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

phold
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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!

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Patrick
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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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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?

Patrick
Product Expert
Product Expert

Hi phold,

The PIXMA MX492 is not supported with macOS v15.

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

 

 

 

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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

 

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