Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers > Installing the MP Drivers 
Installing the MP Drivers 
You can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers for your model. 
The procedure for installing the downloaded MP Drivers is as follows: 
1.Turn off the machine 
Important 
If you turn on the computer while the machine is on, the Windows Plug and Play function is
executed automatically, and the Found New Hardware window (Windows Vista) or Found New
Hardware Wizard window (Windows XP, Windows 2000) is displayed. In this case, click
Cancel. 
2.Start the installer 
Double-click the icon of the downloaded file.
The installation program starts. 
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. 
3.Install the driver 
At the Welcome window, click Next.
Read the contents of the License Agreement window. After checking the contents, click Yes.
Installation of the MP Drivers begins. 
After the Installation Complete window is displayed, check that the machine and the computer are
connected through a cable. 
To select the connection port for your machine manually, check the Select printer port check box, and
click Manual selection. At the Select printer port window, select the connection destination, and then
click OK. 
4.Complete the installation 
Click Complete.
Turn on the machine, and wait awhile until the connection is recognized. 
This procedure installs the MP Drivers. 
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. 
Important 
You can download the MP Drivers for free, but any Internet access charges incurred are your
responsibility. 
Related Topics 
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers
Before Installing the MP Drivers
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals
Uninstalling the On-Screen Manuals
Follow the procedure below to uninstall all of the installed on-screen manuals from your computer.
All of the installed on-screen manuals will be deleted at the same time.
1.Click Start > All Programs (Programs in Windows 2000) > Canon XXX Manual
(where 
XXX is your machines name) > Uninstall.
2.Click OK when the confirmation message appears.
Note
When the message prompting you to restart your computer is displayed, click OK to restart your
computer.
On-screen manuals other than printer drivers help and scanner drivers help are uninstalled at a time.
1.Select Applications on the Go menu.
2.Double-click the Canon Utilities folder, and then the IJ Manual folder.
3.Drag the folder of your machines name into the trash.
4.Drag the  XXX On-screen Manual icon (where XXX is your machines name) on your
desktop into the trash.
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							Advanced Guide > Appendix > Transporting the Machine
Transporting the Machine
When relocating the machine, pack the machine using the original packing materials.
If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the machine carefully using protective material
and place it inside a sturdy box.
Caution
Do not transport or store the machine slanted, vertically, or upside-down, as the ink may leak and
damage the machine.
1.Turn the machine off.
2.Confirm that the Power lamp is off and unplug the machine.
Important
Do not unplug the machine while the Power lamp is lit or flashing green, as it may cause
malfunction or damage to the machine, making the machine unable to print.
3.Retract the Paper Support and the Output Tray Extension, close the Paper Output
Tray, then close the Operation Panel.
4.Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the machine, and then
disconnect the power plug from the machine.
5.Use adhesive tape to secure all the covers on the machine to keep them from
opening during transportation. Then pack the machine in the plastic bag.
6.Attach the protective material to the machine when packing the machine.
Important
Pack the machine with the Print Head and ink tanks left installed in the machine.
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 machines name in the Printers and click Open Print Queue....
The job list of your machine is displayed.
4.Click Utility.
The 
Printer List opens.
5.Select your machines 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 machines name in the Name list and click Utility.
4.Select your machines 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 machine 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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