Using the UFR II printer driver, the various data processing tasks conventionally executed within the printer are appropriately divided between the host PC and the printer to greatly reduce the overall printing time.
The workload can be delegated to match the output data, thus realizing a significant increase in speed through optimization.
Installing the Printer Driver
To print a document with this machine from a computer, you need to install a printer driver on your computer. The printer driver can be installed from the provided User Software CD-ROM.
Printer Driver Type
The User Software CD-ROM (UFR II/PCL) contains UFR II and PCL printer drivers while the User Software CD-ROM (PS) contains PS printer drivers. Select the printer driver that suits your operational environment and needs. In general, the UFR II printer driver is recommended.
UFR II Printer Driver
PCL Printer Driver
The PCL5c, PCL5e, and PCL6 printer drivers can be used with most kinds of business application software.
The PCL5c printer driver is for color printers, the PCL5e printer driver is for black-and-white printers, and the PCL6 printer driver is for both color and black-and-white printers. PCL6 is an advanced version of PCL5c and PCL5e, and offers superior printing quality and speed.
The PCL5e printer driver is provided as standard with black-and-white printers.
If the machine is connected to a computer via USB, you need to change the <Select PDL (PnP)> setting to <PCL5e> or <PCL6> in the setting menu of the operation panel (Select PDL (PnP)).
The PCL5c printer driver is for color printers, the PCL5e printer driver is for black-and-white printers, and the PCL6 printer driver is for both color and black-and-white printers. PCL6 is an advanced version of PCL5c and PCL5e, and offers superior printing quality and speed.
The PCL5e printer driver is provided as standard with black-and-white printers.
If the machine is connected to a computer via USB, you need to change the <Select PDL (PnP)> setting to <PCL5e> or <PCL6> in the setting menu of the operation panel (Select PDL (PnP)).
PS Printer Driver
The PS printer driver converts print data from applications into data for use with PS printers, and sends it to the printer.
As well as converting print data, it can also enable you to configure settings relating to finishing and detailed settings such as color adjustment, and provides an appropriate print environment for desktop publishing and publishing on demand.
If the machine is connected to a computer via USB, you need to change the <Select PDL (PnP)> setting to <PS3> in the setting menu of the operation panel (Select PDL (PnP)).
As well as converting print data, it can also enable you to configure settings relating to finishing and detailed settings such as color adjustment, and provides an appropriate print environment for desktop publishing and publishing on demand.
If the machine is connected to a computer via USB, you need to change the <Select PDL (PnP)> setting to <PS3> in the setting menu of the operation panel (Select PDL (PnP)).
Installation
For information about how to install the printer driver, see "Printer Driver Installation Guide" included on the User Software CD-ROM. Select [Manuals] on the Setup screen of the CD-ROM to display the "Printer Driver Installation Guide."
If the above screen is not displayed Displaying the Setup Screen of User Software CD-ROM.
If [AutoPlay] is displayed, click [Run MInst.exe].
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When installing a downloaded printer driverWhen using a printer driver downloaded from the Canon Web site, double-click "Setup.exe" in the folder into which the downloaded file was extracted.
If using Windows 8/Server 2012Move to the desktop before installing or uninstalling the printer driver.
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