Canon printer problem - no preferences, unlike in Windows.

I have just bought my first mac. The iMac. I had a Windows XP PC which I ran Adobe CS2 and AutoCAD on mainly. Now, when I try to print any of my work I cannot choose any preferences other than the normal page setup basic stuff.
On Windows I was able to choose whether e.g. I wanted fast-print all black text right through to top quality photo on premium glossy photo paper to fitting 4 pages on one etc.
Usually in Windows, in page setup, there is a 'printer properties' button which takes you to all of these options. Nothing exists on this 'wonderful' iMac which I am now getting annoyed at. Please help me!!!! I want to like it very much!
iMac Mac OS X (10.4.8) 24"

Katie
Welcome to the Apple Discussions and to the Mac.
One of the annoying things about switiching is that so many things are in the "wrong" place.
The Print Preferences are found in the Print Dialogue Box:
Print -> Dialogue -> Copies & Pages: This is a drop down menu, and clicking on Copies and Pages will reveal the other options. You can slo save your selections into presets.
Regards
TD

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