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About This Driver About This Driver ............................................................................................................................................... 9 About This Driver 8

About This Driver This is a generic printer driver that supports various devices. You can use the same driver for all printer models by changing the settings for the printing port and device information. Features ● Information regarding the functions and options of the device are collectively define...

Before Use Before Use ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 Before Use 11

Printing Printing .................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Printing from a Computer ..............................................................................................

Printing from a Computer This explains the basic procedure for printing configuring the printer driver settings. NOTE ● When using a device connected via a WSD port, enable [Use WSD Printing] at the device. 1 Open a document in the application → display the print screen. 2 Select the device you are ...

Scaling You can enlarge or reduce the print data when printing. To Scale to the Output Page Size 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Select the paper size set in the application from [Page Size]. 3 Select the paper size you want to print on from [Output Size]. To Specify a Desire...

Watermark Printing You can superimpose and print semi-transparent characters such as [TOP SECRET] or [DRAFT] over print data. You can also create new watermarks. To Attach and Print a Watermark 1 Display the [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Select [Watermark] → select a watermark name. To Create New Watermarks...

Poster Printing You can enlarge the print data of one page and print it over multiple sheets of paper. When the output sheets are joined together, they form a large print like a poster. This topic also introduces poster printing setting and output examples. Poster Printing Setting and Output Example...

Setting Example 3. ● [Basic Settings] or [Page Setup] sheet > [Page Layout]: [Poster [2 x 2]] ● [Poster Details] dialog box: [Print Margin Borders], [Set Margins for Cutting/Pasting], and [Print Marks forAlignment] Output Result Legend Broken line: border : paste mark: cut mark: the margin set fo...

Printing Over a Fixed Form You can print data overlapping a fixed form stored in the device. This function is known as overlay printing. With the LIPS4/PS3 driver, you can use fixed forms saved not only on the device, but on a computer (host side) as well. To Save a Fixed Form in the Device or the C...

To Perform Overlay Printing 1 Display the [Page Setup] sheet. 2 Click [Page Options]. 3 In the [Page Options] dialog box, display the [Overlay] sheet. 4 Select [Processing Method] > [Use Overlay Printing] → specify the file name of the formto be used. When using a form file stored in the device: ...

Attaching Encryption When Printing You can attach a PIN to print data and save it in the device. When you print the saved data, enter the PIN in the control panel of the device. This function is useful when printing confidential documents etc. NOTE ● If you register the PIN used in secured printing ...

Putting Print Jobs on Hold You can send print data to a hold queue (temporary storage area) in the device. You can also change the print order or settings of the stored data from the control panel of the device or the Remote UI. 1 Display the appropriate sheet from the print settings screen of the d...

Storing Print Data You can store the print data in a box in the device. You can also change the settings of or combine the stored data with other stored data from the control panel of the device or the Remote UI. NOTE ● If you register the box number used in stored printing as a default setting, you...

Priority Printing You can print a document with higher priority than other print jobs that are in a standby state in the device. When performing priority printing, if there is a print job being processed at the device, priority printing is started as soon as that job is finished. 1 Display the appro...

Changing the Default Settings You can change the default settings to desired print settings. If you change them to settings that you use frequently, you can reduce the effort required to configure settings when printing. NOTE ● Because Excel carries over settings even when a file is closed, the defa...

Setting 1-sided Printing by Default You can set 1-sided printing by default in order to eliminate the need to change the setting each time you print. With this driver, 2-sided printing is set by default to meet the requirements of the International ENERGY STAR International Partners Program. If you ...

Setting Black-and-white Printing by Default You can set black-and-white printing by default in order to eliminate the need to change the setting each time you print. With this driver, the color mode is set to [Auto [Color/B&W]] by default. When [Auto [Color/B&W]] is set, the driver automatic...

Creating a Booklet When Printing Creating a Booklet When Printing ......................................................................................................... 35 Booklet Printing ...............................................................................................................

Booklet Printing You can print with the pages automatically arranged so they create a booklet when folded in half. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] or [Print Style]. To set the binding position and gutter, follow...

Creating a Booklet in Sets When creating a booklet from a document with a large number of pages, you can divide the pages into multiple sets and print them. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-sided/Booklet Printing] or [Print Style]. 3 Cl...

Correcting Displacement During Booklet Printing You can create and print a booklet while correcting the displacement between outer and inner pages that occurs during booklet printing. If you trim the edges of the pages using a trimmer, you can adjust the amount of margin so that the position of the ...

Saddle Stitched Booklet Printing When creating and printing a booklet, you can output pages that are stapled in the center. Depending on the device, you can also trim and align the edges of the pages. 1 Display the [Basic Settings] or [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Booklet Printing] from [1-sided/2-si...

Perfect Binding You can apply glue to the gutter side of the contents and encloses them in a cover to create a booklet. 1 Display the [Finishing] sheet. 2 Select [Perfect Binding [1-sided]] or [Perfect Binding [2-sided]] from [Print Style]. 3 Confirm the content of [Setting List]. 4 If you want to c...

Using Various Types of Paper Using Various Types of Paper .................................................................................................................... 44 Registering Custom Paper Sizes ..............................................................................................

Registering Custom Paper Sizes You can register a desired paper size and use it for printing. You can also use registered custom paper sizes to print with other devices from the computer you are using. 1 Display the print settings screen of the driver. If displaying from [ Settings] in the Start men...

Inserting Sheets Between Transparencies You can print with sheets of paper inserted between transparencies. You can also print on the inserted sheets. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Source]/[Paper Type]. 3 Select [Transparency Cover Sheets] from [Paper Selection...

Inserting Sheets You can insert sheets of paper between specified pages. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Source] or [Paper Type]. 3 Select [Insert Sheets] from [Paper Selection] → click [Insert Sheets Settings]. 4 In the [Insert Sheets Settings] dialog box, selec...

Inserting Tab Paper You can insert tab paper between specified pages. You can also print on the tab part. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Source] or [Paper Type]. 3 Select [Insert Sheets] from [Paper Selection] → click [Insert Sheets Settings]. 4 In the [Insert S...

Printing on Tab Paper You can print on the tab part of tab paper. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Select [Select by] > [Paper Type]. 3 Click [Paper Type] > [Settings]. 4 In the [Paper Type Settings] dialog box, select tab paper from [Paper Type] → click [OK]. To set the print position on...

Adding Cover Sheets You can add front and back covers to print data. You can also use paper that differs from that of the content pages, and specify which side(s) of the cover(s) to print on. 1 Display the [Paper Source] sheet. 2 Click [Front/Back Cover Settings]. 3 In the [Front/Back Cover Settings...

Printing Multiple Files Together Printing Multiple Files Together .............................................................................................................. 53 About the [Edit and Preview] Function .....................................................................................

Printing Files Together You can combine multiple files into one file and print it. You can change the print settings for editing the combined file using Canon PageComposer. Here, the procedure for performing operations from the icons in the toolbar of Canon PageComposer will be explained. You can al...

Checking the Print Preview You can preview the print data and check the page layout settings before printing. Here, the procedure for performing operations from the icons in the toolbar of Canon PageComposer will be explained. You can also perform operations from the menu. 1 Display the appropriate ...

Changing the Print Settings of the Combined File You can change the print settings of the combined file using Canon PageComposer. When editing files with different page sizes or layouts, you can unify the settings. Here, the procedure for performing operations from the icons in the toolbar of Canon ...

Setting Color Printing Details Setting Color Printing Details ................................................................................................................... 62 Adjusting Colors (PS3) ...................................................................................................

Editing Favorite Settings Editing Favorite Settings ............................................................................................................................. 66 Registering Favorite Settings ............................................................................................

Editing the Favorite Settings List You can edit the [Profile] list, and import or export it to be used on other computers. To Edit the [Profile] List 1 Display the appropriate sheet from the print settings screen of the driver. 2 Click [Edit] to the right of [Profile]. 3 In the [Edit Profile] dialog...

Linking the Driver and the Device Linking the Driver and the Device ......................................................................................................... 71 Setting Device Information ...................................................................................................

Setting Device Information This explains the procedure for setting options installed in the device and making functions exclusive to the device usable. First, select the configuration profile that matches the printer model on the [Device Settings] sheet. The settings for using the device functions a...

Device Functions Settings Settings suitable for the device are required to use unique device functions. If device information is retrieved during installation, settings suitable for the device are automatically applied to the driver. However, the optimal settings may not be applied for the following...

Paper Sources and Output Destinations Settings This section explains the paper sources and output destinations of the device that are set in the [Device Settings] sheet for each configuration profile name. Refer to the explanation of the configuration profile name set in the [Device Settings] sheet ...

[Optional Drawer/Cassette] B-1 [Drawer x 1]B-2 [Drawer x 2]B-3 [Drawer x 3]B-4 [1-Cassette Feeding Unit]B-5 [2-Cassette Feeding Unit]B-6 [3-Cassette Feeding Unit]B-7 [High Capacity Cassette Feeding Unit] [Optional Deck] C-1 [Paper Deck Unit]C-2 [POD Deck Lite]C-3 [Multi-drawer Paper Deck] [Inserter]...

[Inserter] C-1 [Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 2)]C-2 [Inserter of Paper Folding Unit/Document Insertion Unit (Tray x 1)] Output Destinations Settings [Paper Output Settings] Dialog Box Finisher Tray A-1 [Finisher Tray 1]A-2 [Finisher Tray 2]A-3 [Finisher Tray 1 [No Collating]]A-4 [Finisher Tray 2 ...

imagePRESS Paper Source Settings [Paper Source] Dialog Box [Standard Paper Source] A-1 [Drawer x 3]A-2 [Deck x 1]A-3 [Deck x 2] [Optional Deck] B-1 [POD Deck Lite]B-2 [POD Deck]B-3 [POD Deck + Secondary POD Deck]B-4 [POD Deck + Secondary POD Deck x 2]B-5 [Multi-drawer Paper Deck]B-6 [Multi-drawer Pa...

Exporting a Configuration Profile The settings in the [Device Settings] sheet can be exported and saved as a configuration profile file (*.typ). You can configure the same settings by importing the exported configuration profile. This function is useful when streamlining driver settings for multiple...

Importing a Configuration Profile This explains the procedure for importing an exported configuration profile file (*.typ) and setting the device information. If you cannot acquire the device information, you can apply it by importing a configuration profile exported in an environment where the info...

4 Select the configuration profile file to import → click [Open]. 5 Click [OK] → click [OK] in the [Device Settings] sheet. Related Topics [Device Settings] Sheet(P. 165) Exporting a Configuration Profile(P. 87) Linking the Driver and the Device 91

About Configuration Profile Type Settings If you cannot properly set items displayed in the [Device Settings] sheet even after applying a configuration profile that matches the name of the printer model, you can apply the function and option information corresponding to the device by setting a confi...

Setting the Authentication Function You can manage printing by means of the department ID management function or the user authentication function. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. Procedures 1 Display the printer properties screen. If displaying from ...

Setting the User Name You can set a user name for print jobs and a PIN for secured printing. The set user name is displayed on the control panel of the device, and is printed as the user name for headers or footers. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. Pr...

Access Management System/Encrypted Secure Print Access Management System/Encrypted Secure Print .............................................................. 100 About the Access Management System/Encrypted Secure Print Function ................................................... 101 Using the Acce...

Enabling the AMS Function This explains the procedure for enabling the AMS function. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. Procedures 1 Display the printer properties screen. If displaying from [ Settings] in the Start menu (1) Display [Bluetooth & dev...

Preparing to Print Using AMS After enabling the Access Management System Printer Driver Add-in in the printer driver, specify the initial settings for printing using AMS. It is not necessary to specify the initial settings each time you print, but these settings must be specified when you add a prin...

Using Encrypted Secure Print Enabling the Encrypted Secure Print Function(P. 113) Enhancing the Security of the Encrypted Secure Print Function(P. 116) Printing Using the Encrypted Secure Print Function(P. 118) Access Management System/Encrypted Secure Print 112

Enabling the Encrypted Secure Print Function This explains the procedure for enabling the Encrypted Secure Print function. Prerequisites ● When starting the computer, log on as a member of Administrators. Procedures 1 Display the printer properties screen. If displaying from [ Settings] in the Start...

Enhancing the Security of the Encrypted Secure PrintFunction In order to enhance security, you can set the level of encryption strength and the number of characters that can be used for passwords. Setting a default password saves time and effort for entering the password when printing. NOTE ● By ena...

Printing Using the Encrypted Secure Print Function This explains the basic procedure for printing using the Encrypted Secure Print function. Prerequisites ● Enabling the Encrypted Secure Print Function(P. 113)Also configure settings for enhanced security as required. ● The same driver version is use...

Settings List Settings List ....................................................................................................................................................... 122 Common Settings for All Sheets ........................................................................................

[AMS] Sheet You can set the user information and device information required to use AMS. You can also confirm information for the currently authenticated user and print restrictions. A dialog box may be displayed when printing to check the password or print restriction information. This explains the...

[1-Sided/2-Sided Printing] If [2-sided Printing Only] is displayed, documents will always use 2-sided printing,even if 1-sided printing is specified in the print settings. [Page Layout] Displays how many pages of a file will be printed on each sheet of paper. If [NoRestrictions] is displayed, you ca...

NOTE ● The IP address/host name of the device may not be able to be retrieved, depending on the type ofprinter driver and printer port. In this case, manually set the IP address/host name. ● In order to retrieve the IP address/host name of the device via the printer driver, it is necessary to usethe...

It may take some time for it to be displayed, depending on your environment. Change the settings in the [AMS] sheet > [User Name/Password] > [Setup User Names and Passwords for Authentication] dialog box, as required. [User Name] Displays the user name specified in the [Setup User Names and Pa...

[Settings] [Password Settings] Dialog Box [Password (Default)] Enter the password. The following characters can be used. 0-9 a-z A-Z ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; > = < ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` { | } ~ spaces A maximum of 48 characters (15 alphanumeric characters for some devices) can be sp...

Canon PageComposer You can combine multiple files created with different applications into one file for printing. The Canon PageComposer main screen opens when you print using the [Edit and Preview] function of the driver. [File] Menu [Print]/[ ] (Print) Prints the selected file(s). [Print Sample]/[...

Sets the name of the combined file. [Delete] Deletes the selected page. [Print Preview] Displays a print preview of the selected page. [Document List] Sheet Changes the order of files in the combined file or deletes a file from the combined file. [Print Settings] Sheet Changes the print settings of ...

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................. 185 Driver settings cannot be set ...............................................................................................

Driver settings cannot be set Page size, orientation, paper selection settings are not valid Cause Depending on the application you are using, the settings corresponding to these in the application are given priority over the driver settings. Remedy Configure these settings in the application. The [...

Print results are unsatisfactory Page layout is not correct If the printing area on the page is not positioned correctly, or if part of the printed area is missing, check the following. Cause 1. Print data is not set in the printable area. Remedy Confirm the printable area of the device, and correct...

Settings are not reflected in the print results Cause Functions that cannot be enabled at the same time are set in the application and driver. Remedy The settings may be able to be reflected in the results by setting them in the driver only. Related Topics [Basic Settings] Sheet(P. 126) [Page Setup]...

Printing takes a long time Cause The application uses EMF format data which cannot be processed by page printers. Remedy In the [Finishing] sheet, click [Advanced Settings], and then select [Off] from [EMF Spooling]. Related Topics [Finishing] Sheet(P. 132) Troubleshooting 189

Print results are too dark or too bright Cause The colors on the computer monitor and in the print results differ because their color representation methods differ. Remedy 1. For the UFR II/LIPSLX/LIPS4/PCL6 driver, change the color settings according to the following procedure.(1) Display the [Qual...

Overlay printing will not execute Cannot perform overlay printing Cause 1. The resolution of the print data differs from that of the form file. Remedy 1. For the UFR II/LIPSLX/LIPS4/PCL6 driver, change the resolution according to the following procedure.(1) Display the [Quality] sheet.(2) Click [Adv...

Causes and Remedies for Access Management SystemError Messages This section describes the causes and remedies for error messages which are displayed when using AMS. The output may differ from the specified print settings, or the print job may becanceled because the following settings are in conflict...

Remedy Cancel poster printing. Alternatively, contact the device restriction administrator. Cannot print in poster layout because [1-Sided/2-Sided Printing] is set to [2-sidedPrinting Only].Change the settings and try again. Cause Cannot perform poster printing because of the print restrictions. Rem...

Contact the administrator for details. Cause Could not retrieve the IP address/host name of the device. Remedy If a user with Windows administrator privileges is logged in, specify the IP address/host name of thedevice in the [Set IP Address/Host Name] dialog box. If the setting cannot be specified,...

Change the settings and try again. Cause [Store] or [Hold] is specified as the output method for printing. [Store in Mail Box] is not allowed in theprint restrictions. Remedy Deselect the Store or Hold mode. Alternatively, contact the device restriction administrator. The [Device IP Address/Host Nam...

Cannot execute the Encrypted Secure Print function If you cannot use the Encrypted Secure Print function, it could be due to a number of causes. Enable printing by referring to each "Remedy." Cause 1. Invalid characters have been entered for the password. Remedy Enter only valid characters f...