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Changing the Printer Operation Mode

If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation.
If you want to change printer settings, open one of the following two screens, and configure settings.

For functions related to print settings, go to Custom Settings in the Maintenance Tab. For other settings, go to Other Settings in Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool.

Custom Settings in the Maintenance Tab

  1. Open the Maintenance Tab

  2. Check that the printer power is on, and click Custom Settings

    The Custom Settings dialog box opens.

    Note

    • If the printer is off or if communication between the printer and the computer is disabled, an error message may appear because the computer cannot collect the printer status.
      If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.

  3. Configure settings

    If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation.

  4. Apply the settings

    Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.

    The printer operates with the modified settings hereafter.

Other Settings in Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool

  1. Open the Canon IJ Printer Assistant Tool

  2. Check that the printer is on and then click Other Settings

    The Other Settings dialog box opens.

    Note

    • If the printer is off or if communication between the printer and the computer is disabled, an error message may appear because the computer cannot collect the printer status.
      If this happens, click OK to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.

  3. Configure settings

    If necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation.

  4. Apply the settings

    Click OK and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.

    The printer operates with the modified settings hereafter.