Canon Pixma Mp540 User Guide

							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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							Advanced Guide > Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Using Easy-PhotoPrint EX
--- Transforming Your Photos into Creative Works of Art ---
Easy-PhotoPrint EX allows you to create albums, calendars and stickers easily using photos taken with
digital cameras.
You can also print borderless photos easily.
Start Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Click Here: Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Note
See the section below for details on how to use Easy-PhotoPrint EX.
Printing with the Bundled Application Software
Create a Personalized Photo Album
Creating a personalized photo album is an easy task if you use Easy-PhotoPrint EX!
All you need to do is select which photos to use, select a layout, then load paper into your printer and
print. After you bind the printed sheets, youll have the one and only album of your memories!
You can change the layout and background, and attach
comments to photos.
You can also select the size and orientation.You can arrange a photo across the left and rightpages.
CHECK! 
Select a theme (background design) to create a single-themed album.
Decorate Items with Text and Frames
You can add text and frames to photos. Attach a description of the photo in an album, and add a frame to
enhance the photos atmosphere.
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							CHECK! 
Select Album to add text and frames. You cannot decorate photos with Photo Print.
Create a Calendar Using Your Favorite Photos
Create calendars easily with Easy-PhotoPrint EX. Create your own calendar using your favorite photos!
Itll be exciting to turn the calendar pages.
You can use all kinds of photos.You can also create 2-month, 6-month and 12-monthcalendars.
Create Stickers
Create stickers easily with Easy-PhotoPrint EX!
Create stickers of your favorite photos and share them with your friends!
CHECK! 
You can add text to photos.
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							Advanced Guide > Using MP Navigator EX
Using MP Navigator EX
MP Navigator EX is an application that enables you to easily scan photos and documents. It is suitable
even for beginners.
Start MP Navigator EX
Click Here: MP Navigator EX
Note
See Lets Try Scanning for details on how to scan images using MP Navigator EX.
Scan Photos and Documents
You can scan easily by navigating through MP Navigator EX screens. You can also save/print scanned
images using MP Navigator EX.
Scan Small Documents at One Time
You can scan multiple small documents (photos, cards, etc.) at one time. It is useful as you do not need
to scan multiple times.
Scan Large Documents
You can easily scan documents that are larger than the Platen using MP Navigator EX. It allows you to
scan the left and right halves of a document separately and combine them back into one image.
Scan with One-click
In One-click Mode, MP Navigator EX completes from scanning to saving, with a click of an icon. One-click
Mode also allows you to scan and save images as PDF files or attach them to e-mail automatically.
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							Scan and Correct/Enhance Photos
You can easily correct/enhance scanned photos using MP Navigator EX. You do not need to use other
applications.
For details on how to use MP Navigator EX, refer to Scanning with the Bundled Application Software.
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							Advanced Guide > About Solution Menu
About Solution Menu
Quick Shortcut!! Solution Menu
Solution Menu is a menu window that provides quick access from your desktop to Canon applications,
manuals, and online product information.
Important
The number and types of buttons displayed in the window may vary depending on your printer and
region.
Starting Solution Menu
Click Here: Solution Menu
To start from desktop, see below.
Double-click the Solution Menu icon on the desktop. Alternatively, from the Start menu, select (All)
Programs > Canon Utilities > Solution Menu > Solution Menu.
From the next time, Solution Menu starts when Windows starts.
If the Start Solution Menu when Windows starts checkbox at the bottom left of the window is not selected,
Solution Menu does not start when Windows starts.
Important
Solution Menu will start automatically when you install it using the Setup CD-ROM that
accompanies the printer.
Changing the Window Size
Click  (window size: large) or  (window size: small) on the title bar to change the window size
(large or small).
Solution Menu opens with the last used window size next time it is started.
When screen size is small
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							Starting an Application
1.Point to a button on the window to display the description of each application.
2.By clicking each button, the introduced application starts.
Follow the same steps to view the manuals or online product information.
Important
Internet connection is required to access the online information. Internet connection fees apply.
Exiting Solution Menu
Click  (Close) on the title bar.
Restriction on Use of Solution Menu
This software is subject to the following restriction. Keep this point in mind when using it.
All icons of the installed applications that support Solution Menu are displayed in the window. After
the installation, you cannot rearrange the icons or delete only the icons.
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