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Canon FAX-L380 Software Manual

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  • Page 1 Software Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Quick Reference Guide

    FAX-L380 Software Guide About the Manuals for the Machine The manuals for this machine are divided as follows. Please refer to them for detailed information. The manuals supplied with optional equipment are included in the list below. Guides with this symbol are book manuals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Installing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System (CARPS) Installing CARPS on Your Computer ..........2-1 Using User Software .
  • Page 4 Sharing Tab ............. 3-18 Ports Tab .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Thank you for purchasing the Canon FAX-L380. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating the product in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 6: Abbreviations Used In This Manual

    Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice. CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THEREOF, WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF USE OR AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT.

  • Page 7: Before You Start

    CARPS is also referred to as the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398], as it appears on your screen after it has been installed. You can acquire information about Canon products and update your software on the Canon home page (http://www.canon.com). Introduction...

  • Page 8: System Requirements

    System Requirements The printer driver for Windows 98/Me/2000/XP can be used in the following system environments. ■ Operating System Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP (x86 architecture). ■ Computer Any computer on which Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP runs properly. ■...

  • Page 9: Where To Find Help

    • Select the desired item ➞ press [F1]. ■ Canon Authorized Dealers or Service Providers If the Help does not provide the information you need, contact your Canon authorized dealer or Canon authorized service provider. Where to Find Help ➞...

  • Page 10: Installing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System (Carps)

    System (CARPS) This chapter provides instructions for installing the printer driver to use the Canon FAX-L380 as a local printer (connected directly to your computer). If you want to set the machine as a shared printer, continue the steps in “Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer,”...

  • Page 11: Installing Printer Driver Through A Usb Connection

    Installing Printer Driver through a USB Connection The following is the installation procedure of the user software using a USB connection, under Windows 98/Me/2000/XP. The screen shots shown are from Windows 2000. Before you install the software, make sure you do the following: •...
  • Page 12 Click [Next] on the Setup Wizard dialog box. After confirming the contents of the [License Agreement] dialog box, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] ➞ click [Next]. Installing CARPS on Your Computer...
  • Page 13 Confirm that [Install Printer Driver through a USB Connection] is selected ➞ click [Next]. The [USB Connection] dialog box appears. NOTE A message recommending you to restart your computer may appear under some operating systems. In this case, continue installing after restarting your computer. Click [Yes] to continue the installation through the USB connection.

  • Page 14: Installing Printer Driver Without A Usb Connection

    IMPORTANT The USB cable must be connected to the port on your computer within 90 seconds after [Yes] in the [USB Connection] dialog box is clicked, otherwise the installation will not complete. For more information on connecting the USB cable, refer to the User’s Guide. NOTE While the printer driver is being installed, the message asking you if you want to view the README file or not appears.
  • Page 15 IMPORTANT • If your computer has no printer driver installed through a USB connection, follow the steps in "Installing Printer Driver through a USB Connection," on p. 2-2 first, then continue this procedure. • If Plug and Play is automatically carried out and the [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears, click [Cancel] to follow the procedure below.
  • Page 16 After confirming the contents of the [License Agreement] dialog box, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] ➞ click [Next]. NOTE A message recommending you to restart your computer may appear under some operating systems. In this case, continue installing after restarting your computer.
  • Page 17 Configure the port settings. Select [Use Standard Port], [Use Network Printer] or [Add Port] ➞ click [Settings]. In the [Port Settings] dialog box, select the port you want to use ➞ click [OK]. Enter the name of the printer in [Printer Name], or accept the default name. Select [Use as Shared Printer] if you want to use the printer as the shared printer (only for Windows 2000/ XP).
  • Page 18 Click [Next]. Confirm the contents of the [Printer List for Driver Installation] list box ➞ click [Start]. The confirmation message dialog box appears. Click [Yes] to continue the installation. The installation starts. The printer driver is installed and the printer icon is added to the [Printers] folder. Installing CARPS on Your Computer...

  • Page 19: Windows 98/Me

    NOTE While the printer driver is being installed, the message asking you if you want to view the README file or not appears. If you want to view the README file now, click [Yes]. If not, click [No]. Select [Restart my computer now] or [Restart my computer later] ➞ click [Exit]. Windows 98/Me Windows 98/Me Plug and Play The following is the installation procedure of Plug and Play, under Windows 98/Me.
  • Page 20 Start up Windows 98/Me. Plug and Play is carried out. The [Add New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. Select [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)] ➞ click [Next]. Place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Installing CARPS on Your Computer 2-11...
  • Page 21 Select [Specify a location] (in Windows Me, [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)]) ➞ use [Browse] to select the folder containing the USB class driver. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\USBPORT\Win 98".
  • Page 22 Select [Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)] ➞ click [Next]. Select [Specify a location] (in Windows Me, [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)]) ➞ use [Browse] to select the folder containing the CARPS software. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\WIN9X_ME". You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box.

  • Page 23: Windows 98/Me Add Printer Wizard

    Enter the name of the printer you want to use ➞ click [Finish]. If you accept the default printer name, leave the edit box as it is ➞ click [Finish]. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box closes. The installation of the CARPS software starts. When the installation is complete, click [Finish].
  • Page 24 From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. The [Printers] folder appears. Double-click the [Add Printer] icon. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. Select [Local printer] ➞ click [Next]. Installing CARPS on Your Computer 2-15...
  • Page 25 Click [Have Disk]. The [Install From Disk] dialog box appears. Place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Use [Browse] to select the folder containing the CARPS software ➞ click [OK]. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\win9x_me". You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box.

  • Page 26: Windows 2000

    Select the printer port you want to use ➞ click [Next]. Enter the name of the printer you want to use ➞ click [Finish]. If you accept the default printer name, leave the edit box as it is ➞ click [Finish]. The installation starts.
  • Page 27 Log on as a member of Administrators. Plug and Play is carried out and the USB class driver, USB Printing Support, is automatically detected and installed. The [Found New Hardware Wizard] dialog box appears. IMPORTANT Be sure to log on as a member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of CARPS.

  • Page 28: Windows 2000 Add Printer Wizard

    Place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Use [Browse] to select the folder containing the CARPS software ➞ click [OK]. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\WIN2K_XP". You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box. Click [Next] on the [Driver Files Search Results] dialog box.
  • Page 29 From the Start menu, select [Settings] ➞ [Printers]. The [Printers] folder appears. Double-click the [Add Printer] icon. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. Select [Local printer] ➞ click [Next]. IMPORTANT Selecting [Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer] is not recommended. 2-20 Installing CARPS on Your Computer...
  • Page 30 Select the printer port you want to use ➞ click [Next]. Click [Have Disk]. The [Install From Disk] dialog box appears. Place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Use [Browse] to select the folder containing the CARPS software ➞ click [OK]. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\WIN2K_XP".
  • Page 31 Select the printer model in the [Printers] list box ➞ click [Next]. Enter the name you want to use ➞ click [Next]. If you accept the default printer name, leave the edit box as it is ➞ click [Next]. NOTE If you already have another printer installed, you will be asked whether to use this printer as the default.
  • Page 32 Select [Yes] to print a test page ➞ click [Next]. If you do not want to print a test page, select [No]. In this case, step 14 will be skipped. Click [Finish] to start the installation. The installation starts. When the installation is complete, the [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box closes. The printer icon is added to the [Printers] folder and the test page is printed.

  • Page 33: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Windows XP Plug and Play The following is the installation procedure of Plug and Play, under Windows XP. Before you install the software, make sure you do the following: • Connect the machine to your computer. (See the User’s Guide.) •...
  • Page 34 Select only [Include this location in the search] ➞ use [Browse] to select the folder containing the USB class driver. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\WIN2K_XP". You can also enter the path name directly in the edit box. Click [Next].

  • Page 35: Windows Xp Add Printer Wizard

    Windows XP Add Printer Wizard The following is the installation procedure of [Add Printer Wizard] under Windows XP. IMPORTANT Be sure that you have logged on as a member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary for the installation of CARPS.
  • Page 36 Select the printer port you want to use ➞ click [Next]. Click [Have Disk]. The [Install From Disk] dialog box appears. Place the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Use [Browse] to select the folder containing the CARPS software ➞ click [OK]. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is "D:", the path name of the folder would be "D:\Drivers\uk_eng\WIN2K_XP".
  • Page 37 Select the printer model in the [Printers] list box ➞ click [Next]. Enter the name you want to use ➞ click [Next]. If you accept the default printer name, leave the edit box as it is ➞ click [Next]. NOTE If you already have another printer installed, you will be asked whether to use this printer as the default.
  • Page 38 Select [Yes] to print a test page ➞ click [Next]. If you do not want to print a test page, select [No]. In this case, step 14 will be skipped. Click [Finish]. The installation starts. When the installation is complete, the [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box closes. The printer icon is added to the [Printers] folder and the test page is printed.

  • Page 39: Using The Machine On Your Network

    If the server is running on Windows 2000/XP, you can print even if no one is logged into the server. Setting the Machine as a Shared Printer If you plan to share your Canon FAX-L380 on a network, install the print server locally, then make the following settings. For more information, see your print server system documentation.
  • Page 40 Click [Add] in the [Configuration] tab sheet. The [Select Network Component Type] dialog box appears. Select [Service] ➞ click [Add]. The [Select Network Service] dialog box appears. Select [File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. Using the Machine on Your Network 2-31...
  • Page 41 Click [File and Print Sharing]. The [File and Print Sharing] dialog box appears. Select [I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s)] ➞ click [OK]. 2-32 Using the Machine on Your Network...

  • Page 42: Windows 2000/Xp Server Settings

    Select the [Access Control] tab sheet ➞ click either [Share-level access control] or [User-level access control]. Click [OK]. The server service is added. Windows 2000/XP Server Settings The following is the procedure to make your machine available to your network users, under Windows 2000/XP.
  • Page 43 Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. The server service is added. ■ Adding Server Service (Windows XP) From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel]. The [Control Panel] folder appears. Click [Network and Internet Connections]. The [Network and Internet Connections] folder appears. Click [Network Connections].
  • Page 44 Select [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] ➞ click [OK]. The server service is added. ■ Setting Printer Sharing Open the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box ➞ select [Share this printer] in the [Sharing] tab. NOTE On how to open the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box, see p. 3-16.

  • Page 45: Using The Shared Printer On Your Network

    Using the Shared Printer on Your Network When the Canon FAX-L380 is already on your network and set as a shared printer, you can use it via network. The easiest way to make the machine available for your computer is using network download.
  • Page 46 From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. The [Printers] folder appears. Double-click the [Add Printer] icon. The [Add Printer Wizard] dialog box appears. Click [Next]. Select [Network printer] ➞ click [Next]. Enter the network path or print queue that you want to connect to, or use [Browse] to select the printer ➞ click [Next].

  • Page 47: Windows 2000/Xp Add Printer Wizard

    Enter the name of the printer you want to use ➞ click [Next]. If you accept the default name, leave the edit box as it is ➞ click [Next]. NOTE • This step is only for Windows 98/Me. • If the connection fails, you will be able to install the printer but you will not be able to use the printer until it comes back online.

  • Page 48: Printer Properties

    To access the dialog box, follow the procedure below. NOTE • The number of tabs displayed in the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box will vary, depending on the type of operating system you are using and the method you use to access the dialog box. •...

  • Page 49: General Tab

    The [Printers] folder appears. Select the corresponding printer icon ➞ select [File] ➞ [Properties]. You can also open the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box by right-clicking the corresponding printer icon and selecting [Properties] from the pop-up menu. The [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box appears.

  • Page 50: Details Tab

    Details Tab Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. ■ Spool Settings The installer sets the following defaults. Windows 98/Me Printer Properties...

  • Page 51: Page Setup Tab

    Page Setup Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and number of pages per sheet. For information on [Profile], refer to "Profiles," on p. 3-12. Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase. Preview image [Page Size] [Output Size]...
  • Page 52 Reduces or enlarges the original page size. Selecting this check box [Manual Scaling] enables the edit box on the right side to specify the magnification factor (25 to 200%). Selects the order in which original pages are placed on each sheet of the [Page Order] output paper when more than one page is printed per sheet.

  • Page 53: Edit Watermark

    ■ Edit Watermark Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to insert a text string as a watermark onto pages. This option is enabled only when the [Watermark] check box is selected in the [Page Setup] tab sheet (see p. 3-4). [Watermark List] [Add] [Delete]...
  • Page 54 [Paper List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size. Up to 50 custom paper sizes can be defined. NOTE This setting is not available when the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box is opened from a Windows application. [Paper List]...

  • Page 55: Finishing Tab

    ■ Layout Options Clicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to print pages with a page frame, header, and footer. This option is disabled when [Page Layout] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet is set to [Poster] (see p. 3-4). [Edging] [Print Date] [Print User Name]...

  • Page 56: Advanced Settings

    [Binding Location] [Gutter] [Finishing] [Advanced Settings] [Restore Defaults] ■ Gutter Settings Clicking [Gutter] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box. [Gutter] ■ Advanced Settings Clicking [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Advanced Settings] dialog box. [Image Refinement] [Restore Defaults] Selects a binding location for the printed pages.

  • Page 57: Quality Tab

    (see p. 3-11). Opens the [Grayscale Settings] dialog box (see p. 3-11). NOTE This option is enabled only when [Manual Grayscale Settings] is selected. Displays the version information on Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398. Resets all the current settings to their default values.
  • Page 58 [Resolution] [B & W Halftones] [Enable Image Correction] [Toner Save] ■ Grayscale Settings Clicking [Grayscale Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Grayscale Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to control the brightness and contrast of images. This function is enabled only when [Manual Grayscale Setting] is selected in the [Quality] tab sheet (see p.

  • Page 59: Profiles

    ■ Matching Tab [Matching Mode] [Matching Method] [Monitor Profile] [Gamma] [Restore Defaults] Profiles A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing] and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile. The profile function commonly provided in each of these tab sheets enables you to add, edit, and select a profile, which facilitates your print jobs.
  • Page 60 Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview]. [Print] Executes a normal print job. [Edit and Preview] Saves the data in the Canon Page Composer dialog box. When [Edit and Preview] is selected, mode is locked. (Add) Opens the [Add Profile] dialog box (see p. 3-14).

  • Page 61: Add Profile

    ■ Add Profile Clicking (Add) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the current settings. You can add up to 50 new profiles. [Name] [Icon] [Comment] [View Settings] ■ Edit Profile Clicking (Edit) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box.

  • Page 62: View Settings

    [View Settings] [Delete] [Name] [Icon] [Comment] [Import] [Export] [Apply Settings from Application] ■ View Settings Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], and [Quality] tab sheets. [Copy] Opens the [View Settings] dialog box (see p.

  • Page 63: Windows 2000/Xp Printer Properties And Default Document Properties

    ■ The Default Document Properties Dialog Box This dialog box enables you to specify the default settings for the printing options available when you print on the Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398. To access the dialog box, follow the procedure below. 3-16 Windows 2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties...

  • Page 64: Printer Properties

    The [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Printing Preferences] dialog box appears. Printer Properties The [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Properties] dialog box contains several tab sheets that enable you to set up the printer configuration and configure the print settings. The following is the description of each tab sheet.

  • Page 65: Sharing Tab

    Sharing Tab Specifies the printer sharing settings. This tab sheet is available only when the printer sharing is enabled (see p. 2-35). Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. Ports Tab Specifies the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information.

  • Page 66: Advanced Tab

    Advanced Tab Specifies the settings for print spooling. Refer to your Windows operating system documentation for more information. NOTE [Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster] and [Start printing immediately] are set automatically when you install the printer driver. Color Management Tab Associates color profiles with your color printer.

  • Page 67: Security Tab

    Security Tab Specifies security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information. Profile Tab Enables you to add, edit, and select a profile to be applied to print jobs. [Profile List] [Name] [Comment] [View Settings] 3-20 Windows 2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties Displays the list of registered profiles.
  • Page 68 [Add] [Edit] NOTE When one of the pre-defined profile ([Default Settings], [2 on 1 [1-sided]], or [Confidential]) is selected in [Profile List], this button is disabled. [Delete] NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled. [Import] [Export] [Define Document Property]...

  • Page 69: Attribution Tab

    ■ Attribution Tab The [Attribution] tab sheet enables you to specify attributions of the profile. [Name] [Icon] [Comment] [Restore Defaults] 3-22 Windows 2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties Specifies the name of the new profile, or allows you to change the name of the profile selected in the [Profile] tab sheet.
  • Page 70 ■ Page Setup Tab Specifies the page settings including the paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and number of pages per sheet (see p. 3-24). ■ Finishing Tab Specifies the finishing settings for the printed pages including the collating and binding (see p. 3-29). ■...

  • Page 71: Default Document Properties

    Default Document Properties The [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 Printing Preferences] dialog box contains three tab sheets that enable you to specify the default print settings for every print job. The following is the description of each tab sheet. NOTE • If you access the equivalent dialog box from an application's [Print] dialog box, your selected printing options apply only to the current print job.
  • Page 72 [Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed (1 to 99). Selects the direction of printing relative to the paper ([Portrait] or [Orientation] [Landscape]). Selects the number (1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9 or 16) of original pages per sheet or [Poster] (2 x 2, 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 pages to comprise one sheet).
  • Page 73 [Edit Watermark] [Custom Paper Size] [Layout Options] [Restore Defaults] ■ Edit Watermark Clicking [Edit Watermark] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Edit Watermark] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to insert a text string as a watermark onto pages. This option is enabled only when the [Watermark] check box is selected in the [Page Setup] tab sheet (see p.
  • Page 74 Displays the names of registered watermarks. The preview image in the [Watermark List] upper left part of the dialog box displays the selected watermark with the specified settings reflected. Registers a new watermark. Clicking this button adds a blank name field in [Add] [Watermark List] in which you enter the name of watermark to be registered.
  • Page 75 ■ Custom Paper Size Settings Clicking [Custom Paper Size] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Custom Paper Size Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to define custom paper sizes for quick selection and register new custom paper sizes to the [Paper List] box. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size.

  • Page 76: Finishing Tab

    ■ Layout Options Clicking [Layout Options] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet opens the [Layout Options] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to print pages with a page frame, header, and footer. This option is disabled when [Page Layout] in the [Page Setup] tab sheet is set to [Poster] (see p. 3-24). [Edging] [Print Date] [Print User Name]...
  • Page 77 [Binding Location] [Gutter] [Finishing] [Advanced Settings] [Restore Defaults] ■ Gutter Settings Clicking [Gutter] in the [Finishing] tab sheets opens the [Gutter Settings] dialog box. [Gutter] ■ Advanced Settings Clicking [Advanced Settings] in the [Finishing] tab sheet opens the [Advanced Settings] dialog box. [Image Refinement] [Restore Defaults] 3-30...

  • Page 78: Quality Tab

    Prints nine thumbnails per sheet to provide the print samples with the current grayscale settings when printing the document. Opens the [Grayscale Settings] dialog box (see p. 3-32). Displays the version information on Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398. Resets all the current settings to their default values. 3-31...

  • Page 79: Detailed Settings

    ■ Detailed Settings Clicking [Details] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Detailed Settings] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to specify detailed settings for print quality. [Resolution] [B & W Halftones] [Enable Image Correction] [Toner Save] ■ Grayscale Settings Clicking [Grayscale Settings] in the [Quality] tab sheet opens the [Grayscale Settings] dialog box.
  • Page 80 ■ Grayscale Adjustment Tab [Preview] [Original] [Brightness] [Contrast] [Restore Defaults] ■ Matching Tab Windows 2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties Displays the image with the currently selected brightness and contrast reflected. Displays the original image. Adjusts the brightness of the preview image in the range between –5 and Adjusts the contrast of the preview image in the range between –5 and 5.

  • Page 81: Profiles

    [Matching Mode] [Matching Method] [Monitor Profile] [Gamma] [Restore Defaults] Profiles A registered combination of settings for the [Page Setup], [Finishing], and [Quality] tab sheets is referred to as a profile. The profile function commonly provided in each of these tab sheets enables you to add, edit, and select a profile, which facilitates your print jobs.
  • Page 82 Switches the job mode between [Print] and [Edit and Preview]. [Print] Executes a normal print job. [Edit and Preview] Saves the data in the Canon Page Composer dialog box. (Add) Opens the [Add Profile] dialog box (see p. 3-36). (Edit) Opens the [Edit profile] dialog box (see p.
  • Page 83 ■ Add Profile Clicking (Add) opens the [Add Profile] dialog box. This dialog box enables you to register a new profile with the current settings. You can add up to 50 new profiles. [Name] [Icon] [Comment] [View Settings] ■ Edit Profile Clicking (Edit) opens the [Edit Profile] dialog box.
  • Page 84 [View Settings] Opens the [View Settings] dialog box (see p. 3-38). Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position up. Moves the profile selected in the [Profile List] one position down. [Delete] Removes the selected profile from [Profile List]. NOTE When one of the pre-defined profiles is selected, this button is disabled.
  • Page 85 ■ View Settings Clicking [View Settings] opens the [View Settings] dialog box. This dialog box displays the current settings in the [Page Setup], [Finishing], and [Quality] tab sheets. [Copy] Copies the contents of the current settings to the clipboard. 3-38 Windows 2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties...

  • Page 86: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you solve printer problems. Finding Information If you have a printer problem, the problem might have one or a combination of causes, including a computer malfunction, software errors and the printer cable. Many printing problems are related how your software interacts with the printer.

  • Page 87: Printer Problems

    Printer Problems Printer does not print. Cause 1 The printer is out of paper. Remedy Make sure paper is loaded. Cause 2 A copy job has not been completed due to out of paper. Remedy Load paper. The print job will start automatically when the copy job is completed. Cause 3 The cartridge is not installed correctly.

  • Page 88: Finding Information

    Make sure you have selected the correct printer driver in Windows. Cause 2 The wrong printer is selected in the [Printers] folder. Remedy Make sure [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398] is selected in the [Printers] (in Windows XP, [Printers and Faxes]) folder. Finding Information...

  • Page 89: Carps Problems

    Try a different cable. CARPS Problems CARPS is not working properly. Cause CARPS (Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398) is not selected as the default printer driver for the FAX-L380. Remedy Specify CARPS (Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398) as the default driver for the FAX-L380. Cannot use Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts.
  • Page 90 Cannot print with a printer driver other than the Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398. Cause The printer driver is connected to the same port as the Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 printer driver. Remedy Connect the printer driver to a port different from the Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398 printer driver.

  • Page 91: Uninstalling Carps

    - No program is running on your computer. ■ From Printer Driver Uninstaller: From the [Start] menu, select [Programs] (in Windows XP, [All Programs]) ➞ [Canon Printer uninstaller] ➞ click [CARPS Printer Driver Uninstaller]. The [Delete Printer] dialog box appears.
  • Page 92 ■ From the [Printers] folder: From the [Start] menu, select [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. The [Printers] (in Windows XP, [Printers and Faxes]) folder appears. Select the corresponding printer icon. From [File] menu, select [Delete]. The confirmation message dialog box appears. Click [Yes].

  • Page 93: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Plain paper, colored paper, recycled paper, transparencies, envelopes and heavy paper (128 g/m Maximum capacity: 1 sheet 50 sheets 64 to 90 g/m USB interface CARPS (Canon Advanced Raster Printing System) 5 mm top, bottom, left, and right blank margins (A4-size paper) CHAPTER paper...

  • Page 94: Glossary

    Canon Advanced Raster Printing System (CARPS) Software that extends the power of the Windows operating system to a printer to speed up and simplify printing. The Canon Advanced Raster Printing System provides more printing control under Windows applications. Client A computer that is connected to the printer over a network.
  • Page 95 The entire Windows screen that represents your work area in Windows. Icons, windows, and the taskbar are displayed on the Windows desktop. Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer's resolution. The Canon FAX-L380 prints at a resolution of 600 dpi.
  • Page 96 FAX-L380 feature USB interface, which makes it compatible with IBM and similar personal computers. Interface port The port through which the printer communicates with the computer. The Canon FAX-L380 have a USB port, located on the back of the machine. See also USB interface.
  • Page 97 Network A group of computers connected by cables or other means and using software that enables them to share equipment (such as printers) and exchange information. Orientation The printing of text either along the width (portrait) or length (landscape) of the page. Paper feed The act of guiding a sheet of paper into the printer's paper path.
  • Page 98 A program that controls how the computer and printer interact. The printer driver supplies Windows with information such as descriptions of fonts and features of the installed printer. When you print with the Canon Advanced Raster Printing System, you are using its printer driver.

  • Page 99: Transfer Roller

    Scalable fonts Scalable fonts allow characters to be printed in various sizes and rotation angles. This is different from bitmap fonts, which are printed in fixed sizes and angles. Scaling Enlarging or reducing the printed image. Separator page Optional pages printed at the beginning of each document to help separate one print job from another. Server A network computer that is directly attached to the printer.
  • Page 100 Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface These are new serial interface standards. This bus automatically recognizes connections (Plug and Play) to allow plugging and unplugging connectors with the power still turned on to the PC or peripheral equipment. Virtual Memory Space on the hard disk that Windows uses for temporary data storage as if it were actually random access memory (RAM).

  • Page 101: Index

    Advanced Settings Windows 2000/XP, 3-30 Windows 98/Me, 3-9 Advanced tab, Windows 2000/XP, 3-19 Attribution tab, Windows 2000/XP, 3-22 Brightness, 5-2 Canon Advanced Raster Printing System (CARPS), 5-2 installing, 2-1 not working properly, 4-4 uninstalling, 4-6 Cassette, 5-1 Client, 5-2 Collate (Finishing), 5-2...
  • Page 102 Windows 98/Me, 3-11 Gutter Settings Windows 2000/XP, 3-30 Windows 98/Me, 3-9 Halftones, 5-3 Image Refinement, 5-4 Installing, 2-1 Installing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System, 2-1 Interface, 5-4 Interface port, 5-4 Landscape, 5-4 Layout Options Windows 2000/XP, 3-29 Windows 98/Me, 3-8...
  • Page 103 Random Access Memory, 5-6 Removing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System, 4-6 Resolution, 5-1, 5-6 Reverse Output Order, 5-6 Scaling, 5-7 Server, 5-7 Settings, printer sharing, 2-35 Shared printer, 2-30 Sharing tab Windows 2000/XP, 3-18 Shielded, 5-7 Specifications, printer, 5-1 Spool Settings, 3-3...
  • Page 104 CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan CANON U.S.A., INC. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada CANON EUROPA N.V. Bovenkerkerweg 59-61 P.O. Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The Netherlands CANON FRANCE S.A.

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