Canon i-SENSYS MF5980dw User Manual

macOSPS Printer DriverUser's GuideUSRM2-6443-07 2018-06 en Copyright CANON INC. 2018

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Before UseBefore Use ...

Before Use● The newest driver versions are released on the Canon website. You can download them as necessary afterchecking your operating environment.

Installing the DriverInstalling the Driver ...

Installing the DriverThis section explains driver installation and device preparation. Preparations for Using the Driver(P. 12) Pre-installation Check

Preparations for Using the DriverBefore using the driver and printing, there are preparations that need to be done beforehand.Carry out preparations a

Pre-installation CheckThis describes the items to be checked beforehand in order to install the driver correctly. System Requirements(P. 14) About the

System RequirementsUse one of the following system environments with this driver.Operating SystemsMac OS X 10.8.5 or laterHardwareA computer guarantee

About the Readme FileThe following content is contained in the Readme le.● Limitations, restrictions, and cautions when installing or using the drive

Installing the DriverThis section explains the procedure for installing the driver to the operating system.Install the driver and register the printer

ContentsIntroduction ...

Registering a PrinterRegister the printer you are going to use.Select a registration method according to the method by which the computer and printer

Registering a Printer Connected by TCP/IPYou can register a printer connected by LPD (Line Printer Daemon) in the operating system.Prerequisites● Syst

4Enter the printer's IP address in [Address] → select [Select Software] from [Use].If the driver corresponding to the printer is displayed in [Us

NOTE● A message indicating that the IP address is incorrect may be displayed even if the correct IP address hasbeen entered.5Select the driver corres

Registering a Printer Connected by USBYou can register a printer connected by USB in the operating system.Prerequisites● System Requirements(P. 14)● I

Select a printer displayed as "USB" in [Kind].5Select [Select Software] from [Use].Installing the Driver22

6Select the driver corresponding to the printer from the list in the [Printer Software]dialog box → click [OK].7Change [Name] for the printer as neces

Registering a Printer Connected by BonjourYou can register a printer connected by Bonjour to the operating system.Prerequisites● System Requirements(P

4Select [Select Software] from [Use].Installing the Driver25

5Select the driver corresponding to the printer from the list in the [Printer Software]dialog box → click [OK].6Change [Name] for the printer as neces

Trimming Pages When Creating Saddle Stitched Booklets ... 54Sadd

Setting the Options of the DeviceYou can register, in the driver, the options (such as paper drawers and nishers) installed in the device, and setthe

Enabling Automatic Setting of the Options of theDeviceWhen using a device that supports bi-directional communication, you can set the computer to auto

4Click [Printer Information] in the CUPS PS Printer Utility.5In the [Printer Information] dialog box, check the device information → click [OK].Instal

Manually Setting the Options of the DeviceIf the device is connected by uni-directional communication, the options of the device must be set manually.

● Select only the options that are actually installed in the device.● Set [Function Version] to the version displayed on the conguration page printed

Uninstalling a DriverThis explains the procedure for uninstalling a driver that is no longer needed.Prerequisites● When connected by USB, removal of t

If a conrmation dialog box is displayed, enter an administrator name and password and click [OK].4Restart the operating system.Installing the Driver3

PrintingPrinting ...

Printing Printing from an Application(P. 37) Arranging Multiple Pages on One Sheet of Paper(P. 38) Overlapping Forms(P. 39) Holding a Print Job(P. 41)

Printing from an ApplicationThis explains the basic procedure for displaying the print dialog box of the driver and printing from anapplication. NOTE●

IntroductionIntroduction ...

Arranging Multiple Pages on One Sheet of PaperThis section explains the procedure for printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.Select the di

Overlapping FormsThe function for printing data overlapping a xed form stored in the device is known as overlay printing.Fixed form information saved

3Select the [Utility] tab → click [Open Printer Utility].4In the displayed CUPS PS Printer Utility dialog box, click [Printer Information].5Click [OK]

Holding a Print JobYou can temporarily save a print job in a hold queue in the device. You can change the print order or settings ofstored jobs from t

Attaching a PIN to Print DataYou can attach a PIN to print data and save it in the device. This is useful when printing condential documentsetc. NOTE

Setting the Authentication FunctionYou can perform print management by means of the department ID management function or the userauthentication functi

CUPS PS Printer Utility Settings(P. 79)Printing44

Saving Print Data in a Box in the DeviceYou can save print data in a box in the device. You can change the settings of or combine stored data from the

Prioritizing a Print Job Over Other Print JobsYou can prioritize a print job over other print jobs in a state where they are waiting on the device.If

Registering PresetsYou can register frequently used print settings in [Presets] and recall the settings when printing.1Select a panel in the pop-up me

Introduction How to Use the Manual(P. 3) Disclaimers(P. 5) Copyright(P. 6) Trademarks(P. 7)Introduction2

Setting User Information from CUPS PS Printer UtilityYou can set default settings relating to user information (PINs for department ID management and

Creating a BookletCreating a Booklet ...

Creating a Booklet Booklet Printing(P. 51) Correcting Booklet Printing Displacement(P. 52) Saddle Stitched Booklet Printing(P. 53) Trimming Pages When

Booklet PrintingWhen folding pages in half, you can automatically arrange and print the pages of a document to create abooklet.1Select [Finishing] fro

Correcting Booklet Printing DisplacementYou can create and print booklets while correcting displacement between outer and inner pages that occursdurin

Saddle Stitched Booklet PrintingWhen creating and printing booklets, you can output pages stapled in the center. When folding the pages inhalf, each s

Trimming Pages When Creating Saddle StitchedBookletsWhen stapling in the middle to form a booklet, you can trim and align the edges of the pages.1Sele

Saddle Press Processing When Creating Saddle StitchedBookletsWhen creating and printing saddle stitched booklets, you can compress the stapled section

Perfect Binding Booklet PrintingYou can apply glue to the gutter side of the contents and enclose them in a cover to create a booklet.1Select [Finishi

Using Various Types of PaperUsing Various Types of Paper ...

How to Use the ManualThis explains things that you need to know in order to use this manual. Notations Used in the Manual(P. 4)Introduction3

Using Various Types of Paper Registering Custom Paper Sizes(P. 59) Inserting Sheets(P. 60) Inserting Sheets Between Transparencies(P. 61) Print on the

Registering Custom Paper SizesYou can register a desired paper size and use it for printing.A registered custom paper size can also be used when print

Inserting SheetsYou can insert chapter pages, tab paper, etc. between specied pages.1Select [Paper Source] from the pop-up menu.2Select [Insert Sheet

Inserting Sheets Between TransparenciesYou can print while inserting sheets of paper between transparencies.1Select [Paper Source] from the pop-up men

Print on the Tab of Tab PaperYou can print on the tab part of tab paper.1Select [Paper Source] from the pop-up menu.2Select [Paper Type] from [Select

Settings ListSettings List ...

Settings List [Paper Source] Panel(P. 65) [Finishing] Panel(P. 67) [Quality] Panel(P. 71) [Special Features] Panel(P. 74) [Basic] Panel(P. 76) [Authen

[Paper Source] PanelYou can set the paper type and paper source.[Select by]Species whether to set the paper to print on from a paper source or by pap

[Front/Back Cover Settings]Sets a front or back cover. Also species which side of the set paper to print on and the paper source of thepaper.[Tab Pos

[Finishing] PanelYou can set nishing options such as two-sided printing, stapling, booklet printing, etc.[Print Style]Species printing methods such

Notations Used in the ManualThis explains symbols and settings used in this manual.Symbols Used in This ManualIn this manual, explanations of items an

[Use Creep (Displacement) Correction]Corrects the offsetting that occurs between outer and inner pages during booklet printing. Select a correctionmet

[Fold Type]Enable this when outputting pages folded into one of a variety of forms, and specify the type of fold.C-fold Z-fold Saddle Fold Accordion Z

Thins out the dots when printing. Try the settings in order, starting with [Mode 1].[Special Print Adjustment B]Prints with high toner xing. Try the

[Quality] PanelYou can set the print resolution, color mode, etc.[Quality]Selects the print resolution.[Quality Settings]Sets print quality details su

[Image Compression]Adjusts the print data compression ratio when sending print data to the printer, and prints with priority givento either image qual

[Pure Black Text]Prints black text with black toner only.[Black Overprint]With data in which black text overlaps a color background, prints without le

[Special Features] PanelYou can congure settings and department management relating to print data processing.[Job Processing]Sets the method for outp

[Clear Coating on Entire Page]Decorates the document so that desired text or a desired pattern seems to oat above the document.[Clear Coating on Form

[Basic] PanelYou can set the binding location when performing two-sided printing, toner saving, etc.[Print Style]Selects whether to print on one side

[Authenticate and Print] PanelYou can manage the print status by department, and encrypt and print the print data, etc.[Use Secured Print]Sets a PIN i

DisclaimersThe information in this document is subject to change without notice.CANON INC. MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS MATERIAL,

[Advanced] PanelWhen printing text or images, you can improve the print results when contours are hazy or blurred.[Smooth Outline of Characters and Fi

CUPS PS Printer Utility SettingsYou can set the authentication function and initial settings to use when printing, etc. You can also check theinformat

[Department ID Management] PanelSpecies settings regarding printing using the Department ID Management function.[Use Department ID Management]Set thi

[Store Destination] PanelSets the device box for saving the print data.[Box]Specify the box number for saving the print data. You can also change the

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ...

TroubleshootingThis explains solutions to common problems.Limitations and precautions are also included in the Readme le. Cannot Register a Device Co

Cannot Register a Device Connected by BonjourWhen registering a device connected by Bonjour in the operating system, the corresponding device may not

Printing is SlowIf transmission takes a long time when sending data to the device, it could be caused by the following. Followthe instructions describ

This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License,Version 1.1.This license is copied below, and is also available with a FAQ at:http://sc

1) Neither the Font Software nor any of its individual components, inOriginal or Modied Versions, may be sold by itself.2) Original or Modied Versio

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