Windows Generic Plus PCL6 Printer Driver User's Guide USRMA-1079-03 2018-07 en Copyright CANON INC.
Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 3 ................................................................................................................................
Inserting Tab Paper ................................................................................................................................................. 49 Printing on Tab Paper Adding Cover Sheets .............................................................................................................................................. 51 ...............................................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Notations Used in the Manual ..........................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction How to Use the Manual(P. 3) Disclaimers(P. 5) Copyright(P. 6) Trademarks(P.
Introduction How to Use the Manual This explains things that you need to know in order to use this manual. Notations Used in the Manual(P.
Introduction Notations Used in the Manual This explains symbols and settings used in this manual. Symbols Used in This Manual In this manual, explanations of items and operations that must be followed while using the driver are set forth the symbols that indicate the following. IMPORTANT ● Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the product correctly, and avoid damage to the product.
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About This Driver About This Driver About This Driver ...............................................................................................................................................
About This Driver About This Driver This is a generic printer driver that supports various devices. You can use the same driver for all printer models by changing the settings for the printing port and device information. Features ● Information regarding the functions and options of the device are collectively defined in a "configuration profile." By switching "configuration profiles," you can switch the driver settings screen to match the functions of the device.
About This Driver Importing a Configuration Profile(P. 86) Exporting a Configuration Profile(P.
Before Use Before Use Before Use ............................................................................................................................................................
Before Use Before Use ● When using this driver, the following restrictions apply. - In order to set and print with the functions supported by the printer model you are using, you need to set a configuration profile suitable for the printer model and set the option status of the device. You can configure these settings in the [Device Settings] sheet. - If you set functions in the driver that are not available for the device you are using, it may result in unintended print results.
How to Refer to the Manual of the Device How to Refer to the Manual of the Device How to Refer to the Manual of the Device ........................................................................................
How to Refer to the Manual of the Device How to Refer to the Manual of the Device There are cases when, in order to use the functions of this driver, operations must be carried out at the device beforehand. For information about how to operate the device, refer to the manual of the device.
Activation of Encrypted Secure Print/Access Management System Activation of Encrypted Secure Print/Access Management System Activation of Encrypted Secure Print/Access Management System ..................................
Activation of Encrypted Secure Print/Access Management System Activation of Encrypted Secure Print/Access Management System To use Encrypted Secure Print and the Access Management System, it is necessary to enable each function on the [Device Settings] sheet. Set [Details] > [Other Settings] > [Encrypted Secure Print]/[Access Management System] to [Enabled] on the [Device Settings] sheet. Each function is then displayed on a settings sheet when the printer properties screen is closed and opened again.
Printing Printing Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 18 Printing from a Computer ................................................................................................................................... 19 Scaling ......................................................................................................................................................
Printing Printing Printing from a Computer(P. 19) Scaling(P. 22) Watermark Printing(P. 23) Poster Printing(P. 24) Printing Over a Fixed Form(P. 28) Attaching Encryption When Printing(P. 30) Putting Print Jobs on Hold(P. 31) Storing Print Data(P. 32) Priority Printing(P. 33) Changing the Default Settings(P.
Printing Printing from a Computer This explains the basic procedure for printing configuring the printer driver settings. NOTE ● When using a device connected via a WSD port, enable [Use WSD] at the device. 1 2 Select [Print] from the menu of the application. In the print screen, select the device you are using → click [Preferences], [Printer properties], or [Properties].
Printing 3 In the print settings screen of the driver, set the required items. If necessary, switch sheets and configure relevant settings.
Printing NOTE ● If the function you want to use is not displayed in the print settings screen, configure the print settings after enabling the functions of the device by acquiring the device information etc. 4 Click [OK]. 5 In the print screen, click [Print] or [OK]. Related Topics About This Driver(P. 9) Changing the Default Settings(P. 34) Setting Device Information(P. 69) Driver settings cannot be set(P.
Printing Scaling You can enlarge or reduce the print data when printing. To Scale to the Output Page Size 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Select the paper size set in the application from [Page Size]. 3 Select the paper size you want to print on from [Output Size]. To Specify a Desired Scale 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Select [Manual Scaling] → specify the magnification in [Scaling]. Related Topics [Basic Settings] Sheet(P.
Printing Watermark Printing You can superimpose and print semi-transparent characters such as [TOP SECRET] or [DRAFT] over print data. You can also create new watermarks. To Attach and Print a Watermark 1 Display the [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Select [Watermark] → select a watermark name. To Create New Watermarks 1 Display the [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Select [Watermark] → click [Edit Watermark]. 3 In the [Edit Watermark] dialog box, click [Add] → enter a name in [Name].
Printing Poster Printing You can enlarge the print data of one page and print it over multiple sheets of paper. When the output sheets are joined together, they form a large print like a poster. This topic also introduces poster printing setting and output examples. Poster Printing Setting and Output Examples(P. 24) To Perform Poster Printing 1 Display the [Basic Settings] sheet. 2 Select [1-sided Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing].
Printing Output Result Setting Example 2.
Printing Setting Example 3. ● [Basic Settings] or [Page Setup] sheet > [Page Layout]: [Poster [2 x 2]] ● [Poster Details] dialog box: [Print Margin Borders], [Set Margins for Cutting/Pasting], and [Print Marks for Alignment] Output Result Legend Broken line: border : paste mark : cut mark : the margin set for [Margin Width] (10 mm (0.39 inches) when [Standard] is selected.) Related Topics [Basic Settings] Sheet(P.
Printing [Page Setup] Sheet(P.
Printing Printing Over a Fixed Form You can print data overlapping a fixed form stored in the device. This function is known as overlay printing. To Save a Fixed Form in the Computer or the Device 1 Display the [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Click [Page Options]. 3 In the [Page Options] dialog box, display the [Overlay] sheet. 4 Select [Processing Method] > [Create a Form File] → select a destination from [Store in] → specify a file name.
Printing If you select [Form File on Device] from [Form File to Use], click [Retrieve Form File Information] → select a file name from [File List] → select which side to apply overlay printing to in [Apply to] when performing two-sided printing. When you cannot acquire information from the device, enter the form file name in [File Name]. 5 Click [OK]. Related Topics [Page Setup] Sheet(P. 102) Overlay printing will not execute(P.
Printing Attaching Encryption When Printing You can attach a PIN to print data and save it in the device. When you print the saved data, enter the PIN in the control panel of the device. This function is useful when printing confidential documents etc. NOTE ● If you register the PIN used in secured printing as a default setting, you can reduce the effort required to configure settings when printing. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet.
Printing Putting Print Jobs on Hold You can send print data to a hold queue (temporary storage area) in the device. You can also change the print order or settings of the stored data from the control panel of the device or the Remote UI. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet. 2 Select [Hold] from [Output Method] → click [Details]. 3 In the [Hold Details] dialog box, set the name of data.
Printing Storing Print Data You can store the print data in a box in the device. You can also change the settings of or combine the stored data with other stored data from the control panel of the device or the Remote UI. NOTE ● If you register the box number used in stored printing as a default setting, you can reduce the effort required to configure settings when printing. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet.
Printing Priority Printing You can print a document with higher priority than other print jobs that are in a standby state in the device. When performing priority printing, if there is a print job being processed at the device, priority printing is started as soon as that job is finished. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet. 2 Select [Promote Print] from [Output Method]. Related Topics Common Settings for All Sheets(P.
Printing Changing the Default Settings You can change the default settings to desired print settings. If you change them to settings that you use frequently, you can reduce the effort required to configure settings when printing. 1 2 Display [Devices and Printers] from the [Control Panel] of Windows. Right-click the icon of the device you are going to set → select [Printing Preferences] from the displayed menu.
Creating a Booklet When Printing Creating a Booklet When Printing Creating a Booklet When Printing ......................................................................................................... 36 Booklet Printing .................................................................................................................................................. 37 Creating a Booklet in Sets .............................................................................................................
Creating a Booklet When Printing Creating a Booklet When Printing Booklet Printing(P. 37) Creating a Booklet in Sets(P. 38) Correcting Displacement During Booklet Printing(P. 39) Saddle Stitched Booklet Printing(P. 40) Saddle Press Processing When Creating Saddle Stitched Booklets(P. 41) Trimming Pages When Creating Saddle Stitched Booklets(P. 42) Perfect Binding(P.
Creating a Booklet When Printing Booklet Printing You can print with the pages automatically arranged so they create a booklet when folded in half. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] or [Print Style]. To set the binding position and gutter, follow the procedure below. 3 4 Click [Booklet]. In the [Detailed Settings for Booklet] dialog box, select the binding position from [Book Opening].
Creating a Booklet When Printing Creating a Booklet in Sets When creating a booklet from a document with a large number of pages, you can divide the pages into multiple sets and print them. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] or [Print Style]. 3 Click [Booklet]. 4 Select [Booklet Printing Method] > [Divide into Sets]. 5 Specify the number of pages contained in each set in [Sheets per Set]. 6 Click [OK].
Creating a Booklet When Printing Correcting Displacement During Booklet Printing You can create and print a booklet while correcting the displacement between outer and inner pages that occurs during booklet printing. If you trim the edges of the pages using a trimmer, you can adjust the amount of margin so that the position of the print data on the page does not deviate between pages. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet.
Creating a Booklet When Printing Saddle Stitched Booklet Printing When creating and printing a booklet, you can output pages that are stapled in the center. Depending on the device, you can also trim and align the edges of the pages. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] or [Print Style]. 3 Select a finishing method from [Saddle Stitch Setting].
Creating a Booklet When Printing Saddle Press Processing When Creating Saddle Stitched Booklets When performing saddle stitched booklet printing, you can press the bound portion so that it is flattened. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] or [Print Style]. 3 Select a finishing method from [Saddle Stitch Setting].
Creating a Booklet When Printing Trimming Pages When Creating Saddle Stitched Booklets When performing saddle stitched booklet printing, you can trim and align the edges of the pages. 1 Display the [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [Print Style]. 3 Select [Fold + Saddle Stitch + Trim]/[Fold + Trim] from [Saddle Stitch Setting]. 4 Select a trim width adjustment method from [Trim Settings] → specify the values according to the method that you select.
Creating a Booklet When Printing Perfect Binding You can apply glue to the gutter side of the contents and encloses them in a cover to create a booklet. 1 Display the [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Perfect Binding [1-sided]] or [Perfect Binding [2-sided]] from [Print Style]. 3 Confirm the content of [Setting List]. 4 If you want to change the settings, click [Perfect Binding Settings] → set the required items.
Using Various Types of Paper Using Various Types of Paper Using Various Types of Paper .................................................................................................................... 45 Registering Custom Paper Sizes ......................................................................................................................... 46 Inserting Sheets Between Transparencies ........................................................................................................
Using Various Types of Paper Using Various Types of Paper Registering Custom Paper Sizes(P. 46) Inserting Sheets Between Transparencies(P. 47) Inserting Sheets(P. 48) Inserting Tab Paper(P. 49) Printing on Tab Paper(P. 51) Adding Cover Sheets(P.
Using Various Types of Paper Registering Custom Paper Sizes You can register a desired paper size and use it for printing. You can also use registered custom paper sizes to print with other devices from the computer you are using. 1 2 Display [Devices and Printers] from the [Control Panel] of Windows. Right-click the icon of the device you are going to set → select [Printing Preferences] from the displayed menu. 3 Display the [Page Setup] sheet. 4 Click [Custom Paper Size].
Using Various Types of Paper Inserting Sheets Between Transparencies You can print with sheets of paper inserted between transparencies. You can also print on the inserted sheets. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Source]/[Paper Type]. 3 Select [Transparency Cover Sheets] from [Paper Selection]. 4 Set [Cover Sheets] and [Transparencies]. If you select [Select by] > [Paper Source], select the paper source in which the paper to be used is set.
Using Various Types of Paper Inserting Sheets You can insert sheets of paper between specified pages. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Source] or [Paper Type]. 3 Select [Insert Sheets] from [Paper Selection] → click [Insert Sheets Settings]. 4 5 In the [Insert Sheets Settings] dialog box, select [Inserted Sheets] from [Sheets to Insert]. Set [Paper Source], [Print on], and [Insert] → click [Add]. The settings for inserting sheets are added to [Setting List].
Using Various Types of Paper Inserting Tab Paper You can insert tab paper between specified pages. You can also print on the tab part. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Source] or [Paper Type]. 3 Select [Insert Sheets] from [Paper Selection] → click [Insert Sheets Settings]. 4 In the [Insert Sheets Settings] dialog box, select [Tab Paper] from [Sheets to Insert]. 5 Set [Paper Source], [Print on], and [Insert].
Using Various Types of Paper Printing on Tab Paper(P.
Using Various Types of Paper Printing on Tab Paper You can print on the tab part of tab paper. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Type]. 3 Click [Paper Type] > [Settings]. 4 In the [Paper Type Settings] dialog box, select tab paper from [Paper Type] → click [OK]. To set the print position on the tab paper, follow the procedure below. 5 Click [Tab Details]. 6 In the [Tab Details] dialog box, set [Printing Position on Tab] → click [OK].
Using Various Types of Paper Adding Cover Sheets You can add front and back covers to print data. You can also use paper that differs from that of the content pages, and specify which side(s) of the cover(s) to print on. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Click [Front/Back Cover Settings]. 3 In the [Front/Back Cover Settings] dialog box, select the cover(s) to add from [Cover Settings]. 4 If you want to set the front cover, set [Front Cover] > [Paper Source] and [Print on].
Printing Multiple Files Together Printing Multiple Files Together Printing Multiple Files Together .............................................................................................................. 54 About the [Edit and Preview] Function ............................................................................................................... 55 Printing Files Together .........................................................................................................................
Printing Multiple Files Together Printing Multiple Files Together About the [Edit and Preview] Function(P. 55) Printing Files Together(P. 56) Checking the Print Preview(P. 58) Changing the Print Settings of the Combined File(P.
Printing Multiple Files Together About the [Edit and Preview] Function The [Edit and Preview] Function allows you to combine multiple files into one for printing. You can set the [Edit and Preview] function from [Output Method] in each sheet of the print settings screen.
Printing Multiple Files Together Printing Files Together You can combine multiple files into one file and print it. You can change the print settings for editing the combined file using Canon PageComposer. Here, the procedure for performing operations from the icons in the toolbar of Canon PageComposer will be explained. You can also perform operations from the menu. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet.
Printing Multiple Files Together You can check the current settings in the preview. If you want to delete a page, select the page in the preview → click [Delete]. 8 In the Canon PageComposer main screen, select the combined file → click [ (Print). Related Topics Common Settings for All Sheets(P. 96) Canon PageComposer(P. 127) Checking the Print Preview(P. 58) Changing the Print Settings of the Combined File(P.
Printing Multiple Files Together Checking the Print Preview You can preview the print data and check the page layout settings before printing. Here, the procedure for performing operations from the icons in the toolbar of Canon PageComposer will be explained. You can also perform operations from the menu. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet. 2 Select [Edit and Preview] from [Output Method] → click [OK].
Printing Multiple Files Together Canon PageComposer(P. 127) Printing Files Together(P. 56) Print results are unsatisfactory(P.
Printing Multiple Files Together Changing the Print Settings of the Combined File You can change the print settings of the combined file using Canon PageComposer. When editing files with different page sizes or layouts, you can unify the settings. Here, the procedure for performing operations from the icons in the toolbar of Canon PageComposer will be explained. You can also perform operations from the menu.
Printing Multiple Files Together Printing Files Together(P.
Editing Favorite Settings Editing Favorite Settings Editing Favorite Settings ............................................................................................................................. 63 Registering Favorite Settings ............................................................................................................................. 64 Editing the Favorite Settings List ..............................................................................................................
Editing Favorite Settings Editing Favorite Settings Registering Favorite Settings(P. 64) Editing the Favorite Settings List(P.
Editing Favorite Settings Registering Favorite Settings You can register frequently used settings as a profile. 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet → configure the settings you want to register. 2 Click [Add] to the right of [Profile]. 3 In the [Add Profile] dialog box, set [Name] and [Icon]. Enter a comment in [Comment] if required. 4 Click [OK]. The new profile is added to [Profile].
Editing Favorite Settings Editing the Favorite Settings List You can edit the [Profile] list, and import or export it to be used on other computers. To Edit the [Profile] List 1 Display the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheet. 2 Click [Edit] to the right of [Profile]. 3 In the [Edit Profile] dialog box, select the profile you want to edit from [Profile List] → set [Name] and [Icon]. Enter a comment in [Comment] if required.
Editing Favorite Settings 2 3 4 Click [Edit] to the right of [Profile]. In the [Edit Profile] dialog box, click [Import] → select a profile file to be imported → click [Open]. Click [OK]. Related Topics Common Settings for All Sheets(P. 96) Registering Favorite Settings(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Coordinating with the Device Functions Coordinating with the Device Functions ............................................................................................ 68 Setting Device Information ................................................................................................................................ 69 Device Functions Settings .................................................................................................................
Coordinating with the Device Functions Coordinating with the Device Functions Setting Device Information(P. 69) Device Functions Settings(P. 74) Paper Sources and Output Destinations Settings(P. 75) Exporting a Configuration Profile(P. 84) Importing a Configuration Profile(P. 86) List of Configuration Profiles(P. 89) Setting the Authentication Function(P. 91) Setting the User Name(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Setting Device Information This explains the procedure for setting options installed in the device and making functions exclusive to the device usable. First, select the configuration file that matches the printer model on the [Device Settings] sheet. The settings for using the device functions are displayed on the [Device Settings] sheet. Next, set the device function and option information.
Coordinating with the Device Functions If you are using the driver with multiple device models, select the model you are going to set after selecting [Printer properties]. 3 4 Display the [Device Settings] sheet. Check whether the configuration profile is suitable for the device you are using → if it does not match printer model, click [Change]. If a configuration profile that matches the printer model is set, skip to step 6.(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions IMPORTANT ● If you have not selected a configuration profile suitable for the device you are using, the device information may not be appropriately applied and some of the functions of the device may not be usable. Select a suitable configuration profile to display the required settings in the [Device Settings] sheet. Settings not displayed in the [Device Settings] sheet have not had the acquired device information applied to them.
Coordinating with the Device Functions 6 Confirm that [Device Information] is set to [Auto] → click [OK]. If [Device Information] is set to [Auto], the device information is acquired and the device function and option information is set automatically. If you want to acquire the device information again when you have added an option etc., click [ ] (Retrieve Device Status Information). If [Device Information] is set to [Manual Settings], the device information is not acquired.
Coordinating with the Device Functions NOTE ● Even if you can use the acquired device information function, some device information must be set manually. For details, refer to the topics about the device functions settings. ● In any of the following cases, there is a possibility that you may not be able to acquire some of the device information. If that happens, set the options manually.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Device Functions Settings Settings suitable for the device are required to use unique device functions. If device information is retrieved during installation, settings suitable for the device are automatically applied to the driver. However, the optimal settings may not be applied for the following functions. Check that the settings suitable for the device have been applied before using these functions.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Paper Sources and Output Destinations Settings This explains the mapping between the driver settings and paper source and output destination options. Refer to the device settings of the configuration profile selected for [Config. Profile] in the [Device Settings] sheet. If [Fiery Print Controller] or [Basic Configuration (Canon)] is selected for [Config. Profile], refer to the settings for the printer model you are using. Laser Printers(P. 75) iR-ADV(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions [Paper Source] Dialog Box [Standard Paper Source] A-1 [Drawer x 1] [Optional Drawer/Cassette] B-1 [Drawer x 1] B-2 [Drawer x 2] B-3 [Drawer x 3] B-4 [Drawer x 4] [Optional Deck] C-1 [Paper Deck Unit] D [Envelope Tray] iR-ADV Paper Source Settings [Paper Source] Dialog Box [Standard Paper Source] A-1 [Drawer x 1] A-2 [Drawer x 2] A-3 [Deck x 2 + Drawer x 2] 76
Coordinating with the Device Functions [Optional Drawer/Cassette] B-1 [Drawer x 1] B-2 [Drawer x 2] B-3 [Drawer x 3] B-4 [1-Cassette Feeding Unit] B-5 [2-Cassette Feeding Unit] B-6 [3-Cassette Feeding Unit] B-7 [High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit] [Optional Deck] C-1 [Paper Deck Unit] C-2 [POD Deck Lite] C-3 [Multi-drawer Paper Deck] [Inserter] D-1 [Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 2)] D-2 [Inserter of Paper Folding Unit/Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 1)] E [Inserters of Paper Folding Unit] [Envelope F
Coordinating with the Device Functions [Paper Output Settings] Dialog Box A-1 [Copy Tray] B-1 [Inner Finisher Tray] B-2 [Inner Finisher Additional Tray] B-3 [Inner Tray 1] B-4 [Inner Tray 2] C-1 [Finisher Tray 1 [No Collating]] C-2 [Finisher Tray 2 [No Collating]] C-3 [Finisher Tray 1] C-4 [Finisher Tray 2] * Depending on the device, B-1 [Inner Finisher Tray] and B-2 [Inner Finisher Additional Tray] may be attached upside down.
Coordinating with the Device Functions [Optional Deck] B-1 [Paper Deck Unit] B-2 [POD Deck Lite] B-3 [Multi-drawer Paper Deck] [Inserter] C-1 [Document Insertion Unit] C-2 [Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 2)] C-3 [Inserter of Paper Folding Unit/Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 1)] Output Destinations Settings [Paper Output Settings] Dialog Box Finisher Tray A-1 [Finisher Tray 1] A-2 [Finisher Tray 2] A-3 [Finisher Tray 1 [No Collating]] A-4 [Finisher Tray 2 [No Collating]] 79
Coordinating with the Device Functions imagePRESS Paper Source Settings [Paper Source] Dialog Box [Standard Paper Source] A-1 [Drawer x 3] A-2 [Deck x 1] A-3 [Deck x 2] [Optional Deck] B-1 [POD Deck Lite] B-2 [POD Deck] B-3 [POD Deck + Secondary POD Deck] B-4 [POD Deck + Secondary POD Deck x 2] B-5 [Multi-drawer Paper Deck] [Inserter] C-1 [Document Insertion Unit] C-2 [Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 2)] C-3 [Document Insertion Unit [iPR C7010VP/6010]] C-4 [Multi Drawer Document Insertion Unit] 80
Coordinating with the Device Functions D [Inserters of Perfect Binder] E [Multi-purpose Tray] Output Destinations Settings [Paper Output Settings] Dialog Box Finisher Tray A-1 [Finisher Tray 1] A-2 [Finisher Tray 2] A-3 [Finisher Tray 1 [No Collating]] A-4 [Finisher Tray 2 [No Collating]] A-5 [Finisher Tray 1 [iPR C7010VP/6010]] A-6 [Finisher Tray 2 [iPR C7010VP/6010]] Stacker B-1 [Stacker a [Stack]] B-2 [Stacker b [Stack]] B-3 [Stacker a [Output Tray]] 81
Coordinating with the Device Functions B-4 [Stacker b [Output Tray]] B-5 [Stacker a [Stack] [iPR C7010VP/6010]] B-6 [Stacker b [Stack] [iPR C7010VP/6010]] B-7 [Stacker a [Output Tray] [iPR C7010VP/6010]] B-8 [Stacker b [Output Tray] [iPR C7010VP/6010]] All-in-One Printers Paper Source Settings [Paper Source] Dialog Box [Standard Paper Source] A-1 [Drawer x 1] A-2 [Drawer x 2] [Optional Drawer/Cassette] B-1 [Drawer x 1] B-2 [Drawer x 2] B-3 [Drawer x 3] B-4 [1-Cassette Feeding Unit] B-5 [2-Cassette Feedin
Coordinating with the Device Functions C-2 [Drawer 2] Output Destinations Settings [Paper Output Settings] Dialog Box A-1 [Copy Tray] A-2 [Inner Finisher Tray] A-3 [Inner Finisher Additional Tray] A-4 [Inner Tray 1] A-5 [Inner Tray 2] Related Topics [Device Settings] Sheet(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Exporting a Configuration Profile The settings in the [Device Settings] sheet can be exported and saved as a configuration profile file (*.typ). You can configure the same settings by importing the exported configuration profile. This function is useful when streamlining driver settings for multiple computers or changing the items that can be set for each user.
Coordinating with the Device Functions 7 Click [Export] → specify the storage location and file name → click [Save] or [OK]. Related Topics [Device Settings] Sheet(P. 120) Importing a Configuration Profile(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Importing a Configuration Profile This explains the procedure for importing an exported configuration profile file (*.typ) and setting the device information. If you cannot acquire the device information, you can apply it by importing a configuration profile exported in an environment where the information could be acquired. IMPORTANT ● If a configuration profile suitable for the device you are using is not selected, some of the device functions may not be usable.
Coordinating with the Device Functions 4 Select [Select Manually] → click [ ] (Import Configuration Profile).
Coordinating with the Device Functions 5 Select the configuration profile file to import → click [Open]. 6 Click [OK] → click [OK] in the [Device Settings] sheet. Related Topics [Device Settings] Sheet(P. 120) Exporting a Configuration Profile(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions List of Configuration Profiles If device information cannot be acquired, the configuration profile must be set manually. See the following table for supported combinations of printer models and configuration profiles. If the configuration profile supported by the printer models you are using is not displayed, set [Details] > [Other Settings] > [Display Custom Configuration Profile] to [On] on the [Device Settings] sheet.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Model Name Supported Configuration Profile iR-ADV C3530 iR-ADV C355 iR-ADV (Custom 004) iR-ADV C356 iR-ADV C255 iR-ADV C256 iR-ADV C5550 iR-ADV (Custom 005) iR-ADV C5560 iR-ADV C5535 iR-ADV C5540 iR-ADV 8505 iR-ADV PRO (Custom 001) iR-ADV 8585 iR-ADV 8595 iR-ADV C7565 iR-ADV PRO (Custom 002) iR-ADV C7580 iR-ADV C7570 iPR C650 imagePRESS (Custom 001) iPR C850 imagePRESS (Custom 002) iPR C750 iPR C850-G200 Fiery Print Controller (Custom 001) iPR C750-G200
Coordinating with the Device Functions Setting the Authentication Function You can manage printing by means of the department ID management function or the user authentication function. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. Procedures 1 2 Display [Devices and Printers] from the [Control Panel] of Windows. Right-click the icon of the device you are going to set → select [Printer properties] from the displayed menu.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Related Topics [Device Settings] Sheet(P.
Coordinating with the Device Functions Setting the User Name You can set a user name for print jobs and a PIN for secured printing. The set user name is displayed on the control panel of the device, and is printed as the user name for headers or footers. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. Procedures 1 2 Display [Devices and Printers] from the [Control Panel] of Windows.
Settings List Settings List Settings List ......................................................................................................................................................... 95 Common Settings for All Sheets ......................................................................................................................... 96 [Basic Settings] Sheet .....................................................................................................................................
Settings List Settings List Common Settings for All Sheets(P. 96) [Basic Settings] Sheet(P. 99) [Page Setup] Sheet(P. 102) [Finishing] Sheet(P. 105) [Paper Source] Sheet(P. 112) [Quality] Sheet(P. 115) [Device Settings] Sheet(P. 120) [Profile] Sheet(P. 125) Canon PageComposer(P.
Settings List Common Settings for All Sheets This explains what you can do from any one of the [Basic Settings], [Page Setup], [Finishing], [Paper Source], or [Quality] sheets. [Profile] Applies registered settings as selecting a profile. You can register frequently used settings as a profile. [Add] > [Add Profile] Dialog Box Registers the current print settings as a profile. Set [Name] and [Icon]. Enter a comment in [Comment] if required.
Settings List [Secure Print] Attaches a PIN to print data and saves it in the device. The saved data can be printed by entering the PIN in the control panel of the device. [Details] > [Secure Print Details] Dialog Box Enables you to set the user name and PIN. [Confirm PIN] Dialog Box Enables you to confirm or set a name for the print data, user name, and PIN when printing. [Store] Stores the print data to a box in the device.
Settings List Click the edge of the page where you want to set the binding location. Switch between 1-sided printing and 2-sided printing Switch between color and black and white printing (color printers only) NOTE ● In the [Quality] sheet, the current settings for [Objective] is displayed in the preview. [View Settings] > [View Settings] Dialog Box Displays the current driver settings in a list. [Language Settings] > [Language Settings] Dialog Box Enables you to switch the display language.
Settings List [Basic Settings] Sheet You can set basic print functions. [Page Size] Displays the paper size of the print data prepared in the application. [Output Size] Specifies the actual paper size to be printed on. If you select a size that differs from [Page Size], the print data is enlarged or reduced to fit the set page size when printing. [Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed. [Orientation] Specifies the orientation of print data.
Settings List [Specify Booklet Gutter] Specifies the gutter width. [Use Creep (Displacement) Correction] Corrects displacement between outer and inner pages that occurs during booklet printing. Select a correction method from [Displacement Correction Method]. When specifying the displacement width of the print area between the outermost page and centermost page, select [Manual Correction] and specify a correction amount in [Correction Width].
Settings List [Color Mode] Switches between printing in color or in black-and-white. To detect automatically whether each page should be printed in color or in black-and-white, select [Auto [Color/B&W]]. [Restore Defaults] Returns all the print settings of the driver to their default values. Related Topics Common Settings for All Sheets(P. 96) Scaling(P. 22) Poster Printing(P. 24) Booklet Printing(P. 37) Saddle Stitched Booklet Printing(P. 40) Driver settings cannot be set(P.
Settings List [Page Setup] Sheet You can set the page size, print orientation, layout options, etc. [Page Size] Displays the paper size of the print data prepared in the application. [Output Size] Specifies the actual paper size to be printed on. If you select a size that differs from [Page Size], the print data is enlarged or reduced to fit the set page size when printing. [Copies] Specifies the number of copies to be printed. [Orientation] Specifies the orientation of print data.
Settings List [Watermark] Superimposes and prints semi-transparent characters such as [TOP SECRET] or [DRAFT] over print data. [Edit Watermark] > [Edit Watermark] Dialog Box Enables you to create and add a new watermark. [Watermark List] Displays registered watermarks as a list. When selecting a watermark, a preview is displayed to the left. [Add] Adds a new watermark to [Watermark List] as [Untitled].
Settings List Poster Printing(P. 24) Printing Over a Fixed Form(P. 28) Registering Custom Paper Sizes(P. 46) Driver settings cannot be set(P. 132) Print results are unsatisfactory(P. 133) Overlay printing will not execute(P.
Settings List [Finishing] Sheet You can configure settings relating to layout printing and finishing such as sorting, collating, stapling, etc. [Print Style] Specifies a method for outputting print data. According to what you select for [Print Style], the displayed settings change as follows. When [1-sided Printing] or [2-sided Printing] is selected(P. 105) When [Booklet Printing] is selected(P. 107) When [Perfect Binding [1-sided]] or [Perfect Binding [2-sided]] is selected(P.
Settings List [Collate] Outputs the specified number of copies in page order. [Group] Outputs the specified number of copies with all pages having the same page number grouped together. [Staple + Collate]/[Eco (Staple-Free) + Collate]/[Staple + Group]/[Eco (Staple-Free) + Group] Outputs the pages in the order specified for [Collate] or [Group] stapled together.
Settings List When [Booklet Printing] is selected [Booklet] > [Detailed Settings for Booklet] Dialog Box Enables you to set detailed settings for booklet printing such as gutters and displacement correction. [Booklet Printing Process] Switches the settings to be applied. Select [With Driver Settings] when using driver functions such as dividing the document into sets, gutter settings, etc. Select [With Device Settings] when using the creep (displacement) correction function.
Settings List Trims by automatically adjusting to the specified finishing width and height. [Offset] Outputs each copy separately. You can set how many copies are offset in [Number of Copies for Offset]. When [Perfect Binding [1-sided]] or [Perfect Binding [2-sided]] is selected [Setting List] Displays the current settings for perfect printing in a list. [Perfect Binding Settings] > [Perfect Binding Settings] Dialog Box Enables you to set the paper size, covers, and finishing size for perfect binding.
Settings List [Set Margin to 1/6 Inches] Prints with a 1/6 inch margin on the top, bottom, left, and right edges of the page. [Rotate Print Data 180 Degrees] This function is useful when you want to print on tab paper, envelopes, etc. that need to be fed in a specific direction. [Line Refinement] Thickens thin lines when printing. This function is useful when printing small text and barcodes. This setting may be disabled when the resolution is set to 600 dpi.
Settings List Enables you to print a serial number in semi-transparent text on each copy when you are printing several copies of a document. This function is useful when printing confidential documents. The serial number is printed in five positions, on the upper left, upper right, lower left, lower right, and center of the page. [Details] > [Copy Set Numbering Details] Dialog Box Enables you to set the starting number.
Settings List When spooling in EMF format, problems such as the printed result differing from the image shown on the monitor, and more time being required for printing than normal, may occur depending on the application being used. If such problems occur, change the setting for [EMF Spooling] to [Off]. [Print Mixed Color/B&W Documents at High Speed] This function reduces the print time when printing data that contains a mixture of color pages and grayscale (black and white) pages.
Settings List [Paper Source] Sheet You can set the paper type and paper source. [Select by] Selects whether to specify the paper to print on by paper source or by paper type. [Paper Selection] Specifies the paper source method depending on the page. [Paper Source] Specifies the paper to print on by paper source. [Paper Type] Specifies the paper to print on by paper type. [Settings] > [Paper Type Settings] Dialog Box Enables you to change the paper type.
Settings List [Add] Adds the sheet insertion settings to [Setting List]. [Original Paper Source] Specifies the paper source for print data. [Original Paper Type] Specifies the paper type for print data. [Cover Sheets] Specifies the paper source or paper type used for cover sheets to insert between transparencies. When selecting various paper types registered in the device, click [Settings]. [Transparencies] Specifies the paper source or paper type used for transparencies.
Settings List Related Topics Common Settings for All Sheets(P. 96) Inserting Sheets(P. 48) Inserting Tab Paper(P. 49) Printing on Tab Paper(P. 51) Adding Cover Sheets(P.
Settings List [Quality] Sheet You can set detailed print quality settings. [Objective] Enables you to set a print quality mode that matches the purpose of the print data by simply selecting a setting. [Advanced Settings] > [Advanced Settings] Dialog Box Enables you to set print quality details such as resolution, gradation, toner amount, etc. [Rendering Rate] Sets the image rasterizing method for print data. [1 BPP [Enhanced]] Expresses gradation as halftones and prints at high speed.
Settings List Text Graphics Images Pattern 1 Resolution Resolution Gradation Pattern 2 Resolution Gradation Gradation Pattern 3 Resolution Gradation Resolution Pattern 4 Gradation Resolution Resolution Pattern 5 Gradation Resolution Gradation Pattern 6 Gradation Gradation Resolution Where there are 5 patterns: Text Graphics Images Pattern 1 High Resolution/Resolution Gradation Color Tone Pattern 2 Resolution Color Tone Color Tone Pattern 3 Gradation Gradation Gradation Pattern 4
Settings List Performs dithering of image data at the device. [Density Fine Adjustment] Adjusts the print density for small-sized text and thin lines. This function is useful for correcting "cracks" in text and lines. [Gray Compensation] Prints black and gray data reliably in black and gray. [Line Control [Gray Compensation]] Improves reproduction of text and lines. [Gradation Smoothing] Prints transitions between colors in gradations smoothly.
Settings List [CanoFine] Adjusts the contrast and color balance of images to print distinct images. [Details] > [CanoFine Details] Dialog Box Enables you to set the print processing method using the [CanoFine] function. [Color Mode] Switches between printing in color or in black-and-white. To detect automatically whether each page should be printed in color or in black-and-white, select [Auto [Color/B&W]].
Settings List [About] Displays the version of the driver. [Restore Defaults] Returns all the settings to their default values. Related Topics Common Settings for All Sheets(P. 96) Print results are too dark or too bright(P.
Settings List [Device Settings] Sheet You can configure device option settings and administrator settings. [Device Information] Displays whether the device status is set automatically or manually. When acquiring the device information and applying it to the settings in the [Device Settings] sheet, click [ ] (Retrieve Device Status Information).
Settings List [Device Type] Sets the type of device. [Finishing Settings] Sets the finishing functions of the device. [Paper Source Settings] Displays the paper source options attached to the device. [Form to Tray Assignment] > [Form to Tray Assignment] Dialog Box Enables you to set the paper size and paper type set in each paper source. [Paper Size Settings] > [Paper Size Settings] Dialog Box Enables you to set paper sizes to be used.
Settings List [User Name Management]/[Default Value Settings] > [User Name Management]/[Default Value Settings] Dialog Box Enables you to configure the default settings for the user name and PIN. [Name to Set for User Name] Enables you to specify the Windows logon name, computer name, or any desired name for the user name. [PIN for Secure Print] Set a PIN for secured printing.
Settings List [User Name] Sets a user name to be used for user authentication. [Password] Sets a password for user authentication. If the password has not been set at the device, leave this box blank. [Verify] Verifies whether the entered password matches that set at the device. [Confirm Authentication Information When Printing] Displays the [Confirm User Name/Password] dialog box for confirming or setting authentication information when printing.
Settings List ● If you set the department ID management function or the user authentication function when printing for a device that does not have those functions, an error will occur. Related Topics Setting Device Information(P. 69) Device Functions Settings(P. 74) Paper Sources and Output Destinations Settings(P. 75) Importing a Configuration Profile(P. 86) Exporting a Configuration Profile(P. 84) Setting the Authentication Function(P. 91) Setting the User Name(P. 93) Driver settings cannot be set(P.
Settings List [Profile] Sheet You can edit, import, and export profiles. If you edit profiles on the server side in a shared printer environment, the changes are reflected in the client profiles. [Profile List] Displays registered profiles as a list. You can change the order by selecting a profile and clicking [ Up) or [ ] (Move ] (Move Down). NOTE ● Profiles with a red dot ( ) next to them are pre-registered profiles and cannot be edited or deleted.
Settings List If you deselect the following settings at the server, the settings of all client computers are fixed at those configured at the server. [Allow Profile Selection] Enables you to select profiles in the print settings screen. [Allow Editing of Settings] Enables you to configure print settings other than selecting profiles in the print settings screen. This setting can be selected when [Allow Profile Selection] is selected. Related Topics Driver settings cannot be set(P.
Settings List Canon PageComposer You can combine multiple files created with different applications into one file for printing. The Canon PageComposer main screen opens when you print using the [Edit and Preview] function of the driver. [File] Menu [Print]/[ ] (Print) Prints the selected file(s). ] (Print Sample) [Print Sample]/[ Performs proof printing of the selected file(s). ] (Print Preview) [Print Preview]/[ Displays a print preview of the selected file.
Settings List Sets the name of the combined file. [Delete] Deletes the selected page. [Print Preview] Displays a print preview of the selected page. [Document List] Sheet Changes the order of files in the combined file or deletes a file from the combined file. [Print Settings] Sheet Changes the print settings of the combined file. When unifying the output size settings, select [Output Size Consistency]. When unifying the page layout settings, select [Layout Consistency].
Settings List Enables you to set a single layout selected from the drop-down list box for a combined file consisting of files with different layout. [Page Order] Specifies the page order to print. [Print Next Document from] Enables you to set where to start printing the next file from when combining files. [Details] Enables you to specify detailed settings in the print settings screen of the driver. [Select All] Selects all files in the list.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 131 Driver settings cannot be set ........................................................................................................................... 132 Print results are unsatisfactory .......................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This explains solutions to common problems. Driver settings cannot be set(P. 132) Print results are unsatisfactory(P. 133) Printing takes a long time(P. 135) Print results are too dark or too bright(P. 136) Overlay printing will not execute(P. 137) Cannot use the acquire device information function or authentication function(P.
Troubleshooting Driver settings cannot be set Page size, orientation, paper selection settings are not valid Cause Depending on the application you are using, the settings corresponding to these in the application are given priority over the driver settings. Remedy Configure these settings in the application. The [Device Settings] and [Profile] sheet can be displayed, but settings are unavailable Cause Your account does not have full control permission for the printer.
Troubleshooting Print results are unsatisfactory Page layout is not correct If the printing area on the page is not positioned correctly, or if part of the printed area is missing, check the following. Cause 1. Print data is not set in the printable area. Remedy Confirm the printable area of the device, and correct the print data in the application you are using. Cause 2.
Troubleshooting Related Topics [Basic Settings] Sheet(P. 99) [Page Setup] Sheet(P. 102) [Finishing] Sheet(P.
Troubleshooting Printing takes a long time Cause The application uses EMF format data which cannot be processed by page printers. Remedy In the [Finishing] sheet, click [Advanced Settings], and then select [On] from [EMF Spooling]. Related Topics [Finishing] Sheet(P.
Troubleshooting Print results are too dark or too bright Cause The colors on the computer monitor and in the print results differ because their color representation methods differ. Remedy Change the color settings according to the following procedure. (1) Display the [Quality] sheet. (2) Select [Manual Color Settings] or [Manual Grayscale Settings] → click [Color Settings]/[Grayscale Settings]. (3) In the [Color Adjustment]/[Grayscale Adjustment] sheet, adjust the brightness with the slide bar.
Troubleshooting Overlay printing will not execute Cannot perform overlay printing Cause The resolution of the print data differs from that of the form file. Remedy Set the same resolution as the form file in the [Quality] sheet > [Advanced Settings] > [Resolution]. Cannot use previously stored overlay form Cause The overlay print settings are not configured correctly. Remedy Check the settings according to the following procedure. (1) Display the [Page Setup] sheet. (2) Click [Page Options].
Troubleshooting Cannot use the acquire device information function or authentication function If you cannot acquire the device information, or cannot use the department ID management function or the user authentication function in the [Device Settings] sheet, check the following. Cause 1. The device is turned off, or the cable is not plugged in properly. Remedy Check the status of the device. Cause 2. The settings for your connection environment have not been configured correctly.
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