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Main Screen

You can start software or open manuals.

Note

  • Some functions are not available depending on your model.
  • If supported software is not installed, the Management Tool tab does not appear and the contents of the Basic Tool tab appear in the Main Screen.

Basic Tool Tab

Start software or open manuals for the selected printer.

figure: Basic Tool tab
Printer List

Printers added from Add Printer... in the Printer Management dialog appear.

Important

  • Some functions are not available when a printer connected to a single computer is shared in a network environment and used from multiple computers.
Printer List Management...

Click to display the Printer Management dialog for managing (adding, setting, etc.) the printers that appear in Printer List.

Function

Displays the items supported by the printer selected in Printer List and available functions.

Printer Information

Starts a Web browser in which you can check the printer information or use the utility functions.

Important

  • To use this function, the printer and computer must be connected over a network.
  • This function is not available if the printer is registered with the IPv6 address. Register the printer with the Bonjour name or IPv4 address.

Note

  • When an authentication screen appears, you need to enter the user name and password. For details, see Administrator Password.
Speed Dial Settings
Starts the Speed Dial Utility with which you can edit the fax/telephone numbers registered to the printer.
Destination Folder Settings

Starts Folder Setting Utility with which you can set a network folder as the destination for images scanned from the operation panel of the printer and for received fax data.

Important

  • To use this function, the printer and computer must be connected over a network.

Note

  • If a password entry screen appears, enter the administrator password set to the printer, and then click OK. If you are not sure, contact the administrator. For the password, see Administrator Password.
Scan
Starts the application with which you can scan photos, documents, etc.
Cloud
Starts a Web browser and displays Canon Inkjet Cloud Printing Center. Using the printer's cloud function, you can register/manage applications or check the printer's print status, errors, ink status, etc. from smartphones and tablets.
Media Configuration

Starts Media Configuration Tool for adding or editing the paper information on the printer.

To use this function, you need to install Media Configuration Tool. Download Media Configuration Tool from our website.

Color calibration

Starts Calibration Tool for making adjustments so that the selected printer's print results will be in the correct color tones.

For more details, click Home to return to the top page of the Online Manual for your model and search for "Performing Color Calibration," and then see Step 4 onwards.

Note

  • Items displayed in Function and the available functions vary depending on the printer selected in Printer List.
  • For details on the corresponding software, see the Online Manual displayed by clicking Online Manual.
Manual
Online Manual
Opens the manual of the printer selected in Printer List.
Refresh
Click this to refresh the displayed contents.
Instructions
Opens this guide.

Management Tool Tab

Start various software programs for managing multiple printers or open their manuals.

figure: Management Tool tab
Tools
Accounting Manager
Starts Accounting Manager for calculating the printer's printing costs by department or user.
Device Management Console
Starts Device Management Console for checking multiple printer conditions or the calibration status.
Media Configuration Tool
Starts Media Configuration Tool for adding or editing the paper information on the printer.

Note

  • To use these applications, you need to install them additionally.
  • For details on each application, see the Online Manual.
Refresh
Click this when the software you want to use is not displayed in Tools.
Instructions
Opens this guide.