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Graphic Color Printer


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Copyright ©2003 Canon Inc. all rights reserved.
· Unauthorized transfer or duplication of all or any part of this document is prohibited.
· The content of this document is subject to change without notice.
· Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is
correct. If any error or omission is found, contact us directly or an authorized Canon
representative.
· Canon is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to
the use of this printer.
Trademarks
· Canon, the Canon logo, and BJ are registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
·Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows NT® and MS-DOS® are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
· NetWare and Novell are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and
other countries. NDS, NDPS, NLM, and Novell Client are trademarks of Novell, Inc. in
the United States.
· Apple, AppleTalk, EtherTalk, LocalTalk, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., in the U.S.A.
· Other brand and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.


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Warning
Caution
Important
Note
Notations About Text
Conventions
To ensure the safe and most efficient use of this printer, important
information is provided under the headings listed below. Before you use this
guide, make sure that you understand what these headings mean and
remember the important information described under these headings.
z Failure to follow these instructions could result in fatal or serious injury.
Always remember and follow the guidelines and advice described under
this heading to ensure your own safety and the safety of other people
working around the printer.
z Failure to follow these instructions could lead to mistakes in the use of
printer and result in minor injury or serious damage to the printer. Always
remember and follow the guidelines and advice described under this
heading to ensure safe use of the printer.
z Instructions and guidelines for operation of the printer provided under this heading
describe restrictions and other important information which if ignored could cause
minor damage to the printer or other equipment or result in the loss of valuable
data. Always remember and follow the guidelines and advice under this heading to
avoid mistakes in procedure.
z Information under this heading includes tips and hints that will help you avoid
minor problems and use the printer more efficiently.


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Abbreviations
Throughout this document the following abbreviations are used in text.
·Microsoft® Windows® Millennium Edition is abbreviated as "Windows
Me"
·Microsoft® Windows® 98 is abbreviated as "Windows 98"
·Microsoft® Windows® 95 is abbreviated as "Windows 95"
·Microsoft® Windows® XP is abbreviated as "Windows XP"
·Microsoft® Windows® 2000 is abbreviated as "Windows 2000"
·Microsoft® Windows NT® is abbreviated as "Windows NT"
·Microsoft® Windows® is abbreviated as "Windows"
· The term "GARO", used in the name of this printer driver, is an acronym
for "Graphic Arts Language with Raster Operations", a printer language
of creating raster images.
Legal Notice
· It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other
documents prohibited by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject
to criminal prosecution.
· It is illegal to reproduce legal certificates, licenses, travel tickets, and
certain public and private documents prohibited from reproduction by
law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.
· Please note that intellectual property protected by copyright may not be
reproduced without the express permission of the copyright holder
except for personal or household use under limited circumstances.


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Warning
Safety Warnings and Precautions
Read and follow all the warnings and guidelines described below to prevent
the hazards of fire or electrical shock and ensure safe use of this printer.
TLocation
z The electrical contacts inside the printer become extremely hot during
normal operation. To avoid causing a fire, never store flammable
substances like alcohol, thinner, etc. near the printer.
TPower Supply
z To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock, never handle the power
cord or plug when your hands are wet.
z To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, make sure that the
power plug is securely and completely inserted into the power source.
z To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, always use the power
cord provided with this printer, and do not use this power cord with any
other electrical device.
z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit, avoid
damaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord. Never attempt to modify
the power cord in any way. Never apply force to the cord by pulling on it,
and never place a heavy object on the power cord.
z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, connect the printer power cord to
an independent power source that is not shared by other equipment or
appliances.
z To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, never knot the power cord or
wrap it around itself.
z To avoid a fire hazard, occasionally disconnect the power cord from the
printer and the power supply and use a soft dry cloth to clean the cord
connectors and the connection points. Leaving the cord plugged in and not
cleaned for a long period, especially in an area subject to dust, oil, and high
humidity, could cause the insulation material to deteriorate.