How to use Samsung ML-1670 Printer on macOS Sonoma

If you own a Samsung ML-1670 printer and are trying to use it with macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later, you’ve probably noticed that Apple no longer includes the necessary drivers. Fortunately, I found a workaround that allows this printer to work on macOS Sonoma 14.5.

Step 1: Download the Samsung Printer Drivers

Since the official drivers for the Samsung ML-1670 printer are no longer updated for macOS versions beyond OS X Mavericks (10.9), you’ll need to download the last available version from Apple’s support site:

🔗 Download Samsung Printer Drivers v2.6

However, the installer may not function properly on macOS 11 and later. That’s where Pacifist, a third-party tool, comes in handy.

Step 2: Extract and Install Drivers Using Pacifist

Since the default installer might not work, follow these steps to manually install the drivers:

1. Download Pacifist
   • Visit the official Pacifist website and install the application.
2. Extract and Install the Drivers
   • Open Pacifist.
   • Use Pacifist to open the downloaded SamsungPrinterDrivers.dmg file.
   • In Pacifist, select SamsungPrinterDrivers.pkg and choose to install the files to their default locations.
   • I had to check the box to use an Administrative account for installation.

Step 3: Connect and Add the Printer

Now that the drivers are installed, follow these steps to set up your printer:

1. Connect your Samsung ML-1670 printer via USB and power it on.
2. Open System Settings → Printers & Scanners.
3. Click “+” to add a new printer.
4. When selecting a driver, ML-1670 is not listed.
5. Instead, select “Samsung ML-1860 Series” – this driver works perfectly with the ML-1670.

This method successfully got my Samsung ML-1670 working on macOS Sonoma 14.5. If you’re struggling with an older printer on a modern Mac, this workaround might help you too.