User Software; Outline; Printer Drivers; Utilities - Canon iR5000i Service Manual

6 User Software

6.1 Outline

The Kit comes with the User Software CD-ROM, which contains printer drivers and util-
ity programs.
For how to install the printer drivers and the user software or for descriptions on functions
and operations, see the PCL Driver Guide, PS Driver Guide, and Network Guide that come
with the Kit.

6.2 Printer Drivers

When a print command is executed from an application program, the printer driver starts
to convert print images it receives from the application program into commands written in
its page description language. In addition, it also converts settings made on the printer's
Properties screen into commands, and send the result to the printer board.
In general, a different operating system uses a different protocol for the transmission of
image data, requiring a specific printer driver. The User Software CD-ROM of the Kit pro-
vides PCL5e, PCL6, and PostScript 3 printer drivers to support the following operating sys-
tems:
Windows 95/98
Windows NT4.0
Windows 2000
Mac OS 8.3/8.6

6.3 Utilities

6.3.1

Netspot

NetSpot is a utility program used to manage printers on a TCP/IP or an IPX network,
showing the state of printers and progress of print jobs on PC screens.
A printer that supports NetSpot has a built-in database called an MIB (Management Infor-
mation Base), and NetSpot installed to the PC of the system administrator accesses the data-
base to obtain control information and to make settings.
A PC to which NetSpot has been installed is capable of accessing all printers supporting
NetSpot, thus enabling the system administrator to manage all printers connect to the net-
work.
The PC used by the system administrator must be able to sue TCP/IP or IPX.
6.3.2

JBIG Viewer

JBIG Viewer is used to view images stored in the Boxes by means of the PC browser of a
PC connected to the network.
6.3.3

Network ScanGear(Windows only)

Network ScanGear is a TWAIN driver for iR5000i/iR6000i network scan function.
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