Apple updates printer drivers

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These updates are available through Software Update but can also be downloaded from the Apple Support Downloads page.

Apple's printing system, the Common Unix Printing System, uses a bunch of generic drivers that are then enhanced upon to add functionality for a specific printer's features.

As new printers are developed, drivers are morphed to include their features rather than developed from scratch for the printer.

In addition to providing drivers for new printers, some bugs with prior drivers are also tackled with these updates; however, this is not the case with all drivers and many will likely be unchanged. Therefore, only apply these updates if you have problems with them.

According to ComputerWorld, Epson 2.7 Printer Drivers install the latest software for both printers and scanners from Epson.

The 961.5MB download requires Mac OS X 10.6 or later. The driver release notes include a list of supported devices.

Meanwhile, Lexmark 2.5 Printer Driver installs new software for Lexmark-built printers and scanners.