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 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 machi ne unable to print.
3.Retract the Paper Support and the Output Tray Exten sion, 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 m achine to keep them from
opening during transportation. Then pack the machine i n the plastic bag.
6.Attach the protective material to the machine when packi ng 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 W ITH C ARE.
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							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 the File menu to open t he Print dialog box.
2.Select your model name and click Preferences (or Pr operties).
The printer properties dialog box opens.
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 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 applica tion 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 Pane l > 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 Pr inting Preferences from the displayed
menu.
The printer properties dialog box opens.
Important
Opening the printer properties dialog box through Pr operties displays such tabs
regarding the W indows functions as the Ports (or Ad vanced) tab. Those tabs do not
appear when opening through Printing Preferences or  application software. About tabs
regarding W indows functions, refer to the users ma nual for the W indows.
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							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 Print dialog box to specify print settings  before printing.
1.Select Print... on the File menu in your applicatio n 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 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 Maintenance.
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							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 procedure for setting up those computers that will u se this printer through the network is as
follows:
W hen 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 printe d by the client system to a shared printer, the
error message of Canon IJ Status Monitor will be di splayed both on the client system and the print
server system. For regular printing, Canon IJ Statu s Monitor will be displayed only on the client
system. 
Note 
Install the printer driver from the Setup CD-ROM th at accompanies the machine on the print server
system and each of the client systems according to  the OS of each system. 
You cannot share this printer with Macintosh comput ers. 
Related Topic 
Restrictions on Printer Sharing
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							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 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. 
The Printers window (W indows Vista, W indows 2000) o r Printers and Faxes window (W indows XP)
is displayed. 
3.Click the icon for the model name of printer to be sha red 
In W indows Vista, press the Alt key on your keyboard and then select Run as administrator ->
Sharing... from the displayed File menu. 
In W indows XP or W indows 2000, select Sharing... fr om the File menu. 
Important 
In Windows Vista, a confirmation/warning dialog box ma y appear when installing, uninstalling,
or starting software. 
This dialog box appears when administrative rights are  required to perform a task.
W hen you are logged on to an administrator account,  click Continue or Allow to continue. 
Some applications require an administrator account  to continue. W hen you are logged on to a
standard account, switch to an administrator accoun t, and restart the operation from the
beginning. 
Note 
Windows XP may display a message recommending the user to  use the Network Setup
W izard to set up sharing. 
When this message appears, choose not to use the wizard an d then set up sharing. 
4.Set sharing  
Select Share this printer (W indows Vista, W indows XP) or Shared as (W indows 2000) on the
Sharing tab to set a shared name if necessary, and  click OK. 
The setup on the print server system is complete. N ext, set up the client systems. 
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							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: 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 co mplete your installation. 
2.Start the wizard  
Select the Start menu -> Network -> Add 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 prin t
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 scr een and then click Finish.
The icon for the shared printer will be created in  the Printers window. 
The setup on the client systems is complete. You ca n now share the printer in the network. 
In Windows XP/Windows 2000 
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: 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 co mplete your installation. 
2.Start the wizard 
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							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 icon for the printer that you have config ured 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 prin t
server. 
4.Complete the setup  
Take the appropriate action as described on the scr een and then click Finish.
The icon for the shared printer will be created in  the Printers and Faxes window (W indows XP) or
Printers window (W indows 2000). 
The setup on the client systems is complete. You ca n now share the printer in the network. 
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							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 system. Open Run as administrator ->
Server Properties... from the displayed File menu.  
Uncheck Show informational notifications for networ k 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 Pr inter and Faxes window (W indows XP) or the
Printers window (W indows 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 and  the correct printer status may not be
recognized.  
W hen a client user opens the printer driver propert ies and then clicks OK with the Enable
bidirectional support check box on the Ports tab un checked, 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. 
W hen you print from a client system, you cannot use  Canon IJ Preview. 
W hen 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. 
W hen you change the settings of the print server, y ou should delete the icon of the shared printer
from the client system, and then specify the shared  settings again in the client system. 
When the Same Printer Driver is Installed in the Pr int Server System and the Client
System as the Local Printer 
The net crawl function may automatically create a n etwork printer icon on the client system. 
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