Canon Pixma Ip1900 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Transporting and Storing the Printer
Transporting and Storing the Printer
When relocating the printer or storing the printer for a long period of time, pack the printer using the
original packing materials.
If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully using protective material and
place it inside a sturdy box.
caution
Do not transport or store the printer slanted, vertically, or upside-down, as the ink may leak and
damage the printer.
1.Turn the printer off.
2.Confirm that the Power lamp is off and unplug the printer.
important
Do not unplug the printer while the 
Power lamp is lit or flashing green, as it may cause
malfunction or damage to the printer, making the printer unable to print.
3.Close the Paper Support.
4.Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, and then
disconnect the power plug from the printer.
5.Use adhesive tape to secure all the covers on the printer to keep them from opening
during transportation. Then pack the printer in the plastic bag.
6.Attach the protective material to the printer when packing the printer.
important
Pack the printer with the FINE Cartridges left installed in the printer.
note
Clearly label the box as FRAGILE or HANDLE WITH CARE.
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)
The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start
menu of the Windows.
Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box through the Application Software
Follow the procedure below to configure print settings 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 properties dialog box opens.
note
Opening the printer properties dialog box 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. About tabs
regarding Windows functions, refer to the users manual for the Windows. 
Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box through the Start Menu
Follow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to
configure print settings 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 properties dialog box opens.
important
Depending on application software you use, command names or menu names may vary
and there may be more steps. For details, refer to the users manual of your application
software.
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh)
Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh)
You can open the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box from the application program you are
using.
Opening the Page Setup Dialog Box
Open the Page Setup dialog box to specify page (paper) settings before printing.
1.Select Page Setup... on the File menu in your application program.
The Page Setup dialog box opens.
Opening the Print Dialog Box
Open the Print dialog box to specify print settings before printing.
1.Select Print... on the File menu in your application program.
The Print dialog box opens.
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)
Opening the Canon IJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)
To open the Canon IJ Printer Utility, follow the procedure below.
In Mac OS X v.10.5.x
1.Select System Preferences on the Apple menu.
2.Click Print & Fax.
3.Select your printers name in the Printers and click Open Print Queue....
The job list of your printer is displayed.
4.Click Utility.
The 
Printer List opens.
5.Select your printers name in the Product list and click Maintenance.
The Canon IJ Printer Utility starts up.
In Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v 10.3.9
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							1.Select Applications on the Go menu.
2.Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
The Printer List opens.
3.Select your printers name in the Name list and click Utility.
4.Select your printers name in the Product list and click Maintenance.
The Canon IJ Printer Utility starts up.
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Connecting the Printer to the Network 
Connecting the Printer to the Network 
If multiple computers are being used in the network environment, you can share the printer connected to
one computer with other computers. 
The Windows versions of the computers connected to the network do not necessarily have to be the
same. 
Settings on Print Server
Describes the procedure for setting up a computer directly connected to a printer with a USB cable. 
Settings on Client PC
Describes the procedure for setting up those computers that will use this printer through the
network. 
When you execute print, the data is sent through the print server system to the printer. 
Important 
In case an error occurred when a document is printed by the client system to a shared printer, the
error message of Canon IJ Status Monitor will be displayed both on the client system and the print
server system. For regular printing, Canon IJ Status Monitor will be displayed only on the client
system. 
Note 
Install the printer driver from the Setup CD-ROM that accompanies the printer on the print server
system and each of the client systems according to the OS of each system. 
Related Topic 
Restrictions on Network Printing
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Connecting the Printer to the Network > Settings on Print Server 
Settings on Print Server 
To use a printer in a network, set printer sharing on the print server system. 
The procedure for setting up the print server systems is as follows: 
1.Install the printer driver on the print server system 
For installation instructions, see the users manual. 
2.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. 
The Printers window (Windows Vista, Windows 2000) or Printers and Faxes window (Windows XP)
is displayed. 
3.Click the icon for the model name of printer to be shared 
In Windows Vista, press the Alt key on your keyboard and then select Run as administrator ->
Sharing... from the displayed File menu. 
In Windows XP or Windows 2000, select Sharing... from the File menu. 
Note 
Windows XP may display a message recommending the user to use the Network Setup
Wizard to set up sharing. 
When this message appears, choose not to use the wizard and then set up sharing. 
4.Set sharing 
Select Share this printer (Windows Vista, Windows XP) or Shared as (Windows 2000) on the
Sharing tab to set a shared name as desired, and click OK. 
Important 
In Windows Vista, a confirmation/warning dialog box may appear when installing, uninstalling,
or starting software. 
This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task. 
If you are logged on to an administrator account, click Continue or Allow to continue. 
Some applications require an administrator account to continue. If you are logged on to a
standard account, switch to an administrator account, and restart the operation from the
beginning. 
This completes the setup on the print server system. Next, set up the client systems. 
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Connecting the Printer to the Network > Settings on Client PC 
Settings on Client PC 
After setting up the print server system, set up the client system. 
The procedure for setting up the client systems is as follows: 
In Windows Vista 
1.Install the printer driver on the client systems 
Select Custom Install for the installation method. 
For details on connection instructions, refer to the Install the Software in the manual: Getting
Started. 
Note 
During the installation, a screen prompting you to turn the printer on appears. Click Manual
Selection and then select an appropriate port to complete your installation. 
2.Start the wizard 
Select the Start menu -> Network -> Add a printer. 
The Add Printer window appears. 
3.Add a printer 
Select Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, and click the icon for the printer that you have
configured on the print server system to be shared, and then click Next. 
Note 
If the icon for the printer is not displayed, check that the printer is actually connected to the print
server. 
It may take some time for the icon for the printer to appear. 
4.Complete the setup 
Take the appropriate action as described on the screen and then click Finish. 
The icon for the shared printer will be created in the Printers window. 
This completes the setup on the client systems. You can now share the printer in the network. 
In Windows XP/Windows 2000 
1.Install the printer driver on the client systems 
Select Custom Install for the installation method. 
For details on connection instructions, refer to the Install the Software in the manual: Getting
Started. 
Note 
During the installation, a screen prompting you to turn the printer on appears. Click Manual
Selection and then select an appropriate port to complete your installation. 
2.Start the wizard 
In Windows XP, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware ->
Printers and Faxes -> Add a printer. 
In Windows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers -> Add a printer. 
When Welcome to the Add Printer Wizard screen appears, click Next. 
3.Add a printer 
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							Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer (Windows XP) or Network printer
(Windows 2000), then click Next. 
On the Specify a Printer window (Windows XP) or Locate Your Printer window (Windows 2000), click
Next and then search for the print server system. 
Click the icon for the printer that you have configured on the print server system to be shared, and
then click Next. 
Note 
If the icon for the printer is not displayed, check that the printer is actually connected to the print
server. 
4.Complete the setup 
Take the appropriate action as described on the screen and then click Finish. 
The icon for the shared printer will be created in the Printers and Faxes window (Windows XP) or
Printers window (Windows 2000). 
This completes the setup on the client systems. You can now share the printer in the network. 
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Connecting the Printer to the Network > Restrictions on Network Printing 
Restrictions on Network Printing 
These are restrictions that apply if you are using a printer in a network environment. Check the
restrictions for the environment you are using. 
If you are sharing a printer in a network 
A print completion message may be displayed. To disable the message display, follow the
procedure below. 
In Windows Vista: 
Press the Alt key from the Printers window on the client system. Open Run as administrator ->
Server Properties... from the displayed File menu. 
Uncheck Show informational notifications for network printers on the Advanced tab, and then
restart the computer. 
In Windows XP or Windows 2000: 
Open Server Properties from the File menu of the Printer and Faxes window (Windows XP) or the
Printers window (Windows 2000) on the print server system. 
Uncheck Notify when remote documents are printed on the Advanced tab, and then restart the
computer. 
The bi-directional communication function is disabled so that the correct printer status may not be
recognized. 
If a client user opens the printer driver properties and then clicks OK with the Enable bidirectional
support check box on the Ports tab unchecked, the bi-directional function of the printer server system
may also be disabled. 
In this case, check Enable bidirectional support check box on both the print server system and the
client system. 
When you print from a client system, you cannot use Canon IJ Preview. 
If the functions on the Maintenance tab cannot be set properly from a client system, they may be
grayed out. In this case, change the settings from the print server. 
When you change the settings of the print server, you should delete the icon of the shared printer
from the client system, and then specify the shared settings again in the client system. 
If the same printer driver is installed in the print server system and the client system as
the local printer 
The net crawl function may automatically create a network printer icon on the client system. 
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