Part 1: Download the PPD

The PPD for the Canon printers is available from:

  • CS local copy v3.40 **Works with 10.4.9 - 10.7.3
  • Canon's Web site.

    Part 2: Install the Drivers

    1. Double Click on the downloaded file (iR-PSv3.40_MacOSX.zip). This will extract iR-PSv3.40_MacOSX.dmg.
    2. Double Click on iR-PSv3.40_MacOSX.dmg to open the disk image


    3. Double Click on Canon PS Installer.mpkg and follow the Install Wizard


      Part 3: Add the printer

      1. Open System Preferences and select Print & Fax


      2. Click the "+" (highlighted above) to add a new printer
      3. Make sure the IP is selected
      4. Change the Protocol to Internet Printing Protocol - IPP
      5. Enter the information below to print to ps4. Replace ps4 with ps3 for our third floor printers


      6. Now click Select Printer Software next to Print Using: and select Other


      7. The next window will open for you to select the printer model. Scroll down and select Canon iR-ADV 6055 and click OK


      8. Next you will be presented with printer options. Modify the two options illustrated below:

      9. Finally, click OK and your Add Printer window should look like this


      10. Click Add and you are finished