Installing the CAPT Software
Install the printer driver on the computer you are using. The printer driver is
software required for printing from an application you use. There are the following
two ways to install the printer driver. The procedures for setting the IP address or
creating a port (Canon CAPT Port) required to print in a network environment vary
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depending on the installation method.
I Installing the CAPT Software from CD-ROM Setup (See p. 2-2)
If you install the printer driver from the supplied CD-ROM (CD-ROM Setup), you can
configure the printer to print in a network environment by setting the IP address and
creating a port at once.
I Installing the Printer Driver Manually Using Various Utility Software (See p.
2-14)
Specify the IP address or create a port using the software in the supplied CD-ROM
("NetSpot Device Installer" or "Print Monitor Installer"), the ARP/PING command or
others, and then install the printer driver from [Add Printer Wizard].
IMPORTANT
The printer driver is required for printing with this printer. Be sure to install the printer
driver.
NOTE
For procedures for installing the CAPT software by connecting the printer and computer
with a USB cable or by sharing the printer on a network, see "User's Guide".
Installing the CAPT Software from CD-ROM Setup
This section describes the procedure for installing the printer driver from the
supplied CD-ROM (CD-ROM Setup). If you install the printer driver from the
supplied CD-ROM, you can configure the printer to print in a network environment
by setting the IP address and creating a port at once.
IMPORTANT
When there is not enough free hard disk space, a message will appear during the
installation. Stop the installation and increase the free space, and then install the CAPT
software again.
NOTE
The screen shots used in this section are from Windows XP Professional.
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Installing the CAPT Software