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Printer GuideIMPORTANT:Read this manual carefully. Use this manual when you need quick reference help for the printer feature of your machine.///

1-42Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) in the Add New Hardware Wizard and click Next >.3Select Specify a location and

G-6Point sizeCharacter height is defined in points: one point is 1/72 of an inch.PortraitThe printing of text along the width (short edge) of the page

G-7GGlossaryPrinting very complicated documents might require closing other running programs or adding more RAM to the computer. See also Physical RAM

G-8Status optionsSettings which determine when the Printer Status Window opens and whether sounds play with messages.Status WindowA window that the Ca

G-9GGlossaryVVVVVirtual MemorySpace on the hard disk that Windows uses for temporary data storage as if it were actually random access memory (RAM). W

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1-51Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Add Printer WizardAdd Printer WizardAdd Printer WizardAdd Printer WizardTo install the CAPT on a

1-63Select Local Printer and click Next >.4The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click Have Disk….

1-71Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology5The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the path

1-87Select the printer’s port, and then click Next >.8Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish.9When the installation is complete, the fol

1-91Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Windows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2

1-103The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >.Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found Ne

1-111Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Windows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows

1-12.1Plug and Play is being carried out and the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >2Select Search for a suitable driver for

1-131Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology3Select Specify a location and click Next >.4The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears

iiYour machine includes the following documentation. This documentation has been designed so that you can easily use your machine to suit your particu

1-14 Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer WizardWindows NT 4.0 Add Printer WizardWindows NT 4.0 Add Printer WizardWindows NT 4.0 Add Printer WizardTo install th

1-151Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology6Click Have Disk… in the Manufacturers/Printers dialog box. 7The Install From Disk dialog box ap

1-169Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click Next >.10Select whether this printer is shar

1-171Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology11Click Yes if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, the

1-18 Windows 2000/XP Add Printer WizardWindows 2000/XP Add Printer WizardWindows 2000/XP Add Printer WizardWindows 2000/XP Add Printer WizardTo instal

1-191Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology5Select the printer port or ports you want to use, then click Next >.6Click Have Disk… in the

1-208Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click Next >.9Click Next > to accept the default printer name, or enter

1-211Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology10Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. Click Next >.11Cl

1-2212Click Finish.NOTE•Click Ye s if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears.Windows creates the Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G icon on the

1-231Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology Connecting to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/Connecting to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1

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1-245The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click Have Disk….NOTE• Depending on your network environment, the installation of the driver ma

1-251Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP Add Printer WizardTo install the CAPT for a network printer you can use t

1-26 Printer SharingPrinter SharingPrinter SharingPrinter SharingPrinter sharing enables printing from network clients. Printer sharing with the iR121

1-271Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyPrinter SettingsShare-level Access ControlUser-level Access Control1Open the Canon PC1200/iC D60

1-28Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server SettingsWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server SettingsWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server SettingsWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server Se

1-291Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyPrinter Sharing SettingsStatus DisplayStatus DisplayStatus DisplayStatus DisplayThe status of a

1-30When you install the CAPT, the “Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” group is created.You can select the following from the PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G group:

1-311Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyThe CAPT offers bi-directional communication between the computer and machine. To take advantage

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2-12Printer PropertiesChapter 2Chapter 2Chapter 2Chapter 2Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties This chapter des

ivChapter 1: Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyInstalling the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2With the CAPT, you initiate printing as you normally would from a Windows application. From the Print dialog box, usually accessed from an applicat

2-32Printer Properties General TabGeneral TabGeneral TabGeneral TabLets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your operating syste

2-4 Details TabDetails TabDetails TabDetails TabSpecifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for mor

2-52Printer Properties Sharing TabSharing TabSharing TabSharing TabSpecifies the printer-sharing settings. This tab is available only when file and pr

2-6 Page Setup TabPage Setup TabPage Setup TabPage Setup TabSpecifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and pages per sheet.Default

2-72Printer PropertiesManual Scaling lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when 1 Page per Sheet is selected as the Page Layout.

2-8Selecting a Custom Paper Size SettingIf you wish to restore the default settings to all of the custom sizes, click Restore Defaults.OverlayAn overl

2-92Printer PropertiesUse Browse… to select the file that contains the overlay data.Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.File Nam

2-10 Finishing TabFinishing TabFinishing TabFinishing TabSpecifies how final output is collated and printing pages in reverse output order. Check the

2-112Printer Properties Paper SourcePaper SourcePaper SourcePaper SourceSpecifies the paper source and paper type settings.Paper Source lets you speci

Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.Your new machine has many advanced features, including the CAPT (Ca

2-12 Quality TabQuality TabQuality TabQuality TabSpecifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings.Resolution lets you sp

2-132Printer PropertiesDetailed SettingsDetails... accesses the settings for toner saver, and Image Refinement.Toner Save thins the black areas of pri

2-14The CAPT for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP has two main dialog boxes: the Printer Properties dialog box and the Default Document Properties* dialog box.P

2-152Printer Properties General TabGeneral TabGeneral TabGeneral TabSpecifies to print a test page and separator pages. Refer to your operating system

2-16 Scheduling TabScheduling TabScheduling TabScheduling TabLets you define print spooling settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for

2-172Printer Properties Security TabSecurity TabSecurity TabSecurity TabLets you specify security settings. Refer to your operating system documentati

2-18 Paper Selection TabPaper Selection TabPaper Selection TabPaper Selection TabThis printer driver supports three custom paper sizes. Using the cust

2-192Printer Properties Page Setup TabPage Setup TabPage Setup TabPage Setup TabSpecifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and page

2-20View SettingsTo get a quick view of your current settings, click View Settings, which is located on the Page Setup, Finishing, Paper Source and Qu

2-212Printer PropertiesFile Name displays the currently selected overlay file name.Browse… Opens the Select File dialog box. When you select a file an

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2-22 Finishing TabFinishing TabFinishing TabFinishing TabSpecifies how final output is collated and sets printing pages in reverse output order. Check

2-232Printer Properties Paper Source TabPaper Source TabPaper Source TabPaper Source TabSpecifies the paper source and paper type settings.Paper Sourc

2-24 Quality TabQuality TabQuality TabQuality TabSpecifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings.Resolution lets you sp

2-252Printer PropertiesDetailed SettingsDetails... accesses the settings for toner saver and Image Refinement.Toner Save thins the black areas of prin

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3-13Checking the Status of a Print JobChapter 3Chapter 3Chapter 3Chapter 3Checking the Status of a Checking the Status of a Checking the Status of a C

3-2The Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status Window opens automatically in the following situations:• When you print a document, provided “While Printin

3-33Checking the Status of a Print JobThe Status Window is a program used to display the status of jobs and perform printer operations.UsiUsiUsiUsing

3-4 Using the Menu BarUsing the Menu BarUsing the Menu BarUsing the Menu BarJob MenuYou can select the Job menu from the menu bar of the Canon PC1200/

3-53Checking the Status of a Print JobSettings MenuYou can select the Settings menu from the menu bar of the Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status Windo

1-11Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyChapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1Chapter 1Installing the Canon Advanced Installing the Canon Advanced I

3-6•Display Printer Status Window—lets you select when the Status Window displays.• While printing—The Status Window opens automatically each time you

3-73Checking the Status of a Print Job Using the Help MenuUsing the Help MenuUsing the Help MenuUsing the Help MenuYou can select the Help menu from t

3-8 Using the ToolbarUsing the ToolbarUsing the ToolbarUsing the ToolbarThe toolbar has three buttons that you can use to pause, resume, or delete the

3-93Checking the Status of a Print Job Using the Tab WindowUsing the Tab WindowUsing the Tab WindowUsing the Tab WindowPrint Job DetailsThis tab shows

3-10Print Job LogThis tab shows information related to jobs that are completed. The following types of information are displayed:• Document Name•Resul

3-113Checking the Status of a Print JobPrint Job ListThis tab shows information related to the jobs that have not yet started.• Document Name• Status•

3-12Viewing the print statusThe status of a network printer can be viewed on the print server as well as the client.For job status to be displayed in

3-133Checking the Status of a Print JobIf you minimise the Status Window, you can still see the printer status displayed as an icon on the taskbar. To

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4-14TroubleshootingChapter 4Chapter 4Chapter 4Chapter 4TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis chapter includes information t

1-2If you are using the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a local printer (connected directly to your computer) follow the steps below. If the

4-2Printer ProblemsPrinter ProblemsPrinter ProblemsPrinter ProblemsProblem Cause SolutionPrinter does not printPaper might not be loaded. Make sure pa

4-34TroubleshootingPrintout is wrong There might be a communications problem between the printer and your computer.Make sure your cable connections ar

4-4CAPT ProblemsCAPT ProblemsCAPT ProblemsCAPT ProblemsProblem Cause SolutionCAPT is not working properlyThe CAPT (Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G) is no

4-54Troubleshooting“File not found on CD-ROM” error when starting the CD-ROM Menu.The program is loaded from the hard disk drive.Remove the CDMENU.EXE

4-6The CAPT displays the status of your printing environment and current print job in the Status Window.AlertsAlerts identify problems that must be co

4-74TroubleshootingCommunication error Your computer and printer are not communicating. This happens if the printer power shuts off, the cable is disc

4-8The Trouble Shooter is a utility for solving printing problems in Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0/2000/XP. The Trouble Shooter checks for system configu

4-94TroubleshootingWhen Trouble Shooter is done checking your files, it displays a dialog box similar to the one below.While Trouble Shooter is runnin

4-10If the CAPT is not working properly, it might help to remove it and install it again. Before you begin, be sure you have the installation software

A-1APrinter SpecificationsAppendixAppendixAppendixAppendixPrinter SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPrinter Specifications• Ha

1-31Installing the Canon Advanced Printing TechnologyFor installation instructions using the CD-ROM menu, please refer to the Quick Start Guide. Windo

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I-1IIndexIndexIndexIndexNumerics600 dpi A-1AA4 paper A-1Abnormal condition icon 3-13AC G-1Add Printer WizardWindows 2000/XP 1-18–1-22Windows 95/98/Me

I-2Local printer 1-2–1-22MMegabyte G-4Memory, Insufficient 4-6Menu barStatus Window 3-3using 3-4–3-7Messages 4-6–4-7Minimising, Status Window 3-13Mult

I-3IServer settingsWindows NT 4.0/2000 1-28Settings menu, using 3-5–3-6Settings, printer sharing 1-29Sharing tabWindows 95/98/Me 2-5Windows NT 2-16Shi

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G-1GGlossaryGlossaryGlossaryGlossaryGlossaryAAAAACAlternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household wall outlets.

G-2CollateTo print multiple copies of a multi-page document in sequential page order.CommandAn instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain

G-3GGlossaryFolderA container in which documents, program files, and other folders are stored on your disks. Formerly referred to as a directory.FontA

G-4JJJJJamA situation created when paper becomes caught along the paper path. You must remove jammed paper before you can continue printing.KKKKKiloby

G-5GGlossaryOverlayRefers to printing in which data that is common to all the pages, such as a logo, titles or table structure, is overlaid with the p