Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3IntroductionThe multitasking ability of your MultiPASS enables you to perform a number ofoperations simultaneously. For example, you can print, scan a document, or makecopies at the same time you are sending or receiving a fax.The compact size of the MultiPASS makes it ideal for desktop use, and lets you useit in places where other machines might not fit.Using the MultiPASS Desktop Manager SoftwareCanon’s MultiPASS Desktop Manager software package allows you to use orconfigure the printing, faxing, scanning, and telephone functions of yourMultiPASS directly from your computer.For more details on using your MultiPASS with the MultiPASS Desktop Managersoftware, refer to the MultiPASS Desktop Manager Software Guide. This manual isin Adobe® Acrobat® PDF format on your MultiPASS C545 Installer CD. You canopen the Software Guide from your CD or from the MultiPASS Desktop Managerfolder on your hard disk. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat loaded, simply followthe instructions to load it on your system.Hardware and Software RequirementsBefore you start, make sure you have the following computer setup. These are theminimum requirements.❑ Power PC™, iMac, G3 or G4 USB enabled❑ System 8.5 or later❑ 32MB of RAM (64MB recommended)❑ 75MB of available hard disk space; 150 MB recommended❑ CD-ROM drive (2x or better)❑ Color monitor with 256 or more colors and 800 x 600 pixel display❑ USB-to-Parallel cable (included)
