Basic Windows Operations
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Depending on the computer that you use, the operation may differ.
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Displaying the Printer Folder
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [View devices and printers].
Windows Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View devices and printers].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View devices and printers].
Windows 10
[
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Windows System]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Hardware and Sound]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Devices and Printers].
Windows Server 2008
[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
double-click [Printers].
Windows Server 2016
Right-click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Hardware]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Devices and Printers].
Enabling [Network discovery]
Enable [Network discovery] to view the computers on your network.
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View network status and tasks]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Change advanced sharing settings]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Turn on network discovery] under [Network discovery].
Windows Server 2012Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View network status and tasks]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Change advanced sharing settings]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Turn on network discovery] under [Network discovery].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2Right-click [Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View network status and tasks]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Change advanced sharing settings]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Turn on network discovery] under [Network discovery].
Windows 10[
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Windows System]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View network status and tasks]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Change advanced sharing settings]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Turn on network discovery] under [Network discovery].
Windows Server 2008[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
double-click [Network and Sharing Center]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Turn on network discovery] under [Network discovery].
Windows Server 2016Right-click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[View network status and tasks]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Change advanced sharing settings]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Turn on network discovery] under [Network discovery].
Displaying Shared Printers in the Print Server
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Open Windows Explorer.
Windows 7/Server 2008
[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [All Programs] or [Programs]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Accessories]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Windows Explorer].
Windows Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [File Explorer].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [File Explorer].
Windows 10/Server 2016Right-click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [File Explorer].
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Select the printer server in [Network] or [My Network Places].
To view computers on the network, you may need to turn on network discovery or search the network for computers.
Shared printers are displayed.
Displaying the [Software Programs/Manuals Setup (Software Programs/Manuals Setup)] Screen
If your computer does not display the [Software Programs/Manuals Setup (Software Programs/Manuals Setup)] screen after inserting the provided DVD-ROM, follow the procedure below. The DVD-ROM drive name is indicated as "D:" in this manual. The DVD-ROM drive name may differ depending on the computer you are using.
Windows 7/Server 2008
[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
enter "D:\MInst.exe" in [Search programs and files] or [Start Search]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
press the [ENTER] key.
Windows Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Run]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
Enter "D:\MInst.exe"
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
click [OK]
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Run]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
Enter "D:\MInst.exe"
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
click [OK]
Windows 10
Enter "D:\MInst.exe" in the search box
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
click [D:\MInst.exe] displayed as the search result.
Windows Server 2016
Click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
enter "D:\MInst.exe"
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
click [D:\MInst.exe] displayed as the search result.
Printing a Test Page in Windows
You can check whether the printer driver is operational by printing a test page in Windows.
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Load A4/Letter size paper in the multi-purpose tray.
Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Tray
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3
Right-click the printer driver icon for this machine, and click [Printer properties] or [Properties].
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Click [Print Test Page] in [General] tab.
The test page is printed.
Checking the Bit Architecture
If you are not sure whether your computer is running 32-bit or 64-bit Windows follow the procedure below.
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Display [Control Panel].
Windows 7/Server 2008
[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
Windows Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Right-click [Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
Windows 10/Server 2016
Proceed to step 2.
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Display [System].
Windows 7/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012
Click [System and Maintenance] or [System and Security]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[System].
Windows 10/Server 2016Click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Settings]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[System]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [About].
Windows Server 2008
Double-click [System].
3
Check the bit architecture.
For 32-bit versions
[32-bit Operating System] is displayed.
For 64-bit versions
[64-bit Operating System] is displayed.
Checking the Computer Name
1
Display [Control Panel].
Windows 7/Server 2008
[Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
Windows Server 2012
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2Right-click [Start]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
Windows 10Click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Windows System]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Control Panel].
Windows Server 2016Right-click [
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_start.gif)
]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
select [Control Panel].
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Display [System].
Windows 7/10/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2016
Click [System and Maintenance] or [System and Security]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[System].
Windows Server 2008
Double-click [System].
3
Check the computer name.
Checking the Printer Port
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2
Right-click the printer driver icon for this machine, and click [Printer properties] or [Properties].
3
In the [Ports] tab, check that the port is selected correctly.
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If you are using a network connection and have changed the machine's IP address
If [Description] for the selected port is [Canon MFNP Port], and the machine and the computer are on the same subnet, then the connection will be maintained. You do not need to add a new port. If it is [Standard TCP/IP Port], you need to add a new port. Configuring Printer Ports
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Checking Bidirectional Communication
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2
Right-click the printer driver icon for this machine, and click [Printer properties] or [Properties].
3
In the [Ports] tab, make sure that the [Enable bidirectional support] check box is selected.
Checking the SSID to Which Your Computer is Connected
If your computer is connected to a wireless LAN network, click
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_S261.gif)
,
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_S262.gif)
,
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_S263.gif)
, or
![](./images/book_images/b_drv_icw_10_wifi.gif)
in the system tray to display the SSID of the connected wireless LAN router.
When Printing or Sending from the Windows Store App
Windows 8/Server 2012Display the charms on the right side of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
Tap or click [Devices]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
The driver that you use
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Print].
Windows 8.1/Server 2012 R2
Display the charms on the right side of the screen
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
Tap or click [Devices]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Print]
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
The driver that you use
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Print].
Windows 10Tap or click [Print] on the application
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
The driver that you use
![](./images/book_images/pubnumbers/WGMP1-0002-00/b_key_arrow_right.gif)
[Print].
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If you print a document or send a fax using this method, only a limited number of functions are available.
If the message [The printer requires your attention. Go to the desktop to take care of it.] is displayed, go to the desktop and perform the required operations. This message appears when the machine is set to display the user name when printing documents, sending faxes or similar instances.
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