Set Prevent paper abrasion (Mac OS X)

By using the Prevent paper abrasion function, the space between the printhead and paper is increased, preventing print head contact with the paper.

Note: The images below are the Canon PIXMA MP500 printer drivers. The display may vary based on specific printer models and different versions of the OS.

After confirming that the printer is connected to the printer and that the printer is powered on, perform the following:

1. Launch the IJ Printer Utility. (Open the attachment for instructions to launch the IJ Printer Utility)
   
   • If you are using Mac OS X v. 10.5.x / 10.6.x
     
     1. Select your model from the Printers list
        
     2. Click Open Print Queue.
        A list of print jobs is displayed.
        
     3. Click Utility.
        A printer list is displayed.
        
     4. Select your model from the Printers list
        
     5. Click Maintenance.
        Canon IJ Printer Utility will be launched.
        
        
   • If you are using Mac OS X v.10.4.x and lower
     
     1. Select Applications from the Go menu of Finder
        To launch the Printer Setup Utility.
        
     2. Double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.
        The Printer Setup Utility is launched and the printer list appears.
        
     3. Select the model to be used from Name in the printer list, and click Utility.
        
     4. Select the model you use from Product, and click Maintenance.
        Canon IJ Printer Utility will be launched.
        
        
2. From the pop-up menu, select 'Custom Settings'.
   
   
   
   *The image is an example using the PIXMA MP500.
   
   
3. Check 'Prevent paper abrasion', and click 'Send'.
   
   
   
   *The image is an example using the PIXMA MP500.
   
   
4. Click 'OK'.
   
   
   
   
   
5. The settings will be sent to the printer.
   
   
6. Click 'Quit'.
   
   
7. Procedure for setting Prevent paper abrasion is completed.