Before You Start, Introduction | Canon FAX-L380 specification

Before You Start

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This chapter describes the system environments required for using CARPS (Canon Advanced Raster Printing System) software. It also explains where to find help and information regarding the installation and use of this software.

Introduction

Your new machine has many advanced features, including Canon Advanced Raster Printing System (CARPS).

CARPS gives users of Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP operating system the ability to make full use of the printer. It enables you to print documents from any Windows application to your machine.

CARPS is also referred to as the [Canon FP-L170/MF350/L380/L398], as it appears on your screen after it has been installed.

You can acquire information about Canon products and update your software on the Canon home page (http://www.canon.com).

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Canon FAX-L380 manual Before You Start, Introduction

Contents

Software Guide Quick Reference Guide FAX-L380 Software Guide About the Manuals for the Machine Contents Finding Information Chapter TroubleshootingPrinter Specifications Glossary Index Chapter Appendix Displays Used in This Manual How to Use This ManualSymbols Used in This Manual Button Used in This Manual Copyright Legal NoticesAbbreviations Used in This Manual Trademarks Introduction Before You Start Hardware Environment System RequirementsOperating System Computer Where to Find Help Using User Software Installing Carps on Your Computer Installing Printer Driver through a USB Connection Installing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System Carps Connect the machine to your computer with the USB cable Installing Printer Driver without a USB Connection Installing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System Carps Installing Canon Advanced Raster Printing System Carps If you select Use as Shared Printer Configure the port settings Click Yes to continue the installation Windows 98/Me Plug and Play Windows 98/Me Start up Windows 98/Me Click Next When the installation is complete, click Finish Click Next on Windows driver file search for the device Enter the name of the printer you want to use click Finish Windows 98/Me Add Printer Wizard Double-click the Add Printer icon From the Start menu, select Settings PrintersClick Next Select Local printer click Next Select the printer model in the Printers list box click Next Click Have Disk Windows 2000 Plug and Play Windows Select Specify a location click Next Log on as a member of Administrators Click Next on the Driver Files Search Results dialog box Windows 2000 Add Printer Wizard 20Installing Carps on Your Computer Install From Disk dialog box appears Enter the name you want to use click Next Select Yes to print a test page click Next Click Finish to start the installationClick OK if the test page is printed correctly Windows XP Plug and Play Windows XP Click Next From the Start menu, select Printers and Faxes Windows XP Add Printer Wizard Install From Disk dialog box appears Select the printer model in the Printers list box click Next Click Finish Adding Server Service Using the Machine on Your NetworkSetting the Machine as a Shared Printer Windows 98/Me Server Settings Select Service click Add Click Add in the Configuration tab sheet Click File and Print Sharing Adding Server Service Windows Windows 2000/XP Server Settings Click Network Connections Adding Server Service Windows XPFrom the Start menu, select Control Panel Click Network and Internet Connections Setting Printer Sharing Network Download Using the Shared Printer on Your NetworkEnter the share name as needed From the Start menu, select Settings click Printers Enter the name of the printer you want to use click Next Windows 2000/XP Add Printer Wizard Click Properties Folder Windows 98/Me Printer PropertiesFrom a Windows Application From the File menu of the application, select Print From the Printers General Tab Details Tab Spool Settings Output Size Setup TabPreview image Size Paper Type OrderWatermark Edit Watermark Custom Paper Size Settings Print User Name Finishing TabLayout Options Print Date Advanced Settings Gutter Settings Objective Detailed SettingsManual Grayscale Settings Quality Tab Grayscale Adjustment Tab Grayscale Settings Matching Tab Profiles Edit View SettingsProfile Edit and Preview Comment Add ProfileEdit Profile Icon Apply Settings from Application View Settings Printer Properties Dialog Box Default Document Properties Dialog Box Printer Properties Ports Tab Sharing Tab Color Management Tab Advanced Tab Profile Tab Security Tab Allow Profile Selection Allow Setting EditionAdd/Edit Profile Delete Removes the selected profile from Profile List Printer Properties Attribution Tab Finishing Tab Setup TabQuality Tab Default Document Properties Layout Edit Watermark Watermark List Properties Printer Gutter Settings Print Grayscale Sample Detailed Settings Grayscale Adjustment Tab Profiles Output Method Add Profile Import View Settings Finding Information Troubleshooting See the User’s Guide Printer Problems Guide Carps Problems Procedure for Windows XP is given for Category Views Mode Click Yes Uninstalling CarpsFrom Printer Driver Uninstaller Select the corresponding printer click Delete From the Printers folder Printer Specifications Bold Glossary Default setting Landscape Orientation Printers folder Scalable fonts Scaling Appendix Numerics Index Index Index Canon INC