Pcl Setup Guide For Win9X; Overview; Items To Prepare And Points To Note - Canon Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit-C1 Service Manual

Chapter 3

3.5 PCL Setup Guide for Win9x

3.5.1 Overview

The instructions herein show how to make network connections for printer drivers using Canon LPR2.
- PCL is a PDL designed to print on an iR C6800 or iR C6800N from a PC.
Note:
In the case of the iR C6800, this function will be available when a Canon Color Network Multi-PDL Printer
Kit-C1 (option) is installed.
(The function comes as standard with the iR C6800N.)
- Canon LPR2 uses the TCP/IP protocol for communication between the PC and the printer, allowing network
printing as done on a local network.

3.5.2 Items to Prepare and Points to Note

You will need the following for the installation of printer drivers:
Canon Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit-C1
(optional for iR C6800; standard for iR C6800N)
- User Software CD-ROM (included with Canon Color Network Multi-PDL Printer Kit-C1)
For detailed information, see the following documentation:
- iR C6800/C6800N [Reference Guide]
- iR C6800/C6800N [Network Quick Start Guide]
- iR C6800N [Printer Guide] (Included in [User Manual CD-ROM].)
(optional for iR C6800;standard for iR C6800N)
The instructions herein are based on Windows 98; more or less the same instructions may be used for Windows Me.
3.5.3 Connecting the Network Cable
Connect the network cable.
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- Have a LAN cable on hand (straight, 10Base-T/100Base-T).
- Connect the cable connector to the open HUB port.
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