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How can I speed up the initialization of the print dialog box with my Canon Pixma MG6120 copier-printer-scanner? I watch the spinner for 5 mins between asking to print and receiving the print dialog box.
This is my third Canon Pixma printer. So I am familiar with their look, feel, and personality. They have been real workhorses for me in the past. This is my first real test of this machine however. And this is WAY TOO SLOW for my production environment.
I am on a MacBook using 10.5.8, connecting to the printer using a USB cable. My MacBook is powered by satellite wifi.
Is this a printer driver problem? Should I update the Apple-recommended driver I installed 6 months ago in the initial set-up? I have checked for software updates and have received none from Apple for the printer driver.
Thanks for any insight!

Canon did release a v10.51.2.0 driver in August of this year. This will be a later version than that available via Apple or on CDs included with the printer. You can check the version you have installed via Print & Fax > Options & Supplies > General.
If you already have the latest version then you could look at using Printfab for a test. The printer driver suite supports your MG6120 and if it shows the same slow speed then at least you know that it is not the Canon driver at fault. One the other hand, if it prints without delay then you could buy the software for EUR 49. You mention having a production environment. This driver suite has been designed for exactly that type of environment.

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