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MacBook Pro Q&A - Revised March 17, 2008
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What removable storage is available for the MacBook Pro?
With the exception of an ExpressCard/34 media card reader, no internal removable storage can be added, but as all MacBook Pro models ship, or shipped, with a pre-installed SuperDrive that is capable of writing CDs and DVDs, alternatives for most users probably are unnecessary.
However, you also can attach an external USB 2.0, or FireWire-based removable storage drive to the MacBook Pro, such as a hard drive or a magnetic disk drive if needed. You also can connect additional drives via an ExpressCard/34 external SATA adapter.
What printers and scanners are compatible with the MacBook Pro?
Apple has provided a list of printers that have drivers pre-installed with MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger" for Intel. This includes a large number of printers from Apple, Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Lexmark, Xerox and other companies.
In the list of printers that are compatible with Intel-based Macs like the MacBook Pro, Apple mentions to "always check your printer manufacturer's website" for the latest drivers.
Apple also states that:
Bundled printer drivers and PPDs [PostScript Printer Descriptions] may not offer every feature of a printer, such as built-in faxing, scanning, or an optional sheet feeder. If your printer has a feature that is not available, contact the printer manufacturer for more information regarding the use of that feature. For example, the [Apple] LaserWriter 16/600 PS Fax driver allows many printing features, but not the built-in fax feature.
It is important to note the above, as some printers that work with MacOS X 10.4 "Tiger" for Intel on the MacBook Pro may not offer complete functionality.
Before purchasing a printer for your MacBook Pro, or upgrading from an older system with an older printer, you will want to verify complete compatibility from the manufacturer.
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