Secure Printing on Canon 6575
How to Use Secure Print on a Canon 6575 Printer
The Secure Print feature on the Canon 6575 protects sensitive documents by holding them in the printer's memory until you release them at the device. Follow this guide to enable and use Secure Print efficiently.
Step 1: Configure Secure Print on Your Computer
Install the Printer Driver
- Ensure the Canon 6575 printer driver is installed on your computer.
- If not installed, download the driver from the Canon Support website and follow the installation instructions.
Set Up Secure Print in Printer Preferences
- Open your computer's Control Panel (Windows) or System Preferences > Printers & Scanners (macOS).
- Locate the Canon 6575 printer, right-click, and select Printer Preferences (Windows) or Options & Supplies > Driver tab (macOS).
- Find the Output Options or Job Processing section.
- Select Secure Print from the available printing modes.
- Create a PIN Code (4–8 digits). This code will secure your print jobs and allow you to retrieve them from the printer.
- Click OK to save your settings.
Step 2: Printing a Document Using Secure Print
Sending a Secure Print Job
- Open the document you want to print.
- Select File > Print and choose the Canon 6575 printer.
- Access the Printer Properties or Preferences menu.
- Ensure Secure Print is selected as the print mode.
- When prompted, enter your PIN Code.
- Click Print. The document will be sent to the printer but held in memory until you release it.
Step 3: Releasing a Secure Print Job
At the Canon 6575 Printer
- Approach the Canon 6575 device.
Log In to Access Secure Print
- Tap Secure Print or Job Status on the printer’s control panel.
- Enter your User ID (this is typically your computer's username or a name you designated) and the PIN Code you created earlier.
Select and Print Your Job
- A list of pending jobs will appear. Locate your document.
- Select the document(s) you wish to print.
- Tap Print to release the job. The document will be printed immediately.
- Once printed, the document is automatically deleted from the printer's memory for security.
Troubleshooting
Forgotten PIN Code
- You must resend the document with a new PIN Code.
Job Not Appearing
- Verify that:
- The document was sent to the correct printer.
- Secure Print was enabled during the print setup.
- Your computer is connected to the same network as the printer.
Printer Not Responding
- Ensure the printer is powered on and connected to the network.
- Contact your IT administrator if the issue persists.
For further assistance, consult the Canon 6575 user manual or contact building TSS.