Canon Pixma Mp550 User Guide

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 materia l
and place it inside a sturdy box.
Important
Do not transport or store the machine slanted, vert ically, 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...

Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (W indows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)
The printer driver setup window can be displayed th rough the application software in use or the Start
menu of the W indows.
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 appl ication software in use.
In general, select Print on...

Advanced Guide > Appendix > Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macintosh)
Opening the Page Setup and Print Dialog Box (Macint osh)
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 (pap er) 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...

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 clic k 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...

In Mac OS X v.10.4.x or Mac OS X v 10.3.9
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 cli ck 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 > Sharing the Printer on a Network 
Sharing the Printer on a Network 
W hen multiple computers are being used in the network environment, you can share the printer
connected to one computer with the other computers. 
The W indows versions of the computers connected to  the network do not necessarily have to be the
same. 
Settings on Print Server
The procedure for setting up a computer directly connected to a printer with a USB cable is as
follows: 
Settings on Client PC
The...

Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network > Settings on Print Server 
Settings on Print Server 
W hen you use the printer on a network, set up the printer driver for sharing on the server system. 
The procedure for setting up the print server syste ms is as follows: 
1.Install the printer driver on the print server system  
For details on installation instructions, refer to the Install the Software in the manual: Getting
Started. 
2.Select items from the Start menu as shown below: 
In...

Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a 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 follo ws: 
In Windows Vista 
1.Install the printer driver on the client systems  
To install the driver, load the Setup CD-ROM that comes with the machine, and select Custom
Install.
For details on connection instructions, refer to the Install the Software in the manual:...

Printers and Faxes -> Add a printer. 
In W indows 2000, select the Start menu -> Settings -> Printers -> Add Printer. 
W hen W elcome to the Add Printer W izard screen appears,  click Next. 
3.Add a printer  
Select A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer (W indows XP) or Network printer
(Windows 2000), then click Next.  
On the Specify a Printer window (W indows XP) or Loc ate Your Printer window (W indows 2000), click
Next and then search for the print server system.  
Click the...

Advanced Guide > Appendix > Sharing the Printer on a Network > Restrictions on Printer Sharing 
Restrictions on Printer Sharing 
These are restrictions that apply when you are using a printer in a network environment. Check the
restrictions for the environment you are using. 
When 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...