Canon iR1230G User manual

Printer Guide
IMPORTANT:
Read this manual carefully.
Use this manual when you need quick reference help for the printer feature of your machine.
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Your machine includes the following documentation. This documentation has been designed
so that you can easily use your machine to suit your particular needs.
Using Your Documentation
Using Your DocumentationUsing Your Documentation
Using Your Documentation
Setting up the machine ..................................
Setting up paper ............................................
Quick guide for making copies .....................
Quick guide for sending faxes.......................
Installing the CAPT .......................................
Document and paper handling .....................
Making copies.................................................
Maintenance ...................................................
Troubleshooting feed and copy issues ..........
Sending and receiving faxes ..........................
Speed dialing...................................................
Troubleshooting fax issues.............................
Printing with the CAPT.................................
Checking the Status of a Print Job...............
Troubleshooting CAPT issues .......................
NOTE
• The machine shown in this guide is the PC1230D model
Quick Start Guide
Reference Guide
Fax Guide
Printer Guide

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Copyright
CopyrightCopyright
Copyright
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All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed,
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or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise,
without prior written permission from Canon.
Notice
NoticeNotice
Notice
Canon makes no guarantees of any kind with regard to this manual. Canon is not liable for
errors contained herein or for consequential or incidental damages incurred as a result of
acting on information contained in the manual. The information contained herein shall not be
reproduced in whole or in part without prior written consent from Canon.
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LBP, Canon, and the Canon Logo are trademarks of Canon Inc.
Microsoft®, Windows®, and Windows NT®are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or in other countries.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
In this manual, Microsoft®, Microsoft®Windows®, and Microsoft®Windows NT®are
referred to as Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT respectively.

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Chapter 1: Installing the Canon Advanced Printing Technology
Installing the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
USB Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Parallel Port Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
USB Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Parallel Port Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Network Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
“Canon PC1200 iC D600 iR1200G” Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Printing with the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Chapter 2: Printer Properties
Windows 95/98/Me Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Windows NT4.0/2000/XP Printer Properties and Default Document
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
Chapter 3: Checking the Status of a Print Job
Opening the Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Using Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G Status Window . . . . . .3-3
Network Printer Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
The Status Window Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Closing the Status Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Finding Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
CAPT Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
CAPT Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Using the Trouble Shooter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Uninstalling the CAPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Appendix: Printer Specifications
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
Contents
ContentsContents
Contents

Please read the list below of symbols, terms, and abbreviations used in this guide.
Your new machine has many advanced features, including the CAPT (Canon Advanced
Printing Technology). The CAPT gives you instant access to printer information. In this
documentation the CAPT is also referred to as the Canon PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G, as it
appears on your screen after it has been installed.
Type Conventions Used in This Guide
Type Conventions Used in This GuideType Conventions Used in This Guide
Type Conventions Used in This Guide
WARNING
• Indicates a warning concerning operations that may lead to death or injury to
persons if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine safely, always
pay attention to these warnings.
CAUTION
• Indicates a caution concerning operations that may lead to injury to persons or
damage to property if not performed correctly. In order to use the machine
safely, always pay attention to these cautions.
IMPORTANT
• Indicates an operational warning or restriction. Be certain to read these items to
operate the machine correctly, and to avoid damage to the machine.
NOTE
• Indicates a note for operation or an additional explanation. Reading these is highly
recommended.
(!p. n-nn) A number preceded by an arrow and enclosed in parenthesis refers to a
page number in this guide which contains more information on the
topic of the previous sentence.
!Quick Start Guide Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on the topic of the previous
sentence.
!Reference Guide Refer to the Reference Guide for details on the topic of the previous
sentence.
machine The word “machine” refers to the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/
PC1230D/1270D.
default A setting that remains in effect unless you change it.

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Chapter 1
Chapter 1Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Installing the Canon Advanced
Installing the Canon AdvancedInstalling the Canon Advanced
Installing the Canon Advanced
Printing Technology
Printing TechnologyPrinting Technology
Printing Technology
This chapter describes the CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology). It includes the
following information:
• Installing the CAPT
• Printing with the CAPT

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If you are using the iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a local printer
(connected directly to your computer) follow the steps below. If the iR1210G/iR1230G/
PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D is already on your network, and you want to start using it, follow
the steps in “Network Users” on page 1-23. If you want to install the iR1210G/iR1230G/
PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a network printer, follow the steps in “Connecting the
iR1210G/iR1230G/PC1210D/PC1230D/1270D as a Network Printer” on page 1-26.
Installing the CAPT
Installing the CAPTInstalling the CAPT
Installing the CAPT
IMPORTANT
• If there are any printer drivers of previous versions installed on your computer, be
sure to delete those drivers from your computer before installing PC1200/iC D600/
iR1200G.

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For installation instructions using the CD-ROM menu, please refer to the Quick Start Guide.
■Windows 98/Me Plug and Play
Windows 98/Me Plug and PlayWindows 98/Me Plug and Play
Windows 98/Me Plug and Play
Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB Port” under Windows 98.
Before you install the software, make sure you do the following:
• Connect the machine to your computer (!Quick Start Guide).
• Turn on the machine (!Quick Start Guide).
• Start up Windows 98.
.
Windows 95/98/Me
Windows 95/98/MeWindows 95/98/Me
Windows 95/98/Me
USB Users
USB UsersUSB Users
USB Users
NOTE
Using USB Port (USB Cable)
In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.
• Your computer must be equipped with a USB port and it is necessary that its operation
is approved by the manufacturer.
1Plug and Play is being carried out and the The Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box
appears. Click Next >.
NOTE
•“
Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device.

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2Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) in the Add New
Hardware Wizard and click Next >.
3Select Specify a location and click Browse… to select the driver in the language that you
want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive D:, browse to
D:\English\Win9x, then click Next >.
Click Next > on Windows driver files search for the device.
4Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish.

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■Add Printer Wizard
Add Printer WizardAdd Printer Wizard
Add Printer Wizard
To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows 95/98/Me, you can use the Windows
95/98/Me Add Printer Wizard.
Following is the installation procedures for “Using Parallel Port” under Windows 98.
5When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the
dialog box. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard.
Parallel Port Users
Parallel Port UsersParallel Port Users
Parallel Port Users
IMPORTANT
• If there already are LBP-460/465/660/800/810 or other printer drivers installed on
your computer, before installing PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G uninstall those drivers or
set them for file output, selecting FILE: in the port selection dialog.
1From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears.
2Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears. Click
Next >.

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3Select Local Printer and click Next >.
4The Wizard displays a list of available printers. Click Have Disk….

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5The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Use Browse… to select the directory or enter the
path name that contains the printer software, then click OK.
For example, if you are using the CD-ROM to install the software, and your CD-ROM drive
is drive D:, the path name would be D:\English\Win9x.
6Select the printer, and click Next >.

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7Select the printer’s port, and then click Next >.
8Enter the name you wish to use, then click Finish.
9When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. To close the dialog box,
click OK. Click Finish on the Add New Hardware Wizard.

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■Windows 2000/XP Plug and Play
Windows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and Play
Windows 2000/XP Plug and Play
Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using USB Port” under Windows
2000.
Before you install the software, make sure you do the following:
• Connect the machine to your computer (!Quick Start Guide).
• Turn on the machine (!Quick Start Guide).
• Start up Windows 2000.
.
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XPWindows NT 4.0/2000/XP
Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP
USB Users
USB UsersUSB Users
USB Users
NOTE
Using USB Port (USB Cable)
In order to use the printer via USB, the following requirements need to be satisfied.
• Your computer must be equipped with a USB port and it is necessary that its
operation is approved by the manufacturer.
• Windows NT 4.0 is not available for USB.
1Plug and Play is being carried out and the USB class driver, “USB Printing Support” is
automatically detected and installed.
2Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary
for the installation of the CAPT.

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3The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Next >.
Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New
Hardware Wizard and click Next >.
NOTE
•“
Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device.
4Select Specify a location and click Next >.

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■Windows 2000/XP Plug and Play
Windows 2000/XP Plug and PlayWindows 2000/XP Plug and Play
Windows 2000/XP Plug and Play
Following is the installation procedure of plug and play for “Using Parallel Port” under
Windows 2000.
Before you install the software, make sure you do the following:
• Connect the machine to your computer (!Quick Start Guide).
• Turn on the machine (!Quick Start Guide).
• Start up Windows 2000.
5The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Browse… to select the
driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive
D:, browse to D:\English\Win2000, then click OK.
Click Next > on Driver Files Search Results.
NOTE
•Click
Ye s if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears.
6When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the
dialog box. Click Finish on the Found New Hardware Wizard.
Parallel Port Users
Parallel Port UsersParallel Port Users
Parallel Port Users
IMPORTANT
• If there already are LBP-460/465/660/800/810 or other printer drivers installed on
your computer, before installing PC1200/iC D600/iR1200G uninstall those drivers or
set them for file output, selecting FILE: in the port selection dialog.

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.
1Plug and Play is being carried out and the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
appears. Click Next >
2Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) in the Found New
Hardware Wizard and click Next >.
NOTE
•“
Unknown” may be displayed as the name of the device.

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3Select Specify a location and click Next >.
4The Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears. Click Browse… to select the
driver in the language that you want to install. For example, if your CD-ROM drive is drive
D:, browse to D:\English\Win2000, then click OK.
Click Next > on Driver Files Search Results.
NOTE
•Click
Ye s if the Digital Signature Not Found dialog box appears.
5When the installation is complete, the following dialog box appears. Click OK to close the
dialog box. Click Finish on the Found New Hardware Wizard.

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■Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard
Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer WizardWindows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard
Windows NT 4.0 Add Printer Wizard
To install the CAPT on a local computer using Windows NT 4.0, you can use the Windows NT
Add Printer Wizard.
1Log on as member of Administrators. The full control access right for the printer is necessary
for the installation of the CAPT.
2From the Start menu, select Settings, then Printers. The Printers folder appears.
3Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard dialog box appears.
4Select My Computer, then click Next >.
5Select the printer port or ports you want to use, then click Next >.