How To Open The Printer Driver Setup Window - Canon MX870 Series User Manual

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How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window

The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start
menu of the Windows.
Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software
Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing.
Select the command you perform printing on the application software in use
1.
In general, select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.
Select your model name and click Preferences (or Properties)
2.
The printer driver setup window appears.
Note
Depending on application software you use, command names or menu names may vary and
there may be more steps. For details, refer to the user's manual of your application software.
Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Start Menu
Follow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to
configure printing profile that are common for all application software.
Select items from the Start menu as shown below:
1.
If you are using Windows 7, select the Start menu -> Devices and Printers.
If you are using Windows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -
> Printers.
If you are using Windows XP, select the start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other
Hardware -> Printers and Faxes.
If you are using Windows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers.
Right-click your model name icon, and then select Printing Preferences... from the
2.
displayed menu
The printer driver setup window appears.
Important
Opening the printer driver setup window through Printer properties (Windows 7) or Properties
(Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000) displays such tabs regarding the Windows
functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. Those tabs do not appear when opening through
Printing Preferences... or application software. For tabs regarding Windows functions, refer to
the user's manual for the Windows.
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