Canon Pixma Ip2850 User Guide

SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsPrinting resolution (dpi)4800* (horizontal) x 600 (vertical)
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.InterfaceUSB Port:
Hi-Speed USB *
* A computer that complies with Hi-Speed USB standard is required. Since the Hi-Speed USB interface is fully upwardly compatible with USB 1.1, it can be
used at USB 1.1.Print width8 inches/203.2 mmOperating environmentTemperature:  41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Humidity:  10 to 90 % RH (no condensation)
* The...

WindowsOperating SystemWindows 8, Windows 8.1
Windows 7, Windows 7 SP1
Windows Vista SP1, Windows Vista SP2
Windows XP SP3 32-bit onlyBrowserInternet Explorer 8 or laterHard Disk Space3 GB
Note: For bundled software installation.
The necessary amount of hard disk space may be changed without notice.DisplayXGA 1024 x 768
Mac OS
Operating SystemMac OS X v10.6.8 or laterBrowserSafari 5 or laterHard Disk Space1.5 GB
Note: For bundled software installation.
The necessary amount of hard disk space may be...

Printing
Printing from a Computer
Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)
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Printing from a Computer
Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer Driver)
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Printing with Application Software that You are Using (Printer
Driver)
Printing with Easy Setup  Basic
Various Printing Methods
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting Image Data
Overview of the Printer Driver
Printer Driver Description
Updating the Printer Driver
Sharing the Printer on a Network
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Printing with Easy SetupThis section describes the simple procedure for setting the 
Quick Setup tab  so that you can carry out
appropriate printing on this printer.
1.
Check that the printer is turned on
2.
Load paper  on the printer
3.
Open the printer driver setup window
4.
Select a frequently used profile
In  Commonly Used Settings  on the Quick Setup  tab, select a printing profile suited for the purpose.
When you select a printing profile, the  Additional Features, Media Type , and Printer Paper...

Important
•
The print quality settings that can be selected may differ depending on a printing profile.
6.
Complete the setup
Click  OK.
When you execute print, the document is printed with settings that match your purpose.
Important
•
When you select the  Always Print with Current Settings  check box, all settings specified on the
Quick Setup , Main , and  Page Setup  tabs are saved, and you can print with the same settings from the
next time as well.
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In the  Commonly Used Settings  window, click...

Setting the Media Type with the Printer DriverWhen you use this printer, selecting a media type that matches the print purpose will help you achieve the
best print results.
You can use the following media types on this printer.
Commercially available papersMedia nameMedia Type  in the printer driverPlain Paper (including recycled paper)Plain PaperEnvelopesEnvelope
Canon genuine papers (Photo Printing)
Media name Media Type in the printer driverPhoto Paper Plus Glossy II Photo Paper Plus Glossy IIPhoto...

Various Printing Methods
Setting a Page Size and Orientation
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing Order
Setting the Stapling Margin
Fit-to-Page Printing
Scaled Printing
Page Layout Printing
Tiling/Poster Printing
Booklet Printing
Duplex Printing
Stamp/Background Printing
Registering a Stamp
Registering Image Data to be Used as a Background
Setting Up Envelope Printing
Displaying the Print Results before Printing
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the...

Setting a Page Size and OrientationThe paper size and orientation are essentially determined by the application software. When the page size
and orientation set for  Page Size and Orientation  on the Page Setup  tab are same as those set with the
application software, you do not need to select them on the  Page Setup tab.
When you are not able to specify them with the application software, the procedure for selecting a page size
and orientation is as follows:
You can also set page size and orientation on...