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imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool Version 2.51A
*** Copyright CANON INC. 2004-2009 ***
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. System Requirements
3. Precautions During Installation
4. Cautions, Limitations, and Restrictions
1. Introduction ----------------------------------------------------------------
The imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool (hereafter Media Configuration Tool) is a software utility that registers new media types to the printer and related software according to your choice of paper.
<Trademarks and Abbreviations>
- Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC.
- Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
- All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
- The following abbreviations for operating systems are noted:
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Operating System Abbreviation
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Microsoft Windows 7 Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Vista Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP Windows XP
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2. System Requirements ----------------------------------------------------------
The following hardware and software are recommended for this software:
Operating Systems
Windows 7 64-bit edition, English edition
Windows Server 2008 64-bit edition, English edition
Windows Vista 64-bit edition, English edition
Windows Server 2003 64-bit edition, English edition
Windows XP Professional 64-bit edition, English edition
Hardware
Any computer running the software listed above.
Compatible Printers
Canon imagePROGRAF W6400/W6400D/W8400/W8400D
3. Precautions During Installation ---------------------------------------------
* For more about installation the procedure, please refer to the manual.
* You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation.
* Before the installation, close all the other application software. You cannot install with imagePROGRAF Status Monitor running.
4. Cautions, Limitations, and Restrictions -------------------------------------
Note the following limitations when using this software.
- Before starting Media Configuration Tool, close all the other application software and the printer driver screen.
- When registering, adding or editing the media types with Media Configuration Tool, the printer automatically resets, and the communication will be temporarily terminated.
- In order to be able to change the settings for the country or region in which the printer will be used after installation, you must uninstall the Media Configuration Tool, and then do the installation again.
- The first time you switch the printer off after executing Update Media Types, this may take a little longer than when the printer is cycled on and off normally.
- - In order to use this software, the printer firmware must be version V1.2x or later.
Download Driver Pack
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.