Canon Pixma Mx532 User Guide

							Deleting the Unnecessary MP DriversThe MP Drivers which you no longer use can be deleted.
When deleting the MP Drivers, first exit all programs that are running.
The procedure to delete the unnecessary MP Drivers 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 MP Drivers" (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 MP Drivers" (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 MP Drivers" (where "XXX" is your model name) and then click
Remove .
The confirmation window for uninstalling the model appears.
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.
2.
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 MP Drivers is complete.
Important
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Printer driver, XPS printer driver, ScanGear (scanner driver), and fax driver will be deleted when you uninstall the MP Drivers.
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							Before Installing the MP DriversThis section describes the items that you should check before installing the MP Drivers. You should also
refer to this section if the MP Drivers cannot be installed.
Checking the Machine Status•
Turn off the machine.
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.
Important
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Before installing the latest MP Drivers, delete the previously installed version .
Related Topics
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers
Installing the MP Drivers
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							Installing the MP DriversYou can access our web site through the Internet and download the latest MP Drivers and XPS printer driver
for your model.
The procedure for installing the downloaded MP Drivers is as follows:1.
Turn off the machine
2.
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.
3.
Install the MP Drivers
Take the appropriate action as described on the screen.
4.
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.
Important
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You can install the XPS printer driver with the same procedure for installing the MP Drivers. However, when installing the XPS printer driver, first complete installation of the MP Drivers.
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You can download the MP Drivers and XPS printer driver for free, but any Internet access chargesincurred are your responsibility.
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Before installing the latest MP Drivers, delete the previously installed version .
Related Topics
Obtaining the Latest MP Drivers
Deleting the Unnecessary MP Drivers
Before Installing the MP Drivers
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							Printing Using the Operation Panel of the Machine
Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph Paper
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							Printing Template Forms Such As Lined Paper or Graph PaperYou can print a template form such as lined paper, graph paper, or checklist, etc. on A4, B5, or Letter-sized
plain paper.
Printable template forms
Printing template forms
Printable template forms
The following templates are available:
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Notebook paper
You can select three line spacing formats. Setting on the LCD:◦
Notebook paper 1 : 8 mm spacing
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Notebook paper 2 : 7 mm spacing
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Notebook paper 3: 6 mm spacing
Note
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You cannot print Notebook paper on B5 sized paper.
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Graph paper
You can select two square sizes.
Setting on the LCD:◦
Graph paper 1 : Graph 5 mm
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Graph paper 2: Graph 3 mm
Note
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You cannot print Graph paper on B5 sized paper.
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Checklist
You can print a notepad with checkboxes.
Setting on the LCD:
Checklist
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							•Staff paperYou can print staff paper with 10 or 12 staves.
Setting on the LCD:◦
Staff paper 1 : 10 staves
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Staff paper 2: 12 staves
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Handwriting paper
You can print handwriting paper.
Setting on the LCD:
Handwriting paper•
Weekly schedule
You can print a weekly schedule form.
Setting on the LCD:
Weekly schedule•
Monthly schedule
You can print a monthly schedule form. Setting on the LCD:
Monthly schedule
Printing template forms
Print template form following the procedure below.
1.
Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2.
Load A4, B5, or Letter-sized plain paper.
3.
Press the  Setup button.
The  Setup menu  screen is displayed.
4.
Use the  button to select  Template print, then press the  OK button.
5.
Use the  button to select the template you want to print, then press the  OK button.
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							Printable template forms6.
Use the  button to specify whether to perform two-sided printing, then press the OK
button.
7.
Use the  button to specify the paper size, then press the  OK button.
Note
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The * (asterisk) on the LCD indicates the current setting.
8.
Make sure that  Plain paper is selected, then press the  OK button.
Note
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If any media type other than  Plain paper is selected on the LCD, select  Plain paper using the
 button.
9.
Use the  (-)  (+) button or the Numeric buttons to specify the number of copies.
10.
Press the OK button to start printing.
Note
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You can also press the  Color button or  Black button to start printing.
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							Printing with the Access Point ModeWhen the machine enters the access point mode, you can print from an external device such as a computer
or a smartphone without involving an access point.
Important
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Before you use the machine with the access point mode, be sure to specify the access point name of
the machine and the security setting.
Before Using the Machine with the Access Point Mode
1.
Make sure that the machine is turned on.
2.
Press the  Setup button.
The  Setup menu  screen is displayed.
3.
Use the  button to select  Access point mode , then press the OK button.
The machine enters the access point mode.
Note
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If the machine receives a fax in the access point mode, the machine cancels the access point
mode automatically after a certain time, then the machine switches to the fax mode.
If you want to continue to print with the access point mode, set the machine to the access point
mode again.
4.
Connect an external device such as a computer or a smartphone to the machine via
wireless LAN.
Perform wireless LAN settings with your external device, then assign the access point name specified for
the machine as a destination.
Note
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For details on how to perform wireless LAN settings with an external device, refer to the device's instruction manual.
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While the machine is in the access point mode, you can confirm the access point name and thedetails on the security setting by pressing the  OK button.
Use the 
 button to select a setting item to display, then press the  OK button again.
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If SSID  is selected:
The access point name specified for the machine is displayed.
When you specify the machine as a destination for wireless connection to an external device,
assign the access point name specified for the machine.
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If  Security protocol  is selected:
The details on the security setting specified for the machine is displayed.
When a WPA2-PSK (AES) passphrase is valid, entering the passphrase is required to
connect an external device to the machine via wireless LAN. Enter the passphrase specified
for the machine.
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							5.Load paper on the machine.6.
Start printing from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone.Perform printing from the external device and specify the machine as a printer you use.
Note
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For details on how to print from an external device such as a computer or a smartphone viawireless LAN, refer to the device's or application's instruction manual.
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You can also print using PIXMA Printing Solutions.
7.
Press the  Stop button when printing is completed.
The machine exits from the access point mode.
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							Printing from a Bluetooth Compliant Device
Printing from Mobile Phone via Bluetooth Communication
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