Canon 8200 manual Using the Printer Driver, Operation Flow

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2 Using the Printer Driver

This chapter describes the printer driver options which are available for setting up a variety of print jobs. We will show you how to open and use the printer driver and explain its basic features.

What is a printer driver?

The text and image data file you create with a software application on a computer cannot be sent to the printer and printed as it is. The printer driver provides the required link between the software application and the printer. The printer driver converts the data created by the software application to a format that the printer can understand, and then sends it to the printer. The printer driver also provides many useful features that you can use to set up special print jobs.

Memo • Separate printer drivers are provided for Windows and the Macintosh.

Operation Flow

Here is a summary of what is presented in your hands-on introduction to the printer driver. As you read this chapter, open the printer driver and perform the steps described in the procedures so you become familiar with these tasks.

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Opening the printer driver

Selecting printer driver options

Choosing a print mode

Selecting a media type

Changing the page size

Now let’s examine the features and use the printer driver.

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