Canon MP550 How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window, Printer driver setup window appears

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How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window

The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start menu of the Windows.

Note

This guide mainly describes operations on the Windows Vista. Operations may differ depending on versions of the Windows.

Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application Software

Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing.

1.Select the command you perform printing on the application software in use

In general, select Print on the File menu to open the Print dialog box.

2.Select your model name and click Preferences (or Properties)

The printer driver setup window appears.

Note

Depending on application software you use, command names or menu names may vary and there may be more steps. For details, refer to the user's manual of your application software.

Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Start Menu

Follow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to configure printing profile that are common for all application software.

1.Select items from the Start menu as shown below:

In Windows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers.

In Windows XP, select the start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Printers and Faxes.

In Windows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers.

2.Right-click your model name icon, and then select Printing Preferences... from the displayed menu

The printer driver setup window appears.

Important

Opening the printer driver setup window through Properties displays such tabs regarding the Windows functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. Those tabs do not appear when opening through Printing Preferences... or application software. For tabs regarding Windows functions, refer to the user's manual for the Windows.

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