About This Guide | Canon L290 specification

❏Memory

•Windows 98/Me: 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM. 64 MB of RAM or more is recommended.

•Windows 2000/XP: 64 MB of RAM. 128 MB of RAM or more is recommended.

❏Hard Disk Space

15 MB of available hard disk space

❏Disk Drive

CD-ROM drive, or access to one over a network connection

❏Monitor

256-colour SVGA monitor or greater

❏Printer Cable

A USB cable 5 meters (16.4 feet) in length or shorter.

For help in purchasing the correct cable, consult your dealer or retailer.

About This Guide

This guide assumes you have a basic understanding of Windows. This includes how to start your system and navigate within the Windows environment. You should be familiar with common Windows terms such as window, dialog box, button, icon, menu, application, select, open, close, click, double-click, drag, and list box.

For assistance in familiarizing yourself with Windows, refer to your Microsoft Windows user documentation.

Screen illustrations were prepared using a Windows 98 system, or a Windows 2000 system (for instructions specified for Windows 2000).

Introduction

Chapter 1

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Contents

Canon FAX-L290 Canon FAX-L290 Printer Driver for Windows Copyright Contents Frequently Asked Questions Chapter Introduction USB port Computer Processor Printer Driver an OverviewSystem Requirements Windows Operating System About This Guide Microsoft Windows User’s Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Printer Driver Online Help Other User AssistanceCanon FAX-L290 User’s Guide Introduction Installing the Printer Driver Close applications Before You Begin the Installation a ChecklistCancel new hardware detection Turn on computer. Start Windows To install the software Installing the Software \SETUP\ENGLISH\SETUP.EXE For Windows 2000/XP Sharing the Printer Installation Setting the Default PrinterTo set the default printer If your system server is Install on client system Setting Up Your Printer for SharingTo set up the printer for sharing To install the printer driver on a client system Installing the Printer Driver on a Client System Changing the Port Connection Removing the Printer DriverTo remove the printer driver Installing the Printer Driver Chapter Printing Printing a Document Defining Print Settings an OverviewTo print a document To define print settings Windows 98/Me To define print settings Windows 2000/XP To view a summary of print settings Viewing a Summary of Print Settings Size Defining Page SettingsOutput Size Manual Scaling Defining a Custom Paper SizeOrientation Layout Defining a Custom Paper Size Windows 2000/XP When setting the printer area margins When setting the custom size To define a custom form on your system Defining and Assigning the Custom Form To assign the custom form in your printer driver Printing To define a print overlay Defining a Print Overlay Printing Defining Quality Print Settings Conserving Toner When Printing To add a print profile Adding a Print Profile To use a print profile Using a Print Profile To edit a print profile Editing a Print Profile To change information about a print profile Adjusting the Display OrderTo adjust the display order of the print profiles Changing Information About a Print Profile To export a print profile as a file Exporting a Print Profile To retrieve a print profile from a file Importing a Print Profile Displaying Printer Driver Information Defining Default Print SettingsDeleting a Print Profile Printing Chapter Frequently Asked Questions Printer Cannot Be Initialized Installation Is Displaying Unexpected BehaviorTo resolve this situation To resolve this situation Is the printer warm to the touch? Documents Are Not Printing Correctly You need to check your Windows application settings Printer driver may not have installed fullyYou may need to remove and reinstall the printer driver Print Quality Is Not Satisfactory Paper Is Not Loading Correctly Is printing not clear? Frequently Asked Questions Sharing Your Printer Cross-Platform Windows 2000/XP \SETUP\ENGLISH\WINBJ\A\DISK1 Appendix B Installing from a Local or Network Drive Installing from a Local or Network Drive Appendix B Appendix B Installing from a Local or Network Drive B-3 Installing from a Local or Network Drive Appendix B Dpi Default settingApplication Automatic feed Halftone FormGraphic Grayscale Printer driver NetworkOverlay Paper feed Portrait orientation USB Scaling Index Index Index Index