Windows UFR II/UFRII LT/PS3/PCL6 Printer Driver Installation Guide USRM2-6190-03 2016-05 en Copyright CANON INC.
Contents Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Notations Used in the Manual Disclaimers Copyright ....................................................................................................................
Setting the Device Options in the Driver Setting the Device Support Functions .................................................................................................................... 67 Precautions to Be Taken When Printing Printing from a Computer ................................................................................................................ 65 ................................................................................................................. 68 ..............
Introduction Introduction Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 How to Use the Manual ......................................................................................................................................... 3 Notations Used in the Manual ..........................................................................................................................
Introduction Introduction How to Use the Manual(P. 3) Disclaimers(P. 5) Copyright(P. 6) Trademarks(P.
Introduction How to Use the Manual This explains things that you need to know in order to use this manual. Notations Used in the Manual(P.
Introduction Notations Used in the Manual This explains symbols and settings used in this manual. Symbols Used in This Manual In this manual, explanations of items and operations that must be followed while using the driver are set forth the symbols that indicate the following. IMPORTANT ● Indicates operational requirements and restrictions. Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the product correctly, and avoid damage to the product.
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About This Driver About This Driver About This Driver ...............................................................................................................................................
About This Driver About This Driver This driver is a printer driver for Windows for Canon devices. If you use this driver, you can configure detailed print settings. Also, if you use Canon Driver Information Assist Service, you can acquire device information, use various device option functions, and use the department management function to acquire authentication information when printing.
Before Use Before Use Before Use ............................................................................................................................................................
Before Use Before Use ● The functions that you can use may vary according to the following conditions. - The device you are using and its settings - The firmware version of the device - The option structure - The driver version - The computer environment you are using ● The screen content, procedures, etc. displayed and described in the manual may differ from those actually displayed. ● In this manual, examples using Windows 7 (32-bit version) are explained.
Pre-installation Check Pre-installation Check Pre-installation Check ................................................................................................................................... 13 About Installation ............................................................................................................................................... 14 System and Service Requirements .............................................................................................................
Pre-installation Check Pre-installation Check This explains what you need to confirm beforehand in order to install the driver correctly. About Installation(P. 14) System and Service Requirements(P. 15) Installation Preparations and Precautions(P. 17) How to Refer to the Readme File(P.
Pre-installation Check About Installation This explains how to select the driver installation method and what items are necessary to use the device information retrieval function. Selecting the Installation Method To install the driver, you need to select an installation method that is suited to the connection environment of the device you are using.
Pre-installation Check System and Service Requirements This explains the system environments required to use the driver. It also explains the services and environment required when you want to use the device information retrieval function. System Requirements Operating Systems Windows Vista/7/8/8.
Pre-installation Check ● Workstation Protocols UDP or TCP (IPv4 or IPv6) Supported Device Connection Configurations When connected to a network: TCP/IP or IPX When connected locally (32-bit): USB 16
Pre-installation Check Installation Preparations and Precautions This explains the preparations for installing the driver correctly, and precautions to take when installing. Installation Preparations Before installing the driver, complete the following operations. Acquire the installer You can acquire the installer by any of the following means. ● Download from the web site (32-bit and 64-bit versions) Download the Setup version driver from the Canon web site (http://www.canon.com/).
Pre-installation Check Selecting [Custom] to Install(P. 28) Selecting [USB Connection] to Install(P. 33) Installing by Specifying an inf File(P.
Pre-installation Check How to Refer to the Readme File In the Readme file are written restrictions and precautions when installing drivers or using drivers. Refer to Readme.hta, stored in the following location.
Installation Using the Installer Installation Using the Installer Installation Using the Installer ................................................................................................................ 21 Selecting [Standard] to Install ............................................................................................................................ 22 Selecting [Custom] to Install ..........................................................................................................
Installation Using the Installer Installation Using the Installer This explains the procedure for installing using the installer included in the supplied CD-ROM or an installer downloaded from the web site. Select the procedure most suitable to the device connection configuration and installation method. Selecting [Standard] to Install(P. 22) Selecting [Custom] to Install(P. 28) Selecting [USB Connection] to Install(P.
Installation Using the Installer Selecting [Standard] to Install This explains the procedure for automatically searching for a device on a network and installing a driver ([Standard]). Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● System and Service Requirements(P.
Installation Using the Installer - When nothing is displayed (Windows Vista/7/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2): Double-click the CD-ROM icon in [ ] (Start) > [Computer]. If the above [MInst.exe] does not exist: Double-click [Setup.exe]. 32-bit version: 32BIT\Setup.exe 64-bit version: x64\Setup.exe 2 Read the license agreement → click [Yes]. 3 Select [Standard] → click [Next].
Installation Using the Installer 5 Select the device to install from [Printer List]. If the device is not displayed in [Printer List], click [Search Again]. If the device is still not found, select [Custom] and install. [IPv4 Devices]/[IPv6 Devices]/[WSD Devices] tab: If you are using Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10/Server 2008/Server 2008 R2/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2, you can switch displays by clicking the tabs.
Installation Using the Installer 6 If you want to change the name of the device, or set it as the default device, select [Set Printer Information] → click [Next]. If you do not want to change the name of the device or set it as the default device, click [Next] and proceed to step 8.(P.
Installation Using the Installer 7 Change [Printer Name] if necessary → click [Next]. [Set as Default]: Select this to set the device as the device that is normally used. [Use as Shared Printer]: Select this if you want to configure shared settings for the device. You cannot select [Printer Name] if the device is connected via a WSD port.
Installation Using the Installer 8 Check [Printer List for Driver Installation] → click [Start]. Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen. 9 Click [Restart] (or [Exit]). The installed device is displayed in [Devices and Printers], [Printers and Faxes], or [Printers] in the Windows Control Panel. In Windows 10, the installed device is displayed in [Settings] > [Devices] > [Printers & scanners] > [Printers]. Related Topics About Installation(P.
Installation Using the Installer Selecting [Custom] to Install This explains the procedure for manually specifying the port to use for a network connection or local connection and installing the driver. As well as existing ports, you can add a standard TCP/IP port or network printer port. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● System and Service Requirements(P. 15) ● Installation Preparations and Precautions(P.
Installation Using the Installer (2) In the [Installation] screen, confirm the driver → click [Installation]. If the CD-ROM menu is not displayed, click "Open details." In the following procedure, start the installer. For Windows Server 2003/2003 R2: Double-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer] → double-click [MInst.exe]. For Windows versions other than Windows Server 2003/2003 R2: - When the [Tap to choose what happens with this disc.] message is displayed: Click the message → click [Run MInst.exe].
Installation Using the Installer 4 Select the required items → click [Next]. [Process to Install Printer Driver]: Select this if necessary if a driver is already installed. [Canon Driver Information Assist Service]: Select this when you want to use the device information retrieval function. 5 Select the device to install from [Printer List] → click [Next]. 6 Set the port. When selecting multiple devices, the following screen is displayed for each device and different ports can be selected.
Installation Using the Installer 7 Click [Add Port] → select the type of port ([Standard TCP/IP Port] or [Network]) from [Port to Add] → click [OK]. When adding a network printer port: Select the network printer to use → click [OK] → proceed to step 8.(P. 31) When adding a standard TCP/IP port: Enter the device name or IP address according to the instructions of the wizard. [Port Name] is automatically entered. Change the port name if required.
Installation Using the Installer 9 Check [Printer List for Driver Installation] → click [Start]. Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen. 10 Click [Restart] (or [Exit]). The installed device is displayed in [Devices and Printers], [Printers and Faxes], or [Printers] in the Windows Control Panel. In Windows 10, the installed device is displayed in [Settings] > [Devices] > [Printers & scanners] > [Printers]. Related Topics About Installation(P.
Installation Using the Installer Selecting [USB Connection] to Install This explains the procedure for connecting a device and computer with a USB cable and installing a driver. IMPORTANT ● If connecting by USB and installing, since Canon Driver Information Assist Service cannot be installed simultaneously, you cannot use the device information retrieval function as is. If you want to use it, install the Canon Driver Information Assist Service after installing the driver.
Installation Using the Installer - When the [AutoPlay] dialog box is displayed: Click [Run MInst.exe]. - When Windows Explorer is displayed: Double-click [MInst.exe]. - When nothing is displayed (Windows10): From Explorer, double-click the CD icon in [This PC] > [Devices and drives]. - When nothing is displayed (Windows 8/8.1/Server 2012/Server 2012 R2): Click Explorer in the [Desktop] screen → double-click the CD icon in [Computer].
Installation Using the Installer Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen. If installation fails in the above screen, click "Open details." Reinstall after performing the following procedure. (1) Connect the device and computer with a USB cable → turn the device on. (2) Display the device manager. Windows Server 2003/Server 2003 R2: Right-click [My Computer] > [Administration] > [Device Manager].
Installation Without Using the Installer Installation Without Using the Installer Installation Without Using the Installer ............................................................................................ 37 Installing by Specifying an inf File ..................................................................................................................... 38 Installing Using a WSD Port ..........................................................................................................
Installation Without Using the Installer Installation Without Using the Installer This explains the procedure for installing the driver without using the usual installer. Installing by Specifying an inf File(P. 38) Installing Using a WSD Port(P.
Installation Without Using the Installer Installing by Specifying an inf File This explains the procedure for installing a driver by specifying an inf file with the Windows add printer function. You can also install by selecting a temporary port (such as [LPT1]) in this procedure. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● When starting the computer, logon as a member of Administrators.
Installation Without Using the Installer 3 4 Click [Add a local printer] (or [Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings]). Select [Create a new port] → select [Standard TCP/IP Port] from [Type of port] → click [Next]. When selecting a temporary port, select [Use an existing port] → temporary port ([LPT1] etc.) → proceed to step 7.(P. 39) 5 Enter the IP address of the device in [Hostname or IP address] → proceed according to the instructions on the screen.
Installation Without Using the Installer 9 10 Select the device from [Printers] → click [Next]. Install the driver according to the instructions on the screen → click [Finish]. The installed device is displayed in [Devices and Printers], [Printers and Faxes], or [Printers] in the Windows Control Panel. In Windows 10, the installed device is displayed in [Settings] > [Devices] > [Printers & scanners] > [Printers]. Related Topics Installation Preparations and Precautions(P.
Installation Without Using the Installer Installing Using a WSD Port This explains the procedure for searching for devices on a network from Windows using a WSD (Web Services on Devices) port and installing the driver. You cannot install multiple drivers in the computer you want to install a driver in using a WSD port. If you are installing a new driver, do so after first uninstalling the drivers. If you want to install multiple drivers, share a standard TCP/IP port.
Settings Related to Installation Settings Related to Installation Settings Related to Installation ............................................................................................................... 43 Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port .................................................................................................................. 44 Shared Printer Settings ........................................................................................................................
Settings Related to Installation Settings Related to Installation This explains procedures for changing the port being used by a device, configuring printer share settings, and setting the printer so that you can use the device information retrieval function. Also, this explains the PPD file installation procedure when printing with a PS driver. If you need to configure settings to match the environment you are using, refer to this chapter. Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port(P.
Settings Related to Installation Changing to a Standard TCP/IP Port This explains the procedure for changing the port used by a device connected by a network to a standard TCP/IP port. If you temporarily set a port for the device when installing the driver, you can change it to the correct port by following this procedure. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● Selecting [Custom] to Install(P. 28) Specify a temporary port ([LPT1] etc.
Settings Related to Installation 4 5 In the [Printer Ports] dialog box, select [Standard TCP/IP Port] from [Available port types] → click [New Port]. Enter the device name or IP address according to the instructions of the wizard. [Port Name] is automatically entered. Change the port name if required. NOTE ● If the [Additional Port Information Required] or [Additional port information required] screen is displayed, perform one of the following procedures.
Settings Related to Installation 9 Set the port. When using LPR: (1) Select [LPR] for [Protocol] → specify one of the print queues for [Queue Name] in [LPR Settings]. LP: Outputs according to the spool setting of the device. This is the setting that is normally used. SPOOL: Always outputs after spooling to the hard disk, regardless of the device settings. DIRECT: Always outputs without spooling to the hard disk, regardless of the device settings. (2) Click [OK].
Settings Related to Installation When using Raw: (1) Select [Raw] for [Protocol] → click [OK]. 10 Click [Close].
Settings Related to Installation Shared Printer Settings This explains the setting procedure for sharing a printer with computers on the same network. You can set a computer connected to a device as a print server, and set computers on the same network as clients. Configuring Share Print Server Settings(P. 49) Setting up Clients of a Shared Printer(P.
Settings Related to Installation Configuring Share Print Server Settings This explains the procedure for setting a computer connected to a device as a print server. To use it as a print server, install Canon Driver Information Assist Service and configure the printer share settings. Also, when computers on the same network as the print server (clients) are connected to the print server, you can set them to automatically download an alternate driver from the print server.
Settings Related to Installation Setting up Clients of a Shared Printer This explains the procedure for installing a driver that supports shared printers in order to set up, as clients, computers on the same network as the print server. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● Configuring Share Print Server Settings(P.
Settings Related to Installation Automatically Setting the Device Information Retrieval Function This explains the procedure for installing Canon Driver Information Assist Service for automatically setting the device information retrieval function. To enable use of the device information retrieval function after the driver has been installed, follow this procedure. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● About Installation(P.
Settings Related to Installation 3 Cancel driver selection → select [Canon Driver Information Assist Service] → click [Next]. Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen.
Settings Related to Installation 4 Click [Restart] (or [Exit]). Related Topics Selecting [Custom] to Install(P.
Settings Related to Installation Installing the PPD File This explains the procedure for installing the PPD file (Printer Description Language file). If you print with the PS driver from an application such as PageMaker, QuarkXPress, etc. according to this operation, you can use the functions specific to the printer. To install the PPD file, you need to copy it to the specified location. Procedures 1 2 Double-click the folder with the name as the device you are using in the PS_PPD folder of the CD-ROM.
Updating Installation and Uninstallation Updating Installation and Uninstallation Updating Installation and Uninstallation ......................................................................................... 56 Updating the Driver ............................................................................................................................................ 57 Uninstalling the Driver ...........................................................................................................
Updating Installation and Uninstallation Updating Installation and Uninstallation This explains the procedures for updating the driver to a new version and the procedure for uninstalling a driver that is no longer needed. Updating the Driver(P. 57) Uninstalling the Driver(P.
Updating Installation and Uninstallation Updating the Driver This explains the procedure for updating an installed driver to a new version. You can also update alternate drivers installed in the clients of a print server. However, if you use a driver updated on the print server from a client, uninstall the driver you are using and reinstall. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations.
Updating Installation and Uninstallation 4 Select [Update Existing Printer Drivers] for [Process to Install Printer Driver] → click [Next]. [Canon Driver Information Assist Service]: Select this when you want to use the device information retrieval function.
Updating Installation and Uninstallation 5 Check [Printer List for Driver Installation] → click [Start]. 6 Click [Exit]. Restart your computer when a message is displayed prompting you to do so. NOTE ● If you use the installer to install a driver, you can update existing drivers at the same time that you install the new driver. Related Topics Configuring Share Print Server Settings(P. 49) Setting up Clients of a Shared Printer(P.
Updating Installation and Uninstallation Uninstalling the Driver This explains the procedure for uninstalling a driver. There are two methods for uninstalling: starting the uninstaller from Windows, and using the uninstall file. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations.
Updating Installation and Uninstallation 4 If the confirm deletion message is displayed, click [Yes]. 5 In the [Delete Printer] screen, click [Exit]. To Uninstall Using the Uninstall File You can uninstall a driver with the uninstall file in the supplied CD-ROM or the installation folder. 1 Double-click [UNINSTAL.exe] stored in the following folder. For UFR II UFRII\us_eng\32BIT\misc For PCL PCL\us_eng\32BIT\misc For PS PS\us_eng\32BIT\misc 2 Go to 3.(P.
Printing Printing Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 63 Preparations Prior to Printing ............................................................................................................................ 64 Setting the Device Options in the Driver .........................................................................................................
Printing Printing This explains the preparations you need to make before printing, the actual printing procedure, and how to refer to the help. Preparations Prior to Printing(P. 64) Printing from a Computer(P. 69) Changing the Default Settings for Printing(P. 71) How to Refer to the Help(P.
Printing Preparations Prior to Printing This explains setting procedures for required items in preparation for printing and what precautions need to be taken when printing. Among the items that need to be set are device options and support functions. Setting the Device Options in the Driver(P. 65) Setting the Device Support Functions(P. 67) Precautions to Be Taken When Printing(P.
Printing Setting the Device Options in the Driver This explains the procedure for setting options installed in the device and making functions exclusive to the device usable. If the device information retrieval function is not automatically set, you need to manually set the options of the device according to this procedure. With these settings, the driver can use the functions of the device and print correctly. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied.
Printing 4 Click [Get Device Status]. 5 If the message "Get information from the device?" is displayed, click [Yes]. If the information has been retrieved, confirm the automatically set option configuration. If the information is not retrieved, set the option configuration manually. Select the options attached to the device. 6 Click [OK]. Related Topics Automatically Setting the Device Information Retrieval Function(P.
Printing Setting the Device Support Functions This explains the procedure for using functions that the device supports. The functions that can be used in printing vary according to the function version of the device and device-dependent functions. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● Driver Installation ● Confirm the function version You can confirm it with the configuration page output from the device.
Printing Precautions to Be Taken When Printing This explains precautions to be taken when printing using the driver. ● The printing procedure varies according to the application. For details, refer to the manual of each application. ● In a network environment using IPP or WSD, check whether IPP printing or WSD printing is enabled at the device. For details, refer to the manual of the device. ● In Windows 8/8.
Printing Printing from a Computer This explains the basic procedure for printing from a computer. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● Setting the Device Options in the Driver(P. 65) If the device information retrieval function is not automatically set, you need to manually set the options installed in the device in the driver. ● Setting the Device Support Functions(P. 67) ● Precautions to Be Taken When Printing(P.
Printing 3 Set functions as required in the print settings screen of the driver → click [OK]. For an explanation of the settings, refer to the help. 4 Click [Print] (or [OK]). Related Topics How to Refer to the Help(P.
Printing Changing the Default Settings for Printing You can change the default settings registered in the driver to the desired print settings. If you change them to settings you use frequently, you will no longer need to set them every time you print. Prerequisites Confirm that the following conditions are satisfied. Complete the preparation operations. ● Driver Installation Procedures 1 Select [Devices and Printers].
Printing How to Refer to the Help For details about how to use the driver and each of the functions, refer to the help. The help is displayed by clicking [Help] in the driver screen.
Appendix Appendix Appendix ............................................................................................................................................................... 74 Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual ......................................................................................................... 75 Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual ..................................................................................................
Appendix Appendix Contains additional information about the printer driver, such as restrictions, etc. Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual(P. 75) You Cannot Install a USB Class Driver(P. 78) Cannot discover a device connected via a WSD port(P.
Appendix Creating a Shortcut to the Online Manual You can create a shortcut on your desktop to the website where online manuals for Canon products are available. Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual(P. 76) Uninstalling the Shortcut to the Online Manual(P.
Appendix Installing the Shortcut to the Online Manual This explains the procedure for installing a shortcut to the website where online manuals for Canon products are available. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. 2 Click [Installation]. If the CD-ROM menu is not displayed, click "Open details." In the following procedure, start the installer. For Windows Server 2003/2003 R2: Double-click the CD-ROM icon in [My Computer] → double-click [MInst.exe].
Appendix Uninstalling the Shortcut to the Online Manual If the shortcut to the website where online manuals for Canon products are available is no longer necessary, uninstall it according to the following procedure. 1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your computer. 2 Click [Start Software Programs]. If the CD-ROM menu is not displayed, click "Open details." In the following procedure, start the installer.
Appendix You Cannot Install a USB Class Driver This topic explains what to do when you cannot correctly install a USB class driver. 1 2 Confirm whether the computer and printer are correctly connected by a USB cable, and whether the printer is switched on. On the [ ] (Start) menu, click [Control Panel] - [Hardware and Sound] - [Device Manager]. If the [User Account Control] dialog box is displayed, perform the following operation. If you have logged on using an administrator account, click [Continue].
Appendix 5 Close [Device Manager]. 6 Close [Control Panel]. 7 Remove the USB cable from the computer and restart Windows. 8 Uninstall the driver, referring to " Uninstalling the Driver(P. 60) ," then install the USB class driver, referring to " Selecting [USB Connection] to Install(P. 33) ." IMPORTANT If you cannot correctly finish installing the driver, be sure to uninstall the driver before attempting to reinstall it.
Appendix Cannot discover a device connected via a WSD port This explains what to do if the device is not displayed in the [Printer List] of the installer even if it is connected and discovered via a WSD port, when installing with a network connection. A number of causes can be considered. Change the settings as required while referring to each "Remedy." Cause 1. The settings of the device have not been configured correctly. Remedy Check whether the following have been set at the device.
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