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Ricoh SP C261DNw driver for Mac

Yes, the Ricoh SP C261DNw works on Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 27, macOS 26 Tahoe and macOS 15 Sequoia. Install this free, signed, native arm64 driver package and print again. No Rosetta, no Intel-only software from the printer maker, and no need to write or compile a driver yourself.

✅ Ricoh SP C261DNw is supported. Driver: Gutenprint 5.3.5. Model id: ricoh-sp_c261dnw

Install the Ricoh SP C261DNw driver

  1. Plug the printer into the Mac with a USB cable and switch it on.
  2. Download the installer (.pkg) and open it. Click through, enter your Mac password. It is signed and notarized by Apple, so there are no security warnings.
  3. Print something. The installer recognised the printer and set it up as the default.

Still not printing? Restart the Mac once and unplug / re-plug the printer. Then see troubleshooting.

Wi-Fi, network, or not detected over USB

After installing, open Terminal (⌘+Space, type Terminal), paste this and press Enter:

sudo gutenprint-add ricoh-sp_c261dnw

For a network printer, add a name and the printer's address (lpinfo -v lists what macOS can see):

sudo gutenprint-add ricoh-sp_c261dnw MyPrinter socket://192.168.1.50

Or without Terminal: System Settings → Printers & Scanners → Add → Use: Select Software… and pick “Ricoh SP C261DNw” ending in “Apple Silicon”.

Why did my Ricoh SP C261DNw stop working?

Ricoh's own Mac driver for this printer was built for Intel Macs only. On Apple Silicon it ran through Rosetta, which the macOS 27 upgrade removes, so System Settings now says “The printer software is not compatible with this device”. This package replaces it with Gutenprint 5.3.5, compiled natively for Apple Silicon.

Print quality and black & white: in the print dialog open Printer Features (Printer Options on macOS 27). Quality is under Resolution; for black & white set Color Model to Grayscale. Ink and toner levels can't be shown by open source drivers.

Questions

Does the Ricoh SP C261DNw work on macOS 27, macOS 26 Tahoe and Apple Silicon?

Yes. This free package adds a native arm64 Gutenprint driver for the Ricoh SP C261DNw. It runs on every Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 12 or later, including macOS 27, without Rosetta.

Do I need to write my own Ricoh SP C261DNw driver?

No. The Ricoh SP C261DNw is already supported by Gutenprint, an open source driver with years of tuning for this printer. Install the package; there is nothing to write, compile or patch.

Why does my Ricoh SP C261DNw say “The printer software is not compatible with this device”?

Ricoh's Mac driver for the Ricoh SP C261DNw is Intel-only and needs Rosetta, which the macOS 27 upgrade removes. Install this package, restart the Mac once, then unplug and re-plug the printer.

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