On 2-Nov-06, at 8:34 AM, Leith Peterson wrote: > Paul, I didn't realize there was such a thing as the printer > utility until you posted this question to the list. It appears my > Canon Pixma MP 510 is supposed to have such a utility. Even though > the MP 510 is listed on the printer list, I can't get it to show > the maintenance options for cleaning, checking the ink tank, etc. > I've looked at all the Canon FAQ's and troubleshooting guides and > it would > appear this was supposed to have been installed with the easy > install, but it wasn't. I've sent an email off to Canon about > this, to see if I have to do a custom install of the MP drivers. I > will get an answer as my printer is still under warranty. > > However, even if your printer is not under warranty, there is a lot > of help available on the Canon website for the different brands of > printers, including the older models. If you go to: > > www.canon.ca/consumer products/ > > then scroll down the archive list for the name of your printer, > there is quite a bit of information there. > > If I learn anything that might be useful to you, I'll let you know. > > Leith Printer utility is found under "HD-Applications-Utilities-Printer Utility". One then clicks on the printer listed and chooses the utility icon (crossed tools) & a second menu pops up. There will be a drop down list of actions. Same process for any printer. TTFN, TeeC ----------------------------------------------------------- For information about MUGLO: http://www.freewebs.com/muglo -----------------------------------------------------------