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Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD Version 1.17
*** Copyright CANON INC. 2018 ***
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. System Requirements
3. Precautions During Installation
4. Cautions, Limitations and Restrictions
1. Introduction ---------------------------------------------------------------
The Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD (hereinafter, Optimization
Module) is software for optimally controlling printing from CAD-use software
"AutoCAD" of Autodesk, Inc. with imagePROGRAF.
<Trademarks>
- Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered
trademarks of CANON INC.
- Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
- Windows is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and/or other countries.
- Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, and other Autodesk product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. in the United States
and other countries.
- All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
2. System Requirements --------------------------------------------------------
The following hardware and software are recommended for this software.
AutoCAD Versions:
AutoCAD 2008 - 2019
AutoCAD LT 2008 - 2019
DWG TrueView 2008 - 2019
AutoCAD Architecture 2008 - 2019
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 - 2019
AutoCAD Electrical 2008 - 2019
AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 - 2019
AutoCAD Mechanical 2008 - 2019
(The operation of all applications is not confirmed.)
Recommended operating environment:
Any computer running the software listed above
Printers:
Canon imagePROGRAF series
(Some printers do not support. Please confirm the imagePROGRAF website
for the details.)
Printer Driver:
Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver V4.17
Canon imagePROGRAF Printer Driver V4.43 or later
(Not available on 64-bit version of Windows.)
3. Precautions During Installation --------------------------------------------
- You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation.
- Before performing the installation, close all the other application software.
- If a new support AutoCAD product is installed after the installation of the
Optimization Module, reinstall the Optimization Module.
4. Cautions, Limitations and Restrictions -------------------------------------
Note the following limitations when using this software.
- When printing data that includes an extremely large image from a computer
with little available memory, it may take time to print, a portion of the
image may be missing, or it may otherwise not print properly.
If this occurs, try printing after performing the following.
- Open the Layout sheet, click the Special Settings button and untick
the Fast Graphic Process checkbox.
- Increase the amount of memory allotted to your computer.
- Increase your OS's virtual memory.
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.