Canon printer MAXIFY MB2320 User Manual
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4. Setting pattern print When the Pattern Print dialog box opens, set the following items, and then click OK. Parameters to Adjust Select Intensity/Contrast . Printer Paper Size Select the paper size to be used for pattern printing. Note • Depending on the paper size selected on the Page Setup tab, there may be sizes that cannot be selected. Amount of Pattern Instances Select Largest , Large , or Small to set the number of patterns to be printed. Note • Largest and Large cannot be selected when certain paper sizes or output paper sizes are selected. Color Variation Between Instances Set the amount of color change between neighboring patterns. Note • Large is about double the size of Medium, and Small is about half the size of Medium. 5. Checking the print results of pattern print 461
On the Color Adjustment tab, select OK to close the Manual Color Adjustment dialog box. On the Main tab, select OK, and then execute printing. The printer then prints a pattern in which the intensity/contrast that you set is the center value.6. Adjusting the intensity/contrast Look at the print results and select the image that you like best. Then enter the intensity/contrast numbers indicated at the bottom of that image into the Intensity and Contrast fields on the Color Adjustment tab. Clear the Print a pattern for color adjustment check box, and click OK. 462
Note• You can also set intensity/contrast on the Quick Setup tab by choosing Photo Printing under Commonly Used Settings , and then choosing Color/Intensity Manual Adjustment under Additional Features . 7. Complete the setup Click OK on the Main tab. Then when you execute printing, the document is printed with the intensity/contrast that was adjusted by the pattern print function. Important • When Print a pattern for color adjustment is selected on the Color Adjustment tab, the following items are grayed out and cannot be set: • Preview before printing on the Main tab • Stapling Side and Specify Margin... on the Page Setup tab (When Duplex Printing is set, only Stapling Side can be set.) • You can print a pattern only if Normal-size is selected for Page Layout on the Page Setup tab. • Depending on your application software, this function may not be available. Related Topics Adjusting Color Balance Adjusting Color Balance Using Sample Patterns (Printer Driver) Adjusting Intensity Adjusting Contrast 463
Overview of the Printer Driver Canon IJ Printer Driver How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window Canon IJ Status Monitor Checking the Ink Status from Your Computer Canon IJ Preview Deleting the Undesired Print Job Instructions for Use (Printer Driver) 464
Canon IJ Printer DriverThe Canon IJ printer driver (called printer driver below) is a software that is installed on your computer forprinting data with this printer. The printer driver converts the print data created by your application software into data that your printer can understand, and sends the converted data to the printer. Because different models support different print data formats, you need a printer driver for the specific model you are using. Printer Driver Types On Windows Vista SP1 or later, you can install the XPS printer driver in addition to the regular printer driver. The XPS printer driver is suited to print from an application software that supports XPS printing. Important • To use the XPS printer driver, the standard printer driver must already be installed on your computer. Installing the Printer Driver • To install the regular printer driver, load the Setup CD-ROM that comes with the printer, and then install the driver from Start Setup Again. • To install the XPS printer driver, load the Setup CD-ROM that comes with the printer, and then select XPS Driver from Add Software . Specifying the Printer Driver To specify the printer driver, open the Print dialog box of the application software you are using, and select "XXX Printer" (where "XXX" is your model name) to specify the regular printer driver or select "XXX Printer XPS" (where "XXX" is your model name) to specify the XPS printer driver. Displaying the Manual from the Printer Driver To display a description of a tab in the printer driver setup window, click the Help button found on the tab. Related Topic How to Open the Printer Driver Setup Window 465
How to Open the Printer Driver Setup WindowYou can display the printer driver setup window from the application software in use or from the printer icon. Open the Printer Driver Setup Window through the Application SoftwareFollow the procedure below to configure printing profile when printing.1. Select the command that you perform printing on the application software 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 driver setup window appears. Note • Depending on application software you use, command names or menu names may vary and there may be more steps. For details, refer to the user's manual of your application software. Opening the Printer Driver Setup Window from the Printer Icon Follow the procedure below to perform printer maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to configure a printing profile that is common to all application software. 1. Select as described below: • If you are using Windows 8.1 or Windows 8, from the Desktop charms, select Settings -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Devices and Printers . • If you are using Windows 7, select the Start menu -> Devices and Printers . • If you are using Windows Vista, select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers . • If you are using Windows XP, select the start menu -> Control Panel -> Printers and Other Hardware -> Printers and Faxes . 2. Right-click your model name icon, and then select Printing preferences from the displayed menu The printer driver setup window appears. Important • Opening the printer driver setup window through Printer properties (Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7) or Properties (Windows Vista, Windows XP) 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. For tabs regarding Windows functions, refer to the user's manual for the Windows. 466
Canon IJ Status MonitorThe Canon IJ Status Monitor is an application software that shows the status of the printer and the progress of printing. You will know the status of the printer with graphics, icons, and messages. Launching the Canon IJ Status MonitorThe Canon IJ Status Monitor launches automatically when print data is sent to the printer. When launched, the Canon IJ Status Monitor appears as a button on the task bar. Click the button of the status monitor displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. Note • To open the Canon IJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, open the printer driver setup window and click View Printer Status on the Maintenance tab. • The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your printer. When Errors Occur The Canon IJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed if an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or if the ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described. 467
Checking the Ink Status from Your ComputerYou can check the remaining ink level and the ink tank types for your model.1. Open the printer driver setup window 2. Launching the Canon IJ Status Monitor On the Maintenance tab, click View Printer Status . The Canon IJ Status Monitor opens and displays an image of the ink status. Note • The information displayed on the Canon IJ Status Monitor may differ depending on the country or region where you are using your printer. 3. If necessary, click Ink Details You can check the ink-related information. If a warning or error related to the remaining ink amount occurs, a notification icon is displayed at the top of the image in the Ink Details dialog box. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described on the screen. Note • You can also display the Ink Details dialog box by selecting the ink icon on the Canon IJ Status Monitor. 468
Canon IJ PreviewThe Canon IJ Preview is an application software that displays what the print result will look like before a document is actually printed. The preview reflects the information that is set within the printer driver and allows you to check the document layout, print order, and number of pages. You can also change the media type and paper source settings. When you want to display a preview before printing, open the printer driver setup window , click the Main tab, and check the Preview before printing check box. When you do not want to display a preview before printing, uncheck the check box. Important • If you are using the XPS printer driver, see "Editing the Print Document or Reprinting from the Print History ." Related Topic Displaying the Print Results before Printing 469
Deleting the Undesired Print JobIf you are using the XPS printer driver, replace "Canon IJ Status Monitor" with "Canon IJ XPS StatusMonitor" when reading this information. If the printer does not start printing, canceled or failed print job data may be remaining. Delete the undesired print job by using the Canon IJ Status Monitor.1. Display the Canon IJ Status Monitor Click the icon of the Canon IJ Status Monitor displayed on the task bar. The Canon IJ Status Monitor appears. 2. Display the print jobs Click Display Print Queue . The print queue window opens. 3. Delete the print jobs Select Cancel All Documents from the Printer menu. When the confirmation message appears, click Yes. The deletion of the print job is complete. Important • Users who have not been granted access permission for printer management cannot delete the print job of another user. Note • When you perform this operation, all print jobs are deleted. If the print queue list contained a necessary print job, start the printing process over from the beginning. 470