Canon iR1210G, iR1230G User Manual

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Printer Guide

IMPORTANT:

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

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Using Your Documentation

Using Your DocumentationUsing Your Documentation

Your machine includes the following documentation. This documentation has been designed so that you can easily use your machine to suit your particular needs.

Setting up the machine ..................................

Setting up paper ............................................

Quick guide for making copies .....................

Quick guide for sending faxes.......................

Installing the CAPT .......................................

Document and paper handling .....................

Making copies.................................................

Maintenance ...................................................

Troubleshooting feed and copy issues ..........

Sending and receiving faxes ..........................

Speed dialing...................................................

Troubleshooting fax issues.............................

Printing with the CAPT.................................

Checking the Status of a Print Job...............

Troubleshooting CAPT issues .......................

• The machine shown in this guide is the PC1230D model

NOTE

Quick Start Guide

Reference Guide

Fax Guide

Printer Guide

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Contents

ContentsContents

Chapter 1: Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology

Installing the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

USB Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3

Parallel Port Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

USB Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9

Parallel Port Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11

Network Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

“Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30

Printing with the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31

Chapter 2: Printer Properties

Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document

Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Chapter 3: Checking the Status of a Print Job

Opening the Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Using Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status Window . . . . . .3-3

Network Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

The Status Window Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Closing the Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2

CAPT Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4

CAPT Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Using the Trouble Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Uninstalling the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10

Appendix: Printer Specifications

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1

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Type Conventions Used in This Guide

Type Conventions Used in This GuideType Conventions Used in This Guide

Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.

• Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to

WARNING

persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

• Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or

CAUTION

damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always pay attention to these cautions.

• Indicates an operational warning or restriction. Be certain to read these items to

IMPORTANT

operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the machine.

• Indicates a note for operation or an additional explanation. Reading these is highly

NOTE

recommended.

(!p. n-nn)

A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parenthesis refers to a page number in this guide which contains more information on the topic of the previous sentence.

! Quick Start Guide

Refer to the

Quick Start Guide

for details on the topic of the previous

sentence.

! Reference Guide

Refer to the

Reference Guide

for details on the topic of the previous

sentence.

machine The word “machine” refers to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/

PC1230D/1270D.

default A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.

Your new machine has many advanced features, including the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology). The CAPT gives you instant access to printer information. In this documentation the CAPT is also referred to as the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

, as it

appears on your screen after it has been installed.

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1Chapter 1

Installing the Canon Advanced

Installing the Canon Advanced Installing the Canon Advanced

Printing Technology

Printing TechnologyPrinting Technology

This chapter describes the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology). It includes the following information:

• Installing the CAPT

• Printing with the CAPT

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Installing the CAPT

Installing the CAPTInstalling the CAPT

If you are using the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a local printer (connected directly to your computer) follow the steps below. If the iR1210G/iR1230G/ PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D is already on your network, and you want to start using it, follow the steps in “ PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a network printer, follow the steps in “

iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a Network Printer

IMPORTANT

Network Users

• If there are any printer drivers of previous versions installed on your computer, be sure to delete those drivers from your computer before installing PC1200/iC D600/ iR1200G.

” on page 1-23. If you want to install the iR1210G/iR1230G/

Connecting the

” on page 1-26.

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Windows 95/98/Me

Windows 95/98/MeWindows 95/98/Me

For installation instructions using the CD-ROM menu, please refer to the

USB Users

USB UsersUSB Users

Windows 98/Me Plug and Play

■

Windows 98/Me Plug and PlayWindows 98/Me Plug and Play

Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB Port” under Windows 98.

Before you install the software, make sure you do the following:

• Connect the machine to your computer (!

• Turn on the machine (!

• Start up Windows 98.

Using USB Port (USB Cable)

NOTE

In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.

• Your computer must be equipped with a USB port and it is necessary that its operation is approved by the manufacturer.

Plug and Play

appears. Click

is being carried out and the The

Next >

Quick Start Guide

Add New Hardware Wizard

Quick Start Guide

dialog box

NOTE

Unknown

•“

Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology

” may be displayed as the name of the device.

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Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended)

Select

Hardware Wizard

and click

Next >

in the

Add New

Specify a location

Select

and click

Browse…

to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to D:\English\Win9x, then click

Next >

Click

Enter the name you wish to use, then click

Next >

Windows driver files search for the device

Finish

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When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the

dialog box. Click

Parallel Port Users

Parallel Port UsersParallel Port Users

Finish

on the

Add New Hardware Wizard.

• If there already are LBP-460/465/660/800/810 or other printer drivers installed on

IMPORTANT

■

To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows 95/98/Me, you can use the Windows 95/98/Me

Following is the installation procedures for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows 98.

From the

Double-click the

Next >

your computer, before installing PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G uninstall those drivers or set them for file output, selecting

Add Printer Wizard

Add Printer WizardAdd Printer Wizard

Add Printer Wizard

Start

menu, select

Add Printer

Settings

icon. The

FILE:

in the port selection dialog.

Printers

, then

Add Printer Wizard

. The Printers folder appears.

dialog box appears. Click

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Select

Local Printer

and click

Next >

The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click

Have Disk…

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Install From Disk

The

dialog box appears. Use

Browse…

to select the directory or enter the

path name that contains the printer software, then click OK.

For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the software, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\English\Win9x.

Select the printer, and click

Next >

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Select the printer’s port, and then click

Next >

Enter the name you wish to use, then click

When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. To close the dialog box,

click OK. Click

Finish

on the

Add New Hardware Wizard

Finish

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Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP

Windows NT 4.0/2000/XPWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP

USB Users

USB UsersUSB Users

Windows 2000/XP Plug and Play

■

Windows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and Play

Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB Port” under Windows

2000.

Before you install the software, make sure you do the following:

• Connect the machine to your computer (!

• Turn on the machine (!

• Start up Windows 2000.

Using USB Port (USB Cable)

NOTE

In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.

• Your computer must be equipped with a USB port and it is necessary that its operation is approved by the manufacturer.

• Windows NT 4.0 is not available for USB.

Plug and Play

automatically detected and installed.

Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary

for the installation of the CAPT.

is being carried out and the USB class driver, “USB Printing Support” is

Quick Start Guide

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Found New Hardware Wizard

The

dialog box appears. Click

Next >

Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)

Select

Hardware Wizard

Unknown

•“

NOTE

Specify a location

Select

and click

Next >

” may be displayed as the name of the device.

and click

Next >

in the

Found New

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Found New Hardware Wizard

The

dialog box appears. Click

Browse…

to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to D:\English\Win2000, then click

OK.

Next >

Click

•Click

NOTE

When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the

Ye s

dialog box. Click

Parallel Port Users

Parallel Port UsersParallel Port Users

Driver Files Search Results

Digital Signature Not Found

if the

Finish

on the

Found New Hardware Wizard.

dialog box appears.

• If there already are LBP-460/465/660/800/810 or other printer drivers installed on

IMPORTANT

■

your computer, before installing PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G uninstall those drivers or set them for file output, selecting

Windows 2000/XP Plug and Play

Windows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and Play

FILE:

in the port selection dialog.

Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology

Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows 2000.

Before you install the software, make sure you do the following:

• Connect the machine to your computer (!

• Turn on the machine (!

Quick Start Guide

• Start up Windows 2000.

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Plug and Play

appears. Click

is being carried out and the

Next >

Found New Hardware Wizard

dialog box

Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)

Select

Hardware Wizard

Unknown

•“

NOTE

and click

Next >

” may be displayed as the name of the device.

in the

Found New

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Specify a location

Select

and click

Next >

Found New Hardware Wizard

The

dialog box appears. Click

Browse…

to select the driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to D:\English\Win2000, then click

Next >

Click

•Click

NOTE

When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the

Ye s

dialog box. Click

Driver Files Search Results

Digital Signature Not Found

if the

Finish

on the

Found New Hardware Wizard.

OK.

dialog box appears.

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Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard

■

Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer WizardWindows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard

To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows NT 4.0, you can use the Windows NT

Add Printer Wizard

Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary

for the installation of the CAPT.

From the

Double-click the

Select

Select the printer port or ports you want to use, then click

Start

menu, select

Add Printer

My Computer

, then click

Settings

icon. The

Next >

Printers

, then

Add Printer Wizard

. The

Printers

Next >

folder appears.

dialog box appears.

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Click

Have Disk…

in the

Manufacturers/Printers

dialog box.

Install From Disk

The

dialog box appears. Use

Browse…

to select the directory or enter the

path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK.

For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\english\WinNT40.

Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click

Next >

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Next >

Click

Next >

Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. If it is shared, select

all the operating systems that will use this printer. Click

to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click

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Click click

Ye s

if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, then

Finish

Windows creates the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

icon is added to the

icon on the Desktop, and the

Printers

folder.

dialog.

If you opted to print a test page, the test page prints after the installation completes, and the

following dialog appears. If the test page printed correctly, click

Ye s

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Windows 2000/XP Add Printer Wizard

■

Windows 2000/XP Add Printer WizardWindows 2000/XP Add Printer Wizard

To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows 2000/XP, you can use the

Printer Wizard

Add

Following is the installation procedure for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows 2000.

Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary

for the installation of the CAPT.

From the

Faxes

from

Double-click the

Add Printer Wizard

The

Start

menu, select

Start

menu). The

Add Printer

Settings

Printers

, then

(in Windows XP,

icon (in Windows XP, click

dialog box appears. Click

(in Windows XP, select

Printers and Faxes

Add a printer

Next >

Printers and

) folder appears.

Printer Tasks

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Local printer

Select

• To check on “

IMPORTANT

, then click

recommended.

Next >

Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer

” is not

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Select the printer port or ports you want to use, then click

Next >

Have Disk…

Click

Install From Disk

The

dialog box appears. Use

in the

Manufacturers/Printers

path name that contains the CAPT, then click OK.

Browse…

dialog box.

to select the directory or enter the

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For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the CAPT, and your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, the path name would be D:\English\Win2000.

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Select your printer model from the list of printers displayed, then click

Next >

Click

Next >

to accept the default printer name, or enter the name you wish to use, then click

Next >

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Select whether this printer is shared or not shared with other computers. Click

Click click

Ye s

if you want to print a test page, or No if you do not want to print a test page, then

Next >

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Click

Finish

•Click

NOTE

Ye s

Windows creates the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the

Digital Signature Not Found

if the

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

dialog box appears.

icon on the Desktop, and the

icon is added to the Printers folder.

dialog.

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If you opted to print a test page, the test page prints after the installation completes, and the

following dialog appears. If the test page printed correctly, click OK.

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Network Users

Network UsersNetwork Users

Connecting to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/

■

Connecting to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/Connecting to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/ 1270D Already on Your Network

1270D Already on Your Network

1270D Already on Your Network1270D Already on Your Network

If the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D is already on your network you can install it two different ways. The easiest way is using automatic network download. If network download is not available, you can use the

Add Printer Wizard

Network Download

Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP clients can download the drivers for the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D automatically.

Open Explorer and browse the network until you can see the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

printer icon.

Double-click the printer icon, or drag the printer icon to your

Printers and Faxes

Follow the instructions on screen.

• Service Pack 4 or later must be installed on Windows NT servers in order for

NOTE

Windows 95/98/Me clients to use network download.

• Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP clients cannot download the driver from Windows 95/98/ Me servers.

) folder.

Printers

Windows 95/98/Me Add Printer Wizard

To install the CAPT for a network printer you can use the Windows 95/98/Me

Wizard

From the

Double-click the

Start

menu, select

Add Printer

Settings

icon. The

Printers

, then

Add Printer Wizard

. The

Printers

folder appears.

dialog box appears.

(in Windows XP,

Add Printer

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Network printer

Select

Enter the network path or print queue that you want to connect to, or use

Browse for Printer

the

, then click

dialog to select the printer.

Next >

Browse…

to open

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The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click

• Depending on your network environment, the installation of the driver may be

NOTE

carried out automatically.

Have Disk…

Install From Disk

The

dialog box appears. Use

Browse…

to select the directory or enter the

path name that contains the printer software, then click OK.

If the server is a Windows 95/98/Me computer, you can enter a name for the printer, or

accept the default name and click

Next >

• If the connection fails you’ll be able to install the printer but you will not be able to

NOTE

Follow the instructions on screen to complete installation.

use the printer until it comes back online.

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Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Add Printer Wizard

To install the CAPT for a network printer you can use the Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP

Printer Wizard

Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary

for the installation of the CAPT.

Add

From the

Faxes

from

Start

menu, select

Start

menu). The

Settings

Printers

, then

(in Windows XP,

(in Windows XP, select

Printers and Faxes

Printers and

) folder

appears.

Double-click the

Add Printer Wizard

The

Network printer server

Select

attached to another computer Printer

Select the printer you want to connect to, then click OK. If the printer name is invalid, it

in Windows XP) dialog appears.

Add Printer

dialog box appears.

icon (in Windows XP, click

(in Windows XP, select

), then click

Next >

. The

Add a printer

Printer Tasks

A network printer, or a printer

Connect to Printer (Specify a

means the client could not connect to the network printer specified. If a suitable driver is not found, it probably means the server is a Windows 95/98/Me computer.

Follow the instructions on screen to complete installation.

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Printer Sharing

■

Printer SharingPrinter Sharing

Printer sharing enables printing from network clients. Printer sharing with the iR1210G/ iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D requires that both the print server and the client devices are using Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0 or later. The print server and client do not need to use the same operating system, and it is possible to print from a Windows 95/98/Me client to a Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP print server, or vice versa.

You can start printing simply by starting the server, even if the server was not running when the client was started.

If the server is running on Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, you can print, even if no one is logged into the server. Please note that there is no status display on the server when no one is logged in. The status display is shown on the client.

Connecting the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D

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Connecting the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D Connecting the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a Network Printer

as a Network Printer

as a Network Printeras a Network Printer

If you plan to share the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D on a network, install the print server locally, then make the following settings. See your print server system documentation for more information.

Windows 95/98/Me Server Settings

Windows 95/98/Me Server SettingsWindows 95/98/Me Server Settings

Network Settings

Double-click the

Select the

Select

click OK.

Click

NOTE

Select the

level Access control

Click OK and then restart Windows.

Configuration

Service

Microsoft

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

File and Print Sharing

• Be sure there is a check by “

printer(s)

Access Control

Network

, then click

in the Manufacturers list box.

.”

icon in the

tab, then click

Add

tab and check either “

.”

Control Panel

Add

I want to be able to allow others to print to my

in the Network Services box, then

Share-level Access Control

” or “

User-

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Printer Settings

Share-level Access Control

Open the

the

Enter the

Click OK.

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Properties

Sharing

tab.

Share Name, Comment

, and

User-level Access Control

Open the

the

Enter the

Click

Click OK when you have finished adding users.

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Properties

Sharing

tab.

Share Name

Add

, and select the users allowed to access the printer.

and

Comment

, as needed.

Password

window, then check “

as needed.

window, then check “

Shared As

” in

Click OK again.

• Do not enter space or special character in the

NOTE

Share Name

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Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server Settings

Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server SettingsWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP Server Settings

Add Server Service (Windows NT 4.0)

Double-click the

Select the

Restart Windows.

Services

Server

Network

tab, and if the

, and click OK.

icon from the

Server

Add Server Service (Windows 2000)

From the

Network and Dial-up Connections

The

Right-click the

Local Area Connection Properties

The

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

Select

Start

menu, select

Local Area Connection

Settings

Add Server Service (Windows XP)*

Control Panel

is not shown, click

Network and Dial-up Connections

, then

folder appears.

icon, then select

dialog box appears.

Add

Properties

, then click OK.

from the menu.

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From the

The

Click

Network and Internet Connections

Click

Network Connections

Right-click the

The

Select

* The procedure for Windows XP is given for Category View Mode.

Start

menu, select

Control Panel

Network and Internet Connections

Network Connections

Local Area Connection Properties

File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks

folder appears.

Local Area Connection

Control Panel

folder appears.

icon, then select

dialog box appears.

Properties

, then click OK.

from the menu.

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Printer Sharing Settings

Open the

Sharing

Enter the

Click OK. The printer icon changes to indicate sharing.

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Properties

tab.

Share Name

as needed.

window, then check “

Shared

• Sharing settings may also be made during installation.

NOTE

Status Display

Status DisplayStatus Display

The status of a shared printer displays on both the print server and client computer, and job operations can execute from either.

Status display requires status exchanges between the print server and client using TCP/IP or NetBEUI protocols. Status display is not supported if IPX/SPX is the only protocol used.

” in the

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“Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” Group

“Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” Group“Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” Group

When you install the CAPT, the “

You can select the following from the

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Help

• Selects the Canon iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D Help file for the CAPT.

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Status Window

• Displays the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D Status Window.

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Trouble Shooter

• Starts the Trouble Shooter program for the CAPT. It helps you solve printing problems in

Windows 95/98/Me or NT 4.0/2000/XP. (

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Uninstallation

• Starts the uninstall program for the CAPT. If the CAPT is not working properly, it might

help to uninstall and then install it again. (

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

Chapter 4,

group:

Troubleshooting

” group is created.

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Printing with the CAPT

Printing with the CAPTPrinting with the CAPT

The CAPT offers bi-directional communication between the computer and machine. To take advantage of the bi-directional communication, one end of a bi-directional parallel cable connects to the printer and the other end connects directly to your computer.

• You must use a bi-directional cable for proper operation.

NOTE

Every time you print, the CAPT displays the Window. This window shows you the paper moving through the machine, how long it will take to print the document, and how much of the document has printed. From the Status Window you can pause, resume, or delete the current print job.

If a printing problem occurs, the automatically opens and identifies the problem.

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

Status Window

Status

Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology

Before using the CAPT, make sure you select it as your current Windows printer driver.

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Chapter 2

Chapter 2Chapter 2

Printer Properties

Printer Properties Printer Properties

This chapter describes the dialogs and settings on the Printer Properties screens. It includes the following information:

• Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties

• Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties

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Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties

Windows 95/98/Me Printer PropertiesWindows 95/98/Me Printer Properties

With the CAPT, you initiate printing as you normally would from a Windows application. From

the to proceed to the options.

dialog box, usually accessed from an application’s

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Properties

File

menu, you can select dialog box and its printing

Properties

• You can open the

NOTE

tabs displayed in the up. Screens examples use Windows 98.

• The way you get to the dialog boxes determines how long the printing options remain in effect:

If you start from an application's that print job. They will not be stored when you close the application.

If you start from the applications and remain in effect until you change those settings.

• For more information about the following features, see the online Help. To display the online help, select the item you want more information about and press F1, or click ? in the title bar and then select the item of interest.

Properties

Printers

dialog box from the

dialog box depends on how you have your system set

Print...

folder, the settings apply to all Windows

Printers

command, your choices apply only to

folder. The number of

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General Tab

■

General TabGeneral Tab

Lets you print a test page or define separator pages. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

Printer Properties

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Details Tab

■

Details TabDetails Tab

Specifies the printer port and time-out settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

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Spool Settings…

The installer sets the following defaults.

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Sharing Tab

■

Sharing TabSharing Tab

Specifies the printer-sharing settings. This tab is available only when file and printer sharing is turned on. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

Printer Properties

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Page Setup Tab

■

Page Setup TabPage Setup Tab

Specifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and pages per sheet.

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Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

Page Size

B5, A5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, DL, COM10, ISO-C5, Monarch, and 3 custom paper sizes. The names of the custom paper sizes are set with the option.)

Output Size

other than page.

Copies

Orientation

Page Layout

than 1, the image may be reduced to fit on the selected output size. When 2, 4, 8, or 9 pages per sheet is selected

lets you select the paper size you are working with in your application. (A3, B4, A4,

Custom Paper Size...

lets you select the paper size to print on. If your output size is set to anything

Match Page Size

lets you specify the number of copies to be printed (1 to 999).

lets you select the direction of printing relative to the paper (Portrait, Landscape).

lets you select the number of pages per sheet (1, 2, 4, 8, 9). If you select more

Manual Scaling

, the image will be automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the

disappears and

Page Order

appears in its place.

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Manual Scaling Sheet

is selected as the

lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when

Page Layout

. Check on the check box to set a reduction or

enlargement percentage (10 to 200).

View Settings

To get a quick view of your current settings, click

Setup, Finishing, Paper Source

and

Quality

tabs. Click on the tabs in the

dialog box to view the settings for each tab.

View Settings

1 Page per

, which is located on the

View Settings

Page

Custom Paper Size Settings

Custom Paper Size...

on the

Page Setup

tab window allows you to define custom paper sizes for quick selection. You can specify the name, width, and height of each size. You can have up to 3 custom sizes.

Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

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Selecting a Custom Paper Size Setting

Select one of the predefined sizes from the

If you wish, enter a unique name in the

Select the

Define the

Unit

of measurement (

Paper Size

using the

Millimeter

Width

Custom Paper List

Name

area.

Inch

)

(76.2 to 215.9 mm/3.00 to 8.50 inches) and

(127.0 to 355.6 mm/5.00 to 14.00 inches) settings.

Click OK to accept your changes.

If you wish to restore the default settings to

all

of the custom sizes, click

Restore Defaults

Overlay

An overlay allows you to add data you use often, such as a logo, to the print data from an application. For example, when using an overlay you can automatically print your logo on letters you create.

Overlay...

on the

Page Setup

tab accesses the settings to specify how you want the overlay and print data printed, including the print position, size, and whether it is printed in the foreground (on top of) or background (under) the application data.

Height

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Use

Browse…

to select the file that contains the overlay data.

Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

File Name

Browse…

dialog box, the

displays the currently selected overlay file name.

Opens the

Select File

File Name

dialog box. When you select a file and close the

drop-down list and preview are updated. The overlay file must be a

Windows bitmap or a Windows metafile.

Overlay Placement

lets you specify if you want the overlay to appear in back of the

application data or in front of the application data (Background, Foreground).

Position

lets you specify the position of the overlay based on its distance from the paper’s left

and top edges.

Size

lets you set the size of the overlay.

Unit

lets you select the units of measurement (Millimeter, Inch).

Restore Defaults

resets Left, Top, Width and Height to their default values.

Select File

Printer Properties

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Finishing Tab

■

Finishing TabFinishing Tab

Specifies how final output is collated and printing pages in reverse output order. Check the check boxes to collate the document or print it in reverse output order.

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Paper Source

■

Paper SourcePaper Source

Specifies the paper source and paper type settings.

Printer Properties

Paper Source Tra y

Paper Type

Plain Paper

•

Transparencies

•

Tracing Paper

•

Special Paper 1

•

Special Paper 2

•

*When

Paper Source

lets you specify paper feed method. Select from

lets you select from following types of paper:

(including coloured paper, recycled paper: 64-80g/m

* (tracing paper, thin paper: 52-63g/m

)

* (thick paper)

* (postcards, envelopes: 81-128g/m

is set to

Cassette

, please do not select paper types other than

)

Cassette

)

Multi-purpose

Plain Paper

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Quality Tab

■

Quality TabQuality Tab

Specifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings.

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Resolution

Halftones

dots that simulate the grey shades in the original image. Different halftone patterns give different grey shade results.

Brightness

the overall image; increasing brightness lightens it. Brightness is expressed as a relative range from -80% to +80%.

Contrast

Decreasing contrast lightens the dark areas and darkens the light areas; increasing it darkens the dark areas and lightens the light areas. Contrast is expressed as a relative range from -80% to +80%.

lets you specify the printer’s resolution in dots per inch (600,300).

is the process of converting a greyscale image to black dots and white (unprinted)

is the relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness darkens

is the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an image.

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Detailed Settings

Details...

accesses the settings for toner saver, and Image Refinement.

Toner Save

Image Refinement

thins the black areas of print data, so toner consumption is reduced.

is a printer technology from Canon, with which the printer automatically

senses and refines the jagged edges and ragged curves of characters and graphics.

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Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and

Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties

Default Document Properties

Default Document PropertiesDefault Document Properties

The CAPT for Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP has two main dialog boxes: the dialog box and the

Printer Properties

To view the printer properties, select Windows XP,

PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

and select

Default Document Properties*

In the printing options available when you print on the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/ 1270D. To view the default document properties, select menu in the button on the

Printers and Faxes

Properties

Default Document Properties

Properties

Printers and Faxes

from the pop-up menu.

Printers

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

(in Windows XP,

) folder, and select

) folder, or click the right mouse button on the

icon in the

Printers

* dialog box, you can specify the default settings for the

Printers and Faxes

Document Defaults...

* dialog box.

from the

(in Windows XP,

icon in the

File

menu in the

Document Defaults...

) folder, or click the right mouse

Printers

** from the pop-up menu.

Printers and Faxes

Printer Properties

Printers

(in Windows XP,

(in

Canon

) folder

** from the

File

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You can also open an equivalent dialog box and specify the setting by selecting

Setup

from the

• The number of tabs displayed in the

NOTE

* Printing Preference in Windows 2000/XP ** Printing Preference... in Windows 2000/XP

your system set up. Screens example use Windows NT 4.0.

File

menu of an application.

Properties

dialog box depends on how you have

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General Tab

■

General TabGeneral Tab

Specifies to print a test page and separator pages. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

Ports Tab

■

Ports TabPorts Tab

Printer Properties

Lets you specify the port to which the printer is attached. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

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Scheduling Tab

■

Scheduling TabScheduling Tab

Lets you define print spooling settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

Spool print documents so program finishes printing faster

“

immediately

Sharing Tab

■

Sharing TabSharing Tab

Specifies the printer-sharing settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

” are set automatically when you install the printer driver.

” and “

Start printing

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Security Tab

■

Security TabSecurity Tab

Lets you specify security settings. Refer to your operating system documentation for more information.

Printer Properties

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Paper Selection Tab

■

Paper Selection TabPaper Selection Tab

This printer driver supports three custom paper sizes. Using the custom forms defined on the

Forms

custom paper sizes. Form definitions must conform to the printer’s specifications.

tab in the print server’s

Properties

dialog box, you can add information about the

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Selected Paper

Change Paper…

available papers, and their definitions

Width

: 76.2–215.9 mm) that were defined in the

dialog box (the

Properties

Only sizes that conform to the printer’s specifications are listed as available. When you choose a size in the list and then click OK, the size information is copied to the selected paper in the

Selected Paper

shows the three sizes names.

opens the

Print Server Properties

from the

File

list on the

Change Paper

menu of the

Paper Selection

dialog. This dialog contains a listing of the

(Available Paper

Forms

dialog box can be accessed by selecting

Printers

(in Windows XP,

tab.

Height

has

tab in the Print Server

: 127.0–355.6 mm and

Printers and Faxes

Properties

Server

) folder).

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Page Setup Tab

■

Page Setup TabPage Setup Tab

Specifies paper size, scaling, number of copies, orientation, and pages per sheet.

Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

Page Size

B4(JIS), A4, B5(JIS), A5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Envelope DL, Envelope #10, Envelope C5, Envelope Monarch, and 3 custom paper sizes.)

Output Size

other than page.

Copies

Orientation

Landscape).

Page Layout

than 1, the image may be reduced to fit on the selected output size. When 2, 4, 8, or 9 pages per sheet is selected

Manual Scaling Sheet

percentage (10 to 200).

lets you select the paper size you are working with in your application. (A3,

lets you select the paper size to print on. If your output size is set to anything

Match Page Size

lets you specify the number of copies to be printed (1 to 999).

lets you select the direction of printing relative to the printer’s paper (Portrait,

lets you select the number of pages per sheet (1, 2, 4, 8, 9). If you select more

Manual Scaling

lets you shrink or enlarge images. This option only appears when

is selected as the

, the image will be automatically reduced or enlarged to fit on the

Page Order

appears in its place.

Page Layout

disappears and

. Check the check box to set a reduction or enlargement

1 Page per

Printer Properties

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View Settings

To get a quick view of your current settings, click

Setup, Finishing, Paper Source

and

Quality

tabs. Click on the tabs in the

View Settings

, which is located on the

View Settings

Page

dialog box to view the settings for each tab.

Overlay

An overlay allows you to add data you use often, such as a logo, to the print data from an application. For example, when using an overlay you can automatically print your logo on letters you create.

Overlay...

on the

Page Setup

Browse…

Use

to select the file that contains the overlay data.

Default settings depend on the country/region of purchase.

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File Name

displays the currently selected overlay file name.

Browse…

Opens the

dialog box, the

Select File

File Name

dialog box. When you select a file and close the

drop-down list and Preview are updated. The overlay file must be a

Windows bitmap or a Windows metafile.

Overlay Placement

lets you specify if you want the overlay to appear in the back of the

application data or in front of the application data (Background, Foreground).

Position

lets you specify the position of the overlay based on its distance from the paper’s left

and top edges.

Size

lets you set the size of the overlay.

Unit

lets you select the units of measurement (Millimeter, Inch).

Restore Defaults

resets Left, Top, Width and Height to their default values.

Select File

Printer Properties

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Finishing Tab

■

Finishing TabFinishing Tab

Specifies how final output is collated and sets printing pages in reverse output order. Check the check boxes to collate the document or print it in reverse output order.

Preferences

Preferences...

lets you turn EMF Spooling on. If this is not checked, EMF Spooling will be off. This setting is unchecked by default.

on the

Finishing

tab window opens the

Preferences

dialog box. The check box

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Paper Source Tab

■

Paper Source TabPaper Source Tab

Specifies the paper source and paper type settings.

Paper Source Tra y

Paper Type

Plain Paper

•

Transparencies

•

Tracing Paper

•

Special Paper 1

•

Special Paper 2

•

lets you select from following types of paper:

lets you specify paper feed method. Select from

Cassette

(including coloured paper, recycled paper: 64-80g/m

* (tracing paper, thin paper: 52-63g/m

)

* (thick paper)

* (postcards, envelopes: 81-128g/m

)

Multi-purpose

)

Printer Properties

*When

Paper Source

is set to

Cassette

, please do not select paper types other than

Plain Paper

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Quality Tab

■

Quality TabQuality Tab

Specifies the resolution, halftoning method, brightness, and contrast settings.

Resolution

Halftones

dots that simulate the grey shades in the original image. Different halftone patterns give different grey shade results.

Brightness

the overall image; increasing brightness lightens it. Brightness is expressed as a relative range from -80% to +80%.

Contrast

lets you specify the printer’s resolution in dots per inch (600,300).

is the process of converting a greyscale image to black dots and white (unprinted)

is the relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness darkens

is the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an image.

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Detailed Settings

Details...

accesses the settings for toner saver and Image Refinement.

Toner Save

Image Refinement

thins the black areas of print data, so toner consumption is reduced.

is a printer technology from Canon, with which the printer automatically

senses and refines the jagged edges and ragged curves of characters and graphics.

Printer Properties

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Chapter 3

Chapter 3Chapter 3

Checking the Status of a

Checking the Status of a Checking the Status of a

Print Job

Print JobPrint Job

This chapter describes how to check the status of print jobs.

You can track and control your print jobs using either of the following methods:

•The

• The Windows

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

Tells you exactly what is happening with the current print job.

Printers

Helps you control and manage all print jobs in a queue for all printers installed in Windows.

(in Windows XP,

Status Window

Printers and Faxes

) folder

Checking the Status of a Print Job

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Opening the Status Window

Opening the Status WindowOpening the Status Window

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

The situations:

Status Window opens automatically in the following

• When you print a document, provided “

Status Window

• When an error occurs or user action is required.

• When Windows starts, if the Status Window was open the last time Windows was closed.

You can also open the Status Window by clicking on the Status Window icon in the Windows taskbar and selecting the

Status Window icon

If multiple iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D machines are connected, select a printer from the list. The Status Window opens and displays information for the selected printer.

Option Settings

” the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

While Printing

dialog box of the Status Window.

” is selected for “

Display Printer

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Usi

Using Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status

ng Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status

UsiUsi

ng Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Statusng Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status

Window

WindowWindow

The Status Window is a program used to display the status of jobs and perform printer operations.

Menu bar

Printer icon

Printer status message area

Error message area

Tab window

Animation area

Progress bar

Tool bar

Job information area

Status bar

Checking the Status of a Print Job

Window area Description

Menu bar Contains menu options to control the Status Window and the

printer.

Printer icon Displays the current printing status and error conditions.

Printer status message area Displays the current status of the printer.

Error message area Gives a description of situations requiring action.

Animation area Shows an animated graphic indicating the current printer status.

The graphic background changes from blue (normal) to orange when user action is required, or to red when a warning is issued.

Progress bar Indicates the progress of the current job.

Tool bar Use to pause, delete, or resume printing.

Job information area Displays information related to print jobs. The type of

information displayed changes with the selected tab.

Status bar Displays the name of the printer port and describes menu

options as you move your mouse over them.

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Using the Menu Bar

■

Using the Menu BarUsing the Menu Bar

Job Menu

You can select the Status Window:

Job

menu from the menu bar of the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

Job

The

•

menu includes the following options:

Pause

—This temporarily halts printing of the current document. After the current page

completes printing, the printer pauses until you select Resume Job.

Resume

Cancel

—This resumes printing with the next page of the document you paused.

—This cancels printing of the document currently being printed.

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Settings Menu

You can select the

iR1200G

The

Status Window:

Settings

menu includes the following selections:

Settings

menu from the menu bar of the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/

Options...

•

—This opens the

Option Settings

dialog box that lets you change the settings

for the Status Window.

•

Port...

—This opens the

Port Setting

dialog box when the printer is connected to a local parallel port. This setting is unavailable if the printer is not connected to a local parallel port, or while printing is in progress.

Option Settings

This dialog box lets you define when and how you want the

iR1200G

Status Window to display.

Canon PC1200/iC D600/

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Display Printer Status Window

•

While printing

•

Only when Errors Occur

•

—The Status Window opens automatically each time you print.

—lets you select when the Status Window displays.

—The Status Window opens only when an error occurs.

To manually open the Status Window, click the Status Window icon in the Windows taskbar, and then click the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

You can change display options even as a document prints, but the changed settings do not take effect until the next print job.

Monitor Device Status

•

Always

•

Only while Displaying Printer Status Window

•

—Status Window is continually monitoring the printer.

—lets you select when the Status Window is active.

—Status Window is monitoring the

printer only when Printer Status Window is displayed.

Only while Printing

•

—Status Window is monitoring the printer only when printing a

job.

Always Display Printer Status Window on Top

•

—places the Status Window on top of all

windows on the desktop.

Port Setting

This dialog box lets you define how your computer communicates with your printer using the parallel port. The type of port you have depends on your computer.

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Standard

•

ECP

—uses the parallel port as a standard parallel port.

—uses the parallel port as an ECP parallel port.

Before you make any changes, check the manual that came with your computer to determine what type of port you have.

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Using the Help Menu

■

Using the Help MenuUsing the Help Menu

You can select the Status Window:

Help Topics

•

About...

—Displays the search window for help topics.

—Displays Status Window version information.

Help

menu from the menu bar of the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

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Using the Toolbar

■

Using the ToolbarUsing the Toolbar

The toolbar has three buttons that you can use to pause, resume, or delete the current print job.

Pause: Temporarily halts printing the current document. The current page finishes printing.

Resume: Continues printing after a pause. Printing restarts with the next page of the document you paused.

Cancel: Cancels the current print job. If you are printing several documents, the CAPT continues to the next print job in the queue and displays the status of that print job. To cancel all print jobs in the queue simultaneously, choose Settings from

Start

the

and Faxes

menu, then select the

Start

from

icon to display the

menu); Double-click the

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

Printers

folder (in Windows XP, select

Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

dialog box. Select all of the

Printers

jobs and delete them.

NOTE

•When the

Print Job List

tab is selected, none of the buttons are displayed.

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Using the Tab Window

■

Using the Tab WindowUsing the Tab Window

Print Job Details

This tab shows information related to the job that is currently printing. The following types of information are displayed:

• Document Name

•User Name

•Host Name

• Approximate Time Remaining

• Approximate Finish Time

Some of this information may not be displayed, depending on the printer status.

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Print Job Log

This tab shows information related to jobs that are completed. The following types of information are displayed:

• Document Name

•Result

• Owner

•Pages

• Complete Time

The job history displayed in the job information area can list a history of up to 100 jobs, beginning from the time the Status Window was started. The job logs list clears whenever you terminate the Status Window.

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Print Job List

This tab shows information related to the jobs that have not yet started.

• Document Name

• Status

•Owner

•Started At

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Network Printer Status

Network Printer StatusNetwork Printer Status

Viewing the print status

The status of a network printer can be viewed on the print server as well as the client.

For job status to be displayed in the client’s Status Window, the print server’s Status Window must be running.

If the status option “

Window

Status Window opens automatically once printing from the server starts.

If an error occurs on the server, the client’s Status Window for that job opens automatically.

If the client’s Status Window opens automatically, it closes automatically when printing completes or the error is cancelled, unless the user interacted with the window or its menus.

” in the

While Printing

Option Settings

” has been selected for “

dialog box of the Status Window on the client, the client’s

Display Printer Status

Performing print job operations

Print job operations (pause, resume, cancel) may be performed from either the print server or the client for the job. After a client performs a print operation, no other operations are allowed until the server confirms that the operation has been accepted.

Print job operations cannot be selected on any other screen except the print server or client for the job.

If the print server’s Status Window is not running, you cannot perform job operations on the client. The client’s Status Window displays the message “

Check Print Server

.”

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The Status Window Icon

The Status Window IconThe Status Window Icon

If you minimise the Status Window, you can still see the printer status displayed as an icon on the taskbar. To open the Status Window, simply click on the taskbar button. Icons also appear in the Status Window. The table below shows the Status Window icon and the taskbar icon.

Printer Ready

Indicates that the printer is ready to print.

Printing Paused

Indicates that printing has paused.

Attention Required

When the Status Window displays an alert, the window automatically opens to its full size. You can minimise the window again, but you will not be able to resume printing until you take the action specified in the full-size window.

Warning

An error has occurred and the printer may require service. You may have to contact an authorised service representative.

Abnormal Condition

Something is wrong with the printer or one of its connections. You will not be able to print until the problem is fixed.

Closing the Status Window

Closing the Status WindowClosing the Status Window

Click the close button to close the window just as you would close any other window.

If the Status Window opens automatically due to printing, or due to an error, the window automatically closes when printing completes or the error status clears.

Messages

MessagesMessages

The CAPT gives you information about your print job and the printer itself.

Checking the Status of a Print Job

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Chapter 4

Chapter 4Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

This chapter includes information to help you solve printer problems. A problem might have one or a combination of causes, including a computer malfunction, software errors, the printer cable, or the printer. Many printing problems are related to how your software interacts with the printer.

If you can print a self test, but the printer does not print other jobs, or your printed output is not what you expected, the problem is with your computer, software, or cables.

If your printer is not operating properly, try the suggestions in this chapter in the order listed.

Finding Information

Finding InformationFinding Information

Problem See page

Printer Problems 4-2

CAPT Problems 4-4

CAPT Messages 4-6

Using the Trouble Shooter 4-8

Uninstalling the CAPT 4-10

If you have a problem with your printer and you cannot resolve it by referring to the information in this chapter, please refer to the

Reference Guide

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Printer Problems

Printer ProblemsPrinter Problems

Problem Cause Solution

Printer does not print

No power is supplied

Paper might not be loaded. Make sure paper is loaded.

A copy job might not have been completed due to the Out of Paper status.

Print jobs might be stalled. Check the Canon

The cartridge might not be installed correctly.

Your BIOS port setting might need to be modified.

The parallel cable might not be compatible.

Your computer might not be working properly.

Power cord might not be plugged in.

The print job will start automatically when the copy job is completed. Please, load paper.

PC1200/iC D600/

iR1200G

Check that the cartridge is installed correctly. !

See your computer’s documentation concerning available ports.

Make sure you are using an 8-bit, Centronics-compatible, parallel interface cable with bi-directional capability.

Check your computer, make sure it is turned on and working properly.

Make sure the power cord is securely plugged into both the machine and the AC outlet.

Status Window for stalled jobs.

Quick Start Guide

4-2

Printer stops printing

AC outlet might not be supplying power.

AC voltage might not match printer.

Your interface cable might be loose.

You might be working on an application in the foreground, in which case printing performance might slow down.

Make sure the AC outlet is supplying power; try another outlet if necessary.

Make sure the voltage of the AC outlet matches the ratings on the printer.

Check your computer and your cable.

Printer performance improves if you give your print job priority.

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Problem Cause Solution

Printout is wrong There might be a

communications problem between the printer and your computer.

The wrong printer is selected in the Printers folder.

You might need to modify your BIOS setup.

Printer locks up system

Your system setup might be a problem.

Make sure your cable connections are secure. Make sure your parallel interface cable is less than 9.9 feet (3.0 m) or USB interface cable is less than 16.5 feet (5.0 m) long. Make sure you are not using a switch box. Check that you have selected the correct printer driver in Windows.

Make sure the

iR1200G

Windows XP,

Canon PC1200/iC D600/

is selected in the

Printers

Printers and Faxes

(in

) folder.

See your computer’s documentation for details. Try changing the parallel port mode or the parallel port address to see if this solves the problem.

Verify that you have a high-quality shielded interface cable. The problem might be your BIOS. Verify that your BIOS setup is correct. (See your computer’s documentation for details.) Verify that your physical memory is working correctly. If you have a Toshiba laptop, change this line in your CONFIG.SYS file: c:\winutils\mxtime.exe to: REM c:\winutils\mxtime.exe

Troubleshooting

Computer indicates a device time-out

Your computer is sending data to the printer but the printer is not responding. The printer might be off, offline, or not connected to the computer.

Make sure the printer is not paused. Check that the printer’s interface cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. Make sure paper is properly loaded in the paper tray. Reset the printer and computer. Try the print operation again. Try a different cable.

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CAPT Problems

CAPT ProblemsCAPT Problems

Problem Cause Solution

CAPT is not working properly

Cannot use Adobe Type Manager (ATM) fonts

Cannot print with a printer driver other than the Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G

The CAPT (Canon PC1200/iC D600/ iR1200G) is not selected as the default printer driver for iR1210G/iR1230G/ PC1210D/PC1230D/ 1270D.

The software might not be installed properly.

The printer driver is connected to the same port as the Canon PC1200/iC D600/ iR1200G printer driver.

Specify the CAPT (Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G) as the default driver for the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/ PC1230D/1270D.

Refer to “Using the Trouble Shooter” on page 4-8.

To check if the CAPT is installed correctly, try printing a page from an application. If the print fails, the CAPT is not installed correctly. Remove the CAPT and install it again. For more information, see “Uninstalling the CAPT” on page 4-

10.

Adobe Type Manager (ATM) is not supported.

Connect the printer driver to a port different from the Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G printer driver.

CD-ROM Menu doesn’t appear automatically

4-4

Autorun CD-ROM Menu checkbox is unchecked in the CDROM menu.

Auto insert

The “

notification

is unchecked.

” checkbox

Start the CD-ROM menu manually, and check the “ checkbox.

From the Device Manager make sure that the “ is checked in the CD-ROM drive Properties dialog box. For more information, see Windows Help.

Autorun CD-ROM Menu

Auto insert notification

”

” checkbox

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Problem Cause Solution

“File not found on CDROM” error when starting the CD-ROM Menu.

Cannot install CAPT using USB port. (Windows 98/Me/2000/ XP)

The program is loaded from the hard disk drive.

USB class driver is not properly installed.

Remove the CDMENU.EXE file from your hard disk drive and restart the CDROM Menu program from the compact disc labeled “User Software”.

Perform the following steps.

1) Make sure the printer is connected to your computer using a USB cable and the printer is turned on.

2) Open the Control Panel.(In Windows XP

Performance and Maintenance

System

dialog box in the

, click

in the

Control Panel. Performance and Maintenance

folder appears. Click

basic information about your computer System Properties

3) Select click

[Device Manager]

[Universal Serial Bus Controllers]

dialog box appears.)

tab and double

For Windows 2000/XP, select tab and click

[Device Manager]

See

[Hardware]

button.

4) Delete ONLY the following USB class drivers under

Controller]

For Windows 98, select

iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D]

For Windows Me,

Printer]

Windows 2000/XP, select

Support]

and uninstall from the

[Universal Serial Bus

;

[Canon iR1210G/

[Canon CAPT USB

, and click

[Delete]

button. For

[USB Printing

[Canon CAPT USB Printer]

[Active]

menu.

In case the USB class driver is displayed

[Other device]

under

, select and delete ONLY one the following, depending on the OS you are using;

[Canon iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/ PC1230D/1270D], [Canon CAPT USB Printer]

[Unknown]

, or

5) Close the Control Panel and unplug the USB cable.

6) Restart Windows 98/Me/2000/XP.

Troubleshooting

* The procedure for Windows XP is given for Category View Mode.

• Never delete other devices or device drivers. Windows may not operate properly.

IMPORTANT

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CAPT Messages

CAPT MessagesCAPT Messages

The CAPT displays the status of your printing environment and current print job in the Status Window.

Alerts

Alerts identify problems that must be corrected before printing can continue. Sometimes messages remind you to do something, such as clear jammed paper. In other cases, alerts tell you what is wrong and how to fix it.

Message Action

Out of paper The printer is out of paper. Add paper. When you add paper, the

Status Window displays “

Ready to Print

” automatically.

The Cassette is Out of Paper

The Multi-purpose Tray is Out of Paper

Paper Jam 1) Paper has jammed in the printer while printing. Follow the

Cartridge Not Loaded There is no toner cartridge in the printer. Install a toner cartridge.

The Platen is Not in Position

Insufficient Memory The print job was too complex for available memory. Discard the last

The cassette is out of paper. Add paper. When you add paper, printing starts automatically.

The multi-purpose tray is out of paper. Add paper. When you add paper, printing starts automatically.

instructions on the LCD screen of the machine, or refer to the

Reference Guide

automatically when the paper jam is fixed.

2) The printer cover was left open or the toner cartridge was not properly replaced after clearing a paper jam. Close the cover securely. !

! Quick Start Guide

The platen unit is not closed correctly. To resume printing slide the platen unit to the correct position.

printed page, and try one or more of the following:

• Close other applications while printing this job.

• Print the job in smaller sections.

for more information. Printing resumes

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• Try reprinting the job with a lower resolution, such as 300 dpi.

• Reformat the most complicated pages in the print job to reduce graphics and other complex formatting.

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Message Action

Communication error Your computer and printer are not communicating. This happens if

the printer power shuts off, the cable is disconnected, or the cable is not bi-directional.

Printer Error The Canon Advanced Printing Technology has detected an internal

device error. 1Unplug.

2 Reinsert the power plug into the power outlet.

3 If the same error occurs, unplug the power plug again.

4 If the error persists, contact your Canon authorised service

representative. !

Reference Guide

Device Busy The device is being used by another job. Please wait until the job is

finished.

Port Busy The printer port is being used by other equipment.

Printing Temporarily Stopped

Your computer could not transfer the data to the device due to the large amount of data, or a data transfer error occurred. Click the

Resume

button to resume printing.

Waiting to Print The current job has been interrupted by another job. Please wait until

the job is finished. Printing will begin automatically.

Energy Saver Mode The printer is in the energy saver mode.

Incompatible Device The connected device cannot be used. Make sure that the device

connected to the specified port is compatible and connected correctly.

Fixing Unit Error Fixing unit error.

Unplug the power plug, and then wait about 10 minutes before you reinsert the power plug into the power outlet. If the same error occurs, unplug the power plug again. Contact your service representative.

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Using the Trouble Shooter

Using the Trouble ShooterUsing the Trouble Shooter

The 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 configuration setting errors, and if possible, makes automatic corrections.

The Trouble Shooter does not detect problems related to hardware, such as printer cable problems, parallel port failure, or ECP setting errors.

To start the Trouble Shooter, select the icon in the following and corrects related problems:

• Free disk space in the drive containing the \Windows directory and free memory

• Installed files

• Selected printer port (checks to see if usable)

• Registries

• RapidPort communication device drivers (Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP)

• Language monitor

•Printer drivers

• Status Window

Printer Properties

•

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

•

If the Trouble Shooter encounters a problem, it displays an error message. Each message includes several options, such as:

• How to correct the problem

• The problem cannot be corrected by the Trouble Shooter

• Continue troubleshooting

• Exit Trouble Shooter

• Display help information

If Trouble Shooter is used on a network printer client, it performs network-related checks.

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

settings

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Trouble Shooter

group. The Trouble Shooter checks the

program folder

4-8

Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP Trouble Shooter checks whether Spooler service has started and if not, displays a dialog box and does not run.

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When Trouble Shooter is done checking your files, it displays a dialog box similar to the one below.

While Trouble Shooter is running, it saves a log file with the name tshooter.tmp in your system temp directory, such as \windows\temp or \temp.

In the Exit dialog box, Trouble Shooter prompts if you want to save the results as a text file. Check the extension of

Save Result

.log

check box and enter the desired filename. The file saves with the

When you click OK in the above dialog box, the Windows Restart dialog box appears. You must restart Windows for corrections made by the Trouble Shooter to take effect.

• To run Trouble Shooter for the Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G on the network,

IMPORTANT

both the server and the client must run on the same operating system.

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Uninstalling the CAPT

Uninstalling the CAPTUninstalling the CAPT

If 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 available for installation.

Before uninstalling the CAPT, make sure you close all running applications.

To uninst a l l:

Click the

Point to

Click

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows 95/98/Me: Click OK and your system restarts.

Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP: Click

NOTE

Start

button, then point to

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G

Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G Uninstallation

• In Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, you cannot uninstall the Canon Advanced Printing Technology unless you have administrative privileges.

Programs

OK (

recommended) to restart your system.

(in Windows XP,

All Programs

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Appendix

AppendixAppendix

Printer Specifications

Printer SpecificationsPrinter Specifications

• Hardware

Printing speed: 12 pages per minute (A4-size paper)

Resolution: 600 dpi

Paper sizes:

Cassette: A4

Plain paper, coloured paper, recycled paper Maximum capacity:

250 sheets (80 g/m

Multi-purpose Tray: 76.2 x 127 mm to 216 x 356 mm (3” x 5” to 8-1/2” x 14”)

Plain paper, coloured paper, recycled paper, transparencies, tracing paper, thick paper, labels, envelopes, postcards Maximum capacity:

100 sheets (80 g/m

paper)

paper), stack approx. 10 mm (3/8”) high

Paper delivery:

Startup time: Less than 1 second (startup from the Energy Saver mode)

First print: Less than 18 second (startup from the Energy Saver mode)

Host interface Bi-directional centronics parallel cable (IEEE1284 based)

• Software

Printing software: CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology)

Valid printing area: 5 mm (1/4”) top, bottom, left and right blank margins.

100 sheets (80 g/m

Less than 13 seconds (when the printer is plugged into an AC outlet) (at 20° C (68° F))

Less than 21.5 seconds (when the printer is plugged into an AC outlet) For printing on A4-size paper using cassette at 20° C (68° F)

interface USB interface

paper)

Printer Specifications

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Index

IndexIndex

Numerics

600 dpi A-1

A4 paper A-1 Abnormal condition icon 3-13 AC G-1 Add Printer Wizard

Windows 2000/XP 1-18–1-22 Windows 95/98/Me 1-5–1-8

Windows NT 4.0 1-14–1-17 Adobe Type Manager fonts, cannot use 4-4 Attention required icon 3-13

Bi-directional

communications G-1

parallel cable 1-31 Brightness 2-12, 2-24, G-1

Cancel button 3-8 Cancel printing 3-4 Cancel, print job 3-8 Canon Advanced Printing Technology (CAPT) G-1

CAPT Problems 4-4–4-5

installing 1-2–1-29

messages 4-6–4-7

not working properly 4-4

printing with 1-31–2-25

uninstalling 4-10 Canon PC1200 iC D 600 iR1200G

Help 1-30

Status Window 1-30

Trouble Shooter 1-30

Uninstaller 1-30 Cartridge Not Loaded 4-6 Cassette A-1 CD-ROM Menu, doesn’t open 4-4, 4-5 Centronics interface 4-2, G-1 Checking the status of a print job 3-1 Client G-1 Collate G-2 Communication Error 4-7 Contrast 2-12, G-2 Control Panels G-2 Custom paper size 2-7

selecting 2-8

Default setting G-2

Details tab, Windows 95/98/Me 2-4 Details... button 2-13, 2-25 Device Busy 4-7 Device time-out 4-3 Dialog boxes

Windows 95/98/Me printer properties 2-2–2-13 Windows NT/2000/XP printer properties 2-14–2-25

dpi G-2

See

Driver,

Printer driver

ECP 3-6, G-2 Energy Saver Mode 4-7

File not found on CD-ROM 4-5 Finishing tab

Windows 95/98/Me 2-10

Windows NT 2-22 First print time A-1 Fixing assembly G-2 Fixing Unit Error 4-7 Font G-3 Form G-3

General tab

Windows 95/98/Me 2-3

Windows NT 2-15 Glossary G-1–G-9 Greyscale image G-3

Halftones G-3 Help menu, using 3-7

Icons, Status Window 3-13 Image Refinement 2-13, 2-25, G-3 Incompatible Device 4-7 Installing Canon Advanced Printing Technology 1-2–1-

22 Insufficient Memory 4-6 Interface G-3 Interface cable G-3 Interface port G-3

Job menu, using 3-4

Landscape G-4

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I-2

Local printer 1-2–1-22

Megabyte G-4 Memory, Insufficient 4-6 Menu bar

Status Window 3-3

using 3-4–3-7 Messages 4-6–4-7 Minimising, Status Window 3-13 Multi-purpose tray A-1

NetPilot G-4 Network Adapter G-4 Network printer 1-26–1-29 No power supplied 4-2

Options menu, using 3-5–3-6 Orientation G-4 Out of paper 4-6 Overlay 2-8, 2-20, G-5

Page setup tab

custom paper size 2-7

Windows 95/98/Me 2-6

Windows NT 2-19 Pages per minute A-1 Paper

delivery A-1 Paper feed G-5 Paper Jam 4-6 Paper selection tab, Windows NT 2-18 Paper size A-1

custom 2-7 Paper Source G-5 Paper Type G-5 Parallel interface G-5

cable 1-31 Parallel interface cable G-5 Pause button 3-8 Pause printing 3-4 PDF G-5 Peer-to-peer G-5 Plain paper A-1 Plug and play for Parallel Port

Windows 2000/XP 1-11–1-13 Plug and play for USB Port

Windows 2000/XP 1-9–1-11

Windows 98/Me 1-3–1-5 Port Busy 4-7 Portrait G-6 Ports tab, Windows NT 2-15

Power

not supplied 4-2 Print job details tab 3-9 Print job list tab 3-11 Print job log tab 3-10 Print Monitor G-6 Print queue G-6 Printer

does not print 4-2

locks up 4-3

problems 4-2–4-3

specifications A-1

speed A-1

stops printing 4-2 Printer animation, status window 3-3 Printer driver 4-4, G-6 Printer Error 4-7 Printer icon 3-3 Printer properties

Windows 95/98/Me dialog boxes 2-2–2-13

Windows NT/2000/XP dialog box 2-14–2-25 Printer ready icon 3-13 Printer sharing settings 1-29 Printing

speed A-1 Printing paused icon 3-13 Printing speed A-1 Printing Temporarily Stopped 4-7 Printout is wrong 4-3 Problems

printer 4-2–4-3 Progress bar G-6 Progress bar, status window 3-3

Quality tab

Windows 95/98/Me 2-11, 2-12

Windows NT 2-23, 2-24 Queue G-6

Random Access Memory G-6 Removing Canon Advanced Printing Technology 4-10 Resolution A-1, G-7 Resume button 3-8 Resume printing 3-4 Reverse Output Order G-7

Scaling G-7 Scheduling tab, Windows NT 2-16 Security tab, Windows NT 2-17 Selecting

custom paper size 2-8 Server G-7

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Server settings

Windows NT 4.0/2000 1-28 Settings menu, using 3-5–3-6 Settings, printer sharing 1-29 Sharing tab

Windows 95/98/Me 2-5

Windows NT 2-16 Shielded G-7 Specifications, printer A-1 Speed, printing A-1 Spooling G-7 Startup time A-1 Status bar, status window 3-3 Status Window G-8

icon 3-13

menu bar 3-3

printer animation 3-3

printer icon 3-3

progress bar 3-3

status bar 3-3

tool bar 3-3

Tab window

print job details 3-9

print job list 3-11

print job log 3-10

using 3-9 The Canon CAPT Tools 1-30 The Cassette is Out of Paper 4-6 The Multi-purpose Tray is Out of Paper 4-6 The Platen is Not in Position 4-6 Time-out, device 4-3 Toner G-8

saver G-8 Toolbar

status window 3-3

using 3-8 Trademarks 1-iii Transfer roller G-8 Trouble Shooter 1-30, 4-8–4-9 Troubleshooting 4-1–4-10

printer problems 4-2–4-3

removing Canon Advanced Printing Technology

(Uninstallation) 4-10

USB class driver is not properly installed 4-5

Uninstallation 4-10 USB

cable 1-3, 1-9

interface G-8

port 1-3, 1-9

Using

Trouble Shooter 4-8–4-9 USB Port (USB Cable) 1-3, 1-9

Warm-up time A-1 Warning icon 3-13 WebNetSpot G-9 Weight, paper A-1, G-9 Windows 95/98/Me 1-3

details tab 2-4 finishing tab 2-10 general tab 2-3 page setup tab 2-6 Printer Property 2-2–2-13 quality tab 2-11, 2-12 sharing tab 2-5

Windows NT

finishing tab 2-22 general tab 2-15 page setup tab 2-19 paper selection tab 2-18 ports tab 2-15 quality tab 2-23, 2-24 scheduling tab 2-16 security tab 2-17 sharing tab 2-16

Windows NT 4.0/2000 1-9

server settings 1-28

WYSIWYG G-9

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Glossary

GlossaryGlossary

AAAA

Alternating Current. The type of electrical current typically available from household wall outlets.

Adapter

An optional device that allows you to connect your printer directly to a network. Peer-to-peer connection.

See also

Alert

A message displayed in the Printer Status Window when a problem or condition caused the Canon Advanced Printing Technology to pause printing. You must follow the on-screen instructions before printing resumes.

BBBB

Bi-directional communications

Allows information to pass back and forth between the Canon Advanced Printing Technology software and a local printer.

Bold

A characteristic of a printed character that indicates wider, darker representation. Also referred to as emphasized or double-strike printing.

Brightness

The relative proportion of light and dark areas. Decreasing brightness darkens the overall image; increasing brightness lightens it.

CCCC

Canon Advanced Printing Technology (CAPT)

Software that extends the power of the Windows operating system to a printer to speed up and simplify printing. The Canon Advanced Printing Technology provides more printing control and bi-directional communication between the printer and a computer running a Windows application.

Glossary

Centronics interface

An interface standard for parallel data transmission. This printer uses a Centronics-type parallel interface with bi-directional capability.

Client

A computer that is connected to the printer over a network. A client does not control the printer directly. It interacts with the printer through a server.

See also

Interface port and Parallel interface.

See also

Server.

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Collate

To print multiple copies of a multi-page document in sequential page order.

Command

An instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function. Commands are sent from the computer to the printer via the interface cable when the printer is ready.

Contrast

The degree of difference between the lightest and darkest areas of an image. Decreasing contrast lightens the dark areas and darkens the light areas; increasing it darkens the dark areas and lightens the light areas.

Control Panels

The set of Windows programs you can use to change system, hardware, software, and Windows settings.

DDDD

Default setting

A setting that is automatically used if no other setting is specified.

Desktop

The entire Windows screen that represents your work area in Windows. Icons, windows, and the taskbar are displayed on the Windows desktop.

dpi

Dots per inch. A unit of measurement for indicating a printer’s resolution. The iR1210G/ iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D prints at a resolution of 600 dpi.

Driver

A program that controls how the computer and an external device interact. The printer driver supplies Windows with information such as descriptions of the fonts and features of the installed printer. When you print with the Canon Advanced Printing Technology, you are using its printer driver.

EEEE

ECP

Abbreviation for Extended Capabilities Port. A bi-directional communication mode that enables high-speed data transmission to printers and other devices.

FFFF

Fixing assembly

The device used during the print process to fix the toner onto the paper (or other media) through applying heat and pressure. The assembly, located inside the printer, gets extremely hot (374°F/190°C) during operation.

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Folder

A container in which documents, program files, and other folders are stored on your disks. Formerly referred to as a

See also

Parallel or USB interface.

Italic

A font style distinguished by slanted characters (the upright strokes of the characters are at an angle to the vertical axis).

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JJJJ

Jam

A situation created when paper becomes caught along the paper path. You must remove jammed paper before you can continue printing.

KKKK

Kilobyte (KB)

A unit of measurement, representing the binary number 1024, used to describe printer or computer memory size in thousand-byte units.

LLLL

Landscape

The printing of text and graphics along the length of the page.

Local printer

A printer that is directly connected to your computer, using a parallel or USB cable.

MMMM

Megabyte (MB)

A unit of measurement, representing one million bytes, used to describe printer or computer memory size.

My Computer

The Windows program that you can use to browse through your computer’s filing system, and to open drives, folders, and files. You can also use My Computer to manage your files and your filing system, by moving, copying, renaming, and deleting items.

NNNN

NetPilot

This utility is used to control network printers.

Network

A group of computers connected by cables or other means and using software that enables them to share equipment (such as printers) and exchange information.

Network Adapter

An optional device that allows you to connect your printer directly to a network. Peer-to-peer connection.

See also

OOOO

Orientation

The printing of text either along the width (portrait) or length (landscape) of the page.

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Overlay

Refers to printing in which data that is common to all the pages, such as a logo, titles or table structure, is overlaid with the print data from the application.

PPPP

Paper feed

The act of guiding a sheet of paper into the printer’s paper path.

Paper jam

A situation created when paper becomes caught along the paper path. You must remove jammed paper before you can continue printing.

Paper path

The route that paper travels through the printer.

Paper Source

Source of paper feed. The machine has a cassette and a multi-purpose tray.

Paper Type

All kinds of paper (plain paper, coloured paper, recycled paper, transparencies, tracing paper, thick paper, labels, envelopes, postcards etc.) are grouped under several Paper Types. You can access this setting from the

Properties

dialog screen.

Paper Type

field on the

Paper Source

tab of the

Printer

Glossary

Parallel interface

An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one-byte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel interface.

See also

Centronics interface.

Parallel interface cable

A bi-directional cable, usually less than six feet long, that transfers multiple bits of information to the printer simultaneously, speeding the transfer. Parallel interface cables are also referred to as Centronics interface cables.

PDF

Stands for Portable Document Format. A widely used format for transmitting and viewing documents on computers. PDF documents can be read or printed out with Adobe’s Acrobat Reader program.

Peer-to-peer connection

A network connection between a computer and a printer (or other device) that does not go through a server.

See also

Server, Client.

Physical RAM

Random access memory (RAM) that is physically present in the computer in the form of memory chips, as opposed to virtual memory.

See also

Virtual Memory.

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Point size

Character height is defined in points: one point is 1/72 of an inch.

Portrait

The printing of text along the width (short edge) of the page.

Print job

A document that a Windows application has processed and sent to the Spooler to be added to the print queue or directly to the printer.

Print Monitor

The network adapter print monitor is software that prints through the network adapter.

Print queue

A list of files that are either waiting to be printed or are currently printing. Once a file has been printed, it is removed from the print queue.

Printer driver

A program that controls how the computer and printer interact. The printer driver supplies Windows with information such as descriptions of fonts and features of the installed printer. When you print with the Canon Advanced Printing Technology, you are using its printer driver.

Printers folder

The container in which your printer information is stored.

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Progress bar

In the Status Window or its icon, a horizontal bar that graphically indicates the percentage of the print job that has actually printed.

Properties dialog box

The dialog box that contains information about a particular device, such as your printer.

Proportional spacing

The spacing of characters according to the width of each character. This variable spacing between each character closes up awkward space and makes text easier to read.

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Queue

A list of files that are either waiting to be printed or are currently printing. Once a file has been printed, it is removed from the print queue.

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Random Access Memory (RAM)

The working memory of the computer in which programs and data are temporarily stored while you use them. Resetting or shutting off the computer clears all information from RAM.

Canon iR1210G, iR1230G User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology

Installing the CAPT

Windows 95/98/Me

Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP

“Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” Group

Printing with the CAPT

Printer Properties

Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties

Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document Properties

Checking the Status of a Print Job

Opening the Status Window

Network Printer Status

The Status Window Icon

Closing the Status Window

Messages

Troubleshooting

Finding Information

Printer Problems

CAPT Problems

CAPT Messages

Using the Trouble Shooter

Uninstalling the CAPT

Printer Specifications

Index

Glossary