How to Use Secure Print on a Canon 4545 Printer
Secure Print ensures your sensitive documents are only printed when you are physically at the printer. This guide walks you through setting up and using Secure Print on a Canon 4545 multifunction printer.
Setting Up Secure Print on Your Computer
Step 1: Install the Printer Driver
- Ensure the Canon 4545 printer driver is installed on your computer.
- If not installed, download the driver from the Canon website and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2: Open the Printer Properties
- Go to your computer's Control Panel.
- Navigate to Devices and Printers (Windows) or Printers & Scanners (macOS).
- Right-click the Canon 4545 printer and select Printer Preferences (Windows) or Options & Supplies > Driver tab (macOS).
Step 3: Enable Secure Print
- In the Printer Preferenceswindow:
- Locate the Output Options or Job Processing tab.
- Select Secure Print from the printing options.
- Enter a PIN code when prompted (4–8 digits). This code will be required to release the document at the printer.
- Click OK to save the settings.
Printing with Secure Print
Step 1: Send Your Document to Print
- Open the document you want to print.
- Click File > Print and select the Canon 4545 printer.
- Before printing, ensure Secure Printis selected in the print settings.
- You may need to confirm or enter the PIN code you created earlier.
- Click Print. The document will be sent to the printer but will not print until you release it at the device.
Releasing Your Secure Print Job at the Printer
Step 1: Access the Printer
- Go to the Canon 4545 printer.
Step 2: Log In to the Printer
- On the printer’s touch panel, tap Secure Print or Job Status.
- Enter your User ID (this may be your name or the computer's name) and your PIN code.
- Use the on-screen keyboard or number pad.
Step 3: Select and Print Your Document
- A list of your pending print jobs will appear. Select the document(s) you wish to print.
- Tap Print or Start to release and print the job.
- Once printed, the job will be automatically deleted from the printer's memory for security.
Troubleshooting
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Forgot PIN Code: Create a new print job with a new PIN or contact your IT administrator.
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Job Not Found: Ensure the job was sent to the correct printer and Secure Print was enabled during setup.
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Printer Not Responding: Check the network connection and ensure the printer is powered on.
For additional help, refer to the Canon 4545 user manual or contact your school's TSS.