Changing the Printer Operation ModeIf necessary, switch between various modes of printer operation.The procedure for configuring Custom Settings is as follows:1. Make sure that the printer is on, and then select Custom Settings from the pop-up menuon the Canon IJ Printer UtilityNote• If the computer is unable to communicate with the printer, a message may be displayed becausethe computer cannot access the function information that was set on the printer.If this happens, click Cancel to display the most recent settings specified on your computer.2. If necessary, complete the following settings:Ink Drying Wait TimeYou can set the length of the printer rest time until printing of the next page begins. Moving the sliderto the right increases the pause time, and moving the slider to the left decreases the time.If the paper gets stained because the next page is ejected before the ink on the printed page dries,increase the ink drying wait time.Reducing the ink drying wait time speeds up printing.Prevent paper abrasionThe printer can increase the gap between the print head and the paper during high-density printingto prevent paper abrasion.Check this check box to prevent paper abrasion.Align heads manuallyUsually, the Print Head Alignment function of Test Print on the pop-up menu in the Canon IJPrinter Utility is set to automatic head alignment, but you can change it to manual head alignment.If the printing results of automatic print head alignment are not satisfactory, perform manual headalignment.Check this check box to perform the manual head alignment. Uncheck this check box to perform theautomatic head alignment.3. Apply the settingsClick Apply and when the confirmation message appears, click OK.The printer operates with the modified settings hereafter.199
