Page 1: User Manual
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction How to use th�s manual ..................1 About Th�s User Manual ......................1 Search�ng Top�cs .........................3 HTML Vers�on of the Manual for Pr�nt�ng ..................5 Printer Parts Pr�nter parts ....................13 Front ............................13 Back ............................14 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................15 Tray Feed Area ..........................16 Roll Feed Un�t Cover (Ins�de) ....................17 Carr�age .............................18 Ink Tank Cover (Ins�de) ......................19...
Page 4 Contents Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Sheets �n the Paper Feed Slot ............98 Pr�nt�ng from W�ndows ......................100 Pr�nt�ng from Mac OS X ......................101 Cancel�ng pr�nt jobs ..................103 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from the Control Panel ................103 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from W�ndows ..................105 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from Mac OS X ..................106 Handling Paper Paper ......................108...
Page 5 Contents Working With Various Print Jobs Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images ................165 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images ....................165 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (W�ndows) ..................167 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ................169 Pr�nt�ng Photos �n Monochrome ....................172 Pr�nt�ng Photos �n Monochrome (W�ndows) ................173 Pr�nt�ng Photos �n Monochrome (Mac OS X) ................175 F�ne-Tun�ng Monochrome Sett�ngs When Pr�nt�ng Photos (W�ndows) ........178 F�ne-Tun�ng Monochrome Sett�ngs When Pr�nt�ng Photos (Mac OS X) ........180...
Page 6 Contents Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze (Mac OS X) ............236 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth ...................239 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth (W�ndows) ..............240 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth (Mac OS X) ...............242 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value...............245 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value (W�ndows).............246 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value (Mac OS X) ...........248...
Page 7: Windows Software
Contents Center�ng or�g�nals ..................326 Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals Centered on Rolls ..................326 Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals Centered on Rolls (W�ndows) ..............327 Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..............329 Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals Centered on Sheets ..................332 Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals Centered on Sheets (W�ndows) ..............333 Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) ..............335 Conserv�ng roll paper ..................337 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Rotat�ng Or�g�nals 90 Degrees ............337 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Rotat�ng Or�g�nals 90 Degrees (W�ndows) ........338...
Page 8: Mac Os X Software
Contents Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from the Operat�ng System Menu (W�ndows) ..406 Ma�n Sheet (W�ndows) ......................408 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (W�ndows) ............... 411 Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (W�ndows) ..............412 V�ew Sett�ngs D�alog Box for the Pr�nt�ng Appl�cat�on (W�ndows)..........413 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (W�ndows) ................414 Match�ng Sheet (W�ndows) .....................416 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (W�ndows) ..............420...
Page 9: Network Setting
Contents Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) ..................469 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) ....................470 Ut�l�ty Pane (Mac OS X) ......................472 Add�t�onal Sett�ngs Pane (Mac OS X) ..................473 Support Pane (Mac OS X) .......................474 Pr�nt�ng Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) ................475 Pr�ntmon�tor ....................478 �magePROGRAF Pr�ntmon�tor (Mac�ntosh) ................478 Network Setting...
Page 10: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
Contents Manag�ng Queued Jobs (Delet�ng or Preempt�ng Other Jobs) ..........529 Sett�ng Passwords for Personal Boxes ...................532 Nam�ng Personal Boxes ......................536 D�splay�ng a L�st of Saved Jobs ....................540 Pr�nt�ng a L�st of Saved Jobs ....................544 Pr�nt�ng Saved Jobs ........................545 Mov�ng Saved Jobs .........................551 D�splay�ng Deta�ls of Saved Jobs ....................556 Renam�ng Saved Jobs ......................560 Delet�ng Saved Jobs .......................565...
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Contents Clean�ng the Pr�nthead ......................625 Replac�ng the Pr�nthead ......................626 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge .................633 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ......................633 Replac�ng the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ..................633 Check�ng the Rema�n�ng Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge Capac�ty .............638 When to Replace the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge .................639 Clean�ng the Pr�nter ..................640 Clean�ng the Pr�nter Exter�or ....................640 Clean�ng Ins�de the Top Cover ....................641 Clean�ng the Paper Reta�ner ....................644 Clean�ng Spurs Used �n Paper Feed�ng ..................645...
Page 12: Other Problems
Contents Immed�ately After Borderless Pr�nt�ng, the Tra�l�ng Edge Marg�n �s So�led Dur�ng Regular Pr�nt�ng ............................670 Pr�nted colors are �naccurate ....................671 Band�ng �n d�fferent colors occurs ...................672 Colors �n pr�nted �mages are uneven ..................673 Image Edges are Blurred or Wh�te Band�ng Occurs ...............674 The contrast becomes uneven dur�ng pr�nt�ng ................674 The length of pr�nted �mages �s �naccurate ................674 Wh�te dots about 1 mm (0.039 �n) apart appear on pr�nted documents, �n the d�rect�on...
Page 13 Contents Manual pr�nt�ng �s selected, but a roll �s loaded...............693 Wrong paper feed slot for th�s paper type................693 Paper jam..........................693 Paper loaded askew........................694 Cannot detect papr ........................694 Cannot feed paper........................694 Cannot cut paper........................695 End of paper feed........................695 Borderless pr�ntng not poss�ble.
Page 14: Other Messages
Contents Other Messages ...................706 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...................706 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ..............706 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ...........706 Prepare for parts replacement....................706 Parts replacement t�me has passed..................707 Unknown file.
Page 15: Introduction
How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
Page 16 Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
Page 17: Searching Topics
How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term. Search results are listed at left.
Page 18 How to use this manual Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button.
Page 19: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing
How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example.
Page 20 How to use this manual Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 6 Introduction Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 21 How to use this manual Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 7 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 22 How to use this manual Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workow is used as an example.
Page 23 How to use this manual Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Introduction 9 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 24: Printing Selected Topics
How to use this manual Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box.
Page 25 How to use this manual • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).
Page 26 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 27: Printer Parts
Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front When the Ejection Guide is removed Standard a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.15) b. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
Page 28: Back
Printer parts k. Stand A stand on which the printer is installed. Equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved. l. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. The Output Stacker can hold one sheet. (→P.162) Back a.
Page 29: Top Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. It serves a key role in printing. (→P.18) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d.
Page 30: Tray Feed Area
Printer parts Tray Feed Area a. Tray Extension When loading sheets on the tray, open the Paper Tray Cover before opening the tray. b. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. c. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here.
Page 31: Roll Feed Un�T Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. Printer Parts 17 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 32: Carr�Age
Printer parts Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.
Page 33: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Open or close the lever when replacing an Ink Tank.
Page 34: Vents
Printer parts Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents. 20 Printer Parts Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 35: Control Panel
Printer parts Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b.
Page 36 Printer parts f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.34) • On (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • The printer is ofine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between roll feed (when the paper source is a roll) and sheet feed (when the paper source is the Tray or Front Paper Feed Slot).
Page 37 Printer parts q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of instructions on loading sheets, for example, you can hold down this button for one second to pause the current screen.
Page 38: Control Panel
Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. •...
Page 39 Control Panel e. Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.34) • On (Green) The printer is online. •...
Page 40 Control Panel q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of instructions on loading sheets, for example, you can hold down this button for one second to pause the current screen.
Page 41: Turning The Printer On And Off
Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up... Please wait. is displayed. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit.
Page 42: Turning The Printer Off
Control Panel Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off may cause the computer to start up at the same time. To prevent this, disconnect the USB cable before starting the printer.
Page 43: Printer Modes
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P.29) • Mode transition (→P.30) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.31) • Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.32) •...
Page 44: Mode Transition
Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Page 45: Online, And State Of The Control Panel
Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Printing in progress (receiving or Not printing processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner.
Page 46 Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. If the message is still displayed after this, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for assistance. 32 Printer Parts Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 47: Menu Mode, And State Of The Control Panel
Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Menu items and settings Main menu (during printing) Main menu • • • Display Screen Display Screen Display Screen Pressing the Menu button The title of the selected menu Menus available during printing when printing is not in progress is displayed on the rst line, are displayed if you press the...
Page 48: Switching Modes
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. 34 Printer Parts Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 49 Control Panel Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status When Online is Pressed Online The printer switches ofine and the Online lamp goes off. Online, printing Switches ofine and printing is paused. When printing is paused, the Printing menu is available.
Page 50: Switching To Menu Mode
Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. Printer Status When Menu is Pressed Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing The printer stays online.
Page 51: Printer Menu Operations
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. • Main menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.37) • Main menu operations during printing (→P.37) • Job Management Menu Operations (→P.38) • Submenu operations (→P.38) Main menu operations when no print job is in progress Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel.
Page 52: Job Management Menu Operations
Control Panel Job Management Menu Operations To display the Job Mgmt Menu, press Job Mgmt Menu on the Menu Selection screen, which is displayed by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel during printing. Note • The Menu Selection screen will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button.
Page 53: Main Menu Operations
Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.59) • Main menu when no print job is in progress • Menu selection (if you press the Menu button when printing is in progress) Note •...
Page 54: Accessing Menus
Control Panel Accessing Menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲...
Page 55: Specifying Menu Items
Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow the steps below to specify menu items. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. The check box at left is selected, and the setting is conrmed.
Page 56: Specifying Numerical Values
Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow the steps below to enter numbers for items such as network settings. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 57: Executing Menu Commands
Control Panel Executing menu commands Follow the steps below to execute menu commands. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the menu command is executed.
Page 58: Menu Structure
Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.59) First Level Second Level Third Level...
Page 59 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level PhotoPlusSemiGl (*5) Syn. Paper (*5) Adh. Syn. Paper (*5) Backlit Film (*5) Backprint Film (*5) Flame-Res.Cloth (*5) ThinFab.Banner2 (*5) Proong Paper (*5) News Proof 1 (*5) News Proof 2 (*5) FineArt Photo (*5) FneArt HW Photo (*5)
Page 60 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level ISO A4 ISO B2 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B2 JIS B3 JIS B4 22"x34"(ANSI D) 17"x22"(ANSI C) 11"x17" (Ledger) 13"x19" (Super B) Letter (8.5"x11") Legal (8.5"x14") 24"x36" (ARCH D) 18"x24"...
Page 61 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Plain Paper HG (*5) Recycled Coated (*5) Coated Paper (*5) HW Coated (*5) Ex HW Coated (*5) Premium MatteP (*5) Glossy Photo (*5) Semi-Gl Photo (*5) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*5) HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*5)
Page 62 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level JPN Paper Washi (*5) Colored Coated (*5) CAD Trace Paper (*5) CAD Matte Film (*5) Special # Here, the number is 1-10 (*5) Chk Remain.Roll Off * Roll Length Set (*1, ### m (*11) ### feet (*11) Paper Details...
Page 63 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Standard Lowest Skew Check Lv. High Accuracy Standard * Loose VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest NearEnd RollMrgn 3mm 20mm Cut Speed Fast Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic Cutting Mode Automatic...
Page 64 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Job Management Job Queue Ope. Job List Delete Priority Com. BOX Ope. Job List Print Delete Print Job List Psnl. BOX Ope. Folder List Job List Print Delete Print Job List Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj.
Page 65 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Return Defaults Yes * Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP IP Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol (*4)
Page 66 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Comm.Mode (*7) Half Duplex * Full Duplex Ethernet Type (*7) 10 Base-T * 100 Base-TX Spanning Tree Not Use * MAC Address 000085XXXXXX Return Defaults...
Page 67 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Roll Selection 2 10in. (254mm) * JIS B4 (257mm) TrimEdge Reload Automatic Off * Noz. Check Freq. 1 page 10 pages Automatic * Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min.
Page 68 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST) -8:Oregon (PST) -7:Arizona(MST) -6:Texas (CST) -5:NewYork(EST) -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires -1:Cape Verde Date Format yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy Date & Time Date yyyy/mm/dd (*8) Time hh:mm Language Contrast Adj.
Page 69 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Secure Test Print Status Print Media Details Print Job Log Menu Map Nozzle Check Information System Info Error Log ########-#### Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name...
Page 70 Control Panel *5: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) is updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 71: Main Menu During Printing
Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.70) Second Seventh First Level...
Page 72 Control Panel Second Seventh First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Psnl. BOX Folder List (Enter a Job List (Choose a Print Ope. password if print job) one has been set.) Delete Print Job List No *1: Available if Feed Priority is Automatic or Band Joint.
Page 73: Main Menu Settings
Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.44) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting This command is available only if a roll is loaded.
Page 74: Media Menu
Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Manual PaperType (*1) Choose the type of sheets to be loaded manually. (→P.149) Manual PaperSize (*1) Choose the size of paper to be loaded manually. (→P.150) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the size of the roll. (→P.117) Chk Remain.Roll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it.
Page 75: Paper Details
Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item Description, Instructions (The paper type is Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. displayed here.)(*1) Scan Wait Time Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the ink dries.
Page 76 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions (The paper type is Cutting Mode Specify whether or not to cut with the standard round-bladed displayed here.)(*1) cutter. Choose Automatic to have the roll cut automatically after printing. If you choose Eject, the paper is cut after you hold down the Stop button for a second or more.
Page 77: Job Management
Control Panel Job Management Setting Item Description, Instructions Job Queue Job List (Choose a Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. Ope. print job) (→P.529) Priority Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. (→P.529) Com. BOX Job List (Choose a Print...
Page 78: Adjust Printer
(→P.577) Advanced Adj. Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a band adjustment test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Page 79: Interface Setup
Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. TCP/IP IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. Protocol DHCP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address...
Page 80 Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Repl. maint cart When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.633) Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the Printhead, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen.
Page 81: System Setup
Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions Warning Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. Detect Mismatch Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the paper type specied in the printer menu does not match the paper type in the printer driver.
Page 82 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Length Unit Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed. You can switch the unit displayed for Roll Length Set and the remaining paper amount displayed in the submenu. Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time.
Page 83 Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions System Info Version Firm Displays the printer rmware version. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. Displays the version of the MIT database format. Displays the printer’s serial number. Displays the MAC address of the printer. Displays the printer’s IP address.
Page 84: Ma�N Menu Sett�Ngs (Dur�Ng Pr�Nt�Ng)
Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.44) Setting Item Description, Instructions Menu Durng Prtng...
Page 85 Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions System Info Version Firm Displays the version of the printer and rmware. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. Displays the version of the MIT database format. Ext I/F Displays the name of interfaces compatible with the expansion slot.
Page 86: Job Mgmt Menu
Control Panel Job Mgmt Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Job Queue Job List (Choose a Priority Print the job rst after the current print Ope. print job) job is nished. (→P.529) Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.529) Com.
Page 87: Submenu Display
Control Panel Submenu Display Pressing the Information button switches the information displayed between Ink, Media Info, and System Info. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note • Press any button other than the Information button to restore the previous mode. •...
Page 88: Status Print
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in the Status Print report The following information is included in the Status Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version...
Page 89 Control Panel Media Menu Information on the loaded paper. Manual Paper Type Roll Media Type Check Remain. Roll Adjust Printer Current printer settings. Head Adjust Printhead adjustment value. Auto Print A1-F2 Feed Priority Settings related to paper feeding. Adjust Length Calibration The color calibration setting value.
Page 90 Control Panel Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IP Settings related to TCP/IP. IP Mode Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default NetWare NetWare settings.
Page 91 Control Panel System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 TrimEdge Reload Noz. Check Freq. Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language...
Page 92 Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI. TCP/IP Frame Type Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address* Subnet Mask* Gateway Address* LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Port Number Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing...
Page 93 Control Panel Bindery PServer Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. File Server Name* Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* NDS PServer...
Page 94 Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET PRINTER AFTER INSTALLATION 80 Printer Parts Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 95: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. • Printer Stand ST-25 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Printer Parts 81 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 96: Roll Holder Set
Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.
Page 97: Printer Specifications
Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption In operation 100 W max.
Page 98: Printing Performance
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles 2,560 per color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface Expansion Board Slots USB 2.0(*1) Format Internal port...
Page 99 Printer Specications Ink Tank Y Ink Tank ( Yellow Ink) Pigment ink PFI-101Y (user-replaceable) PC Ink Tank ( Photo Cyan Ink) Pigment ink PFI-101PC (user-replaceable) C Ink Tank ( Cyan Ink) Pigment ink PFI-101C (user-replaceable) PGY Ink Tank ( Photo Gray Ink) Pigment ink PFI-103PGY (user-replaceable) GY Ink Tank ( Gray Ink)
Page 100 Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width 250-610 mm (9.8-24 in) Maximum Sheets Tray (top) 1,600 mm (63.0 in) length per Tray (front) 914 mm (36.0 in) page Rolls 18 m (19.7 yd.) Thickness Sheets Tray (top) 0.08-0.8 mm (0.003-0.031 in) Tray (front) 0.8-1.5 mm (0.031-0.060 in) Rolls...
Page 101 Printer Specications *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) *2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper. *3: Load paper at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm higher than the size selected in Page Size for roll paper.
Page 102: Basic Environmental Performance
Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. 220-240 V: 6 W max. 1 W max. Resource efciency Weight Printer only: 51 kg (112.4 lb) Dimensions (W × D Printer only: 1,177×670×344 mm (46.3 × 26.4 × 13.5 in) ×...
Page 103: Print Area
Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Printable Area Recommended Print Area Bottom...
Page 104 Printer Specications Rolls • Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 105: Basic Printing Workflow
Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets to suit your particular printing application. Note •...
Page 106: Sheet Printing
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.233) (→P.239) (→P.245)
Page 107: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • If a sheet is loaded in the Top Paper Feed Slot, remove it before this procedure.
Page 108 Printing procedure Load a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.119) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder. (→P.126) Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.121) 94 Basic Printing Workow Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 109 Printing procedure Load the roll in the printer. (→P.122) Select the type of paper. (→P.117) Specify the paper length. (→P.118) Basic Printing Workow 95 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 110 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.229) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.231) Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible.
Page 111 Printing procedure Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.100) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.101) Start printing. Note • Steps 6 and 7 are not required if a barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper.
Page 112: Load�Ng And Pr�Nt�Ng On Sheets �N The Paper Feed Slot
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note •...
Page 113 Printing procedure Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.100) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.101) Load sheets manually. (→P.151) (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, you must select the type and size of paper in advance on the printer Display Screen.
Page 114: Printing From Windows
Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) •...
Page 115: Printing From Mac Os X
“Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Macintosh)”. (→P.512) Note • For Canon IP(iPF) connections, enter the printer’s IP address. Printing from the application software In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
Page 116 Printing procedure Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. 102 Basic Printing Workow Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 117: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing.
Page 118 Canceling print jobs • If you press the Stop button when printing is paused Holding down the Stop button for a second or more when printing is paused cancels the print job. 104 Basic Printing Workow Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 119: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers) folder, accessible through the Windows start menu.
Page 120: Cancel�Ng Pr�Nt Jobs From Mac Os X
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note •...
Page 121 Canceling print jobs Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer.
Page 122: Handling Paper
Note • The media types with "†" marked in the product name are those specied as genuine Canon media. For other media, please contact the respective media manufacturer after reading the instruction manuals supplied with the media. 108 Handling Paper...
Page 123: Viewing The Paper Reference Guide
Paper Viewing the Paper Reference Guide You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide.
Page 124 Paper • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 110 Handling Paper Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 125: Updating Paper Information
Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
Page 126 On a Macintosh computer, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from the Finder by selecting Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > MCTxxxx to start the Media Conguration Tool and then clicking Extra Information.
Page 127: Paper Sizes
Paper Paper Sizes You can use the following sizes of paper. Sheets You can use sheets in the following sizes, up to 610 mm (24 in) wide. Paper Size Dimensions ISO A1 594 × 841 mm (23 × 33 in) ISO A2 420 ×...
Page 128 Paper Paper Size Dimensions US Photo 16"x20" 406 × 508 mm (16 × 20 in) Poster 20"x30" 508 × 762 mm (20 × 30 in) 13"x22" 329 × 558 mm (13 × 22 in) Poster 300x900mm 300 × 900 mm (12 × 35 in) Custom Top Paper Feed Slot 203 ×...
Page 129 Paper Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Identication in Roll Paper Width in Borderless Printing (*1) Printer Driver (*1) 24-in.
Page 130: Handling Rolls
Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When selecting Paper Feed Slot, press the Feeder Selection button. You can determine which Paper Feed Slot is selected by checking which lamp is lit, the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). •...
Page 131: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Roll)
Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. That’s why the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used.
Page 132: Spec�Fy�Ng The Paper Length (Roll)
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown.
Page 133: Loading Rolls On The Roll Holder
Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder Note • For details on supported sizes and types of the roll that can be loaded, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.113) (→P.108) • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll. •...
Page 134 Handling rolls Important • Always put the Roll Holder sideways when loading rolls. If you accidentally load a roll when the Roll Holder is upright, it may damage the Roll Holder. • Set the roll on a table or other at surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury.
Page 135: Loading Rolls In The Roll Feed Unit
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. With the edge of the roll facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides.
Page 136: Loading The Roll In The Printer
Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls: (→P.124) • Sheets: (→P.157) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.641) Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover.
Page 137 Handling rolls Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Note • How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Barcodes...
Page 138: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Note • If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, always follow these steps to remove rolls. You will be unable to manage the amount of roll paper left if you remove the roll before the barcode is printed.
Page 139: Removing Rolls From The Roll Feed Unit
Handling rolls Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed Unit Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover.
Page 140: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder
Handling rolls Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Page 141: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”.
Page 142 Handling rolls Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). •...
Page 143 Handling rolls • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press OK. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer.
Page 144: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp. Press the Load/Eject button.
Page 145: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually You can bring the printer ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can advance or retract the roll by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲...
Page 146: Detection Of The Remaining Roll Paper
Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll.
Page 147: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it.
Page 148: Mac Os X
Handling rolls Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.459) Note •...
Page 149: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Cutting Automatic Auto Cut Unit following printer driver settings.
Page 150: Eject (Waiting For Ink To Dry After Printing)
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality.
Page 151 Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit) Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 152 Handling rolls Use scissors to cut the roll paper along the cut line. Press the Online button. The roll is rewound, and rewinding stops automatically. 138 Handling Paper Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 153 Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Page 154: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll.
Page 155: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper.
Page 156: Roll Holder Set
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.
Page 157: Attaching Accessories To The Roll Holder
Handling rolls Attaching Accessories to the Roll Holder Mounting the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder.
Page 158: Attaching The Spacer For Borderless Printing
Handling rolls Attaching the Spacer for Borderless Printing If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown.
Page 159: Feed�Ng Paper From The Roll Feed Un�T
Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used for the Top Paper Feed Slot, so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot, change the paper source.
Page 160: Removing The Roll Feed Unit
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before removing the Roll Feed Unit. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.125) Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit and remove the unit from the printer.
Page 161: Installing The Roll Feed Unit
Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c).
Page 162: Handling Sheets
Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). •...
Page 163: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Sheet)
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Cut Sheet lamp, press the Load/Eject button to display a screen for selection of the paper type.
Page 164: Select�Ng The Paper S�Ze (Sheet)
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Size (Sheet) To change the paper size after paper has been advanced, select the paper size as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Cut Sheet lamp, press the Load/Eject button to display a screen for selection of the paper type automatically.
Page 165: Loading Sheets Manually
Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.151) However, if you have specied POP Board, insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.153) Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot Note •...
Page 166 Handling sheets Load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly. Caution • If you load A2 or larger in the printer, the paper goes down on the back of the printer under its own weight.
Page 167 Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board. After POP Board is selected as the type of paper, you can select Front Paper Feed Slot. •...
Page 168 Handling sheets Open Upper Cover is displayed. At this point, open the Top Cover. With the sheet printing-side up, place the leading edge on the Front Tray Guides and keep it at as you insert it into the Front Paper Feed Slot. Caution •...
Page 169 Handling sheets As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides. Important •...
Page 170 Handling sheets Close top cover. is displayed. At this point, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode.
Page 171: Removing Sheets From The Top Paper Feed Slot
Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot Press the Load/Eject button. A conrmation message is displayed regarding removal of the sheet. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period.
Page 172: Remov�Ng Heavywe�Ght Paper From The Front Paper Feed Slot
Handling sheets Removing Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot If you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot, the printer will stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows. Press the Load/Eject button.
Page 173: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper From The Tray
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Press the Load/Eject button. Remove the jammed paper. •...
Page 174 Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 175 Handling sheets • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back.
Page 176: Output Stacker
Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions When you print on rolls, you can use the Output Stacker to hold ejected printouts. When you use the Output Stacker (b), push down Basket Rod #1 fully toward the front, keeping it even on the left and right so that Basket Rod #2 (a) is not slanted.
Page 177: Using The Output Stacker
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be held at two positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Use position (2). Important •...
Page 178 Output Stacker Use the Output Stacker in the normal position (a). However, for some types of media, you can use the stacker in the position for easy removal (b). To switch the stacker to the position for easy removal, move the Support Rod to the position of (b). This position enables printed documents to be removed more easily.
Page 179: Working With Various Print Jobs
Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed.
Page 180 Printing Photos and Images Print Target Description Poster (Text, Illustrations) Setting optimized for printing vivid, eye-catching store posters combining images and text. Scanned Image Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Caution •...
Page 181: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (W�Ndows)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper •...
Page 182 Printing Photos and Images Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 183: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 184 Printing Photos and Images In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 185 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 186: Printing Photos In Monochrome
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main Easy Print Photo A mode optimized for printing monochrome images Settings Target (Monochrome) with maximum expressiveness through simple operations. Choosing Photo (Monochrome) in Easy Settings applies image processing to keep color ink use to an absolute minimum, suppressing color shift and achieving consistent gray balance.
Page 187: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos �N Monochrome (W�Ndows)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • Original: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper •...
Page 188 Printing Photos and Images After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Monochrome) in the Print Target list. Caution • Photo (Monochrome) may not be available for all types of paper. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Settings.
Page 189: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos �N Monochrome (Mac Os X)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • Original: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches • Paper: Roll •...
Page 190 Printing Photos and Images In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on.
Page 191 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 192: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Monochrome Sett�Ngs When Pr�Nt�Ng Photos (W�Ndows)
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 193 Printing Photos and Images Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Gray Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.
Page 194: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Monochrome Sett�Ngs When Pr�Nt�Ng Photos (Mac Os X)
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the print target in the Format for list.
Page 195 Printing Photos and Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.
Page 196 Printing Photos and Images Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.450) 182 Working With Various Print Jobs Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 197: Printing From Photoshop
Printing Photos and Images Printing from Photoshop You can print images in the Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systems photo retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer) makes it easy to print Adobe RGB images more attractively.
Page 198: Pr�Nt�Ng Adobe Rgb Images (W�Ndows)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 199 Printing Photos and Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 200 Printing Photos and Images In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK.
Page 201: Pr�Nt�Ng Adobe Rgb Images (Mac Os X)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
Page 202 Printing Photos and Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 203 Printing Photos and Images Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 204: Printing Cad Drawings
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 205: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows)
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 206 Printing CAD Drawings Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 207: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os X)
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
Page 208 Printing CAD Drawings Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 209 Printing CAD Drawings Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.447) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 210: Printing Office Documents
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for ofce documents Print Target Description...
Page 211: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 212 Printing Ofce Documents Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setupsheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Manual in the Paper Source list.
Page 213: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 214 Printing Ofce Documents Access the Page Setup pane. Click Sheets in the Paper Source list. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”.
Page 215: Using The Printer With A Color Imagerunner
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic.
Page 216 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Registering a hot folder on your computer Folders used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy) are called hot folders. Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. You can specify printing conditions (such as the image quality and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed.
Page 217 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 218: Pr�Nt�Ng Enlargements Of Scanned Or�G�Nals From A Color �Magerunner (Mac Os X)
Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the GARO ExtraKit dialog box, either double-click the GARO ExtraKit icon after navigating to Applications - Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF, or click Set on the Utility pane.
Page 219 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 220: Enhanced Printing Options
Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired.
Page 221 Adjusting Images Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Color adjustment based on the original This is the default color-matching method.
Page 222 Adjusting Images Matching Method Description Notes Auto Color-matching optimized for images, The available options and their display graphics, or text order varies depending on your selection in Color-Matching Mode, as well as the Perceptual Color-matching optimized for photos. operating system. Print images with smooth gradations and colors closer to those as displayed on the screen.
Page 223: Gray Tone Adjustment
Adjusting Images Gray Tone Adjustment The following settings can be adjusted if “Monochrome (Photo)” is selected in Color Mode. Gray Adjustment Description Items Color Balance Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
Page 224: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (W�Ndows)
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 225 Adjusting Images Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Page 226 Adjusting Images Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.398) 212 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 227: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 228 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 214 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 229 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.
Page 230: G�V�Ng Pr�Or�Ty To Part�Cular Graph�C Elements And Colors For Pr�Nt�Ng
Adjusting Images Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing.
Page 231: Print Quality
Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is Image most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
Page 232: Color Settings
Adjusting Images Color Settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) Color Choose whether to print in color or Monochrome (Photo) monochrome. Monochrome (→P.206) Color Adjustment (Images) Cyan You can adjust the levels of cyan, Magenta magenta, and yellow as well as the Color Adjustment (Graphics) Yellow brightness, contrast, saturation,...
Page 233: Enhancing Printing Quality
Adjusting Images Enhancing Printing Quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven.
Page 234: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (W�Ndows)
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 235 Adjusting Images Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.206) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.
Page 236: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os X)
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 237 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the Print Priority list. Click Standard(600dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list.
Page 238 Adjusting Images Conrm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.450) 224 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 239: Choosing Paper For Printing
Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note •...
Page 240: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Roll)
Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. That’s why the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used.
Page 241: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Sheet)
Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Cut Sheet lamp, press the Load/Eject button to display a screen for selection of the paper type.
Page 242: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 243: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (W�Ndows)
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible.
Page 244 Choosing Paper for Printing If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
Page 245: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 246 Choosing Paper for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size.
Page 247: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.
Page 248: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (W�Ndows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 249 Printing enlargements or reductions Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4.
Page 250: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 251 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Paper Width, click Printer...
Page 252 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Paper Size is selected.
Page 253: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired.
Page 254: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 255 Printing enlargements or reductions Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed.
Page 256: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 257 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on...
Page 258 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 259: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired.
Page 260: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 261 Printing enlargements or reductions Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 262: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 263 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on...
Page 264 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Scaling and enter “120”. Note •...
Page 265 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic.
Page 266 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 267 Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 268 Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the GARO ExtraKit dialog box, either double-click the GARO ExtraKit icon after navigating to Applications - Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF, or click Set on the Utility pane.
Page 269 Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 270: Printing At Full Size
Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. (→P.89) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size.
Page 271 Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Manual as the media source. • To perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer, you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it.
Page 272: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any Type • Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 273 Printing at full size Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Page Size list. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 274: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 275 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on...
Page 276 Printing at full size Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 277: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Page 278 Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
Page 279 Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 280 Printing at full size Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 281 Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 282 Printing at full size In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 283 Printing at full size Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 284: Borderless Printing On Paper Of Equivalent Size
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Page 285 Borderless Printing Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 286: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 287 Borderless Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Page 288 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 289 Borderless Printing Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 290 Borderless Printing Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 291 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Page 292 Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
Page 293 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use n A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 294 Borderless Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 295 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 296 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 297 Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Enlarged/Reduced Printing.
Page 298 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Page 299 Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
Page 300 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 301 Borderless Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 302 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 303 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 304 Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 305: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Page 306: Registering A Custom Media Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word •...
Page 307: Creating The Banner In The Application
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.301) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Media Size you registered.
Page 308: Printing The Banner
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. Choose Print in the Microsoft Word menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 309 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 310 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...
Page 311: Register A Custom Page Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Register a Custom Page Size This example describes how to register and print using a page size that is horizontally elongated and suitable for banners in either horizontal or vertical format. Create the document in the application. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 312: Print The Banner
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click POP in the Print Target list.
Page 313 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 314: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.
Page 315: Printing By Using Custom Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.301) • Printing by using Custom Media Size (→P.303) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
Page 316 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
Page 317: Printing By Using Custom Media Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Media Size This section describes how to print using Custom Media Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Media Size. •...
Page 318 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click Paper Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example. Select mm or inch in Units.
Page 319: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. •...
Page 320 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the Print Target list.
Page 321: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
Page 322: Imageprograf Free Layout (Macintosh)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.
Page 323: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 324 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important •...
Page 325 This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Enhanced Printing Options 311...
Page 326 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Page 327: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 328: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 329: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 330 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.450) 316 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 331: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet.
Page 332: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) •...
Page 333 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list.
Page 334: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
Page 335 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 336 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 337: Printing Posters In Sections
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing.
Page 338: Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example.
Page 339 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box.
Page 340: Centering Originals
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing.
Page 341: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Windows)
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 342 Centering originals Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box.
Page 343: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 344 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 345 Centering originals Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 346: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper.
Page 347: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Windows)
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets ( Manual) •...
Page 348 Centering originals Click Match Page Size in the Media Size list. Click Scaling and enter “50”. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Page 349: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper •...
Page 350 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 351: Conserving Roll Paper
Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts within the roll width.
Page 352 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) •...
Page 353 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
Page 354 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 355 Conserving roll paper Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 356 Conserving roll paper Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 357 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals.
Page 358 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type •...
Page 359 Conserving roll paper Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box.
Page 360 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. •...
Page 361 Conserving roll paper Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 362 Conserving roll paper Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing.
Page 363: Checking Images Before Printing
Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen.
Page 364: Preview (Macintosh)
Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: •...
Page 365 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 366 Checking Images Before Printing On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 352 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 367 Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note •...
Page 368: Other Useful Settings
Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provided: •...
Page 369: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) •...
Page 370 Other useful settings Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 371: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation.
Page 372: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
Page 373 Other useful settings In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Orientation, click Landscape. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 374: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
Page 375 Other useful settings Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 376 Other useful settings Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 377: Using Favorites
Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details.
Page 378 Other useful settings Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 379 Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 380 Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system.
Page 381: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.
Page 382: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note •...
Page 383: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note •...
Page 384 Other useful settings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settingsdialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline.
Page 385: Printing In Ideal Colors For Light In The Viewing
Other useful settings Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Page 386 Other useful settings Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. •...
Page 387 Other useful settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 388 Other useful settings Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. 374 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 389 Other useful settings Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note •...
Page 390 Other useful settings Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. •...
Page 391 Other useful settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 392 Other useful settings Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart.
Page 393 Other useful settings Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note •...
Page 394 Other useful settings Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. •...
Page 395 Other useful settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 396 Other useful settings Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching sheet, also select Illuminance.
Page 397 Other useful settings Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Mac OS X) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. •...
Page 398 Other useful settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 399 Other useful settings Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching panel, also select Illuminance.
Page 400: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors
Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor matching." Using this mode requires adjustment or conguration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the le for printing, and the printer driver.
Page 401: Monitor Matching
Other useful settings Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individual variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments.
Page 402 Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important •...
Page 403 Other useful settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 404 Other useful settings Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.371) Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. 390 Enhanced Printing Options Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 405 Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important •...
Page 406 Other useful settings Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 407 Other useful settings Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.371) Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Enhanced Printing Options 393 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 408: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.404) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.406) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 409 Printer Driver • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.432) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.433) You can view support information and the user manual. •...
Page 410 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible.
Page 411 Printer Driver If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.394) Windows Software 397 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 412 Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.398) • Checking a print preview (→P.399) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Page 413 Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”.
Page 414 Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 415 Printer Driver On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . Windows Software 401 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 416 Printer Driver Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Complete the print settings.
Page 417 Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.404) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 418: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications (Windows)
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box.
Page 419 Printer Driver Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. •...
Page 420: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.
Page 421 Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing.
Page 422: Main Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 423 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help.
Page 424 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. Unidirectional Printing Although unidirectional printing is slower, it can help prevent misaligned lines and ensure better results. High-Precision Printing Select this option for printing at the highest level of quality. However, it takes more time than regular printing.
Page 425 Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note •...
Page 426: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type.
Page 427: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.408) Setting Item Description...
Page 428: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Page 429 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note •...
Page 430: Matching Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list.
Page 431 Printer Driver Ambient Light Adjust When you select By selecting a chart number in Setting Method Setting Item Description You can choose conguration based on the printed Chart or based on Setting Method using the i1 colorimeter. Print Chart Click to start the Light Source Check Tool, for printing Charts. The Light Source Check Tool must be installed to use this function.
Page 432: Light Source Check Tool
Printer Driver Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Setting Item Description Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper compatible with Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos), refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 433: Icc Matching Mode, Driver Icm Mode And Host Icm Mode
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet.
Page 434 Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Page 435 Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note •...
Page 436: Gray Adjustment
Printer Driver Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.408) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Page 437: Page Setup Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”.
Page 438 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.357) Rotate Page 90 degrees Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before (Conserve Paper) printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.337) Paper Source Choose the media source, as desired.
Page 439: Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note •...
Page 440: Layout Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Setting Item Description Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.317) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.323) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.307)
Page 441 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing the user name, date, or page number in the header or footer. Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed.
Page 442: Page Options Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (→P.426) Setting Item Description Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select Print Time Also.
Page 443: Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (→P.426) Setting Item Description FineZoom Settings...
Page 444: Favorites Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P.363) Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the...
Page 445 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Click to move the selected favorite up in the Favorites list. Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the Favorites list. Windows Software 431 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 446: Utility Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Corresponding Utility Button Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Page 447: Support Sheet (Windows)
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual.
Page 448: Device Settings Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Setting Item Description You can display version information for the printer driver.
Page 449: Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Corresponding Utility Button Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste Copy the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
Page 450 Printer Driver Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper •...
Page 451 Printer Driver Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 452 Printer Driver Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.398) 438 Windows Software Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 453: Status Monitor
Status Monitor Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor”...
Page 454: Digital Photo Front-Access
Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application.
Page 455: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
PosterArtist PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArtist PosterArtist offers a wide range of features, including features to insert source documents in posters and compose an original with them.
Page 456 PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.
Page 457 PosterArtist Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Print from the PosterArtist menu.
Page 458: Device Setup Utility
Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially.
Page 459: Installing Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
Device Setup Utility Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Page 460 Device Setup Utility Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 461: Printer Driver Settings (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P.454) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 462 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 463 Printer Driver Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size.
Page 464 Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.450) • Checking a print preview (→P.451) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Page 465 Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors.
Page 466 Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note •...
Page 467 Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system.
Page 468: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.
Page 469: Main Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 470 Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Using Mac OS X 10.5 Setting Item Description Media Type Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Get Information Click to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, which shows the types of paper specied on the printer for each feed source.
Page 471 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit. Optimal results when printing data with rich gradation are possible by choosing 16-bit. For example, this option is particularly suited to printing images created after specifying 16 bits per channel in Photoshop.
Page 472 Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media Type.
Page 473: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type.
Page 474 Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.455) Setting Item Description...
Page 475: Color Settings Pane: Color
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Page 476 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.206) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
Page 477: Matching Pane
Printer Driver Matching Pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode (Using Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.3.9) Setting Item Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Matching Mode Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed.
Page 478 Printer Driver Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) (Using Mac OS X 10.4 or later) The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list. Setting Item Description Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode.
Page 479 Printer Driver Ambient Light Adjust When you select By selecting a chart number in Setting Method Setting Item Description You can choose conguration based on the printed Chart or based on using Setting Method the i1 colorimeter. Print Chart Click to start the Light Source Check Tool, for printing Chart. The Light Source Check Tool must be installed to use this function.
Page 480 Printer Driver Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Setting Item Description Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper compatible with Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos), refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 481: Icc Matching Mode
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching pane.
Page 482: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note •...
Page 483: Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.455) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Page 484: Page Setup Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Choose how paper is supplied. Paper Source Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 485 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.326) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.332) No Spaces at Top or Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above Bottom and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper.
Page 486: Utility Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment •...
Page 487: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Setting Item Description Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • Send Print Data Immediately to Printer •...
Page 488: Support Pane (Mac Os X)
On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Corresponding Utility Button Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the Support Information latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
Page 489 Printer Driver Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll •...
Page 490 Printer Driver Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
Page 491 Printer Driver Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 492: Imageprograf Printmonitor (Macintosh)
Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. • You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. •...
Page 493: Network Environment
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) •...
Page 494 Network Setting Network environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. •...
Page 495 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide.
Page 496 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 497 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 498 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel.
Page 499 Network Setting Execute the following command to send the IP address to the printer and congure it. ping [IP address as specied in the ARP command] -l 479 Example: ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx -l 479 Note • In “-l,” the “l” is the letter “l”. •...
Page 500: Using Remoteui
Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings.
Page 501 Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 502 rst character, or “-” or “”. for the last character. Multicast DNS Service Name Specify the printer’s Multicast Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) DNS service name, up to 63 characters. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used.
Page 503 Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx)”. (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer’s MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone.
Page 504 Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 505 Network Setting Default Setting Item Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-5) Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS PServer tree that has a NetWare print server, up to 32 characters. Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print...
Page 506: Specifying Printer-Related Information
Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 507 Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer.
Page 508: Initializing The Network Settings
Network Setting Initializing the Network Settings Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. •...
Page 509: Network Setting (Windows)
Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. The procedure described below is the conguration based on the LPR or RAW protocol using the standard TCP/IP port in Windows ( Standard TCP/IP Port).
Page 510: Sharing The Printer In Windows
Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topic describes how to share the printer in Windows.
Page 511 Network Setting (Windows) On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted to choose the location of the printer driver le, insert the provided User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and specify the folder where the printer driver is located.
Page 512 Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 513 Network Setting (Windows) Default Setting Item Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-5) Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS PServer tree that has a NetWare print server, up to 32 characters. Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print...
Page 514: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel.
Page 515: Specifying The Frame Type Using The Printer Control Panel
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 516: Specifying Netware Print Services
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. •...
Page 517 Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. Run Quick Setup.
Page 518 Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. In Available Options, select Quick Setup and press the Enter key.
Page 519: Specifying Netware Protocols
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.486) Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 520 Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. Do not exceed 255 characters for the context name. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services (→P.502) ".
Page 521 Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers.
Page 522 Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Page 523 Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 524: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. •...
Page 525 Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx)”. (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer’s MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone.
Page 526: Activating Appletalk On The Printer
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Page 527 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet.
Page 528 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. 514 Network Setting Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 529 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. •...
Page 530 Network Setting (Mac OS X) In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. Important •...
Page 531 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important •...
Page 532: Printer Hard Disk Operations
Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Windows) • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Mac OS) •...
Page 533 Hard Disk image- PROGRAF Printer driver image- Free Layout PROGRAF Windows Color image- Status image- RUNNER Monitor PROGRAF Enlargement Print Plug-In Copy Control RemoteUI Printer driver Panel image- Color image- PROGRAF image- RUNNER Print Plug-In PROGRAF Mac OS Enlargement Printmonitor image- Copy PROGRAF...
Page 534: Saved Print Jobs
Hard Disk Saved Print Jobs Saving print jobs refers to the process of sending print jobs from a computer and storing them on the printer’s hard disk. By saving print jobs, you can print them repeatedly as needed without sending them from a computer again.
Page 535: Output Method ( Send Job To)
Hard Disk Output Method ( Send job to ) To save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk, select Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X). Three options are available in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X): Print, Print (auto delete), and Save in mail box.
Page 536: Storage Destination
Hard Disk Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. Print jobs in the “job queue” or “common box” are saved in the temporary storage area. Jobs in “personal boxes”...
Page 537: Saving Print Jobs Sent From Sources Other Than The
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver To save print jobs sent from software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, complete the Output Method and Save and Print settings in the printer menu. Important •...
Page 538: Specifying Save And Print
Hard Disk Specifying Save and Print Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Save and Print, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 539: Saving Print Jobs
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs You can save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the printer driver (Windows) (→P.526) • Using Print Plug-In (Windows) See the section on the Set Conguration button on the Main sheet. •...
Page 540: Using The Printer Driver (Windows)
Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Windows) Access the Page Setup sheet. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. Choose an Output Method. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) •...
Page 541: Using The Printer Driver (Mac Os)
Hard Disk In Name of data to be saved, specify how to name saved print jobs. • To use the le name, choose Use le name. • Otherwise choose Enter name and enter a name in Name. Click OK to close the Output Method dialog box. Using the printer driver (Mac OS) Access the Additional Settings pane.
Page 542: Do Not Save Print Jobs In The Common Box
Hard Disk Do Not Save Print Jobs in the Common Box If you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver as the format for print jobs sent from the computer, the jobs are saved in the common box. (→P.520) You can select Save: Shared Box >...
Page 543 Hard Disk Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) You can delete queued jobs. You can also select queued jobs and give them rst priority, to print them immediately after the printer has printed jobs that are currently being processed or printed. Note •...
Page 544: Using The Control Panel
Hard Disk Using the Control Panel Press the Menu button to display Menu Durng Prtng. You can manage queued jobs as follows. • Deleting queued jobs Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 545 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Job sheet, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • Preempting other jobs • Pausing printing • Resuming printing • Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function.
Page 546: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes
Hard Disk Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes By default, no passwords are set for personal boxes. For greater security, you can set passwords for each personal box. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the personal box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the personal box.
Page 547 Hard Disk In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) •...
Page 548 Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) •...
Page 549 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. •...
Page 550: Naming Personal Boxes
Hard Disk Naming Personal Boxes By default, personal boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management. You can assign a name to a personal box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, select the personal box to identify.
Page 551 Hard Disk In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the personal box name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box to identify and click Open. Note •...
Page 552 Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. 538 Hard Disk Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 553 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK.
Page 554: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Displaying a List of Saved Jobs You can display saved print jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. View the list of stored print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel •...
Page 555 Hard Disk Using RemoteUI Choose a mail box on the Stored Job page to display a list of jobs saved in that mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in the mail box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Page 556 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Page 557 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 543 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 558: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Printing a List of Saved Jobs You can print a list of saved print jobs in the common box and each personal box. You can also print a list of print jobs by using the Control Panel. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Print a list of saved print jobs.
Page 559: Printing Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Printing Saved Jobs You can print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Page 560 Hard Disk Note • Print Time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Number of Copies, Print Time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies.
Page 561 Hard Disk On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note •...
Page 562 Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. Note • Print Time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, Print Time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies.
Page 563 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box.
Page 564 Hard Disk Specify the number of copies and click the OK button. Note • Print Time is only displayed in Mac OS X 10.5. Print Time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, Print Time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies.
Page 565: Moving Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs for which Print is selected as the format in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) are saved in the common box, number “00”. However, jobs in this mail box will be deleted one after another starting with the oldest job in the following situations.
Page 566 Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job in the list and click Move. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le.
Page 567 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move. Hard Disk 553 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 568 Hard Disk In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note •...
Page 569 Hard Disk Select the print job in the list and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 555 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 570: Displaying Details Of Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Displaying Details of Saved Jobs You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note •...
Page 571 Hard Disk The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Page 572 Hard Disk In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. 558 Hard Disk Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 573 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Hard Disk 559 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 574: Renaming Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Renaming Saved Jobs You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note •...
Page 575 Hard Disk On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Hard Disk 561 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 576 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. 562 Hard Disk Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 577 Hard Disk In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note •...
Page 578 Hard Disk In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. Documents cannot be renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 579: Deleting Saved Jobs
Hard Disk Deleting Saved Jobs You can delete saved jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. Delete stored print jobs as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) •...
Page 580 Hard Disk Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 566 Hard Disk Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 581 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Page 582 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 583: Checking The Free Hard Disk Space
Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the Control Panel • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Page 584 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Pane in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Page 585: Erasing Data On The Printer's Hard Disk
Hard Disk Erasing Data on the Printer’s Hard Disk You can erase data on the printer’s hard disk from the Control Panel. There are three ways to erase the data, as follows. Time Required Erasure Method Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Page 586: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically”.
Page 587 Adjusting the Printhead Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 588: Adjusting The Printhead Alignment Manually
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment.
Page 589 Adjusting the Printhead Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. Note • If lines seem straightest in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value.
Page 590: Adjusting The Printhead Height
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If printed documents rub against the printer during printing or if the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, it may help to raise the Printhead. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Page 591: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Advanced Adj. offers a wider range of adjustment than Standard Adj..
Page 592 Adjusting the feed amount Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount automatically. Load one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger when Standard Adj. is selected or two when Advanced Adj. is selected. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. •...
Page 593 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different.
Page 594: Adjusting The Feed Amount Manually
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually. When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually.
Page 595 Adjusting the feed amount Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount manually. When using sheets, load two unused sheets A4/Letter-sized or larger. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.119) •...
Page 596 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately.
Page 597: Adjusting The Measurement Scale For Better Accuracy
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount.
Page 598 Adjusting the feed amount Follow these steps to adjust the scale for better accuracy. When using sheets, load one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.119) •...
Page 599: Adjusting Color On The Trailing Edge Of Sheets
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. Note •...
Page 600 Adjusting the feed amount Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes back online. Note •...
Page 601: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results.
Page 602: Using Color Calibration To Adjust Colors
Color adjustment Color adjustment Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors Color calibration is a feature that compensates for changes in color from individual variation among Printhead or from the printing environment, ensuring better color consistency. We recommend using color calibration in the following situations. •...
Page 603 Color adjustment Photo PaperPlus Compatible Compatible Compatible Photo Pro Plat. Compatible Compatible Compatible FineArt Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible FneArt HW Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible Comm Proong Compatible Compatible RC Proong 210 Compatible Compatible Proong Paper Compatible Compatible Compatible Opaque Paper Compatible Art Extr Smooth Compatible...
Page 604 Color adjustment Follow these steps to execute color calibration. Load paper compatible with color calibration. When using sheets, load paper A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.5×11 in) vertical, or larger. One sheet is required. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider. •...
Page 605 Color adjustment Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Page 606 Color adjustment Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. •...
Page 607 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 608 Color adjustment Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart.
Page 609 Color adjustment Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note •...
Page 610 Color adjustment Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. •...
Page 611 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 612 Color adjustment Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. Click Print Chart.
Page 613 Color adjustment Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note •...
Page 614 Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. •...
Page 615 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 616 Color adjustment Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching sheet, also select Illuminance.
Page 617 Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Mac OS X) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. •...
Page 618 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 619 Color adjustment Select Use ambient light adjustment. Click Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching panel, also select Illuminance.
Page 620 Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor matching." Using this mode requires adjustment or conguration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the le for printing, and the printer driver.
Page 621 Color adjustment Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individual variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments. (→P.588) Calibrate the monitor.
Page 622 Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important •...
Page 623 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 624 Color adjustment Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.371) Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. 610 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 625 Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important •...
Page 626 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the Print Quality is set to Highest or High. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 627 Color adjustment Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.371) Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Adjustments for Better Print Quality 613 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 628 Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “H” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers.
Page 629: Replacing Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “H” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink Tanks”.
Page 630: Replacing An Ink Tank
Ink Tanks Replacing an Ink Tank Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace Ink Tank if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace the Ink Tank. If a message prompts you to replace the Ink Tank, press the OK button.
Page 631 Ink Tanks Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it.
Page 632 Ink Tanks Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip to remove it, and press the OK button. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up.
Page 633 Ink Tanks Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Note • Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 634 Ink Tanks Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank. 620 Maintenance Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 635: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless a message is displayed. During messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.
Page 636: When To Replace Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank.
Page 637: Checking The Print Quality
Printheads Printheads Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.626) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Page 638: Checking For Nozzle Clogging
Clean the Printhead. (→P.625) Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. 624 Maintenance Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 639: Cleaning The Printhead
If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution •...
Page 640: Replacing The Printhead
If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the right printhead. Replace the right Printhead. • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead that your dealer advised you to replace. Compatible Printhead For information on the compatible Printhead, see “Printhead”.
Page 641 Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak from the Printhead, which may cause stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. •...
Page 642 Printheads If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
Page 643 Printheads Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.
Page 644 Printheads Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or the metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a).
Page 645 Printheads With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Making sure that the metal contacts do not touch the Carriage, carefully push the printhead rmly into the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Page 646 Printheads Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system. After about ten minutes, the Printhead alignment will be automatically adjusted, and the printer will go online. If no paper has been loaded, a message is displayed requesting you to load paper. Important •...
Page 647: Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge This is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge , see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.633) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see “Maintenance Cartridge”.
Page 648 Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Ofine or if messages advise you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, press the OK button. Steps 2 and 3 are unnecessary in this case.
Page 649 Maintenance Cartridge Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage.
Page 650 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 651 Maintenance Cartridge Holding the handles on both sides of the new Maintenance Cartridge (a), insert it completely, keeping it level. Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. Press the OK button.
Page 652: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. Press the Information button to display the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen.
Page 653: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and Prepare for maint cart replacement.
Page 654: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. Turn the printer off. (→P.27) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution •...
Page 655: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. •...
Page 656 Cleaning the Printer If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush, provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it.
Page 657 Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock.
Page 658: Cleaning The Paper Retainer
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable working environment.
Page 659: Cleaning Spurs Used In Paper Feeding
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Spurs Used in Paper Feeding If white dots about 1 mm (0.039 in) apart appear on printed documents in the direction paper is fed, clean the spurs. During spur cleaning, a Cleaning sheet fed from the Top Paper Feed Slot is repeatedly advanced and retracted to clean the spurs (a).
Page 660 Cleaning the Printer Open the Paper Tray Cover (a). Squeeze the Width Guide (a) and slide it all the way to the left. Remove the Cleaning sheet from the pouch. The pouch is used to store the Cleaning Sheet, so keep it in a safe place. Insert the long side of the Cleaning sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot in the position to be cleaned.
Page 661 Cleaning the Printer Note • If the width of the paper used when soiling occurred is wider than the Cleaning sheet, insert the sheet in different positions as you perform cleaning. Press the OK button to start cleaning. Cleaning takes about a minute and a half. Pull out the cleaning sheet and press OK.
Page 662 If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution •...
Page 663: Other Maintenance
(→P.633) • Do not tilt the printer in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. Remove the paper. •...
Page 664 Other Maintenance Open the Ink Tank Cover. Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 665 Other Maintenance Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the suction is nished, Turn Power Off!! is displayed. Press the Power button and turn off the printer.
Page 666 Other Maintenance Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Close the Top Cover.
Page 667: Updating The Firmware
The rmware version is displayed. Updating the rmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 668: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver.
Page 669 Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print without wasting To conserve paper, you can specify in the printer driver to rotate originals paper? 90 degrees or to print without top and bottom margins. ÞConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.337) ÞConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.343) How do I print without wasting...
Page 670: Problems Regarding Paper
Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp. Press the Load/Eject button.
Page 671 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”.
Page 672 Problems Regarding Paper Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover.
Page 673 Problems Regarding Paper • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.660), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Page 674 Problems Regarding Paper If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.146) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 675 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Press Load/Eject. Remove the jammed paper. •...
Page 676 Problems Regarding Paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 677 Problems Regarding Paper • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press OK button. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
Page 678: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. The roll was pulled out by force when it had been Hold down the Load/Eject button for a while and advanced before printing, and this action closed the reload the roll.
Page 679: Printing Does Not Start
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on.
Page 680: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
(→P.625) A print job was received from an incompatible printer Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for driver. the printer and try printing again. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 666 Troubleshooting Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 681: Problems With The Printing Quality
Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged.
Page 682: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The paper type as specied in the printer driver does Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the not match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) printer as in the printer driver.
Page 683: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.641) The paper type as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same paper type is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver.
Page 684: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.644) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingTime. The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action...
Page 685: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Advanced Settings of the printer driver. access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors.
Page 686: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit. Remove the roll and reload it. (→P.121) The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.577) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs.
Page 687: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images Specify Image in the printer driver. in many solid colors. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling.
Page 688: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Problems with the printing quality Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest. (→P.587) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead. (→P.576) The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment.
Page 689: Documents Are Printed Crooked
Problems with the printing quality Documents are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action Skew Skew Check Lv. has been set to Loose or Off. Choose Standard in Skew Check Lv.. Width Detection has been set to Off. Choose On in Width Detection. Documents are printed in monochrome Cause Corrective Action...
Page 690: Cannot Print Over A Network
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on.
Page 691 Cannot print over a network Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press ►. Press ▲...
Page 692: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. For details, see “Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility”.
Page 693: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleTalk protocol is not enabled on the printer. Activate AppleTalk on the printer. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings”. (→P.489) The computer you are trying to print from is not Make sure the computer’s AppleTalk settings are congured correctly.
Page 694: Installation Problems
In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Page 695: The Printer Does Not Go On
If you suddenly hear the tone for cleaning operations At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep mode. In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared...
Page 696: Ink Level Detection
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of relling ink.
Page 697 Other problems Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ► button. Check the message and press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen.
Page 698: Responding To Messages
In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. •...
Page 699 Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).
Page 700: Error Messages
Responding to Messages Error Messages Error messages Check the message and take the appropriate action. • Borderless printng not possible. (→P.696) • Cannot adjust band. (→P.699) • Cannot adjust printhead. (→P.700) • Cannot calibrate. (→P.700) • Cannot cut paper. (→P.695) •...
Page 701 Responding to Messages • Roll printing is selected. (→P.691) • RollWdthMismatch (→P.689) • Sheet printing is selected. (→P.692) • The roll is empty. (→P.692) • This paper cannot be used. (→P.691) • Unknown le. (→P.707) • Use another paper. (→P.699) •...
Page 702: Messages Regarding Paper
Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action You printed a test pattern for printer adjustment on When printing a test pattern, use sheets of the same several sheets, but sheets of different types or sizes type and size of paper. of paper were used.
Page 703 Messages regarding paper RollWdthMismatch Cause Corrective Action The paper size as specied on the If you have selected Fit Roll Paper Printing resumes after the warning printer does not match the size Width in the printer driver settings message is displayed. However, specied in the printer driver.
Page 704: Paper Size Not Detected
Messages regarding paper Paper size not detected. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has Reload paper straight, in the correct position. been loaded. (→P.122) (→P.151) *If this message is displayed, you can resume the print job. Insufcient paper for job Cause Corrective Action...
Page 705: This Paper Cannot Be Used
Messages regarding paper This paper cannot be used. Check supported paper sizes. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too large for the printer. Load paper of the correct size. (→P.113) The loaded paper is too small for the printer. Load paper of the correct size.
Page 706: The Roll Is Empty
Turn off the printer, remove the Roll Feed Unit momentarily, and then reinstall it. (→P.146) (→P.147) If the message is still displayed after you do this, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. No Roll Feed Unit. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job that species Install the Roll Feed Unit and resend the print job.
Page 707: Paper Jam
Messages regarding paper Manual printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for manually printing on sheets was sent Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to when a roll is loaded. cancel printing.
Page 708: Paper Loaded Askew
Messages regarding paper Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew. Follow these steps to reload a roll. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the crooked paper. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the roll. (→P.122) Follow these step to reload a sheet. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the crooked paper.
Page 709: Cannot Cut Paper
(→P.127) (→P.135) In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. *If this message is displayed, you can resume the print job. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲...
Page 710: Borderless Printng Not Possible
Messages regarding paper Borderless printng not possible. Check roll width and spacers. Cause Corrective Action The paper is loaded askew. Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printing rmly all the way into the printer. When using A1 or A2 rolls, attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll.
Page 711: Messages Regarding Ink
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean the Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is Printhead. low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.615) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is to nish printing.
Page 712: Remaining Level Of The Ink Cannot Be Correctly Detected
Messages regarding ink Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Corrective Action Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the rell ink tanks. section “Ink level detection” and take the appropriate action.
Page 713: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjusment
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted For automatic Printhead adjustment, we recommend when highly transparent lm is loaded. using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm.
Page 714: Cannot Adjust Printhead
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.624) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.625) Highly transparent lm is loaded that cannot be used We recommend using a type of paper that you often...
Page 715: Messages Regarding Printheads
The left Printhead is installed in the right position and Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds vice versa. before restoring the power. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Error Message 701 Downloaded from ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
Page 716: Problem With Printhead X (X Is L, R, Or Lr)
Messages regarding printheads Problem with Printhead x (x is L, R, or LR) Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.625) x printhead error (x is Left or Right) Cause Corrective Action An incompatible Printhead has been installed.
Page 717: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.633) Prepare for maint cart replacement. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed.
Page 718: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause Corrective Action There is a format problem with the printer’s hard disk. Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printer automatically restarts.
Page 719: Mail Box Full. Delete Unwanted Data
Messages regarding the hard disk Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. Delete unneeded jobs stored in Personal Boxes. (→P.565) Mail box full. Cannot save. Cause Corrective Action Saved jobs exceed the Personal Box capacity. Press the Stop button to cancel the print job.
Page 720: Prepare For Parts Replacement
Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause Corrective Action...
Page 721: Parts Replacement Time Has Passed
Other Messages Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. consumables for which service is required. Unknown le. Cause Corrective Action Invalid data format. Check the print job and resend it.
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Page 723 Index Index Basic Printing Workflow ..........91 Borderless Printing ..........270 About This User Manual ..........1 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ....263, 284 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Borderless Printing ........263, 284 Applications (Mac OS X) ........454 Borderless Printing Method ......263, 284 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Print Image with Actual Size .....264, 285 Applications (Windows) ..........404...
Page 724 Index Cannot feed paper..........694 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ......127, 657 Cannot Load Sheets ..........664 Color adjustment ............588 Cannot print as specified........699 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) .....414 Press Load/Eject and replace paper with A4/LTR Object Adjustment dialog box ......415 (vertical) or larger ..........699 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome Press Load/Eject and replace roll with 10 in.
Page 725 Index Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) .....346 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ......344 Errors Occur ............493 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 End of paper feed.
Page 726 Index Handling sheets ............148 Loading Sheets Manually ........151 Hard Disk ..............518 Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot ............153 Hard disk error............704 Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot ..151 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ......706 Loading the Roll in the Printer ........122 How to use this manual ..........1 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing ....5...
Page 727 Index Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Orientation (Windows) ..........358 (Windows) ............537 Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Using RemoteUI ..........536 Other Jobs) .............529 Network Environment ..........479 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....531 Network environment ........480 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ...531 System requirements ........479 Using RemoteUI ..........530 Network Setting ............479...
Page 728 Index Prepare for maint cart replacement......703 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) ....201, 252 Prepare for parts replacement........706 Completing the scanning settings on the Color Preparing to Transfer the Printer ......649 imageRUNNER........202, 253 Print Area ..............89 Registering a hot folder on your Rolls ..............90...
Page 729 Index Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) ...314 Printing Saved Jobs ..........545 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet ......317 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............549 Page Layout .............317 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) ..320 (Windows) ............547 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) ..318 Using RemoteUI ..........546 Printing Office Documents ........196...
Page 730 Index Renaming Saved Jobs ...........560 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot .................664 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............563 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded..691 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Roll printing is selected..........691 (Windows) ............562 Roller marks are left across the trailing edge of Using RemoteUI ..........560...
Page 731 Index Specifying NetWare Protocols ........505 The printer does not go on ........681 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ....228 The Printer Does Not Respond Even if Print Jobs are Sent ..............665 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) .............231, 448 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ....666 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver The printer stops during a print job ......666...
Page 732 Index When to Replace Ink Tanks ........622 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink ............622 If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen ...........622 If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen ...........622 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ..639 If a message for checking the Maintenance...
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Canon iPF6200 User Manual

Introduction

Printer Parts

Basic Printing Workflow

Handling Paper

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Quick Links

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