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Unable to find drivers for my Samsung SCX- 3401 printer for Mac OS 12.1

Hello,


Can anyone help me to find drivers for my Samsung SCX- 3401 printer for Mac OS Monterey version12.1. I have already looked on the official website the last available drivers are for Mac OS 10.4.


Thank you.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.0

Posted on Dec 18, 2021 2:06 AM

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Posted on Dec 18, 2021 11:55 AM

Hi,


Based on the older (macOS Catalina) SCX-3401 compatibility information in the article https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06520117 , have you already checked whether the latest (macOS 11) Samsung universal print driver for the Xpress SL-M2070 (https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/samsung-xpress-sl-m2070-laser-multifunction-printer-series/16450377) possibly could be used under macOS Monterey as well?


Before testing any printer drivers, make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera).

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)

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Dec 18, 2021 11:55 AM in response to ShreyansDharmendar

Hi,


Based on the older (macOS Catalina) SCX-3401 compatibility information in the article https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c06520117 , have you already checked whether the latest (macOS 11) Samsung universal print driver for the Xpress SL-M2070 (https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/selfservice/samsung-xpress-sl-m2070-laser-multifunction-printer-series/16450377) possibly could be used under macOS Monterey as well?


Before testing any printer drivers, make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera).

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

Add a printer to your printer list so you can use it on Mac – Apple Support (UK)

Dec 18, 2021 4:24 AM in response to ShreyansDharmendar

While when I looked, found 'Samsung - HP Printer' drivers; new as Mojave 10.14.6

from DL site within India. (Did not download: Do see relationship with HP online.)

Looked to be official Samsung/HP India web site. I saw, Big Sur was mentioned.


There may be a "VueScan" driver for your Printer (may likely show: Samsung or HP)

Probably it would cost; no telling if any refunds. "Be wary of fake download sites."

Adware, malware, spam, etc can follow downloads from unsecure or fake sites.


..Nothing old as Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5 (Leopard) would exist for this series..

Suggestions of some 'wireless compatibility' are said, but not proveable online.


HP: Printer Setup, Software & Drivers > HP printer driver for Macos Monterey 12.0.1 not available


• HP Printers - HP/Samsung Drivers from Apple Software Update are No Longer Available | HP® Customer Support

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04510394


Other 'versions of drivers' that may [or not] work, with model years Samsung/HP

could be hit-or-miss affair. ~ Trial and error to see "what if" anything could work.


macOS 11 Big Sur driver for Samsung ... - community.hp.com

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Samsung/macOS-11-Big-Sur-driver-for-Samsung-Xpress-SL-M2835DW-Laser/td-p/7859697


Gutenprint: [Didn't see any direct relationship to Samsung; hadn't checked HP.]

'To see if your printer is supported, go to Gutenprint drivers for more information.'

NOTE: Gutenprint drivers are not supported by HP - Samsung or Apple.


[Unless the product 'has clone under HP model series', there's no listing Samsung #.]

http://gimp-print.sourceforge.net/p_Supported_Printers.php


When going the upgrade route, either with newer/newest computer hardware &/or

software, plan on bringing all other peripherals up-to-date. There's no looking back.


As suggested: there may be an AirPrint capability with this series. Have you tried?

Learn how to print from your Mac .. and learn what to do if you can't print. Some

of these are capable of printing via wireless or wired bridge. See following:


• Print wirelessly from your Mac to your Printer - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/print-wirelessly-mac-printer-mchl3c1a7aef/12.0/mac/12.0

[Note: If you don’t see your AirPrint printer, you can choose Add Printer from the Printer menu

and add it to your list of printers. See Add a Wi-Fi or network printer.]


(Many search-found links: 'HP product discussions forums'. Actual Support? Unknown.)


Solved: Hp printer driver for Macos Monterey 12.0.1 not available (November 2021) ...

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Printer-Setup-Software-Drivers/Hp-printer-driver-for-Macos-Monterey-12-0-1-not-available/td-p/8204341


So looks like a few paths to try ~ and some won't go far.

Good luck & happy trails! ☃️🌻❄️🌿

Dec 20, 2021 2:48 AM in response to ShreyansDharmendar

Thank you for your reply. Did you try to reset the printing system in accordance with the Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem article? However, we cannot rule out the possibility that the V3.93.01 universal driver for SL-M2070 and macOS 11 in fact is not compatible with macOS 12 Monterey and an SCX-3401. Look upon this as an experiment.

Unable to find drivers for my Samsung SCX- 3401 printer for Mac OS 12.1

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