Canon Printer manual Functions of the Media Configuration Tool

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Media Configuration Tool Guide Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool

Chapter 2 Functions of the Media Configuration Tool

The Media Configuration Tool is software to store media information when media (media types) supported by the printer have been added. It offers functions for users familiar with media and printers.

The explanation below outlines the functions and operations of the Media Configuration Tool.

The Functions of the Media Configuration Tool

The Media Configuration Tool can be used for the following objectives.

Replacing all of the printer and printer driver media information at once

If any of the newly added media types or special media are deleted after the printer has been sold, you can replace the printer driver media information by downloading the latest media information files from the Canon Web site. This function allows you to replace printer or printer drive media information files.

Refer to Chapter 3 “Updating Media Information File” (p.3-1) for more information on this function.

Adding user defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus

You can add your customer defined media types to the printer and printer driver media menus. Additionally, you can set the media name of your choice to the printer operating panel and the printer driver.

Refer to Chapter 4 “Adding Media Types” (p.4-1) for more information on this function.

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Contents Contents Media Configuration Tool GuideBefore You Begin How to Use This GuideIii Installing and Starting the Media Configuration Tool Installation ProceduresOperating Environment Select Easy Install Procedures for Uninstalling Select Uninstall Starting the Media Configuration Tool Functions of the Media Configuration Tool Functions of the Media Configuration ToolDetailed Settings of Media Properties Outline of the Media Configuration Tool FunctionsAdd Media Type Button Update Media Types ButtonEdit Media Type Button Content DescriptionSelect the Media Information File Updating Media Information FilePage Update Media Type wizard moves to display Select Printer Select Printer to UpdateCheck What Is to be Updated Page Adding Media Types Select Printer to be AddedInput Media Type Name Input Media Name p.4-3 Media Configuration Tool Guide Adding Media Types Media Name Conditions Input Media NameInput Media Properties 20 mm Near End Margin Setting10 mm Far End Margin SettingMiddle Standard LowerCut Speed Setting Standard Vacuum Strength Setting StrongestStrong WeakAdd Media Type moves to display Confirm Addition Media Feed Amount After Setting Cutting 150 mm, 390 mmSelect Add Media Type from Options Check AdditionMedia Configuration Tool Guide Adding Media Types Editing Media Types Select Printer to be EditedEdit Media Types Select Printer is displayed Edit Media Type Changing the Name of the Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media TypesType Displayed on Printer DriverDeleting a Media Type Media Configuration Tool Guide Editing Media Types Index-1 IndexIndex-2