoia). You are eligible for Canon's Upgrade Program. This is for out of warranty units which are incompatible with a new or upgraded system. This option allows you a one-time opportunity to purchase a replacement product, discounted from the list price.

If you would like to take part in this option, please call our Sales Department at (866) 443-8002 Monday through Saturday, 9am to 9pm. Let them know you have been working with technical support and the Canon Upgrade Program was offered.

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Re: PIXMA MX 492-restrict printing to b&w only w/Macbook Air 15.3

phold — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:57:11 GMT

Hi Patrick,

Thank you for the suggestion, however, the Canon software/drivers page shows scan/print software/drivers for Mac Sequoia v.15.3, which I am using successfully.

It's just a matter of changing the settings to restrict printing to b&w only correct?

Re: PIXMA MX 492-restrict printing to b&w only w/Macbook Air 15.3

Patrick — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:41:12 GMT

Hi phold,

The PIXMA MX492 is not supported with macOS v15.

There are no printer drivers or scanner drivers available for use with macOS 15.

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Re: PIXMA MX 492-restrict printing to b&w only w/Macbook Air 15.3

phold — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:25:39 GMT

Patricia,

I must respectfully disagree -- I print on MX492 all the time w/my mac IOS15.3: on my settings confirm that MX 492 works with 15.3. I change the settings to b&w and 'save as preset". For color, I change it to color.

Scanning is a bit more challenging due to apple bug on 15.3 update-but I found a work-around.

EZ PZ