Canon Pixma Ip4700 User Guide

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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration 
Changing Color Properties to Improve Coloration 
The Photo Optimizer PRO function corrects colors of  digital camera images or scanned images. It is
specially designed to compensate for color shift, o verexposure, and underexposure. 
The procedure for performing Photo Optimizer PRO is  as follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Set Photo Optimizer PRO  
Check the Photo Optimizer PRO check box on the Effects t ab. 
Normally there is no need to check the Apply Throughout Page check box.
Images within each page are optimized on an image-b y-image basis. 
Note 
Check the Apply Throughout Page check box when prin ting image data that has been
processed, such as being cropped or rotated. In this case the  entire page will be treated as a
single image to be optimized. 
3.Complete the setup  
Click OK. 
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							Important 
Photo Optimizer PRO does not function when: 
Background is set in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab. 
Define Stamp... is selected in the Stamp/Background dialog box on the Page Setup tab, and the
bitmapped stamp is configured. 
Note 
Depending on images, the Photo Optimizer PRO may ha ve no discernible effect. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Changing the Print Quality and
Correcting Image Data
 > Reducing Photo Noise 
Reducing Photo Noise 
W ith the Photo Noise Reduction function, you can re duce the digital camera noise and improve the
image quality of the digital print. 
The procedure for performing Photo Noise Reduction is a s follows: 
1.Open the printer driver setup window
2.
Set Photo Noise Reduction  
Check the Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Ef fects tab and select Normal or Strong for the
level. 
3.Complete the setup  
Click OK. 
W hen you execute print, the image will be printed w ith the digital camera noise being reduced. 
Note 
It is recommended to select Normal for most cases.  Select Strong if you have selected Normal and
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							Depending on application software or resolution of image data, effects of digital camera noise
reduction may not be obvious. 
W hen this function is used for other than photos ta ken by digital cameras, image may be distorted. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver
Overview of the Printer Driver
Printer Driver Operations
Canon IJ Printer Driver
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow
Maintenance Tab
Canon IJ Status Monitor
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Overview of the Printer Driver
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							MA-5668-V1.00
| Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) | How to Use This Manual | Printing This Manual |
Various Printing Methods
Printing with Easy Setup 
Setting a Page Size and Orientation 
Setting the Number of Copies and Printing
Order
Setting the Stapling Margin
Borderless Printing
Fit-to-Page Printing
Scaled Printing
Page Layout Printing
Poster Printing 
Booklet Printing 
Duplex Printing 
Stamp/Background Printing 
Printing an Envelope 
Switching the Paper Source to Match the
Purpose
Displaying the Print Results before Printing
Setting Paper Dimensions (Custom Size)
Changing the Print Quality and Correcting
Image Data
Selecting a Combination of the Print Quality
Level and a Halftoning Method
Printing a Color Document in Monochrome 
Specifying Color Correction
Adjusting Color Balance
Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting Intensity 
Adjusting Contrast
Simulating an Illustration
Representing Image Data with a Single Color 
Presenting Image Data with Vivid Colors
Smoothing Jagged Outlines
Changing Color Properties to Improve
Coloration
Reducing Photo Noise
Changing Printer Settings from Your
Computer
Changing the Print Options
Registering a Frequently Used Printing Profile 
Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper  
Managing the Printer Power
Reducing the Printer Noise 
Changing the Printer Operation Mode
Performing Maintenance from a Computer
Cleaning the Print Heads 
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers 
Aligning the Print Head Position 
Checking the Print Head Nozzles 
Cleaning Inside the Printer
Overview of the Printer Driver
Canon IJ Printer Driver 
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow 
Maintenance Tab 
Canon IJ Status Monitor 
Canon IJ Preview
Updating the Printer Driver
Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver 
Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver
Before Installing the Printer Driver 
Installing the Printer Driver
Appendix
Deleting the Undesired Print Job 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Printer Driver 
Canon IJ Printer Driver 
The Canon IJ printer driver is software that is installed on your computer for printing data on this p rinter. 
The Canon IJ printer driver converts the print data  created by your W indows application into data that  your
printer can understand and sends the converted data  to the printer. 
Because different models support different print da ta formats, you need a Canon IJ printer driver for the
specific model you are using. 
How to Use Printer Driver Help 
You can display the Help describing the driver sett ing items through the printing preferences screen o f
the Canon IJ printer driver. 
To view all descriptions of a tab...  
Click the Help button on each tab. A dialog box ope ns, displaying a description of each item on the
tab. 
You can also click the link found in the descriptio n of an item to display a description of the linked
dialog box. 
To see a description for each item...  
Right-click the item you want to learn about and th en click W hats This?.
Alternatively, when the 
 Help button is found at the right end of the title  bar, click that button, and
then click the item you want to learn about. 
A description of the item is displayed. 
Related Topic 
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Printer Driver > How to Open the Printer Driver Setup W indow 
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 
The printer driver setup window can be displayed through the application software in use or the Start
menu of the W indows. 
Note 
This guide mainly describes operations on the Windows Vist a. Operations may differ depending on
versions of the W indows. 
Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Ap plication Software 
Follow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing. 
1.Select the command you perform printing on the appl ication software in use 
In general, select Print on the File menu to open t he Print dialog box. 
2.Select your model name and click Preferences (or Pr operties) 
The printer driver setup window appears. 
Note 
Depending on application software you use, command name s or menu names may vary and
there may be more steps. For details, refer to the  users manual of your application software. 
Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the St art Menu 
Follow the procedure below to perform maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to
configure printing profile that are common for all  application software. 
1.Select items from the Start menu as shown below: 
In W indows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control  Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers. 
In W indows XP, select the start menu -> Control Pan el -> Printers and Other Hardware ->
Printers and Faxes. 
In W indows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings  -> Printers. 
2.Right-click your model name icon, and then select P rinting Preferences... from the
displayed menu  
The printer driver setup window appears. 
Important 
Opening the printer driver setup window through Prop erties displays such tabs regarding the
W indows functions as the Ports (or Advanced) tab. T hose tabs do not appear when opening
through Printing Preferences... or application soft ware. For tabs regarding W indows functions,
refer to the users manual for the W indows. 
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							Advanced Guide > Printing from a Computer > Printing with Other Application Software > Overview of the Printer Driver> Canon IJ Printer Driver > Maintenance Tab 
Maintenance Tab 
The Maintenance tab allows you to perform printer maintenance or change the settings of the printer. 
Features 
Cleaning the Print Heads
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
Aligning the Print Head Position
Checking the Print Head Nozzles
Setting the Paper Source for Plain Paper
Cleaning Inside the Printer
Managing the Printer Power
Related Features 
Reducing the Printer Noise
Changing the Printer Operation Mode
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