Canon Pixma Ip8720 User Guide

							Obtaining the Latest Printer DriverBy updating the printer driver to the latest version of the printer driver, unresolved problems may be solved.You can check the version of the printer driver by clicking the  About button on the  Maintenance tab.
You can access our website and download the latest printer driver for your model.
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You can download the printer driver for free, but any Internet access charges incurred are your responsibility.
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Before installing the latest printer driver, delete the previously installed version .
Related Topics
Before Installing the Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver
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							Deleting the Unnecessary Printer DriverThe printer driver which you no longer use can be deleted.When deleting the printer driver, first exit all programs that are running.
The procedure to delete the unnecessary printer driver is as follows:1.
Start the uninstaller
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If you are using Windows 8, from the Desktop charms, select  Settings -> Control Panel  ->
Programs  -> Programs and Features .
From the program list, select "XXX Printer Driver" (where "XXX" is your model name) and then
click  Uninstall .
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If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista, select  Start menu ->  Control Panel  -> Programs  -
>  Programs and Features .
From the program list, select "XXX Printer Driver" (where "XXX" is your model name) and then
click  Uninstall .
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If you are using Windows XP, select  Start menu ->  Control Panel  -> Add or Remove Programs .
From the program list, select "XXX Printer Driver" (where "XXX" is your model name) and then
click  Remove .
The confirmation window for uninstalling the model appears.
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In Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, a confirmation/warning dialog box may appear when starting, installing or uninstalling software.This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task.When you are logged on to an administrator account, click  Yes (or Continue , Allow ) to continue.
Some applications require an administrator account to continue. In such cases, switch to an administrator account, and restart the operation from the beginning.
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Execute the uninstaller
Click  Execute . When the confirmation message appears, click  Yes.
When all the files have been deleted, click  Complete.
The deletion of the printer driver is complete.
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Printer driver and XPS printer driver will be deleted when you uninstall the Printer Driver.
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							Before Installing the Printer DriverThis section describes the items that you should check before installing the printer driver. You should also
refer to this section if the printer driver cannot be installed.
Checking the Printer Status•
Turn off the printer.
Checking the Personal Computer Settings
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Terminate all running applications.
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In Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, log on as a user who has the administrator account.
In Windows XP, log on as the computer administrator.
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Before installing the latest printer driver, delete the previously installed version .
Related Topics
Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver
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							Installing the Printer DriverYou can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest printer driver and XPS printerdriver for your model.
The procedure for installing the downloaded printer driver is as follows:1.
Turn off the printer
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Start the installer
Double-click the icon of the downloaded file.
The installation program starts.
Important
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In Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista, a confirmation/warning dialog box may appear when starting, installing or uninstalling software.This dialog box appears when administrative rights are required to perform a task.
When you are logged on to an administrator account, click  Yes (or Continue , Allow ) to continue.
Some applications require an administrator account to continue. In such cases, switch to an administrator account, and restart the operation from the beginning.
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Install the printer driver
Take the appropriate action as described on the screen.
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Complete the installation Click  Complete .
Depending on the environment you are using, a message prompting you to restart the computer may be
displayed. To complete the installation properly, restart the computer.
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You can install the XPS printer driver with the same procedure for installing the printer driver. However, when installing the XPS printer driver, first complete installation of the printer driver.
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You can download the printer driver and XPS printer driver for free, but any Internet access chargesincurred are your responsibility.
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Before installing the latest printer driver, delete the previously installed version .
Related Topics
Obtaining the Latest Printer Driver
Deleting the Unnecessary Printer Driver
Before Installing the Printer Driver
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							Printing from a Digital Camera
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant
Device
About PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Print Settings
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							Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN)
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or
mobile phone to the printer through wireless LAN, and print recorded images directly without using a
computer.
Connectable devices:
PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device
Printable image data format:
The printer accepts images* taken with a camera compliant with the Design rule for Camera File system and
PNG files.
* Exif 2.2/2.21/2.3 compliant
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LAN connection with the printer is required to use this function.
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PictBridge is the Standard to print your photos directly without using a computer, connecting a device such as a digital still camera, digital camcorder, or camera-equipped mobile phone.
In this manual, PictBridge printing with the wireless LAN connection is referred to as "PictBridge
(Wireless LAN)."
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When printing photos with the PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device connected to the printer, we
recommend the use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be
sure to charge it fully.
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Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant with PictBridge (Wireless LAN) before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or
select Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer.
Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device before connecting it
to this printer according to instructions given in the device's instruction manual.
1.
Make sure that the printer is turned on.
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Load paper.
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Connect the PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device to the printer.
Detect the printer with the PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device and connect the PictBridge
(Wireless LAN) compliant device to the printer with wireless LAN.
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For details on how to detect the printer, refer to your PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device's instruction manual.
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Specify the print settings such as the paper type and layout.
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							You can perform settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant
device. Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the printer.
Settings on a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant Device
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Start printing from your PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device.
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							About PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Print SettingsSettings on a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) Compliant DeviceThis section describes the PictBridge (Wireless LAN) function of the printer. For the print settings on a
PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device, refer to the instructions given in the device's instruction
manual.
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In the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the
brand or model of your device.
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Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices. When you cannot change print settings on a device, the printer prints images as follows:
Paper size: 4" x 6"/ 10 x 15 cm
Paper type: Photo
Layout: 1-up, Borderless
Date/File No. Print: Not printed
Image Optimize: The Auto photo fix function will be used for optimized printing.
The following settings can be used when printing from a PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device.
Paper size4" x 6"/ 10 x 15 cm, 5" x 7"*, 1, 8" x 10"/ 20 x 25 cm, 10" x 12" / 25 x 30 cm, A4, 8.5" x 11"(Letter), A3,
A3+/ 13" x 19",
* Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices. (May not be selected depending on the device.)Paper type•Default: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP-201•
Photo:
Photo Paper Plus Glossy II PP-201/Photo Stickers* * When printing on sticker paper, select  4"x6"/10x15cm in Paper size . Do not set  Layout to
Borderless .
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Fast Photo:
Photo Paper Pro Platinum PT-101
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Plain:
A3, A4/Letter
When  Paper type  is set to Plain, borderless printing will be disabled even when  Layout is set to
Borderless .
LayoutDefault (Borderless), Index, Bordered, Borderless, N-up (2, 4, 9, 16)*1, 20-up*2, 35-up*3
*1 Layout compatible with A4 or Letter-sized paper and Canon-brand sticker above.
-A4/Letter: 4-up
-Photo Stickers: 2-up, 4-up, 9-up, 16-up.
*2 With a Canon brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device, selecting items with "i" mark
allows you to print shooting info (Exif Data) in list format (20-up) or on the margins of the specified
data (1-up). (May not be available with some Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices.)
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							*3 Printed in 35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout). Available only with a Canon-brandPictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant device. (May not be available with some Canon-brandPictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices.)Print date &
file no.Default (Off: No printing), Date, File No., Both, OffImage
optimizeDefault (Auto photo fix)*1, On (Auto photo fix)*1, Off, Red-Eye*2
*1 The scene or person's face of a shot photo is recognized and the most suitable correction for eachphoto is made automatically. It makes a darkened face by backlight brighter to print. It also analyzes a scene such as scenery, night scene, person, etc. and corrects each scene with the most suitablecolor, brightness, or contrasts automatically to print.
*2 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge (Wireless LAN) compliant devices. (May not be selected depending on the device.)TrimmingDefault (Off: No trimming), On (follow the camera's setting), Off
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