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Instructions for Use (Printer Driver)

This printer driver is subject to the following restrictions. Keep the following points in mind when using the printer driver.

Restrictions on the Printer Driver

  • When you set up the Page Setup dialog, be sure to begin by selecting the model you are using from the Format For list. If you select another printer, printing may not be performed properly.
  • If the Canon IJ Printer Utility does not display the remaining ink level in the Ink Level Information, check whether the print head and the ink tank are properly installed.
  • When the Canon IJ Printer Utility displays the Ink Level Information, close the cover of the printer.
  • The following functions cannot be used in Mac OS, though they can be used in Windows computers.
    • Poster Printing
  • Depending on the application software that you are using, a preview may not be displayed on the left side of the Print dialog.
  • If you connect this printer and AirPort with a USB cable and print, you must install the latest AirPort firmware.
  • If you are using OS X Mavericks v10.9, close the print status check window when you perform printer maintenance from the Canon IJ Printer Utility.
  • When using connected to the network, as the Canon IJ Printer Utility Ink Level Information is not displayed on OS X Mountain Lion v10.8, or OS X Lion v10.7, the ink status cannot be confirmed from the printer driver.

Notes on Adding a Printer

  • If you will be installing the Canon printer driver on a Mac OS and using the printer through a network connection, select the printer name that contains Bonjour in the Add (Add Printer) dialog.
    If several options are displayed under Use in the Add (Add Printer) dialog, choose Canon XXX (where "XXX" is your model name) in order to maximize your ability to control settings during printing.
  • If you install a Canon printer driver to OS X Yosemite v10.10 or OS X Mavericks v10.9 and use a USB connection, the Add (Add Printer) dialog may display several selections for Use.
    We recommend that you use Canon XXX (XXX is the model) so that you can specify detailed print settings.