topic Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop in Printer Software & Networking

Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

bunzo1 — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:53:22 GMT

Running Ventura 13.0.1 on a Mac

Using PS 2023 v23.0.1

Using a new Canon ImageProGraph Pro-300 printer.

During the printer install, it recognized LRC and installed the proper plug-in for printing from LRC but, the install did NOT recognize PS and did NOT install the plug-in so that I could print from PS using File/Automate/pluginname.

I have rerun the Plug-in Install program multiple times but the plug-in never installs in PS.

Posted this question a few days ago but, don't see it listed.

Help would be appreciated.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

MATKINS — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:25:59 GMT

This you tube video solved this issue - finally!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIIfWFMaMMc

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

bunzo1 — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:05:26 GMT

Thanks! Started watching it but, it is almost 2hrs long so, I will watch in pieces.

He started out blaming this on Apple, which I question because the plug-in install WORKS for LRC... just not for PS. The installer, the plug-ins and the apps are ALL CANON... not Apple.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

MATKINS — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 19:45:16 GMT

The printer driver for Apple can be an issue and in Ventura I don't event see where I can change the driver.
BUT I did manage to download the new drivers and my PPL now works in Photoshop again. That info is in the very first 10 minutes.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

ebiggs1 — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:49:01 GMT

" I question because the plug-in install WORKS for LRC..."

Perhaps so but it isn't a confirmation it works with every program.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

bunzo1 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 01:21:41 GMT

But why blame the OS for an application install problem?

Is the OS responsible to verify the app's install did as it intended? Don't think so.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

bunzo1 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:41:03 GMT

Thanks for the link.

The video is worth watching but, it does NOT address the issue I reported. When I ran the driver install, everything worked accordingly but the install program ONLY RECOGNIZED LRC and did NOT install the PS Plug-in files Consequently, PPL is not listed in File/Automate within Photoshop.

I fixed this by copying the two .plugin files in the PPL/Install Files/PSPlugin folder to mymac/Adobe Photoshop 2023/Plug-ins and restarted PS.

I can now start PPL in PS, LRC or in stand alone mode.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

ebiggs1 — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:51:32 GMT

"Don't think so."

I do! Just because one works does not clear other apps.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

bunzo1 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:47:09 GMT

MY solution was to copy files to the correct folder. The install program determines where necessary files should go in order for the targeted application to have access to them.

The Canon Install did NOT even recognize that Photoshop was available. That has NOTHING to do with the OS.

end of story

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

bunzo1 — Sun, 11 Dec 2022 14:58:33 GMT

I believe that the driver upgrade procedure is:

Periodically, check the Canon website - Software/Drivers for your specific printer.

If a newer driver is available for your printer than what you already have, you decide whether or not you want to download/install it.

You run the dmg file which in turn, upgrades your current driver.

I do not believe there is another process to "change the driver" as you mention.

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

1BobDavis — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:58:08 GMT

Thank you, I experienced the same issue, and now PPL works in PS2023, Thank you

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

regmikewall — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 19:31:02 GMT

Where did you get those PPL files, don't find it on my iMac Running OS 14.x with PS CC 2024

thanks in advance for your help

Michael

Re: Professional Print & Layout not available in PhotoShop

tim-h — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:01:26 GMT

Thanks for sharing this solution. It works.

I was having the same problem with a newly installed Pro300 (Feb2024) and wondering why Canon have not solved the issue.