macOS Fax Driver User's Guide USRM2-6453-06 2018-06 en Copyright CANON INC.
Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Notations Used in the Manual Disclaimers Copyright ....................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 59 Cannot Register a Device Connected by Bonjour ....................................................................................................... 60 Data Transmission to the Device Takes Too Long ......................................................................................................
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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Before Use Before Use Before Use ..............................................................................................................................................................
Before Use Before Use ● The newest driver versions are released on the Canon website. You can download them as necessary after checking your operating environment. Canon website: http://www.canon.com/ ● The functions that you can use may vary according to the following conditions.
Installing the Driver Installing the Driver Installing the Driver ....................................................................................................................................... 11 Flow of Preparations for Faxing ......................................................................................................................... 12 Pre-installation Check ..............................................................................................................................
Installing the Driver Installing the Driver This section explains driver installation and device preparation. Flow of Preparations for Faxing(P. 12) Pre-installation Check(P. 13) Installing the Driver(P. 16) Registering a Fax(P. 17) Setting the Options of the Device(P. 29) Uninstalling a Driver(P.
Installing the Driver Flow of Preparations for Faxing This driver is a macOS fax driver for Canon devices. It can be used to directly send faxes from a computer without printing the images and documents, etc. created in applications. Before using the driver and sending faxes, there are preparations that need to be done beforehand. Carry out preparations and settings in the following order. 1. Obtain an installer by one of the following methods. - Download it from the Canon website (http://www.canon.
Installing the Driver Pre-installation Check This describes the items to be checked beforehand in order to install the driver correctly. System Requirements(P. 14) About the Readme File(P.
Installing the Driver System Requirements Use one of the following system environments with this driver. Operating Systems Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later Hardware A computer guaranteed to operate using the above operating system.
Installing the Driver About the Readme File The following content is contained in the Readme file. ● Limitations, restrictions, and cautions when installing or using the driver ● Devices that support the driver Refer to README-ENG.html in the accompanying CD-ROM or the downloaded driver folder.
Installing the Driver Installing the Driver This section explains the procedure for installing the driver to the operating system. Install the driver and register the fax to use. Prerequisites ● Obtain the driver installer. ● System Requirements(P. 14) ● Close all running applications. ● If the computer and device are connected by USB, turn off the main power of the device. Procedures 1 2 Open the driver installer folder → select [Canon_FAX_Installer.pkg] or [Canon_Driver.pkg].
Installing the Driver Registering a Fax Register the fax you are going to use. Select a registration method according to the method by which the computer and fax are connected. Registering a Fax Connected by TCP/IP(P. 18) Registering a Fax Connected by USB(P. 22) Registering a Fax Connected by Bonjour(P.
Installing the Driver Registering a Fax Connected by TCP/IP You can register a fax connected by LPD (Line Printer Daemon) in the operating system. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 14) ● Installing the Driver(P. 16) ● Confirmation of driver names corresponding to the fax For fax names corresponding to faxes, refer to the Readme file. ● Confirmation of specified IP address If you do not know the IP address, check with the network administrator.
Installing the Driver 3 Select [IP] in the toolbar → select [Line Printer Daemon – LPD] from [Protocol]. 4 Enter the IP address of the fax in [Address] → select [Select Software] from [Use]. If the driver corresponding to the fax is displayed in [Use], proceed to step 6.(P. 20) .
Installing the Driver NOTE ● A message indicating that the IP address is incorrect may be displayed even if the correct IP address has been entered. 5 Select the driver corresponding to the fax from the list in the [Printer Software] dialog box → click [OK]. 6 Change [Name] for the fax as necessary → click [Add]. 7 Check that the registered fax and model are displayed in the dialog box.
Installing the Driver Set the device options as necessary. Related Topics Flow of Preparations for Faxing(P. 12) About the Readme File(P. 15) Enabling Automatic Setting of the Options of the Device(P. 30) Manually Setting the Options of the Device(P.
Installing the Driver Registering a Fax Connected by USB You can register a fax connected by USB in the operating system. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 14) ● Installing the Driver(P. 16) ● Confirmation of driver names corresponding to the fax For fax names corresponding to faxes, refer to the Readme file.
Installing the Driver 5 Select [Default] in the toolbar → select a fax from the list. Select a fax displayed as "USB" in [Kind]. 6 Select [Select Software] from [Use].
Installing the Driver 7 Select the driver corresponding to the fax from the list in the [Printer Software] dialog box → click [OK]. 8 Change [Name] for the fax as necessary → click [Add]. 9 Check that the registered fax and model are displayed in the dialog box.
Installing the Driver Set the device options as necessary. Related Topics Flow of Preparations for Faxing(P. 12) About the Readme File(P. 15) Enabling Automatic Setting of the Options of the Device(P. 30) Manually Setting the Options of the Device(P.
Installing the Driver Registering a Fax Connected by Bonjour You can register a fax connected by Bonjour to the operating system. Prerequisites ● System Requirements(P. 14) ● Installing the Driver(P. 16) ● Confirmation of driver names corresponding to the fax For fax names corresponding to faxes, refer to the Readme file. Procedures 1 2 Display the [System Preferences] dialog box of the operating system → click [Printers & Scanners]. Click [+] at the bottom of the displayed dialog box.
Installing the Driver 4 Select [Select Software] from [Use].
Installing the Driver 5 Select the driver corresponding to the fax from the list in the [Printer Software] dialog box → click [OK]. 6 Change [Name] for the fax as necessary → click [Add]. 7 Check that the registered fax and model are displayed in the dialog box. Set the device options as necessary. NOTE ● Fax transmission may fail when using a fax registered with a Bonjour connection. In this case, transmission may be possible by registering the fax again with a TCP/IP connection.
Installing the Driver Setting the Options of the Device You can register, in the driver, the options (such as paper drawers and finishers) installed in the device, and set the functions related to the options so that they can be used by the driver. When using the device for the first time or adding options to the device, the option information must be registered in the driver. Enabling Automatic Setting of the Options of the Device(P. 30) Manually Setting the Options of the Device(P.
Installing the Driver Enabling Automatic Setting of the Options of the Device When using a device that supports bi-directional communication, you can set the computer to automatically retrieve the option information of the device using the FAX Utility. Prerequisites ● Installing the Driver(P. 16) ● Registering a Fax(P. 17) ● Confirmation that the device you are using is set to perform duplex communication For information on the setting method, refer to the manual of the device.
Installing the Driver 4 Click [Printer Information] in the FAX Utility. 5 In the [Printer Information] dialog box, check the device information → click [OK].
Installing the Driver NOTE ● If the driver name displayed at the top of the [Printer Information] dialog box and the name displayed in [Configuration] > [Name Retrieved from Printer] do not match, you may not be able to use the functions of the device. If this happens, delete the device from the [System Preferences] of the operating system and register the device again. Related Topics Flow of Preparations for Faxing(P. 12) About the Readme File(P. 15) Registering a Fax Connected by TCP/IP(P.
Installing the Driver Manually Setting the Options of the Device If the device is connected by uni-directional communication, the options of the device must be set manually. Prerequisites ● Installing the Driver(P. 16) ● Registering a Fax(P. 17) ● Confirmation of driver names corresponding to the device For driver names corresponding to devices, refer to the Readme file. Procedures 1 Display the [System Preferences] dialog box of the operating system → click [Printers & Scanners].
Installing the Driver ● Select only the options that are actually installed in the device. ● For information on operating the device, check the manual of the device. Related Topics Flow of Preparations for Faxing(P. 12) About the Readme File(P. 15) Registering a Fax Connected by TCP/IP(P. 18) Registering a Fax Connected by USB(P. 22) Registering a Fax Connected by Bonjour(P. 26) Enabling Automatic Setting of the Options of the Device(P.
Installing the Driver Uninstalling a Driver This explains the procedure for uninstalling a driver that is no longer needed. Prerequisites ● When connected by USB, removal of the USB cable connecting the device and the computer ● Confirmation of the device name to be deleted NOTE ● The driver can be upgraded. It is not necessary to uninstall the old driver. Procedures 1 2 3 Display the [System Preferences] dialog box of the operating system → click [Printers & Scanners].
Installing the Driver If a confirmation dialog box is displayed, enter an administrator name and password and click [OK]. 4 Restart the operating system.
Sending Faxes Sending Faxes Sending Faxes ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 Sending a Fax from an Application ..................................................................................................................... 39 Editing the Address Book ....................................................................................................................................
Sending Faxes Sending Faxes Sending a Fax from an Application(P. 39) Editing the Address Book(P. 41) Attaching a Cover Sheet(P. 43) Arranging Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper(P. 44) Registering Presets(P. 45) Setting the Authentication Function(P. 46) Setting User Information from FAX Utility(P.
Sending Faxes Sending a Fax from an Application This section explains the basic procedure for displaying the settings screen of the driver and sending a fax from an application. 1 Select [Print] from the application's [File] menu. 2 Select the device from [Printer]. 3 Select the [General Settings] panel from the pop-up menu of the print dialog box. If no print options are displayed, click [Show Details] at the bottom of the screen. 4 Specify a destination.
Sending Faxes Related Topics Flow of Preparations for Faxing(P.
Sending Faxes Editing the Address Book Fax Utility can be used to edit, import, and export the addresses registered in [Contacts] in the operating system. To add or edit an address book card You can add an address card to the address book or edit a registered card. 1 Open [System Preferences] in the operating system → click [Printers & Scanners]. 2 Select the device you are using → click [Options & Supplies]. 3 Select [Utility] → click [Open Printer Utility]. 4 Click [Address Book].
Sending Faxes If home and work destinations are both registered, the different destinations are saved in an extended LDIF file. To import an address book You can use FAX Utility to import data to be used in an address book. You can import the address book data on another computer, a Windows version fax driver, or device. 1 Select [Address Book] > [Import] > [File] or [Address Book of Fax Driver v3.70 or Earlier] from the [File] menu of the FAX Utility.
Sending Faxes Attaching a Cover Sheet You can attach a prepared cover sheet in the driver to the document to be sent. 1 Select [Cover Sheet] from the pop-up menu of the print dialog box. 2 Select the attachment method from [Cover Sheet Attachment]. 3 Select a template from [Style]. 4 If necessary, click [Item Settings] and configure the settings → click [OK]. Related Topics [Cover Sheet] Panel(P.
Sending Faxes Arranging Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper This section explains the procedure for sending multiple pages on a single sheet of paper via fax. Select the direction you want to arrange the pages in on the paper and print borders around the arranged pages. 1 2 Select [Layout] from the pop-up menu. Select the number of pages to be arranged on each sheet of paper from [Pages per Sheet].
Sending Faxes Registering Presets You can register frequently used settings in [Presets] and recall the settings when sending faxes. 1 Select a panel in the pop-up menu and set the functions to register as a preset. 2 Select [Save Current Settings as Preset] from [Presets]. 3 Enter [Preset Name] → select [Preset Available For] → click [OK].
Sending Faxes Setting the Authentication Function You can perform fax management by means of the department ID management function or the user authentication function. Department ID Management You can perform authentication management for groups using department IDs and PINs. 1 2 Select [Special Features] or [Advanced Settings] > [Authentication] from the pop-up menu. Enable Department ID Management → enter [Department ID] and [PIN].
Sending Faxes Setting User Information from FAX Utility You can set default settings relating to user information (PINs for department ID management and user authentication, etc.) in the FAX Utility dialog box. 1 Display the [System Preferences] dialog box of the operating system → click [Printers & Scanners]. 2 Select the device → click [Options & Supplies]. 3 Select the [Utility] tab → click [Open Printer Utility]. 4 In the displayed FAX Utility dialog box, set the required items.
Settings List Settings List Settings List ......................................................................................................................................................... 49 [General Settings] Panel ...................................................................................................................................... 50 [Advanced Settings] Panel ...........................................................................................................................
Settings List Settings List [General Settings] Panel(P. 50) [Advanced Settings] Panel(P. 52) [Special Features] Panel(P. 53) [Cover Sheet] Panel(P. 55) FAX Utility Settings(P.
Settings List [General Settings] Panel You can set send destinations, send schedules, etc. [Destination List] Destinations specified for sending faxes are displayed in list form. [Add Destination] Adds a new destination. [Destination Name] Enter a destination name. [Communication Mode] Sets the mode to use for communication. [Fax Number/URI] Select whether to enter the fax number of the destination or enter a URI.
Settings List Editing the Address Book(P.
Settings List [Advanced Settings] Panel You can set the resolution, authentication function, etc. of the fax to be sent. [Resolution] Selects a resolution for the fax data to be sent. [Line] Specifies the phone line and outside line number for sending faxes. [Specify Outside Dialing Prefix] Use this when an outside line number is required. [Select Line] If there are multiple phone lines, select the line to be used for sending.
Settings List [Special Features] Panel You can set such management methods as sender settings and user authentication. [Resolution] Selects the resolution. [Outside Dialing Prefix]/[Add Outside Dialing Prefix to G3/G4/IP Fax Number] Use this when an outside line number is required. Enter an outline line number according to the communication mode in [Settings]. Outside line numbers are not set for destinations that specify a URI. [Select Line] Selects the line to use.
Settings List Related Topics Sending a Fax from an Application(P.
Settings List [Cover Sheet] Panel You can set the content of the cover sheet attached to the fax transmission data. [Cover Sheet Attachment] Selects whether to attach a cover sheet. [Different Sheet to Each Destination] Attaches a cover sheet for each destination. [Same Sheet to All Destinations] Attaches the same cover sheet for all destinations. [Item Settings] Sets items to be displayed on the cover sheet. [Labels and Comments] Sets labels or comments for the included items.
Settings List FAX Utility Settings You can sets the initial values to use for the authentication function when sending faxes, etc. You can also add or edit addresses in the address book. [Printer Details] Panel Sets the authentication function of the device. You can also check the information of the device you are using. Common Items This section describes the common items displayed in each dialog box. [Printer Name] Displays the name of the target printer.
Settings List Enter the values set on the device in [Department ID] and [PIN] or [User Name] and [Password]. If you select [Verify], you can check whether the values you entered match the device settings. [User Information] Panel Sets the user name to use when sending faxes. If you selected [Enter Name], enter an arbitrary name. The user name you set is displayed on the control panel of the device and used when sending faxes. [Display Settings] Panel Displays a confirmation message when sending faxes.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 59 Cannot Register a Device Connected by Bonjour .............................................................................................. 60 Data Transmission to the Device Takes Too Long .............................................................................................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This explains solutions to common problems. Limitations and precautions are also included in the Readme file. Cannot Register a Device Connected by Bonjour(P. 60) Data Transmission to the Device Takes Too Long(P.
Troubleshooting Cannot Register a Device Connected by Bonjour When registering a device connected by Bonjour in the operating system, the corresponding device may not be displayed in the [Add] dialog box. If this happens, it could be due to a number of causes. Change settings as necessary by referring to each "Remedy." Cause 1. The settings of the device are incorrect Remedy Confirm that the Bonjour settings in the control panel of the device are enabled. For details, refer to the manual of the device.
Troubleshooting Data Transmission to the Device Takes Too Long If transmission takes a long time when sending data to the device, it could be caused by the following. Follow the instructions described in "Remedy." Cause The amount of data being sent to the device is large, such as a document containing color photographs or large images Remedy If the resolution of the image is higher than needed, set [Resolution] to an appropriate value in the [Advanced Settings] or [Special Features] panel.
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