README_English.TXT Driver File Contents (IP1300.zip)

Copyright CANON INC. 1994-2006

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Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Me/98
Canon iP1300
Canon IJ Printer Driver Version 8.81a
Instructions

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  their respective companies.

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CONTENTS
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Before You Get Started
1. Introduction
2. Product Contents
3. System Requirements

Canon IJ Printer Driver
1. Deleting the Printer Driver
2. Accessing the Printer Properties Dialog Box

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Before You Get Started
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1. Introduction
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This product is the Canon IJ Printer Driver for Microsoft(R)
Windows(R) Millennium Edition / Windows(R) 98
(hereafter referred to simply as "Windows.")
This printer driver allows you to print attractive documents
from any Windows application using your Canon IJ printer.

2. Product Contents
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This product includes the following items.

- Canon IJ Printer Driver (referred to as the "printer driver"
  in this document)
  You need this software to print with the Canon IJ Printer
  from Windows applications.

- Canon IJ Background Monitor
  This allows you to check the status of background printing
  jobs.

- Canon IJ Backgrounder
  This indicates the progress of the current printing task.

- Uninstall
  This deletes unnecessary Canon IJ Printer Drivers.

- Canon IJ Status Monitor
  This indicates the status of the printer and printing job.
  If an error occurs, the Canon IJ Status Monitor displays
  an error message from the printer.

- Canon IJ Preview
  This allows you to check the print layout of a document 
  before printing it.

- Readme (readme_english.txt)
  It describes the printer driver, and includes several
  precautions. Be sure to read this file carefully before using
  the printer driver.

3. System Requirements
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This printer driver requires the following system and
environment:

  Computer:          Operation can only be guaranteed on a PC
                     with built-in USB port and pre-installed
                     Windows Me or 98.
  Operating System:  Windows Millennium Edition,
                     Windows 98,98 Second Edition
  CPU:               Pentium II (or compatible processor)
                     300MHz or higher
  Memory:            128MB or higher
  Hard drive:        At least 50MB free space prior to installing
                     driver
  Other drive:       CD-ROM drive
  Interface:         USB interface
  Screen:            800x600 or higher
                     Color 16bit or higher
  Browser:           Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 - 6.x

  Notes:
  - Conform to the operating system's requirement when
    it is higher than this.
  - This printer driver should be used with applications
    designed to run on Windows Me or Windows 98.
  - The help may not be displayed properly depending on your
    operating system or Internet Explorer version.
    We recommend that you keep your system up to date with
    Windows Update.

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Canon IJ Printer Driver
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1. Deleting the Printer Driver
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The driver of iP1300 printer that is installed is deleted.

  1)  From the [Start] menu, select [Programs], and then click
      [Canon iP1300].
  2)  Click [Uninstall].
  3)  If the [Printer Driver Uninstaller] dialog box appears,
      click the [Execute] button.

2. Accessing the Printer Properties Dialog Box
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Settings for your printer driver are normally entered from the
application using the Printer Settings item within [Page Setup]
in the [File] menu, or [Properties] under [File]-[Printer].
When you cannot open this window from your application, follow
the procedure below.

  1)  From the [Start] menu, select [Settings], and then click
      on [Printers].
  2)  Click on the icon of the printer used in your Printers
      folder.
  3)  Select [Properties] from the [File] menu.
  4)  In the Properties dialog box, click [Main] or [Page Setup]
      to open the basic settings tab.
  5)  Enter the necessary settings for your printing function.
      To see an explanation of each item, click the [Help]
      button.
  6)  When your settings are completed, click the [OK] button.

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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

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