Canon LPR2 User's Guide Please read this guide before operating this equipment. After you finish reading this guide, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Canon LPR2 User's Guide
How This Manual Is Organized Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 2 Using Canon LPR2 Chapter 3 Using the Print Monitor Chapter 4 Appendix Includes the index. Considerable effort has been made to ensure that this manual is free of inaccuracies and omissions. However, as we are constantly improving our products, if you need an exact specification, please contact Canon.
Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Symbols Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Buttons Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Displays Used in This Manual . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface Thank you for selecting this Canon product. Please read this manual thoroughly before operating this product in order to familiarize yourself with its capabilities, and to make the most of its many functions. After reading this manual, store it in a safe place for future reference. How To Use This Manual Symbols Used in This Manual The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling precautions, and instructions that should be observed for safety.
Displays Used in This Manual Screen shots of computer operation screens used in this manual may differ from the ones you actually see, depending on the operating system and the model or options that come with your machine. The buttons which you should press are marked with a , as shown below. When multiple buttons can be pressed, they are highlighted and mentioned in the order in which they should be pressed. 6 From [Available ports types], select [Canon LPR 2.0] ➞ click [New Port].
Legal Notices Trademarks Canon and the Canon logo are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Windows Server is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright Copyright 2005 by Canon Inc. All rights reserved.
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Getting Started 1 CHAPTER This chapter explains the features of Canon LPR2, the system requirements, and other requirements that need to be met before starting Canon LPR2. Canon LPR2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canon LPR2 Features Canon LPR2 is a utility that facilitates printing over a TCP/IP network. Built into the print architecture of Windows, it realizes network printing by communicating with a Windows print application on a print server using the LPR, RAW, or IPP print protocol. Getting Started 1 Canon LPR2 enhances the function of the Canon LPR Port Utility 1.31 to monitor printers and print jobs.
System Requirements Canon LPR2 is confirmed to work in the following systems: 1 Systems Getting Started • Operating - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.
Getting Started 1 1-4 System Requirements
Using Canon LPR2 2 CHAPTER This chapter describes the instructions for installing and uninstalling Canon LPR2 and how to connect to a printer. Installing Canon LPR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Uninstalling Canon LPR2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Connecting to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Canon LPR2 Follow the procedure below to install Canon LPR2. IMPORTANT • With Windows NT/2000/XP/Server 2003, you need to log on as a user with administrator access privileges before installing the utility. • Close all application software before installation. • If LPR Port Utility 1.31 or LPR LE is installed, you can install Canon LPR2 without uninstalling either of them. • Items displayed on the screen and procedures may slightly differ according to the operating system you are using.
3 Read the software license agreement carefully. If you agree to the terms, select [I accept the terms in the license agreement] ➞ click [Next]. Using Canon LPR2 2 4 Select the application components you want to install ➞ click [Next].
You can select from the following application components: • [Print Monitor] Install the Print Monitor to check the status of printers and print jobs. • [Additional port] Select [Additional port] to use the following print protocols, other than LPR. - IPP - RAW The installation starts and the necessary files are copied. NOTE You cannot cancel the installation once it starts. Using Canon LPR2 2 5 When the installation is complete, follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer.
Uninstalling Canon LPR2 If you no longer need Canon LPR2, follow the procedure below to uninstall it. 1 Close the Print Monitor. 2 If Canon LPR2 is set to a printer port, change the port. ❑ On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] ➞ click [Printers]. The [Printers] dialog box is displayed. NOTE • If you are using Windows XP Professional/Server 2003, on the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].
3 On the [Start] menu, point to [Settings] ➞ click [Control Panel] ➞ double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 4 Select [Canon LPR2] from the list ➞ click [Change/Remove]. The installation program starts. The [Canon LPR2 Setup] window is displayed. 2 Using Canon LPR2 5 Select [Remove] ➞ click [Next]. The uninstallation of Canon LPR2 starts. NOTE You can also uninstall individual application components as follows: 1 Select [Modify] in the [Canon LPR2 Setup] window ➞ click [Next].
Connecting to a Printer After installing Canon LPR2, you need to configure the port settings to use a printer on a TCP/IP network. IMPORTANT Items displayed on the screen and procedures may slightly differ according to the operating system you are using. Using Canon LPR2 1 2 Install the printer driver. Install the printer driver as a local printer (printer not on the network). NOTE See the manual provided with the printer for instructions on how to install the printer driver.
4 Click the [Ports] tab to display the [Ports] sheet ➞ click [Add Port]. Using Canon LPR2 2 The [Printer Ports] dialog box is displayed. NOTE If you are using Windows 98/Me, click the [Details] tab to display the [Details] sheet ➞ click [Add Port]; the [Add Port] dialog box is displayed. 5 From [Available port types], select [Canon LPR 2.0] ➞ click [New Port]. NOTE If you are using Windows 98/Me, select [Other] in the [Add Port] dialog box ➞ select [Canon LPR 2.0] ➞ click [OK].
Set the port to add. ● If you want to set LPR: ❑ Select [LPR] from [Protocol]. 2 Using Canon LPR2 6 ❑ Click [Discover]. The [Select Printer] dialog box is displayed. ❑ Select a printer ➞ click [OK]. The selected printer's IP address or host name is set for [IP Address or Host Name]. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2, not all printers shown in the [Select Printer] dialog box may be displayed. In this case, enter the target printer's IP address or host name manually.
❑ Click [Get]. The selected printer's print queue name (logical printer name) is set for [LPR Queue Name]. IMPORTANT The print queue name and the action of each queue vary according to the type of printer or network board. For details, see the manuals provided with the printer or network board. NOTE You can manually set the printer's print queue name. 2 Using Canon LPR2 ❑ Confirm the settings ➞ click [OK] to close the [Add Port] dialog box. ● If you want to set IPP: ❑ Select [IPP] from [Protocol].
● If you want to set RAW: ❑ Select [RAW] from [Protocol]. Using Canon LPR2 2 ❑ Click [Discover]. The [Select Printer] dialog box is displayed. ❑ Select a printer ➞ click [OK]. The selected printer's IP address or host name is set for [IP Address or Host Name]. IMPORTANT If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2, not all printers shown in the [Select Printer] dialog box may be displayed. In this case, enter the target printer's IP address or host name manually.
Using Canon LPR2 2 2-12 Connecting to a Printer
Using the Print Monitor 3 CHAPTER This chapter describes how to use the Print Monitor. Print Monitor Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Changing the Print Monitor Display Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2 Operating Jobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Monitor Operations The Print Monitor enables you to check the status of printers registered with Canon LPR2, and monitor the progress of print jobs. Using the Print Monitor 3 IMPORTANT • To use the Print Monitor, you must first install it. (See "Installing Canon LPR2," on p. 2-2.) • If the Print Monitor is installed, [ ] (Print Monitor) appears on the taskbar.
2 Select [Display in Front when Transmitting Data] ➞ click [OK]. 3 Double-click [ ] (Print Monitor) on the taskbar to open the [Print Monitor] window. If the [Print Monitor] window is already displayed, this step is not necessary. NOTE If you click [ ] (Close) to close the [Print Monitor] window, it will only open when print data is sent to a printer, and close when data transmission ends. This is because closing the [Print Monitor] window manually returns the display settings to the default settings.
2 Deselect [Display in Front when Transmitting Data] ➞ click [OK]. Using the Print Monitor 3 3 Click [ ] (Close) to close the [Print Monitor] window. If the [Print Monitor] window is already closed, this step is not necessary. NOTE When you want to display the [Print Monitor] window, double-click [ Monitor) on the taskbar. ] (Print The [Print Monitor] window will only appear when necessary.
● If the jobs have already been sent to the printer: ❑ Right-click the [Print Monitor] window ➞ select [Display Web Link] on the shortcut menu. If there is a Web server included in the selected printer, your Web browser opens. Use the screen that is displayed to perform job operations.
Using the Print Monitor 3 3-6 Print Monitor Operations
Appendix 4 CHAPTER This chapter includes the index. Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index C S Canon LPR2 Features, 1-2 Connecting to a Printer, 2-7 System Requirements, 1-3 U D Appendix 4 Uninstalling Canon LPR2, 2-5 Displaying the Print Monitor Window At All Times, 3-2 Displaying the Print Monitor Window Only When Necessary, 3-3 I Installing Canon LPR2, 2-2 O Operating Jobs, 3-4 P Print Monitor Display Mode, 3-2 Displaying the Print Monitor Window At All Times, 3-2 Displaying the Print Monitor Window Only When Necessary, 3-3 Print Monitor Operations, 3-2 Changing the Print Moni
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