2Basic PrintingWhat Is a Printer Driver?Most computers require special software to link the software applications you useto create documents or images with your printer. This software, called a printerdriver, converts information from the application into a format that the printer canunderstand. The Canon S200 printer driver also provides other features, such asmonitoring the printer’s paper supply and ink levels.Selecting the S200 Printer for UseIf the S200 is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically beset as the default (main) printer. However, if your computer has access to multipleprinters, you can set the S200 as the default printer.To set the S200 as the default printer in Windows® :1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.2. Right-click the Canon S200 printer icon, then click Set as Default. The CanonS200 printer icon will display a check mark indicating that it is thedefault printer.To select the S200 from within a Windows application:Even if another printer is set as the default printer, you can still select the CanonS200 for a specific print job from within most Windows applications.1. From the File menu, click Print.2. Select Canon S200 from the Name drop-down list, then click OK.To select the S200 in Mac® OS:1. Click Apple, then Chooser.2. Click the S200 printer icon. The S200 will remain the default printer untilanother is selected.Menus vary between applications. Consult your application userdocumentation if the Print option is not listed.S200 QS.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 18, 2001 9:02 AM