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Hi there. I have a Smart Tank 500. When I connect it via USB to a MacBook (macOS 12.6.2) and install the driver, it shows up as a basic printer, images print in black and white, and options for paper type, quality, and so on are missing. What can I do? I was recommended the L5_1657 driver—is that actually the right solution?

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Hi @andrewsb2, Hola

In this case if you are able to install printer and you are able to print then it should be a driver error, and then just need to reset printer system on Mac.

  • En este caso, si se instala la impresora y puedes imprimir, entonces es un error del controlador, y solo tendrás que reiniciar el sistema de la impresora en la Mac.
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Please follow steps from the next video to reset printer system on Mac:

  • Prueba con los pasos del siguiente video:

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifpwzokW-Qo

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>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhSAcFBMijg

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Thanks for your reply; I managed to install it and it prints. Unfortunately, it doesn't print in color; the tones come out dark—albeit high quality—and everything looks dull, even though the ink levels are optimal. I would appreciate any solution.

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