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Printopia Changelog

What's new in Printopia 3.0.23

Oct 22, 2023
  • Fix for blank pages under certain conditions.
  • Fix for monochrome being ignored under certain conditions.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.22 (Sep 25, 2023)

  • Support for iOS 17
  • Support for macOS 14.0 (Sonoma)
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.21 (Sep 14, 2022)

  • Added support for iOS 16
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.20 (May 19, 2022)

  • Fixed permission issue for Send to Mac printers.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.19 (Oct 22, 2021)

  • Support for macOS 12.0 (Monterey)
  • Bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.18 (Mar 11, 2021)

  • Fixed an issue preventing the Printopia service from starting under certain circumstances.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.17 (Feb 1, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.16 (Jan 17, 2021)

  • Bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.15 (Nov 11, 2020)

  • Support for macOS 11.0 (Big Sur).
  • Bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.14 (Oct 9, 2019)

  • Added macOS 10.15 (Catalina) and iOS 13 support.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.13 (Oct 23, 2018)

  • Wide Area Printing improvements.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.12 (Sep 19, 2018)

  • Added general macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and iOS 12 support.
  • Added Mojave dark mode support.
  • Added TLS 1.3 support.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.11 (Jun 28, 2018)

  • Added a reminder that Printopia doesn't need to be left running or configured as a login item.
  • Fixed false offline warning under certain circumstances.
  • Fixed possible re-prompt to install after reboot if configured as a login item.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.10 (Jun 13, 2018)

  • Wide Area Printing improvements.
  • Improved printer status reporting.
  • Improved PostScript Support.

New in Printopia 3.0.9 (Apr 5, 2018)

  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.8 (Mar 20, 2018)

  • Fixed job exporting.
  • Improved support for profile based printing.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.7 (Jan 31, 2018)

  • Improved compatibility with remote print servers.
  • Fixed duplex handling for Canon IR-Series printers.
  • Added host and user name information for job cover sheets.
  • Fixed permissions for files saved to locations outside of a user home directory.
  • Other bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.6 (Jan 19, 2018)

  • Improved duplex printing support.
  • Improved grayscale printing support.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.5 (Jan 12, 2018)

  • Added option to keep machine awake on line power.
  • Added group-level stored printer credentials option.
  • Fixed inability to authenticate to certain types of printers.
  • Fixed issue with Wide Area Printing and certain DNSSEC-enabled resolvers.
  • Many more bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.4 (Nov 23, 2017)

  • Fixes an issue parsing certain PDF files.
  • Fixes an issue preventing some PDF workflows from working properly.
  • Fixes an issue printing to certain Lexmark printers.
  • Fixes to make installation more robust with non-standard machine configurations.
  • Other minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 3.0.3 (Nov 3, 2017)

  • Fixes an issue where Printopia could prevent sleep even when a print job was not currently active.

New in Printopia 3.0.2 (Oct 28, 2017)

  • Improved the initial installation process.
  • Allow installation and administration from a non-administrator user account.
  • Adjust permissions for documents saved to paths outside of a user's home directory.

New in Printopia 3.0.1 (Oct 23, 2017)

  • Fixed an issue where Printopia could move itself to the wrong Applications directory.
  • Fixed an issue where some print jobs could get stuck if an error occurred while processing.

New in Printopia 3.0 (Oct 13, 2017)

  • It's an app now. We've freed Printopia from the constraints of System Preferences, paving the way for advanced new features and making it more intuitive for new users.
  • Support for the latest devices and operating systems, including iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, and the HDR displays found in the iPhone 8 and iPhone X.
  • Always-on sharing. You may now use your printers whether or not a user is currently logged into your Mac.
  • Secure printing. Your documents will now be sent to Printopia securely, protecting your information from potential eavesdroppers.
  • Support for the latest print drivers and additional printer models.
  • Simplified access controls, including the ability to create groups of printers and apply passwords to multiple printers simultaneously.
  • Stored credentials for printing to password-protected printers or print servers.
  • Many, many bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 2.1.23 (Nov 2, 2016)

  • Fixed compatibility issue with macOS Sierra 10.12.2 beta.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 2.1.22 (Oct 25, 2016)

  • Fixed issue that could prevent Printopia from starting.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 2.1.21 (Sep 16, 2016)

  • Compatible with macOS Sierra (10.12).

New in Printopia 2.1.20 (May 4, 2016)

  • Improved compatibility with certain printers.
  • Minor bug fixes and improvements.

New in Printopia 2.1.19 (Apr 22, 2016)

  • Greatly improved printer status reporting.
  • Fixed an issue where jobs couldn't be cancelled.
  • IMPORTANT: If you're updating from version 2.1.15 the automatic update process may not complete. If this happens, download Printopia from our website and run the installer manually. We're sorry for the mistake.

New in Printopia 2.1.18 (Apr 15, 2016)

  • Added support for encrypted PDFs.
  • Fixed an incompatibility with OS X 10.10 (Yosemite).

New in Printopia 2.1.17 (Apr 13, 2016)

  • Fixed an incompatibility with certain printer drivers.

New in Printopia 2.1.16 (Apr 6, 2016)

  • IMPORTANT: We introduced a bug in the last release that may prevent some users from updating. If your update does not finish, download Printopia from our website and run the installer manually. We're sorry for the mistake.
  • Fixed an issue affecting certain Lexmark printers.
  • Improved operation with certain network configurations.

New in Printopia 2.1.15 (Mar 22, 2016)

  • Compatible with iOS 9.3.
  • Fixed issue saving to certain iCloud drive locations.
  • Fixed issue where a printer could be reported as offline while connecting.
  • Honor black & white option for all document types.
  • Printer location is now passed through to clients.
  • Improved handling of special paper sizes including labels.
  • Performance and stability improvements.
  • Dozens of other minor improvements.

New in Printopia 2.1.14 (Aug 31, 2015)

  • Preserve original PDF author, title, and subject.
  • Prevent accidental re-sharing of Printopia printers.

New in Printopia 2.1.13 (Jul 16, 2015)

  • Fixed issue affecting first-time installs with the El Capitan public beta.

New in Printopia 2.1.12 (Jul 7, 2015)

  • Fixed issue preventing sleep.
  • Added option to prevent sleep while connected to line power.

New in Printopia 2.1.11 (Jul 1, 2015)

  • Accessibility improvements.
  • Adds support for iCloud Drive.
  • Other minor fixes.

New in Printopia 2.1.10.4 (May 9, 2015)

  • Adds flip vertical option required for certain label printers.
  • Other minor fixes.

New in Printopia 2.1.10.3 (Mar 20, 2015)

  • Updated for Printopia's new home.

New in Printopia 2.1.10 (Jun 18, 2013)

  • Adds support for setting Color Matching options for certain printers.
  • Fixes a compatibility issue with OS X 10.8.4 and newer.
  • Other minor fixes.

New in Printopia 2.1.9 (Mar 13, 2013)

  • Fixes an issue that could cause a "Check printer for errors" message after printing to certain printers.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.1.8 (Oct 17, 2012)

  • Fixes an issue where virtual printers would create a PDF rather than a JPG or PNG file when printing from certain iOS 6 apps.

New in Printopia 2.1.7 (Sep 10, 2012)

  • Fixes an issue where virtual printers would create a PDF rather than a JPG or PNG file when used with an iOS 6 device.
  • Adds retina quality graphics to the System Preference panel on the Mac.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.1.6 (Apr 10, 2012)

  • Fixes an issue where Kodak Hero printers may print in monochrome mode.
  • Fixes an issue where output to label printers was not positioned correctly.
  • Fixes an issue where an extra blank page may be printed.
  • Fixes an issue with apps that can't open PDFs showing up in the "Send to Application" menu.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.1.5 (Nov 24, 2011)

  • Automatic smart fit capability now ensures that your document fits perfectly within your printer's printable area. PNG files such as screenshots will now print properly from the iOS 5 Photos app and will be saved in their original format when printing to a virtual printer. Send To Application virtual printers will now favor the currently running version of an app. Improved duplex support for certain printers. Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.1.4 (Oct 25, 2011)

  • Fixes an issue where Printopia could fail to start. Fixes an issue with the installation process.

New in Printopia 2.1.3 (Sep 28, 2011)

  • Fixes an issue where printing with certain options would not work.

New in Printopia 2.1.2 (Sep 22, 2011)

  • Fixes an issue where printing PNG files using the iOS 5 Photos app did not work.
  • Fixes an issue where the Printopia preference pane may become unresponsive.
  • Improves support for printing landscape orientation PDFs.
  • Fixes an issue printing certain PDFs when Printopia is running on Mac OS X 10.5.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.1.1 (Aug 10, 2011)

  • Fixes an issue where printing to certain Epson printers failed when running Mac OS X 10.5.
  • Fixes an issue where the "Color Mode" printer option did not show up for certain printers in Printopia's printer settings screen.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.1 (Jul 19, 2011)

  • Adds support for AirPrint printing from Lion.
  • Improved compatibility with certain printer models.
  • Photos are now automatically adjusted to fill the page.
  • Fixes an issue with landscape orientation printing in iWork apps.
  • Fixes an issue where photo print quality would be reduced in certain cases.
  • Automatically adds an Evernote printer on first run if Evernote is detected.
  • Photos sent to the Mac will now be named with date and time taken when this information is available. (Requires Mac OS X 10.6 or newer.)
  • Photos sent to the Mac will also have their file dates set to the date and time taken. (Requires Mac OS X 10.6 or newer.)
  • Dropbox experimental builds will now be detected.
  • Scanner-only devices will no longer show up in the printer list.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 2.0.2 (Apr 27, 2011)

  • Fixes and enhancements for configuring settings for certain printers.

New in Printopia 2.0.1 (Apr 25, 2011)

  • Fixes for issues with certain printers.

New in Printopia 2.0 (Apr 15, 2011)

  • Configure an unlimited number of "Save to Mac" virtual printers, each saving to a different folder on your Mac. Virtual printers can now send files directly to a Mac app or a PDF Workflow (the options that show in the PDF menu, for example "Save PDF to Web Receipts".)
  • Adds password security for any real or virtual printer.
  • Configure all printer settings such as paper size, paper tray and color settings.
  • The names of virtual printers can now be changed.
  • Fixes for compatibility with certain printers.
  • Other minor fixes and enhancements. Printopia v2.0 Demo resets the demo period, allowing users who tried earlier versions to have a new seven day trial.

New in Printopia 1.0.4 (Dec 10, 2010)

  • Adds support for selecting desired paper size.
  • The Mac's print queue window will now open if a printer error occurs.
  • Fixes a compatibility issue with printing to certain printers.
  • Adds support for duplex printing to certain Canon printers.
  • Improved interaction with Mac OS X firewall.
  • Fixes an issue that could prevent automatic sleep.
  • Other minor fixes an enhancements.

New in Printopia 1.0.3 (Nov 25, 2010)

  • Fixes an issue where Printopia could fail to start. Fixes an issue with printing to certain printers. Improvements to reporting the status of certain printers. Other fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 1.0.2 (Nov 23, 2010)

  • Fixes an issue with the page range option when printing a PDF.
  • Fixes an issue where Dropbox may not be detected.
  • Fixes an issue with reporting the status of certain printers.
  • Other fixes and enhancements.

New in Printopia 1.0.1 (Nov 19, 2010)

  • Fixes an issue where installation could fail. Fixes an issue where the Printopia service may not start. Fixes an issue with sharing printers with long names. Fixes an issue with detecting the Dropbox v0.8 beta.

New in Printopia 1.0 (Nov 19, 2010)

  • First release.