How To Open The Printer Driver Setup Window - Canon PIXMA MX926 Online Manual

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.
1. Select the command that you perform printing on the application software
In general, select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.
2. Select your model name and click Preferences (or Properties)
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 machine maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to
configure a printing profile that is common to all application software.
1. Select items from the Start menu as shown below:
• 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.
2. Right-click your model name icon, and then select Printing preferences from the
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) 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.