Canon BJ-230 Chapter Using the Printer With Software, Setting Up Windows for Your Printer

Chapter 5

Using the Printer

With Software

Your printer will work with a wide variety of applications, such as spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics programs. This chapter describes how to set up your software application for your printer.

Setting Up Windows for Your Printer

This sections contains the procedures you perform to install the Bubble Jet Printer BJ-230 driver for the Microsoft Windows operating system environment, versions 3.1 and 3.0. Before you begin these procedures, make sure you are familiar with the basic operation of Windows including its terms and use of the mouse. If necessary, refer to your Microsoft Windows 3.1 (or 3.0) User's Guide for help.

Installing the Printer Driver

1.Make sure your computer is turned on.

2.Make a backup copy of the diskette containing the Canon BJ-230 printer driver for Windows.

3.Start Windows and follow the steps that are specific to the version of Windows you are using.

Windows 3.1

If you are using Windows 3.1, follow these steps to install the printer driver:

1.Choose Control Panel from the Main Group window in the Program Manager.

2.Open the Printers icon. The Printer dialog box appears.