PC Fax |
PC Fax Instructions |
System Requirements (PC Fax) |
The fax driver can be used in the following system environments:
Any computer which runs the above operating system software properly. |
Where to Find Help (PC Fax) |
Here is where to get immediate help if you are having problems installing or using the fax driver. |
Any hints, enhancements, limitations, and restrictions you need to be aware of when installing and using your fax driver are included in the README.TXT file provided with the driver. This file is located in \FAX\us_eng.
You can locate additional help for questions you may have regarding your fax in the Online Help file provided with the driver. In the fax properties dialog box, you can click [Help] to display additional information about every feature and option in the fax driver.
If the Online Help file does not provide the information you need, contact your local authorized Canon dealer or service provider. |
Faxing Fundamentals (PC Fax) |
This section explains the fundamental operations of the fax driver, such as how to display the fax driver, and how to send a fax from a computer. |
Faxing a Document (PC Fax) |
Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax) |
Setting Up the Fax Configuration (PC Fax) |
Viewing the Online Help (PC Fax) |
Faxing a Document (PC Fax) |
The procedure for faxing a document created in application software is as follows. |
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The [Print] dialog box is displayed.
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The fax driver screen is displayed.
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The [Print] dialog box is displayed. |
The [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box is displayed. |
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Faxing begins. |
Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax) |
To fax a document, follow the procedure below. |
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The [Printers] folder is displayed.
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The fax driver screen is displayed. The fax driver screen includes the following sheets.
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For details about the fax driver settings, click [Help] in the bottom right-hand corner of the fax driver window to view the online help. |
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Setting Up the Fax Configuration (PC Fax) |
To configure the fax conditions, follow the procedure below. |
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The [Printers] folder is displayed.
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The printer properties dialog box is displayed. |
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Viewing the Online Help (PC Fax) |
To view the online help, follow the procedure below. |
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See "Faxing a Document (PC Fax)" or "Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax)" on how to display the fax driver screen. |
The online help is displayed. |
Useful Fax Functions (PC Fax) |
This section explains useful functions for sending faxes, such as scheduling the fax send time, attaching a cover sheet, etc. |
Setting the Fax Send Time (PC Fax) |
Attaching a Cover Sheet (PC Fax) |
Setting the Fax Send Time (PC Fax) |
You can store the data temporarily in the printer, and send the fax at the specified time. |
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See "Faxing a Document (PC Fax)" on how to display the fax driver screen. |
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Specify a time from 0:00 to 23:59. |
The data is stored temporarily in the printer, and the fax is sent at the specified time. |
Attaching a Cover Sheet (PC Fax) |
To attach a cover sheet to the fax, follow the procedure below. |
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See "Faxing a Document (PC Fax)" on how to display the fax driver screen. |
Select one of the following options:
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If you do not specify the items to include on the cover sheet, proceed to step 12. The [Item Settings] dialog box is displayed. |
You can specify the following items:
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You can specify the following items:
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The [Fax Sending Settings] dialog box is displayed. |
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The specified cover sheet is attached to the fax when the fax is sent. |
Using the Address Book (PC Fax) |
This section explains how to use the address book, and includes the procedures for registering individual and group addresses, editing the address book, etc. You can also specify destinations from address books created in applications other than the fax driver. |
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Single Person Entry (PC Fax) |
Group Entry (PC Fax) |
Importing Address Book Entries (PC Fax) |
Exporting Address Book Entries (PC Fax) |
Changing the Address Book Export Destination (PC Fax) |
Single Person Entry (PC Fax) |
You can register addresses for individual people in the address book. |
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See "Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax)" on how to display the [Edit Address Book] sheet. |
The [Add Person] dialog box is displayed. |
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The settings are registered.
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Group Entry (PC Fax) |
You can register groups in the address book. As well as the addresses of individual people in a group, you can also register other registered groups as sub-groups. |
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See "Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax)" on how to display the [Edit Address Book] sheet. |
The [Add Group] dialog box is displayed. |
Select what to register from among the following:
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To remove a member of the selected group, select the person or group entry you want to remove from the [Current Group Members] list → click [Delete].
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The settings are registered. |
Importing Address Book Entries (PC Fax) |
You can load data from CSV (*.csv) files or Canon Address Book files (*.abk) into the address book. If you load CSV format data, specify the character to be used as a separator. |
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See "Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax)" on how to display the [Edit Address Book] sheet. |
The [Open] dialog box is displayed. |
Select the type of the file to import from [Files of type]: CSV Files (*.csv), Canon Address Book(*.abk), All Files(*.*) The address book is imported, and added to the list. |
Exporting Address Book Entries (PC Fax) |
You can save data registered in the address book as a CSV (*.csv) file or a Canon Address Book file (*.abk). If you save it in CSV format, specify the character to be used as a separator. |
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See "Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax)" on how to display the [Edit Address Book] sheet. |
The [Save As] dialog box is displayed. |
Select the type of the file to export from [Save as type]: CSV Files (*.csv) or Canon Address Book(*.abk) The specified address book is saved as a file. |
Changing the Address Book Export Destination (PC Fax) |
You can change the save destination of the address book of the fax driver (the Canon Fax Driver Address Book), or create a new address book. |
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See "Specifying the Fax Settings Beforehand (PC Fax)" on how to display the [Edit Address Book] sheet. |
The [Browse for Folder] dialog box is displayed. |
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