Canon Finishing Options on Mac

To access Canon finishing options on a Mac, open the print dialog by selecting File > Print, then click on the "Finishing" panel to choose options like two-sided printing or stapling. If you don't see these options, ensure your printer driver is up to date and properly installed.

Accessing Canon Finishing Options on Mac

To access the finishing options for your Canon printer on a Mac, follow these steps:

Open the Print Dialog

Open the document you want to print.
Click on File in the menu bar.
Select Print from the dropdown menu.

Select Your Printer

In the print dialog, choose your Canon printer from the list of available printers.

Access Finishing Options

Click on the Copies & Pages dropdown menu.
Select Finishing to access options like:
- Two-sided printing (duplex)
- Stapling - you need to manually add the optional hardware features (directions are below, under Adding Optional Hardware Features)
- Booklet printing

Save Presets for Easy Access

You can save your frequently used settings as a preset:
- After selecting your desired options, go to the Presets dropdown.
- Choose Save Current Settings as Preset to quickly access these settings in the future.

Additional Tips

Ensure your printer supports the selected finishing options. Optional hardware features may need to be manually installed to show up under Finishing options.
If options are not visible, check if the correct printer driver is installed and updated.

By following these steps, you can easily access and customize the finishing options for your Canon printer on a Mac.

Adding Optional Hardware Features

Go to System Settings > Printers & Scanners. Select your Canon printer.
Select Options & Supplies.
Under the Options tab, select your printer's options. Common options are listed below:

NOTE: different Canon printers have different options
- Inner Finisher L1
- 2/3 Hole Puncher
- Staple Finisher
- Consult the manuals in the drawer on the side of your printer to learn more

Once those features are selected, they should be available under Finishing options.