2.1  Printing from an Application

Depending on which application you use, you may need to specify the following print command for PIXMA iP 1500 and the PPD file: For details about the print options that can be specified with the print command, see "2.2.1 lpr Command (CUPS)."

 Print command: lpr -P PIXMAIP1500
 PPD file:  /usr/share/cups/model/canonpixmaip1500.ppd

When you print from an application, the following methods of specifying print options are available:

  • Specify the PPD file, and select the functions that can be set for the specific printer.
  • Use the printer management functions and the default settings that were specified with the CUPS web interface.
The specification procedure differs according to the application. For details, see the manual of the specific application.