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How to Print to a Canon Printer

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Printing to your Canon printer from an application involves a standard process, primarily accessed through the application's print function.

Here's a breakdown of the steps to print from your computer to a Canon printer, based on accessing print options within a document:

Printing Your Document

To initiate printing on your Canon printer, you typically follow these steps:

  1. Open Your Document: Start by opening the document, image, or file you wish to print in its respective software application (e.g., Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, a web browser).
  2. Access the Print Function: Find the print option within the application. This is commonly found in the File menu, often labeled Print. You can also frequently use keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (macOS) to quickly open the print dialog.
  3. Display the Print Dialog Box: Selecting the print option will bring up the application's print dialog box. This window allows you to choose your printer and configure settings.
  4. Select Your Canon Printer: In the print dialog box, you will see a list of available printers. Select the printer driver for your specific Canon printer from this list.
  5. Access Printer Preferences/Properties: To customize your print job, click on the [Preferences] or [Properties] button. The exact label may vary slightly depending on your operating system and the application you are using.
  6. Specify Print Settings: Within the preferences/properties window, you can configure various print settings. These settings might include:
    • Paper Size
    • Orientation (Portrait or Landscape)
    • Print Quality
    • Color or Black & White
    • Double-sided printing (Duplex)
    • Number of Copies
    • Page Range
    • Paper Type
    • Layout options
  7. Navigate Settings Tabs: Switch the tab according to the settings you want to adjust, as preferences are often organized into categories like 'Main', 'Page Setup', 'Finishing', etc.
  8. Confirm Settings: After specifying all necessary print settings, click [OK] to close the Preferences or Properties window and return to the main print dialog box.
  9. Initiate Print: In the main print dialog box, review your selections (printer, number of copies, page range) and click Print to send the job to your Canon printer.

Quick Steps Overview

  • Open document.
  • Go to File > Print (or use Ctrl+P/Cmd+P).
  • Select your Canon printer in the print dialog.
  • Click Properties or Preferences.
  • Adjust settings on different tabs as needed.
  • Click OK in preferences.
  • Click Print in the main dialog.

This process ensures your document is sent to the correct printer with your desired specifications.

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