Mac Printer Driver Guide

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Mac Printer Driver Guide

Mac Printer Driver Guide

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Contents

Before You Start ............................................................................................................ iv

How to Use This Guide .................................................................................................. v

Chapter 1 Printing Functions

Common Functions ....................................................................................................1-2

[Layout] Preferences Pane .........................................................................................1-4

[Finishing] Preferences Pane .....................................................................................1-5

[Paper Source] Preferences Pane ..............................................................................1-7

[Quality] Preferences Pane ........................................................................................1-8

[Special Features] Preferences Pane .........................................................................1-9

Chapter 2 Before Printing from a Computer

System Requirements ................................................................................................2-2

Selecting the Appropriate Printer Driver .................................................................2-3

Installation ..................................................................................................................2-4

Setting the Printer Options ........................................................................................2-6

Chapter 3 Printing Fundamentals

Printing .......................................................................................................................3-2

Configuring the Default Page Settings .....................................................................3-5

Viewing the Online Help ............................................................................................3-7

Chapter 4 Setting the Print Functions

Scaling Documents .....................................................................................................4-2

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet ......................................................................4-4

2-sided Printing ..........................................................................................................4-7

Booklet Printing .......................................................................................................4-10

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Using [Presets] for Printing ......................................................................................4-12

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Before You StartThank you for purchasing this Canon product. Please read this guide thoroughly before operating the product to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.

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How to Use This Guide

Symbols Used in This GuideThe following symbols are used in this guide to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.

IMPORTANT

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the product correctly, and to avoid damage to the product.

NOTE

Indicates a clarification of an operation, or contains additional explanations for a procedure. Reading these notes is highly recommended.

Keys and Buttons Used in This GuideThe following symbols and key/button names are a few examples of how keys and buttons to be clicked or pressed are expressed in this guide:

Buttons on Computer Operation Screens: [Button Name]

Example: [OK]

[Finishing]

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Displays Used in This GuideScreen shots of computer operation screens used in this guide may differ from the ones you actually see, depending on the operating system and the model or options that come with your machine.The keys or buttons which you should click or press are marked with a , as shown below.When multiple keys or buttons can be clicked or pressed, they are highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be clicked or pressed.

Click this button for operation.

Abbreviations Used in This GuideIn this guide, product names and model names are abbreviated as follows:

Apple Macintosh: Mac

TrademarksApple, ColorSync, Mac, Mac OS, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

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1Printing FunctionsThis section explains what you can do in each sheet of the printer driver UI.The items displayed in the printer driver window differ according to the printer model you are using.Some functions may not be available depending on the printer model you are using.The functions of the printer driver may be changed due to upgrade.

Common Functions ......................................................................................................................1-2

[Layout] Preferences Pane ..........................................................................................................1-4

[Finishing] Preferences Pane ......................................................................................................1-5

[Paper Source] Preferences Pane ................................................................................................1-7

[Quality] Preferences Pane ..........................................................................................................1-8

[Special Features] Preferences Pane ..........................................................................................1-9

Common Functions1-2

Common FunctionsSelecting [Print] from the [File] menu of the application displays the [Print] dialog box.

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1.Printer Selection Selects the printer to use from those previously added to the [Printing] pane of the [Print & Fax] dialog box in the [System Preferences].

2.Presets Combinations of frequently used settings can be saved as presets. These saved presets can then be selected for printing (see "Using [Presets] for Printing (p. 4-12)").

3.Save As PDF Saves the document as a PDF file.

4.Copies Specifies the number of copies to print.

5.Collated If two or more copies are to be printed, enables them to be output in sets.

6.Pages Specifies the range of pages to be printed.

Common Functions 1-3

NOTE

The displays may differ between operating systems, printer driver types, and functions.If you are using Mac OS X 10.4.x, you can set the above functions in the [Copies and Pages] dialog box.

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[Layout] Preferences Pane1-4

[Layout] Preferences Pane

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1.Page Layout Prints multiple pages on one sheet of paper (see "Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet (p. 4-4)").

2.Page Border Sets the page layout direction.

NOTE

The displays may differ between operating systems, printer driver types, and functions.

[Finishing] Preferences Pane 1-5

[Finishing] Preferences Pane

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1.2-sided Printing Prints on the front and back of the paper (see "2-sided Printing (p. 4-7)").

2.Booklet Printing Prints pages in a sequence that allows them to be folded and grouped into a booklet when output (see "Booklet Printing (p. 4-10)").

3.Binding Location/Gutter Sets the orientation and width of the gutter.

4.Finishing Specifies the method of output for the output tray.

5.Printer Info Obtains printer information (the name of the printer model, installed options, and paper source status).

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[Paper Source] Preferences Pane 1-7

[Paper Source] Preferences Pane

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1.Paper Source When you want to print on a specific type of paper, specify the paper source containing the paper, or the paper type.


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[Quality] Preferences Pane1-8

[Quality] Preferences Pane

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1.Quality Settings Enables you to configure settings relating to print quality.


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[Special Features] Preferences Pane 1-9

[Special Features] Preferences Pane

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1.Job Processing Enables you to change the output method.


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[Special Features] Preferences Pane1-10

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2Before Printing from a ComputerTo print from a Computer, you must install the printer driver and set up the printer configuration using the printer driver.

System Requirements ..................................................................................................................2-2

Selecting the Appropriate Printer Driver ...................................................................................2-3

Installation ...................................................................................................................................2-4

Setting the Printer Options .........................................................................................................2-6

System Requirements2-2

System RequirementsThe following system environments are necessary in order to use the printer driver.

Operating Systems:Mac OS X 10.4.9 and later

Computer:Any computer that runs the above systems

Memory:Any memory with the capacity required to operate the compatible operating systems

NOTE

Supported operating systems may differ according to the printer driver version you are using.

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Selecting the Appropriate Printer Driver 2-3

Selecting the Appropriate Printer DriverThe printer driver is installed from a User Software CD-ROM.

Content of CD-ROM:

UFRII LT User Software

UFRII LT Printer Driver

Mac UFRII LT Printer Driver

Features of the Printer DriverUFR II/UFRII LT Printer Driver:Using the UFR II printer driver, the various data processing tasks conventionally executed within the printer are appropriately divided between the host PC and the printer to greatly reduce the overall printing time.The workload can be delegated to match the output data, thus realizing a significant increase in speed through optimization.UFR II LT also uses UFR II technology to carry out PC data processing, enabling high-speed printing even on printers with low processing capabilities.

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Installation2-4

InstallationFor details about the installation procedure, refer to the printer driver installation guide for the driver you are using.The name of the folder containing the installer and installation guide may vary depending on the type and version of the printer driver.

To Start the Installation:In the installation folder, double-click the installation icon.

Installation 2-5

To Display the Installation Guide:In the installation folder, double-click [Documents] → [Guide] → "index.html" icon.

NOTE

Depending on the printer model you are using, the installation guide may be a PDF file. If so, double-click the PDF icon in the [Documents] folder.

Setting the Printer Options2-6

Setting the Printer OptionsBefore printing, you need to set up the printer configuration in order to use the functions of printer options (such as paper feed options, paper output options, etc.) attached to and installed in the machine.

Mac OS X 10.4.x (p. 2-6)Mac OS X 10.5 and later (p. 2-8)

Mac OS X 10.4.x

1. Open [System Preferences] → click [Print & Fax].

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2. Click [Printing] → select your printer → click [Printer Setup].

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3. Select [Installable Options] → configure the options installed in the printer → click [Apply Changes].

The options installed in the printer are ready to use.


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Be sure to select only those options that are actually installed in the printer.

NOTE

If you close the [Printer Info] dialog box without clicking [Apply Changes] the settings you have made will not be saved.

Mac OS X 10.5 and later

1.Open [System Preferences] → click [Print & Fax].

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2.Select the printer you are using → click [Options & Supplies].

3.Click [Driver] → confirm that your printer is selected for [Print Using] → configure the options installed in the printer.


4.Click [OK].

IMPORTANT

Be sure to select only those options that are actually installed in the printer.

NOTE

The screen may differ according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.Depending on the type and version of the printer driver, [Printer Info] may be displayed in the [Print] dialog box. If so, click [Printer Info] to obtain or verify the printer information.

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3Printing FundamentalsThis section explains how to print a document and how to display the online help.To use the printer, you need an appropriate printer driver. See the Printer Driver Installation Guide for details on how to install the printer driver.

Printing .........................................................................................................................................3-2

Configuring the Default Page Settings ......................................................................................3-5

Viewing the Online Help..............................................................................................................3-7

Printing3-2

PrintingThis section explains the basic printing method using the printer driver.

NOTE

Printing methods may vary according to the application you are using. For details, see the instruction manuals provided with the application.

1. Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu of the application.

NOTE

In Mac OS X 10.5.x, the [Page Setup] dialog box may not be displayed, depending on the application you are using. If this is the case, skip to step 4. You can specify [Paper Size] and [Orientation] in the [Print] dialog box.

2. Select [Page Attributes] from [Settings].

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3. Select your printer from [Format for] → set [Paper Size], [Orientation], and [Scale] as necessary → click [OK].

4. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

5. Select your printer from [Printer] → set the number of copies, which pages to print, etc.

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6. Select the appropriate preferences panes, and configure the print settings.

NOTE

For information on available printing functions, see "Printing Functions (p. 1-1)" or the online help (see "Viewing the Online Help (p. 3-7)").

7. Click [Print].Printing begins.Remark

NOTE

Some printer models enable you to stop printing from a printer status confirmation/print cancelation display (see Reference Guide).To stop sending data that is waiting to be output from Mac OS, click the printer icon in the Dock → click the name of the file you want to stop printing → click [Delete].

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Configuring the Default Page Settings 3-5

Configuring the Default Page SettingsThe procedure for configuring the page settings prior to printing is as follows.

1. Select [Page Setup] from the [File] menu of the application.

2. Select [Page Attributes] from [Settings].

3. Select your printer from [Format for] → set [Paper Size], [Orientation], and [Scale] as necessary.

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4. Select [Save As Default] from [Settings] → click [OK].

The settings are saved as the default settings.Remark

NOTE

In Mac OS X 10.5.x, the [Page Setup] dialog box varies according to the application.The screen may vary according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

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Viewing the Online Help 3-7

Viewing the Online Help

You can display the online help by clicking [ ] in the [Print] dialog box.The online help includes additional information about every printing option. If this manual does not provide the information you need, see the online help.

1. Select your printer from [Printer] → select a preferences pane → click [ ].

Select one of the following preferences panes:

[Layout] preferences pane[Finishing] preferences pane [Paper Source] preferences pane[Quality] preferences pane [Special Features] preferences pane

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The online help is displayed.

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NOTE

For details about how to display the [Print] dialog box, see "Printing."The screen may vary according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

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4Setting the Print FunctionsThis section explains how to set the print functions.

Scaling Documents ......................................................................................................................4-2

Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet .......................................................................................4-4

2-sided Printing ...........................................................................................................................4-7

Booklet Printing .........................................................................................................................4-10

Using [Presets] for Printing .......................................................................................................4-12

Scaling Documents4-2

Scaling DocumentsYou can enlarge or reduce the size of the document to be printed.There are two methods for scaling a document: select the paper size to be printed to scale it automatically, or specify the scaling value manually.

1. Select [Page Attributes] from [Settings] in the [Page Setup] dialog box.For details on how to display the [Page Setup] dialog box, see "Configuring the Default Page Settings (p. 3-5)."

2. Select your printer → select a paper size for printing from [Paper Size].

Where the paper size specified in the application and that specified in this preferences pane differ, scaling is set automatically.If you want to increase or decrease the magnification manually, specify the zoom ratio for [Scale].

3. Click [OK].

4. Select [Print] from the [File] menu.

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5. Select your printer → specify the desired settings → click [Print].Remark

NOTE

Depending on the printer model you are using, you may not be able to magnify the document to the optimum ratio for the selected page size.In Mac OS X 10.5.x, the [Page Setup] dialog box may not be displayed, depending on the application you are using. If this is the case, you can specify the page size, page orientation, and scaling in the [Print] dialog box. For details about how to display the [Print] dialog box, see "Printing (p. 3-2)."The screen may vary according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

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Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet4-4

Printing Multiple Pages on One SheetMultiple pages can be printed on one sheet of paper.

1. Select [Print] from the [File] menu of the application.

2. Select your printer → [Layout] → the number of pages you want to print onto one sheet of paper from [Pages per Sheet].

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3. Select the page order from [Layout Direction].

4. If you want to add a border to each page, select the line type from [Border].

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5. Click [Print].Remark

NOTE

You cannot enlarge and reduce manually when using this function.The screen may vary according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

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2-sided Printing 4-7

2-sided PrintingYou can print a document on both sides of the paper.


2. Select your printer → [Finishing] → [2-sided Printing] from [Print Style].

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3. Select the binding edge from [Binding Location].

The output image is displayed in the preview area.

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4. If you want to set the gutter width, click [Gutter].

If you do not want to set the gutter width, skip to step 6.

5. Enter the gutter width → click [OK].

6. Click [Print].Remark

NOTE

The page sizes for which 2-sided printing is available differ according to printer model. For details, view the online help (see "Viewing the Online Help (p. 3-7)").The screen may vary according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

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Booklet PrintingYou can print two pages of a document on each side of each sheet, then fold the sheets in half to create a booklet.With booklet printing, the print order is adjusted so that the pages are output with the page numbers in the correct order, and a booklet can be created by simply folding the three output pages in half.


2. Select your printer → [Finishing] → [Booklet Printing] from [Print Style].

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3. Specify the settings for booklet printing → click [Print].You can specify the following settings:[Booklet]: Opens a dialog box that enables you to set creep (displacement) correction.Remark

NOTE

The available settings for booklet printing differ depending on the printer model you are using and attached options.You cannot specify the [Finishing] options in the [Finishing] preferences pane when performing Booklet Printing.The display may vary according to the operating system, as well as the type and version of the printer driver.

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Using [Presets] for Printing4-12

Using [Presets] for PrintingYou can save print settings that you specified in each preferences pane of the [Print] dialog box to use as a preset. A preset is a combination of settings that you use frequently, saved as a single setting. If you select a preset when printing a file, the file will be printed with the saved settings.


2. Select your printer from [Printer] → in each preferences pane of the [Print] dialog box, specify the print settings you want to save as a preset.

NOTE

For information on available printing functions, see "Printing Functions (p. 1-1)" or the online help (see "Viewing the Online Help (p. 3-7)").

3. Select [Save As] from [Presets].

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4. Enter a name in [Save Preset As] → click [OK].

The saved preset will be displayed in [Presets] in the [Print] dialog box.

5. To print a file using a preset, select the preset from [Presets] in the [Print] dialog box → click [Print].Remark

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To edit a preset, in the [Print] dialog box, select the preset → specify the printer driver settings → select [Save] from [Presets].To change a preset's name, select the preset → select [Rename] from [Presets].To delete a preset, select the preset → select [Delete] from [Presets].

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