Canon release notes

BrightQ-Pro 2.5.11 for Canon

Version 2.5.11 adds or updates support for 26 printer and controller groups. The supported-device tables mark each affected entry with Added or updated. Other listed devices remain in the supported-device list.

Licensing for supported Canon devices is included in the Canon BrightQ-Pro package. A separate driver-license purchase is not required. See included Canon licensing.

Device support changes

• imageCLASS: LBP1538C/C1538P; LBP720C/LBP722C and i-SENSYS LBP722Cdw; MF1538C/C1538iF and i-SENSYS X C1538P; MF830C/MF832C.
• imageRUNNER: C3120/C3125 and C1533iF/C1538iF.
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX: 527/617/717; 4725/4735/4745/4751; 4825/4835/4845; 6755/6765/6780; 8705/8786/8795; C257/C357; C3720/C3725/C3730; C3826/C3830/C3835; C5840/C5850/C5860/C5870; C7765/C7770/C7780.
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE: C5735/C5740/C5750/C5760.
• External imagePASS controllers: N2 with ADVANCE DX C7780/C7770/C7765 and ADVANCE C7580 III/C7570 III/C7565 III; P2 with ADVANCE DX C5760/C5750/C5740/C5735 and ADVANCE C5560 III/C5550 III/C5540 III/C5535 III.
• imagePRESS: C165/C170; C710/C710CA/C660CA/C810/C910 with Server G250/H350; C10010VP/C9010VP with Server B6000/B7000; V700/V800/V900 with Server P400 or N500.

A PostScript controller is required for every listed device. Match the complete model and controller combination, and consult the package’s Canon_options.txt for supported options.

Before upgrading

1. Check the Canon platform requirements.
2. Back up licenses, configured queues, and queue settings.
3. Follow the upgrade instructions, including the CUPS exception for Red Hat Linux 9 and Solaris.
4. Review Canon printing issues, especially application copies/orientation settings and CUPS PostScript/PDF handling.
5. After installation, verify the selected driver, controller, and installed accessories, then print a test page and a document that exercises the finishing options you use.