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System Requirements
Setting Up the Printing Environment
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System Requirements
The following system environment is required to use the printer driver.
■ Operating system software
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server/Professional
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional/Home Edition*
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003*
• Microsoft Windows Vista
* 32-bit processor version only
- System Requirements (minimum required)
(PC/AT Compatibles)
*Because the amount of available memory varies depending on the computer's system configuration as well
as the applications you are using, the above environment does not necessarily guarantee printing.
- System Requirements (recommended)
■ Interface
• When connecting with USB
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/USB Full-Speed (USB1.1 equivalent)
• When connecting to a network
- Connector: 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX
- Protocol: TCP/IP
NOTE
This printer uses bi-directional communication. Operation of the printer when connected
via unidirectional communication equipment has not been tested, and as a result, Canon
cannot guarantee printer operation if the printer is connected using unidirectional print
servers, USB hubs or switching devices.
Windows 2000/XP/
Server 2003
Windows Vista
CPU 300 MHz or more 800 MHz or more
Memory (RAM)* 128 MB or more 512 MB or more
Hard Disk
Free hard disk space displayed on the installation
screen of the printer driver
Windows 2000/XP/
Server 2003
Windows Vista
CPU 1.2 GHz or more 1.8 GHz or more
Memory (RAM) 256 MB or more 1 GB or more