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Provides an explanation of system environments required for using the PCL5e and PCL 6 printer
drivers and Fax driver, and also explains how to find help and information regarding the installing
and use of these drivers.
Chapter 2 Getting Started
Provides instructions for installing the PCL5e or PCL 6 printer drivers, setting the system
configuration, and printing a document.
Chapter 3 Using the Print Options
Provides instructions for specifying the various settings for printing a document.
Chapter 4 Using the Fax Options
Provides instructions for installing the fax driver, faxing a document, and specifying the various
settings for faxing a document.
Chapter 5 Appendix
Provides information about additional software used with the PCL5e or PCL 6 printer drivers.
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How This Manual Is Organized
Symbols Used in This Manual
T
IMPORTAN
NOTE
Indicates important items or prohibited actions that should always be
observed when using the printer drivers and fax driver. Always read
these to avoid improper operation.
Indicates items for reference or supplementary information that users
should note.
This chapter provides an explanation of system environments required for using the PCL5e and
PCL 6 printer drivers and Fax driver, and also explains how to find help and information regarding
the installing and use of these drivers.
The Canon PCL5e and PCL 6 Printer drivers and Fax driver give users of Microsoft Windows 95,
Windows 98, Windows NT Version 4.0 or Windows 2000 (hereafter called Windows 95/98/
NT4.0/2000) operating systems the ability to make full use of the printer. The printer driver allows
you to print documents from any Windows application to your printer using Hewlett-Packard’s
PCL5e or PCL 6 data format. If your printer is equipped with the optional fax subsystem, the fax
driver allows you to access the fax device.
In Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 environments, you can use both printer drivers. The PCL 6 printer
driver is recommended for printing image data. The PCL5e printer driver is recommended for
printing text data.
Before You Begin
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IMPORTANT
• The PCL5e printer driver is available for imageR UNNER 6000/5000, iR3250, imageRUNNER 600/550/60,
imageRUNNER 400/330, imageRUNNER 210, GP225/GP200, GP215/GP200 and GP55/GP30. The PCL
6 printer driver is available only for imageRUNNER 6000/5000 and iR3250.
• Three versions are provided for each PCL5e and PCL 6 driver, one for Windows 95/98, one for Windows
NT4.0 and one for Winsows 2000. Use the driver for the version of Windows you are using.
• The PCL5e printer driver for Windows NT4.0 and Windows 2000 are available for GP55/GP30.
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Introduction
System Requirements
The printer drivers and fax driver for Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 can be used in the following system environments.
Software: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT4.0 or Microsoft
Windows 2000
Computer: Any computer on which Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft
Windows NT4.0 or Microsoft Windows 2000 runs properly.
Before You Begin
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System Requirements
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Where to Find Help
Here’s where to get immediate help if you are having problems installing or using the Printer and
Fax Driver for Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000.
●
Readme
Any hints, limitations, and restrictions you need to be aware of when installing and using your
Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000 printer and fax driver for the printer are included in the
README.TXT file provided with the driver.
●
Online Help
You can locate additional help for questions you may have regarding your printer in the online
Before You Begin
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Help file provided with the driver software. In the Properties dialog box, you can click the Help
button to display additional information about every feature and option in the PCL5e or PCL 6
printer driver and fax driver . You can also click the ? button in the upper right corner of most dialog
boxes and then click a specific item in the dialog box for help with that item.
●
Canon Authorized Dealers
If the Help file does not provide the information you need, contact your Canon authorized dealer.
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Where to Find Help
Getting Started
CHAPTER
2
This chapter provides instructions for installing the PCL5e or PCL 6 printer drivers, setting the
system configuration, and printing a document.
Before using the printer, you must install the PCL5e or PCL 6 printer driver. The installation procedures for both printer drivers are the same.
IMPORTANT
• For Windows NT4.0/2000, log in as Administrator when you install the driver.
• imageRUNNER 400/330 System Version 2.0 (or later) is supported only by the PCL5e Printer Driver Version 4.2 (or later).
To install using the Installer
Getting Started
1
Insert the User Software CD into the CD-ROM disk drive.
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2
Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM disk drive icon.
Double-click the PCL, Drivers, USEng, and Setup folder icons, and then double-click the
3
Setup icon to start the installation process.
4
In the Welcome dialog box, click the
Next button and follow the instruction
on the screen.
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Installing the Software
5
In the Printer Wizard dialog box, click
the check box of the driver you want to
install. Then click the Next button.
NOTE
• If the printer driver of the device which
supports NetSpot Suite Service is already
installed in your computer, a dialog box for
selecting which item to install displays after
the Welcome dialog box. Select Install
Printer Driver, and then continue the
installation.
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Select the printer port name from the
Port drop-down list bo x. If the printer is
connected to the network, click the
Browse for Printer button, and then
specify the network printer in the
Browse for Printer dialog box. Then
click the Next button to continue the
installation.
Getting Started
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7
Click the Next button in the Confirmation of installation dialog box.
If you select the printer driver for imageRUNNER 6000/5000 or iR3250, a message asking
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if you want to install NetSpot Suite Service is displayed. Click the Yes button to install
NetSpot Suite Service together with the printer driver.
NOTE
• Canon NetSpot Suite Service is necessar y when setting up the printer configuration automatically or
when using the Job Accounting feature.
• If you select Install Printer Driver in the Printer Wizard dialog box when selecting which item to install, this
message will not display.
Installing the Software
2-3
After the files are copied, click the Finish button to finish the installation program.
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The printer icon is displayed in the Printers folder. The driver is now installed.
NOTE
• Use the Installer only for Client PCs.
- You cannot install an alternate Printer Driver for Windows 95/98 on the Windows NT4.0/2000 Server
because the Installer detects the OS on which the driver is going to be installed.
To install using the Add Printer Wizard
1
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
Getting Started
2
In the Printers folder, double-click the Add Printer icon to start the Add Printer Wizard.
2
3
Confirm the Wizard is started, and then
click the Next button.
4
Follow the instructions on the screen to continue the installation.
Insert the User Software CD into the CD-ROM disk drive, and then click the Have Disk
5
button.
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Installing the Software
6
Click the Browse button to select the
folder of the driver you want to install,
and then click the OK button.
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PCL5e
Windows 95/98:
\PCL\Drivers\USEng\Printer\PCL5e\WIN9X
Windows NT4.0:
\PCL\Drivers\USEng\Printer\PCL5e\WINNT40
Windows 2000:
\PCL\Drivers\USEng\Printer\PCL5e\WIN2000
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PCL 6
Windows 95/98:
\PCL\Drivers\USEng\Printer\PCL6\WIN9X
Windows NT4.0:
\PCL\Drivers\USEng\Printer\PCL6\WINNT40
Windows 2000:
\PCL\Drivers\USEng\Printer\PCL6\WIN2000
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Select your printer model from the list,
and then click the Next button.
Getting Started
2
Follow the instructions on the screen to continue, and then click the Finish button to
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start copying the files.
The printer icon is displayed in the Printers folder. The driver is now installed.
Installing the Software
2-5
Installing Canon NetSpot Suite Service
For imageRUNNER 6000/5000 and iR3250, Canon NetSpot Suite Service is necessary when setting up the printer configuration automatically or when using the Job Accounting feature. When
using the installer, Canon NetSpot Suite Service can be installed together with the printer driver.
(See P 2-2) However, if you install the printer driver using the Add Printer Wizard or install only the
printer driver when using the installer, install Canon NetSpot Suite Service with the following procedure.
Insert the User Software CD into the CD-ROM disk drive.
1
Double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM disk drive icon.
2
3
Getting Started
2
Double-click the PCL, Drivers, USEng, and Setup folder icons, and then double-click the
Setup icon to start the installation process.
In the Welcome dialog box, click the
4
Next button and follow the instructions
on the screen.
5
In the Printer Wizard dialog box, click
Install NetSpot Suite Service and click
the Next button.
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Installing the Software
6
A message asking if you want to install
NetSpot Suite Service is displayed.
Click the Yes button to start copying
the files.
After the files are copied, click the Finish button to finish the installation program.
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Getting Started
2
Installing the Software
2-7
Uninstalling the Printer Driver
It is recommended to use the uninstaller in the User Software CD when you delete an unnecessary
driver.
1
Insert the User Software CD into the CD-ROM disk drive.
Double-click the My computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM disk drive icon.
2
3
Double-click the PCL, Drivers, USEng, and Setup folder icons.
4
In the Setup folder, double-click the P5uninst.exe icon to start the uninstallation pro-
Getting Started
2
cess.
In the Delete Printer dialog box, select
5
the printer name you want to delete
from the list box.
Click the DELETE button.
6
Click the Yes button in the message
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box.
Click the END button in the Delete Printer dialog box.
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Installing the Software
Accessing the Properties Dialog Box
The Properties dialog box contains several sheets that allow you to setup and control your printer.
To access the Properties dialog box, follow the procedure below for your version of Windows.
For Windows 95/98
To access the Properties dialog box from the application
If you access the Properties dialog box from the application, the specified settings are available for
the current print job.
1
Select the Print command to display the Print dialog box.
2
Select your printer name from the drop-down list box, and then click the Properties
button.
To access the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder
If you access the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder, you can setup the printer configuration or specify the default printer driver settings for every print job.
1
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click the Printers.
Getting Started
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2
In the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your printer, and then click Properties.
Accessing the Properties Dialog Box
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For Windows NT4.0/2000
You can access the Document Properties dialog box and the Printer Properties dialog box.
In the Document Properties dialog box, you can specify the printer driver settings. In the Printer
Properties dialog box, you can setup the printer configuration.
To access the Document Properties dialog box from the application
If you access the Document Properties dialog box from the application, the specified settings are
available for the current print job.
1
Select the Print command to display the Print dialog box.
2
Select your printer name from the drop-down list box, and then click the Properties
button.
To access the Document Properties dialog box from the Printers folder
2 Getting Started
If you access the Document Properties dialog box from the Printers folder, you can specify the
default printer driver settings for every print job.
1
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
2
In the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for y our printer, and then clic k Document
Defaults.
NOTE
• To access the Document Properties dialog box from the Printers folder, you need to be assigned Full
Control Permission to the printer. If you cannot access the Document Properties dialog box from the
Printers folder, access it from the application.
To access the Printer Properties dialog box from the Printers folder
You can setup the printer configuration in the Printer Properties dialog box.
1
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click the Printers.
2
In the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your printer, and then click Properties.
Accessing the Properties Dialog Box2-10
Setting Up the Printer Configuration
If your printer is connected to the network, you can set up the printer configuration automatically.
To set up the printer configuration
1
Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
2
In the Printers folder, right-click the icon of your printer, and then click Properties.
3
In the Properties dialog box, click the
Configuration tab (Windows 95/98) or
Device Settings tab (Windows NT4.0/
2000) to display the Configuration
sheet (Windows 95/98) or Device Settings sheet (Windows NT4.0/2000).
2 Getting Started
4
Click the Select Device button to open
the Select Device dialog box.
For imageRUNNER 6000/5000, iR3250,
GP215/GP200 and GP55/GP30, skip to
step 8.
5
Select the protocol used for your network under Protocol.
Setting Up the Printer Configuration2-11
2 Getting Started
6
Do one of the following to establish communication with the printer:
● If you know the IP Address/Network Address of the printer, click the Manual Address
Settings check box, and then enter the IP Address/Network Address of the printer.
● If you do not know the IP Address/Network Address of the printer, click the Discover
button, and then select the printer from the list box displaying the detected device
names.
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Click the OK button in the Select Device dialog box.
8
In the Configuration sheet (Windows 95/98) or Device Settings sheet (Windows NT4.0/
2000), click the Get Device Status button.
The detected information is displayed in the Device Settings sheet.
9
Click the OK button.
IMPORTANT
If you want to set up the printer configuration automatically, please note the following points.
• For imageRUNNER 6000/5000 and iR3250, it is necessary to install Canon NetSpot Suite Service. See
P2-6 for installing Canon NetSpot Suite Service.
• For imageRUNNER 600/550/60, imageRUNNER 400/330, imageR UNNER 210 and GP225/GP200, one
of the following environments is required:
- Novell NetWare IPX/SPX Client Software needs to be installed in your PC to use IPX/SPX as the
protocol.
- TCP/IP Protocol provided by Window should be installed in your PC to use TCP/IP as the protocol.
• For GP215/GP200 and GP55/GP30, it is necessary to install the NetWare Client files. For details, refer
to the readme file.
NOTE
• If you cannot set up the configuration automatically, specify the options manually in the Configuration
sheet (Windows 95/98) or Device Settings sheet (Windows NT4.0/2000).
• For GP215/GP200 and GP55/GP30 using under Windows 2000, setting up the configuration automatically is not available.
Setting Up the Printer Configuration2-12
Printing a Document
1
In your Windows application, with the document open, click the command to print your
document.
2
In the Print dialog box, select your printer name from the Name drop-down list box, and
then click the Properties button to display the Properties dialog box.
3
Specify the various print settings in the Properties dialog box, or select a Profile. To
switch between sheets, click the tabs for the Page Setup, Finishing, Paper Source, and
Quality sheet.
For more information on using the print options, see Chapter 3.
4
After all the print settings are specified, click the OK button in the Properties dialog box.
5
Click the OK button in the Print dialog box.
The document is printed under the settings you specified.
2 Getting Started
Printing a Document2-13
2 Getting Started
Printing a Document2-14
Using the Print Options
CHAPTER
3
This chapter provides instructions for specifying the various settings for printing a document.
IMPORTANT
• Some print options may be unavailable depending on your printer model.