Page 1: User Manual
L a r g e F o r m a t Pr int er User Manual...
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 ............................15 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................16 Carr�age .............................17 Ink Tank Cover (Ins�de) ......................18 Stand ............................20 Med�a Take-up Un�t........................21...
Page 4 Contents Pr�nt�ng from W�ndows ......................91 Pr�nt�ng from Mac OS X ......................92 Pr�nt�ng from Mac OS 9 ......................94 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (W�ndows) ..............96 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (Mac OS X) ..............98 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (Mac OS 9) ..............100 Cancel�ng pr�nt jobs ..................102 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from the Control Panel ................102 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from W�ndows ..................103...
Page 5 Contents Med�a take-up un�t ..................163 Med�a Take-up Un�t........................163 Us�ng the Med�a Take-up Un�t ....................164 Enabl�ng the Take-Up Reel Funct�on ..................165 D�sabl�ng the Take-Up Reel Funct�on ..................165 Load�ng the Rew�nd Spool on the Med�a Take-up Un�t............166 Remov�ng Pr�nted Documents from the Med�a Take-up Un�t...........172 Working With Various Print Jobs Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images ................175 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (W�ndows, Mac OS X) ..............175...
Page 6 Contents Enhanced Printing Options Adjust�ng Images ..................236 Adjust�ng the Color �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver ..................236 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (W�ndows) ............239 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ............242 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) ............245 G�v�ng Pr�or�ty to Part�cular Graph�c Elements and Colors for Pr�nt�ng ........248 Choos�ng the Document Type and Pr�nt�ng Cond�t�ons (W�ndows) .........252 Choos�ng the Document Type and Pr�nt�ng Cond�t�ons (Mac OS X) ........254...
Page 7 Contents Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze (Mac OS 9) ....328 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth ..........331 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth (W�ndows) ......333 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth (Mac OS X) ......335 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth (Mac OS 9) ......338 Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze ...................341 Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze (W�ndows) .................343...
Page 8 Contents Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (W�ndows) ..425 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS X) ..427 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS 9) ...430 Check�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng ..............432 Check�ng the Layout Before Pr�nt�ng ..................432 Check�ng the Layout Before Pr�nt�ng (Mac OS X) ..............433...
Page 9 Contents Spec�al Sett�ngs D�alog Box (W�ndows) ..................504 Favor�tes Sheet (W�ndows) .....................505 Ut�l�ty Sheet (W�ndows) ......................507 Support Sheet (W�ndows) .......................508 Dev�ce Sett�ngs Sheet (W�ndows) ...................509 Sett�ngs Summar�es D�alog Box (W�ndows) ................510 Pr�nt�ng Adobe RGB Images (W�ndows) ................. 511 Status Mon�tor ....................514 �magePROGRAF Status Mon�tor (W�ndows) ................514 D�g�tal Photo Front-Access ................515 D�g�tal Photo Front-Access ......................515...
Page 10 Contents Mac OS 9 Software Pr�nter Dr�ver ....................548 Pr�nter Dr�ver Sett�ngs (Mac OS 9) ..................548 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (Mac OS 9) ..............549 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) ..................551 Prev�ew�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng (Mac OS 9) ..............553 Us�ng Favor�tes (Mac OS 9) ....................554 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (Mac OS 9) ........556 Ma�n Pane (Mac OS 9) ......................557...
Page 11 Contents Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .......607 Network Sett�ng (Mac�ntosh) .................608 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) ............608 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings .............609 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) ..........610 Configuring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) ..........614 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) ..........618 Hard Disk Hard D�sk ......................619...
Page 12 Contents Color adjustment ...................691 Us�ng Color Cal�brat�on to Adjust Colors .................691 Pr�nt�ng �n Ideal Colors for L�ght �n the V�ew�ng Env�ronment ..........694 By select�ng color tones on Charts before pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ..........695 Pr�nt�ng �n Colors Match�ng the Measured Amb�ent L�ght ............699 Maintenance Ink Tanks .......................702 Ink Tanks ..........................702...
Page 13 Contents Paper cannot be cut ........................761 The Med�a Take-up Un�t Cont�nues Rotat�ng ................762 Pr�nt�ng does not start ...................763 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not l�ght up ............763 The Pr�nter Does Not Respond Even �f Pr�nt Jobs are Sent ............763 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink ............763 The pr�nter stops dur�ng a pr�nt job ...............764 An error message �s shown on the D�splay Screen ..............764...
Page 14 Contents Error Message Respond�ng to Messages ................782 Respond�ng to Messages ......................782 Messages regard�ng paper ................784 Paper M�smatch ........................784 Papr Type M�smatch ........................784 Papr S�ze M�smatch ........................784 Paper s�ze not detected......................785 Insufficient paper for job ......................785 Th�s paper cannot be used......................786 Roll pr�nt�ng �s selected.
Page 15 Contents Messages regard�ng pr�ntheads ..............797 Cannot adjust pr�nthead......................797 Cannot adjust band.........................797 Clean x P Head (x �s Left or R�ght) ..................797 PHeads: wrong pos.........................797 Problem w�th Pr�nthead x (x �s L, R, or LR) ................798 x pr�nthead error (x �s Left or R�ght) ..................798 Execute pr�nthead clean�ng.
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Page 17: 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 18 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 19: 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 20 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 21: 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 22 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...
Page 23 How to use this manual Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. 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.
Page 24 How to use this manual Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction...
Page 25 How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 9...
Page 26: Printing Selected Topics
How to use this manual 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 27 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 28 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction...
Page 29: Printer Parts
Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (→P.16) b. Cutter Groove Paper is cut (using the cutter or manually with scissors) over this groove. c.
Page 30 Printer parts k. Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.22) l. Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. m.Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) n.
Page 31: Back
Printer parts Back a. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. b. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the Media Take-up Unit here. c. Expansion Board Slots Install an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired.
Page 32: Top Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. c. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.17) d.
Page 33: Carr�Age
Printer parts Carriage a. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. b. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. c. Printhead L Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. d. Printhead R Equipped with ink nozzles. Printheads serve a key role in printing. e.
Page 34: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7  oz) Ink Tank. a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in each color. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it.
Page 35 Printer parts b. Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “F” is printed on the label. (→P.702) c.
Page 36: Stand
Printer parts Stand a. Stand L The left leg of the Stand. b. Stand R The right leg of the Stand. c. Top Stand Stay Supports Stand L and Stand R. Attach the Media Take-up Unit to this part. d. Bottom Stand Stay Supports Stand L and Stand R.
Page 37: Med�A Take-Up Un�T
Printer parts Media Take-up Unit ■Main Unit a. Left Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. b. Right Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. Includes the Media Take-up UnitPower button, ▲ and ▼ buttons to advance or rewind paper, and a power cord. c.
Page 38: Control Panel
Printer parts Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.33) • The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.53) c.
Page 39 Printer parts f. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages.
Page 40: Control Panel
Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.33) • The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.53) c.
Page 41 Control Panel f. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages.
Page 42: 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 43: Turning The Printer Off
Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never disconnect the printer’s power supply or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary.(See "Error Messages.") If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job.
Page 44: Printer Modes
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P.28) • Mode transition (→P.29) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.30) • Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.30) •...
Page 45: 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 46 Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Printing in progress (receiving or Not printing processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level 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 47 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. Printer Parts 31...
Page 48 Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Menu items and settings Main menu (during printing) • • • 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 49: 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. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows.
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 the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing Either menus available during printing or a screen to manage print jobs is displayed.
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.35) • Main menu operations during printing (→P.35) • Job Management Menu Operations (→P.36) • Submenu operations (→P.36) 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.53) • Main menu (displayed if you press the Menu button when printing is not 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: 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.37) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.53) First Level Second Level Third Level...
Page 58 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Lowest Skew Check Lv.
Page 59 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Manual Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. NearEnd Sht Mrgn 5mm 20mm Return Defaults Job Management Job Queue Ope. Job List (Choose a print job.) Delete Priority Com. BOX Ope. Job List (Choose a print job.) Print Delete...
Page 60 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Calibration Auto Adjust Calibration Log Date Paper Type Use Adj. Value Disabled Enabled * Return Defaults Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min.
Page 61 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*6) BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleTalk Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Comm.Mode (*7) Half Duplex * Full Duplex Ethernet Type (*7) 10 Base-T * 100 Base-TX Spanning Tree...
Page 62 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Level 3 System Setup Warning Buzzer On * Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None * Skip Take-Up Err Off * (*9) Keep Media Size Off * Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 1 ISO A3+ * 13"x19"(Super B)
Page 63 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11NewCaledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is. -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...
Page 64 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Contrast Adj. -4, -3, -2, -1, 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Reset PaprSetngs Erase HDD Data High Speed Secure High Spd. Secure Output Method Print * Print (Auto Del) Save: Box Save and Print Off *...
Page 65 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Job Log (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time Print End Time Print Time Print Size Media Type Interface Ink Consumed...
Page 66 Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information For details on submenu screens, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.67) 50 Printer Parts...
Page 67: 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.37) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.64) Second Seventh First Level...
Page 68 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 52 Printer Parts...
Page 69: Main Menu Settings
Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.37) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.41) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting This command is available only if a roll is loaded.
Page 70: Paper Menu
Control Panel Paper Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Cut Sheet Type (*1) Choose the type of sheets. (→P.146) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the type of roll. (→P.124) Chk Remain.Roll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it. The printed barcode can be used in managing the amount of roll paper left.
Page 71: Paper Details
Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item Description, Instructions (The type of paper is Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each displayed here.)(*1) sheet. 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 72 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions (The type of paper is Trim Edge First If a roll is loaded, the end of the paper will be cut. displayed here.)(*1) Choose On to have 40 mm (1.6 in) cut off the leading edge of the roll after you load the roll.
Page 73: Job Management
Control Panel Job Management Setting Item Description, Instructions Job List (Choose Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.631) Queue a print Priority Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. Ope. job) (→P.631) Com. Job List (Choose Print Print jobs in the Common Box.
Page 74: Adjust Printer
(→P.682) 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 75: 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.
Page 76 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.730) 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 77: 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 type of paper specied in the printer menu does not match the type in the printer driver.
Page 78 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. 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.
Page 79 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 80: 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.37) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.41) Setting Item Description, Instructions Menu Durng Prtng...
Page 81 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 82: 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 Ope. print job) current print job is nished. (→P.631) Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.631) Com.
Page 83: Submenu Display
Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note •...
Page 84: 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 85 Control Panel 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. Execution Log The calibration log. Date: Indicates the date calibration was performed and the type of paper used.
Page 86 Control Panel Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet Type Spanning Tree MAC Address System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect Mismatch Skip Take-Up Err Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection 1 Sheet Selection 2 Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings.
Page 87 Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI. TCP/IP Frame Type Use BOOTP Use DHCP 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 88 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 89 Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION Printer Parts 73...
Page 90: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. If you want to prepare a few rolls with paper of various types and widths for different purposes, it is convenient to have several sets ready. Sets are available for 2- and 3-inch paper cores.
Page 91: Ieee 1394 (F�Rew�Re) Expans�On Board
Optional accessories IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port. • IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 Caution • Note that EB-04 is incompatible. For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the optional IEEE 1394 expansion board.
Page 92: 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 During operation 190 W max.
Page 93: Printing Performance
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 ×2 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 94 Printer Specications Ink Tank MBK Ink Tank (Matte Black Ink, Pigment ink PFI-301MBK (330 ml [11.2  oz]) or or black ink for matte paper) PFI-701MBK (700 ml [23.7  oz]) BK Ink Tank (Black Ink) Pigment ink PFI-301BK (330 ml [11.2  oz]) or PFI-701BK (700 ml [23.7 ...
Page 95 Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Rolls 254-1,524 mm (10-60 in) Sheets 203-1,524 mm (8-60 in) Length of one Rolls 203 (*2)-18,000 mm (8-708.7 in) page Sheets 203-1,600 mm (8-63 in) Thickness Rolls 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Media Size Roll width 60-in.
Page 96 Printer Specications Hard Disk Capacity on the hard disk to store image 48 GB data Print job storage capacity • Common Box: 100 jobs • Personal Boxes: 100 jobs 80 Printer Parts...
Page 97: 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. Note •...
Page 98: 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 99: Sheet Printing
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. 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.269) (→P.287) •...
Page 100: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note •...
Page 101 Printing procedure Advance the roll. (→P.120) Load the roll in the printer. (→P.120) Basic Printing Workow 85...
Page 102 Printing procedure Select the paper type. (→P.124) Specify the paper length. (→P.125) Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.96) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.98) •...
Page 103 Printing procedure 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 is displayed and the printing quality may be affected, or printing may not be possible. •...
Page 104: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Turn the printer on. (→P.26) Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. •...
Page 105 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.96) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.98) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.100) Send the print job.
Page 106 Printing procedure Load the sheet. (→P.147) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, after you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. Follow these steps. •...
Page 107: 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 108: Printing From Mac Os X
“Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.610) Note • When registering the printer, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, Canon FireWire(iPF) if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, Canon IP(iPF), or Bonjour if connected via a network. •...
Page 109 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. Basic Printing Workow 93...
Page 110: Pr�Nt�Ng From Mac Os 9
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Selecting the printer Before printing, you must conrm that the printer is selected in Chooser.
Page 111 Printing procedure Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. Basic Printing Workow 95...
Page 112: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (W�Ndows)
Printing procedure 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 113 Printing procedure 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)Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
Page 114: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)
Printing procedure 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 115 Printing procedure 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 116: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os 9)
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
Page 117 Printing procedure Access the Finishing pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width. Note •...
Page 118: 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 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: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs Open the GARO Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver.
Page 123: Canceling Foreground Print Jobs
Canceling print jobs Canceling foreground print jobs When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing.
Page 124: Handling Paper
Paper Handling Paper Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photo paper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide identies types of paper and gives specications, printer driver settings, and tips on handling paper.
Page 125 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. Handling Paper 109...
Page 126 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS 9 Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 110 Handling Paper...
Page 127: Updating Paper Information
Paper Updating paper information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool (Macintosh). The imagePROGRAF website is accessible from imagePROGRAF Support Information.
Page 128 Paper • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. 112 Handling Paper...
Page 129: Paper Sizes
Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6.0 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) Roll width 1524.0 mm (60.00 in)
Page 130 Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper size Dimensions ISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in) ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2 420.0 × 594.0 mm (16.54 × 23.39 in) ISO A2+ 431.8 ×...
Page 131 Paper Paper size Dimensions DIN C1 648.0 × 917.0 mm (25.51 × 36.10 in) DIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in) DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in) DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) 20"x24"...
Page 132: Handling Rolls
Handling rolls Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Important • Cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality.
Page 133 Handling rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left.
Page 134 Handling rolls Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it rmly in until the ange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side. 118 Handling Paper...
Page 135: Loading Rolls In The Roll Holder Slot
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Holder Slot Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Holder Slot. Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. With the edge of the roll facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the guide grooves (b) 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. • Roll (→P.127) (→P.128) • Sheet (→P.151) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.741) Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.
Page 137 Handling rolls Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. •...
Page 138 Handling rolls Hold the roll edge as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a) using the both hands. Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) so that the paper side is parallel to the line and lower the Release Lever.
Page 139: Select�Ng The Paper Source
Handling rolls 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 140: 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. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing.
Page 141: 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 142: Manually Load�Ng Paper To The Pos�T�On For Pr�Nt�Ng
Handling rolls Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing You will need to advance the paper manually to the starting position for printing after selecting the type of paper in the Control Panel menu when rolls or sheets are loaded in the following cases, which require a different paper feeding method than usual.
Page 143: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut a printed roll, select Paper Cutting in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→P.138) •...
Page 144: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder Slot
Handling rolls Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Slot Remove rolls from the Roll Holder Slot as follows. Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder in the direction of the arrow to rewind the roll. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot.
Page 145: Removing A Roll From The Roll Holder
Handling rolls Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important •...
Page 146: Clear�Ng Jammed Roll Paper
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Turn the printer off. (→P.26) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
Page 147 Handling rolls Lift the Release Lever. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury and damaging the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.
Page 148 Handling rolls Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.
Page 149: 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 feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲...
Page 150: 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 151: 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 152 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.532) 136 Handling Paper...
Page 153 Handling rolls Mac OS 9 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.570) Note •...
Page 154: 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 155 Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people 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 156 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 157 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 158: 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 159: 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 160: Roll Holder Set
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. If you want to prepare a few rolls with paper of various types and widths for different purposes, it is convenient to have several sets ready. Sets are available for 2- and 3-inch paper cores.
Page 161: 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 162: 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 load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen.
Page 163: Loading The Sheet In The Printer
Handling sheets Loading the Sheet in the Printer Note • For details on supported types and sizes of the paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.113) (→P.108) • Loading a sheet while a roll remains loaded may cause paper jams. We recommend removing the roll if you will load a sheet.
Page 164 Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right.
Page 165 Handling sheets Note • You can adjust the strength of vacuum holding paper against the Platen when the Release Lever is up. If it is difcult to load paper, press the ▲ or ▼ button on the Control Panel to adjust the strength.
Page 166: Manually Load�Ng Paper To The Pos�T�On For Pr�Nt�Ng
Handling sheets Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing You will need to advance the paper manually to the starting position for printing after selecting the type of paper in the Control Panel menu when rolls or sheets are loaded in the following cases, which require a different paper feeding method than usual.
Page 167: Removing The Sheet
Handling sheets Removing the Sheet Press the Load/Eject button. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying.
Page 168: Clear�Ng A Jammed Sheet
Handling sheets Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Turn the printer off. (→P.26) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
Page 169 Handling sheets Lift the Release Lever. If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and remove the jammed paper from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and lower the Ejection Guide.
Page 170 Handling sheets If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
Page 171: Output Stacker
Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (Optional) • Output Stacker BU-01 For instructions on installing the Output Stacker, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Handling Paper 155...
Page 172: Using The Output Stacker
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be installed at four positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Use position (2). •...
Page 173 Output Stacker The Output Stacker locks into position if you lift it to position (1) or (2). To lower the Output Stacker, lift the front Basket Rod lightly to release the lock, and then lower the stacker. Handling Paper 157...
Page 174: The Printer
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker in the position for ejection in the front of the printer You can also set the Output Stacker to the following position for large-format printing or when printing on delicate paper. Note • Always choose Cutting Mode >Eject when the Output Stacker is in the position for ejection in the front of the printer.
Page 175 Output Stacker Remove the Output Stacker from the printer. Remove the front Basket Rod from the left and right Basket Arms , and remove the back Basket Rod and the black cord from the Rod Holder. Store the left and right Basket Arms . Next, remove the Rod Holder Adapter, leaving the Rod Holder attached, and put it in front of the printer.
Page 176 Output Stacker Pull out the Basket Hooks from the left and right side of the Ejection Guide. Attach the Basket Rod to the Basket Hooks so that the white tag of the Basket Cloth is on the left side. Form the Basket Cloth into a sloping shape to make it taut, and attach the middle Basket Rod to the Rod Holder.
Page 177: Stowing The Output Stacker
Output Stacker Stowing the Output Stacker Stow the Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Output Stacker for an extended period. When the Output Stacker is in the position used when storing printed documents (a), lift the front Basket Rod gently to release the lock, lower the stacker toward the front (b), and push it all the way back.
Page 178 Output Stacker Push in the left and right Basket Arms toward the back all the way, until they stop. 162 Handling Paper...
Page 179: Med�A Take-Up Un�T
Media take-up unit Media take-up unit Media Take-up Unit Use the Media Take-up Unit to have documents that are printed on rolls rewound automatically after printing. This is convenient for large-format printing, or when printing large-volume jobs continuously. Note • For instructions on installing the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Page 180: Us�Ng The Med�A Take-Up Un�T
Media take-up unit Using the Media Take-up Unit Turn the printer on. (→P.26) Enable the Take-up Reel function. (→P.165) Load the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit. (→P.166) Turn the Media Take-up Unit on. Print on the roll. Turn the Media Take-up Unit off. Remove the printed document from the Media Take-up Unit.
Page 181: Enabl�Ng The Take-Up Reel Funct�On
Media take-up unit Enabling the Take-Up Reel Function Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Select Take-up Reel → Enable and press the OK button. Disabling the Take-Up Reel Function Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Take-up Reel, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 182: Load�Ng The Rew�Nd Spool On The Med�A Take-Up Un�T
Media take-up unit Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit When using the Output Stacker, stow the Output Stacker before this procedure. (→P.161) Important • Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor. •...
Page 183 Media take-up unit Push the anges in rmly until the paper core is secured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. Important • After pushing in the anges rmly, make sure the paper core is secure and does not move around. Move the paper core left and right.
Page 184 Media take-up unit Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now advanced to the Media Take-up Unit. Hold the roll paper by the middle of the leading edge and align the right edge with the right edge of the paper core of the Rewind Spool.
Page 185 Media take-up unit On the Right Media Take-up Unit, pull the Rewind Mode Switch forward to turn it on. Press ▼ to rewind the roll so that it is nearly taut. Important • Rewind the paper so that the paper core makes at least two revolutions. If the paper is not rewound two full revolutions, repeat steps 11 and 12.
Page 186 Media take-up unit The following list identies Weight Roll and Weight Flange you can use. Color Label is applied to each Weight Roll. Weight Roll Weight Roll to Use Roll Width B2 Width: 515.0 mm (20.3 in) “D” B1 Width: 728.0 mm (28.7 in) “A”+“E”...
Page 187 Media take-up unit Set the Weight Roll gently on top of the slack in the roll paper. Important • Always set the Weight Roll on the paper. Failure to do this may cause rewinding problems. • When setting the Weight Roll on the paper, avoid touching the paper core and causing the wound roll to become out of alignment on the left and right end.
Page 188: Remov�Ng Pr�Nted Documents From The Med�A Take-Up Un�T
Media take-up unit Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the roll a little. To protect the paper that has been rewound, advance it an amount longer than the outer circumference.
Page 189 Media take-up unit Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes. As you hold the trailing edge of the printed document, press the OK button. The roll is now cut. Important • Always hold the trailing edge of printed documents when cutting rolls. If you do not hold the documents, they may fall on the oor and the printed surface may become soiled.
Page 190 Media take-up unit Remove the Rewind Spool from the Media Take-up Unit. Important • Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-up Unit may be damaged if you do not turn it off rst. •...
Page 191: Working With Various Print Jobs
Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) 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 192 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 193: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) 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. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description...
Page 194 Printing Photos and Images Print Target Description Scanned Image Settings optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Draft Settings optimized for high-speed draft printing. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note •...
Page 195: 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 196 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 Media Source list.
Page 197: 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 198 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 199 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 200: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) 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 201 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 202 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 203: 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 with Settings Target (Monochrome) 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 204: 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 205 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 206: 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 207 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 208 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll 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 Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 209: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos �N Monochrome (Mac Os 9)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS 9) 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 210 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 211 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 on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 212: 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 213 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 214: 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 215 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 216 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.524) 200 Working With Various Print Jobs...
Page 217: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Monochrome Sett�Ngs When Pr�Nt�Ng Photos (Mac Os 9)
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Page 218 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 Tone Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired.
Page 219 Printing Photos and Images Access the Finishing pane. Conrm the selection in Media Source. 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 9)”. (→P.551) Working With Various Print Jobs 203...
Page 220: 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 221: 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 222 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 223 Printing Photos and Images 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. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Page 224: 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 225 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 226 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 Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 227: Pr�Nt�Ng Adobe Rgb Images (Mac Os 9)
Printing Photos and Images Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9) 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 228 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 229 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the page size as specied in Photoshop is shown in Page Size -in this case, 10"x12". Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in.
Page 230: Pr�Nt�Ng Cad Draw�Ngs
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 231: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os 9)
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) 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.
Page 232: 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 233 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 234: 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 235 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 Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 236 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.521) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 237: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os 9)
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) 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 238 Printing CAD Drawings After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 239 Printing CAD Drawings Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.548) 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 9)”. (→P.551) Working With Various Print Jobs 223...
Page 240: 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 241: 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 242 Printing Ofce Documents 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"). Select sheets in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
Page 243: 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 [8.3×11.7 in])/Letter •...
Page 244 Printing Ofce Documents Access the Page Setup pane. Select sheets in the Paper Source list. 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. Specify additional printing conditions.
Page 245: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os 9)
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) 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 246 Printing Ofce Documents After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media Source list.
Page 247: 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 248 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 249 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 250: 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 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane.
Page 251 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 252: 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 253 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 254: 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 Enables you to 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.
Page 255: 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 256 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. Magenta Yellow Brightness...
Page 257 Adjusting Images 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.475) Enhanced Printing Options 241...
Page 258: 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 in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
Page 259 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. Enhanced Printing Options 243...
Page 260 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Gray Tone 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.
Page 261: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Page 262 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box. 246 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 263 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.
Page 264: 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 265: Print Quality
Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is Image most important.
Page 266: Color Settings
Adjusting Images Color Settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) Color Choose whether to print in color or Color (Economy) monochrome (*4). Monochrome (Photo)) (→P.236) Monochrome 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 267: 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 268: 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 269 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.236) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.
Page 270: 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 271 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 272 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.524) 256 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 273: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os 9)
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Page 274 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 275 Adjusting Images Conrm the selection in Media Source. 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 9)”. (→P.551) Enhanced Printing Options 259...
Page 276: 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 277: 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. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing.
Page 278: 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 load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen.
Page 279: 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 280 Choosing Paper for Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll...
Page 281: 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 282 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 283: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os 9)
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
Page 284 Choosing Paper for Printing Access the Finishing pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width. Note •...
Page 285: 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 286: 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 287 Printing enlargements or reductions 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 288: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (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 289 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 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 Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 290 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 291: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (Mac Os 9)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) 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 292 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 293 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Media Size is selected.
Page 294: 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 295: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (W�Ndows)
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 296 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 297: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (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 298 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 Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 299 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 300: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (Mac Os 9)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 301 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 302 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width.
Page 303: 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 304: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (W�Ndows)
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 305 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 306: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (Mac Os X)
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 307 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 Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 308 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 309: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (Mac Os 9)
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 310 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 311 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Enhanced Printing Options 295...
Page 312 Printing enlargements or reductions Click Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.
Page 313: Pr�Nt�Ng Enlargements Of Scanned Or�G�Nals From A Color �Magerunner
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 314 Printing enlargements or reductions 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 315 Printing enlargements or reductions 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. Press Send to display the screen for transmission.
Page 316: 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 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane.
Page 317 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 318: 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.81) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size.
Page 319 Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Cut Sheet 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 320: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (W�Ndows)
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 321 Printing at full size Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.475) Note •...
Page 322: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (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 323 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 Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 324 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 325: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (Mac Os 9)
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS 9) 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 326 Printing at full size Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 327: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze
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 328 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 329: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (W�Ndows)
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. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper •...
Page 330 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 331: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (Mac Os X)
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. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless •...
Page 332 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in.
Page 333 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 334: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (Mac Os 9)
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless •...
Page 335 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 Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 336 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 337: 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 338 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 339: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng By Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (W�Ndows)
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. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
Page 340 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 341: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng By Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (Mac Os X)
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. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
Page 342 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 343 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". On the Page Setup pane, select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Paper Size under Enlarged/Reduced Printing.
Page 344 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
Page 345 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 Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 346 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Media Size under Enlarged/Reduced Printing.
Page 347 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 348 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 349 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. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 350 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 351 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. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 352 Borderless Printing Select the print target in the Print Target list. 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 Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Page 353 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 354 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) 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 355 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 Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 356 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box.
Page 357 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 358 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 359 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper •...
Page 360 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 361 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. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless • Paper: Roll •...
Page 362 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 363 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 364 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless • Paper: Roll •...
Page 365 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 Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 366 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 367 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 368: Registering A Custom Paper 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 369: 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.364) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered.
Page 370 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner." 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.
Page 371 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.475) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box.
Page 372: Register A Custom Page Size
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 373 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click OK to close the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click OK to close the dialog box.
Page 374 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 375: Register A Custom Paper Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) 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 376 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner.” Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings.
Page 377 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note •...
Page 378 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Setup pane. Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. 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 379 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 380: 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.364) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.366) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
Page 381 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet 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 382: Printing By Using Custom Paper Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size. •...
Page 383 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click 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.
Page 384 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 385 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 386 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Paper Size. Document: •...
Page 387 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430”, the size you registered. Print Area Setting, click Standard. Click Cut Sheet in the Standard list.
Page 388 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media 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 9)”. (→P.551) 372 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 389: 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 390 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 391 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.481) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 392 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 393 Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. 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 394 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout. 378 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 395: 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 396 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 397 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 398 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.524) 382 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 399 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) 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 400 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media 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 9)”. (→P.551) 384 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 401: 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 402 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 403 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 404 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 405 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 406 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 407 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) 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 408 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direction and Page Border.
Page 409 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 410: 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 411 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 412 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 413 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) 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 414 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster (Graphic Image) in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list.
Page 415: 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 416 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 417 Centering originals 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. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Page 418 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 419 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 Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 420 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 421 Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) 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) •...
Page 422 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 423 Centering originals 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 424: 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 425 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 •...
Page 426 Centering originals Click Match Page Size in the Paper Size list. Click Scaling and enter “50.” Click Cut Sheet 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 427 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 428 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet 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.
Page 429 Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9) 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 (Manual) • Paper type: Plain Paper •...
Page 430 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media Source list. Select the Print Centered check box.
Page 431 Centering originals 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 9)”. (→P.551) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
Page 432: 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 433 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 434 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 435 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 436 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 Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 437 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 438 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS 9) 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 439 Conserving roll paper Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 440 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 441 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 442 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 443 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 444 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 Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 445 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 446 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. •...
Page 447 Conserving roll paper Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 448: Checking Images Before Printing
Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. While viewing this screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Preview (Macintosh) Important •...
Page 449 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 450 Checking Images Before Printing Conrming the Print Image Before Printing The preview screen displayed before printing enables you to see the original image just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs helps prevent printing errors. For instructions on previewing print jobs, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 451 Checking Images Before Printing In the PageComposer editing window, select the document to print and open the Print Preview window. After conrming that the layout is just as you expected, close the Print Preview window. In the PageComposer editing window, make sure the document to print is selected. Choose Print from the File menu.
Page 452 Checking Images Before Printing Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 453: 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 454 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 455 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 456 Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Mac OS 9) 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 ×...
Page 457 Other useful settings After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 458 Other useful settings Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”.
Page 459: 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 460 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 461 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 462 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 463 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 Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 464 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 465 Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) 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 466 Other useful settings Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media 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 on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 467: 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 468 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 469 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.481) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 470 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 471 Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 472 Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
Page 473: 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 474 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 475 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 476 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 477 Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) 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 478 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 Media 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 479 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 480 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 481 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 482 Other useful settings Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the le was opened in Color Space and the monitor color temperature in Monitor White Point.
Page 483 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 484 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 485 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 486 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 487 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.481) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.483) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 488 Printer Driver • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.507) 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.508) You can view support information and the user’s manual. •...
Page 489 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 490 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)Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.
Page 491 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.475) • Checking a print preview (→P.476) 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 images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, media source, layout, and so on.
Page 492 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, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Windows)”.
Page 493 Printer Driver Previewing Images 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.481) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 494 Printer Driver After conrming that the layout is just as you expected, close the Print Preview window. In the PageComposer editing window, make sure the document to print is selected. Choose Print from the File menu. 478 Windows Software...
Page 495 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.481) Complete the print settings.
Page 496 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.481) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 497 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 498 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 499 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 500 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 501 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 502 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 503 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, this will take more time than regular printing.
Page 504 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 505 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 506 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.485) Setting Item Description...
Page 507 Printer Driver Color Settings Sheet: Color (Windows) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment : color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet.
Page 508 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 509 Printer Driver Matching sheet: Driver Matching Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list.
Page 510 Printer Driver Matching sheet: ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet.
Page 511 Printer Driver Matching sheet: Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list.
Page 512: Light Source Check Tool
Printer Driver Setting Item Description Chart Number In Chart, select the number of the pattern with your desired colors. Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the i1 spectrophotometer. Select the value measured using the i1 spectrophotometer. Color Temperature Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart.
Page 513 Printer Driver Color Settings Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) The following settings are available on the Color Settings sheet for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment : monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note •...
Page 514 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.236) 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 515 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.485) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Page 516 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 517 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. Fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specied scaling value.
Page 518 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 519 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. Setting Item Description Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.385) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.394) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.373) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.516)
Page 520 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. 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.
Page 521 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.451) Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the...
Page 522 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. 506 Windows Software...
Page 523 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. Button Corresponding Utility Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. •...
Page 524 On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Corresponding Utility Button 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 525 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 About...
Page 526 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 Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
Page 527 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 528 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 529 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.475) Windows Software 513...
Page 530: 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 531 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 532 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 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 •...
Page 533 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 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.
Page 534 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 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 535 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 536 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 537 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.528) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 538 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 539 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 540: Check A Preview Of The Settings
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. • Check a preview of the settings (→P.524) • Checking a print preview (→P.525) Check 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.
Page 541 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 542 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 543 Printer Driver Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 544 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 545 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. 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 546 Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.108) Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied on the printer for each media source.
Page 547 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 548 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 549 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.529) Setting Item Description...
Page 550 Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Page 551 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.236) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note •...
Page 552 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 553 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.529) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Page 554 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 Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 555 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.399) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.408) 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 556 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 557 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 558 On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Corresponding Utility Button 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 559 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 560 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 561 Printer Driver Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 562 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 563 Printmonitor Note • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network or to a local port. In the Printer menu, select the name of the desired printer. After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown.
Page 564 Printer Driver Mac OS 9 Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P.556) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 565 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
Page 566 Printer Driver Access the Finishing pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width. Note •...
Page 567 Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.551) • Checking a print preview (→P.552) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Finishing, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
Page 568 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 set. 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 569 Printer Driver Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing.
Page 570 Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) 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. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 571 Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
Page 572 Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) 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 573 Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 574 Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” Page Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 575 Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Page Size Displays the page size, as specied in the source application.
Page 576 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Layout Direction This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. Page Border This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple pages printed on a single sheet.
Page 577 Printer Driver Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description You can choose the media source. Media Source Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 578 Printer Driver Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS 9) 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 9) (→P.557) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings.
Page 579 Printer Driver Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item Description Utility Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Page 580 Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking On to print in the background.
Page 581 Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Page 582 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Gray Tone Adjustment Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged with blue), Warm Black (tinged with red), and so on. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
Page 583 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. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching.
Page 584 Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) 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 585 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.236) 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 586 Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) 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 Mainpane, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.557) Setting Item Description...
Page 587 Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) 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.557) Setting Item Description...
Page 588 Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) 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 Additional Settings pane, click Special Settings. (→P.564) Setting Item Description...
Page 589 Printer Driver Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS 9) 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 590 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 591 Printer Driver Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media 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 the Roll Paper Width list, click the Printer in the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 592 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 593 Printmonitor Note • If the status of the desired printer is not shown in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, select the printer again as follows. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network or to a local port. In the Printer menu, select the name of the desired printer. After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown.
Page 594: 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 595 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 596 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 597 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 598 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 599 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 600 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. To access RemoteUI, start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 601 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 602 “-”, or “.” for the rst character, or “-” or “.” for the last character. Multicast DNS Service Name Specify the printer’s Multicast Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) DNS service name. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used.
Page 603 Utility (or Print Center) in 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 604 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 605 Network Setting Default Setting Item Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS PServer tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server.
Page 606 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 607 Network Setting 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 ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ►. Press ▲...
Page 608 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. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
Page 609: 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 610 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 611: 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, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing.
Page 612 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 613 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 614 Network Setting (Windows) Default Setting Item Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS PServer tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server.
Page 615 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 616 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 617: 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 618 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 619 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 620: 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.584) Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 621 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. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services.
Page 622 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 623 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 624 Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 625 Utility (or Print Center) in 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 626: Activating Appletalk On The Printer
Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 627 Network Setting (Macintosh) 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 628 Network Setting (Macintosh) Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. 612 Network Setting...
Page 629 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the destination (Mac OS 9) Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In AppleTalk, click Active. Close the Chooser window. Click AppleTalk under Control Panels to display the AppleTalk window. In Connect via, choose Built-in Ethernet. Close the AppleTalk window and save the settings.
Page 630 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer on TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. •...
Page 631 Network Setting (Macintosh) 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. Network Setting 615...
Page 632 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. Click Registering IP Address in the Destination list to display the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box.
Page 633 Network Setting (Macintosh) In the Destination list, click the address you registered. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed. Network Setting 617...
Page 634 Network Setting (Macintosh) 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. Note •...
Page 635 Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available through the Control Panel, printer driver, imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. The hard disk operations available through each interface are as follows. image- Printer Driver PROGRAF...
Page 636 Hard Disk image- Printer Driver PROGRAF or image- Status Monitor Operation RemoteUI Control Panel PROGRAF or image- Print Plug-In PROGRAF Printmonitor Mail box Move saved jobs No management Modify saved jobs Modify mail boxes Print a list of saved jobs Display a list of saved jobs Other operations...
Page 637 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 638 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 639 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. Erasure Method Time Required Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Page 640: Basic Print Job Operations
Basic Print Job Operations Print Jobs Basic Print Job Operations 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 641 Basic Print Job Operations Format of saved print jobs Choose the format when saving print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Choose from three formats for saving print jobs: Print, Print (auto delete), and Save in mail box. You can also choose Save data before printing, as desired.
Page 642: Storage Destination
Basic Print Job Operations 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 643: Saving Print Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs You can use the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In to save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Using the printer driver (Windows) Access the Page Setup sheet. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. Print Jobs 627...
Page 644 Basic Print Job Operations Choose an Output Method. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. •...
Page 645 Basic Print Job Operations Using the printer driver (Mac OS X) Access the Additional Settings pane. Choose an Send job to. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. •...
Page 646 Basic Print Job Operations Using the printer driver (Mac OS 9) Access the Additional Settings pane. Choose an Send job to. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. •...
Page 647 Basic Print Job Operations 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 648 Basic Print Job Operations 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 649 Basic Print Job Operations 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 650: Printing Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations 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 651 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job in the list and click Print. Print Jobs 635...
Page 652 Basic Print Job Operations On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. 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 •...
Page 653 Basic Print Job Operations 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. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►”...
Page 654 Basic Print Job Operations 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. Specify the number of copies and click the OK button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 655: Deleting Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations 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 656 Basic Print Job Operations 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. 640 Print Jobs...
Page 657 Basic Print Job Operations 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 658 Basic Print Job Operations 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.
Page 659: Moving Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations 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 660 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job in the list and click Move. 644 Print Jobs...
Page 661 Basic Print Job Operations 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. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open.
Page 662 Basic Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move. In the Move dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. 646 Print Jobs...
Page 663 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) 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 print job in the list and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination Personal Box and click OK.
Page 664: Advanced Print Job Operations
Advanced Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations 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 665: Specifying Save And Print
Advanced Print Job Operations 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 666: Printing Without Saving Jobs In The Common Box
Advanced Print Job Operations Printing Without Saving 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.624) You can select Save: Shared Box >...
Page 667: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes
Advanced Print Job Operations 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 668 Advanced Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, select the personal box for a password. Click Edit. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password : Select the check box. •...
Page 669 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. Print Jobs 653...
Page 670 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 671: Naming Personal Boxes
Advanced Print Job Operations 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) •...
Page 672 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 673 Advanced Print Job Operations 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. Print Jobs 657...
Page 674 Advanced Print Job Operations 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.
Page 675: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations 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 676 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 677 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 678 Advanced Print Job Operations 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. 662 Print Jobs...
Page 679: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations 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.
Page 680: Displaying Details Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations 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 681 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 •...
Page 682 Advanced Print Job Operations 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. 666 Print Jobs...
Page 683 Advanced Print Job Operations 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.
Page 684: Renaming Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations 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 685 Advanced Print Job Operations 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. Print Jobs 669...
Page 686 Advanced Print Job Operations 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. 670 Print Jobs...
Page 687 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 688 Advanced Print Job Operations Select the saved job in the list and click Set. 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.
Page 689 Advanced Print Job Operations Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available through the Control Panel, printer driver, imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. The hard disk operations available through each interface are as follows. image- Printer Driver PROGRAF...
Page 690 Advanced Print Job Operations image- Printer Driver PROGRAF or image- Status Monitor Operation RemoteUI Control Panel PROGRAF or image- Print Plug-In PROGRAF Printmonitor Other operations Display free hard disk space Initialize hard disk Display error messages *1: This option is available with Print, Print (auto delete), and Save in mail box. Print jobs are saved and then printed.
Page 691 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 692 Advanced Print Job Operations 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 693: 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 694 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 695: 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 696 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 697: Adjusting The Printhead Height
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If the printing rubs or the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲...
Page 698: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate streaks, or when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for purposes other than checking output. When using highly transparent media not compatible with automatic adjustment, you must adjust the feed amount manually.
Page 699 Adjusting the feed amount Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Band Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 700 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 50 mm (2.0 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different.
Page 701: 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 702 Adjusting the feed amount Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Band Adj, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
Page 703 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 50 mm (2.0 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 704 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 705 Adjusting the feed amount Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage.
Page 706: 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 the printing rubs or the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, results may be improved by adjusting the strength of vacuum against paper on the Platen.
Page 707: 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 708 Color adjustment PhotoPlusGl 2 Compatible Compatible Compatible 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...
Page 709 Color adjustment Note • We recommend using only one type of paper for color calibration. Using the same type of paper for color calibration can improve color consistency. • For better color consistency, we recommend performing color calibration under the same conditions of temperature and humidity each time.
Page 710 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 711 Color adjustment By 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 712 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode 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 713 Color adjustment Click Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. 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.
Page 714 Color adjustment After conrming that Ambient Light Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in Matching Mode, select the number for the desired color tone on the chart in Chart Number. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing. 698 Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
Page 715 Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light 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 716 Color adjustment Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Matching mode 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 717 Color adjustment Select By entering values directly in Setting Method. Select the Lighting Source Type and Color Temperature determined in step 1. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and start printing. Adjustments for Better Print Quality 701...
Page 718 Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “F” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers.
Page 719: Replacing Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank The printer supports both 330 ml (11.2  oz) and 700 ml (23.7  oz) Ink Tanks as replacement tanks. An Ink Tank for this printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank.
Page 720: Access The Menu For Ink Tank Replacement
Ink Tanks Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement 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 721 Ink Tanks Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2  oz]) Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement.
Page 722 Ink Tanks Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip (a) 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 723 Ink Tanks Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. Important • Down the Ink Tank Lock Lever until the lever is locked. •...
Page 724 Ink Tanks Install the Ink Tank (330 ml [11.2  oz]) Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right shaking gently seven or eight times. Note • If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
Page 725 Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
Page 726 Ink Tanks Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer now goes online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure every Ink Tank Lock Lever is fully closed.
Page 727 Ink Tanks Install the Ink Tank (700 ml [23.7  oz]) Before opening the pouch, hold the new Ink Tank with both hands and tilt it to the left and right as shown shaking gently seven or eight times. Caution •...
Page 728 Ink Tanks Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown in the gure, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
Page 729 Ink Tanks Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer now goes online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure every Ink Tank Lock Lever is fully closed.
Page 730: 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 731: 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 732: Checking The Print Quality
Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.719) 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 733: Checking For Nozzle Clogging
If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. Clean the Printhead. (→P.718) 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. Maintenance 717...
Page 734 If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B at least two 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 735: 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 compatible Printhead, see “Printhead”.
Page 736 Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink to leak from the Printhead, resulting in stains. Only remove or install the Printhead after selecting Replace P.head in the menu, and follow the instructions on the panel.
Page 737 Printheads If the Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Maintenance 721...
Page 738 Printheads If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Move the Carriage out of the way manually if Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. Lift the Carriage Cover to open it fully.
Page 739 Printheads Lift the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it fully. 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 740 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 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 741 Printheads With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, tilt the Printhead slightly forward as you insert it in the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.
Page 742 Printheads Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front. Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system. After about ten minutes, the Printhead will be automatically aligned, and the printer will go online. If no paper has been loaded, a message is displayed requesting you to load paper. Important •...
Page 743 Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit A reaplacement Cutter Unit. • Cutter Unit CT-06 Note • For instructions on replacing the Cutter Unit, see “Replacing the Cutter Unit”. (→P.727) Replacing the Cutter Unit Note • For information on compatible Cutter Unit, see “Cutter Unit”. (→P.727) Turn the printer on.
Page 744 Cutter Unit If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). Holding the Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), remove it from the Carriage.
Page 745 Cutter Unit Holding the new Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), push it from the direction of (c) onto the Carriage until it clicks into place. Important • After installing the Cutter Unit, hold it only by the grip (b) and pull the Cutter Unit forward to make sure it does not come off.
Page 746 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge is provided with a Shaft Cleaner. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-08 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.730) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see “Maintenance Cartridge”.
Page 747 Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace 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 2-5 are unnecessary in this case.
Page 748 Maintenance Cartridge Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy.
Page 749 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 750 Maintenance Cartridge Insert the new Maintenance Cartridge all the way in, keeping it level. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Next, replace the Shaft Cleaner. 734 Maintenance...
Page 751: Replacing The Shaft Cleaner
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Shaft Cleaner Replace the Shaft Cleaner when you replace the Maintenance Cartridge. New Shaft Cleaner is included with replacement Maintenance Cartridge. After you execute Repl. maint cart and replace the Maintenance Cartridge, a message will appear on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Shaft Cleaner.
Page 752 Maintenance Cartridge Grasp the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it toward the right to remove it. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). 736 Maintenance...
Page 753 Maintenance Cartridge Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage. Note • Be sure to put used Shaft Cleaner in the smaller box and put that box in the box of the used Maintenance Cartridge for recycling. Close the Top Cover.
Page 754: 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 755: 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 756: 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.26) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution •...
Page 757: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing •...
Page 758 Cleaning the Printer If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen, the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), or cutter guide (c), use the Cleaning Brush (d) included with the printer to wipe it away. Important •...
Page 759 Cleaning the Printer Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), the cutter guide (f), the left-side ink suction ports (g), the section around the right-side Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (h), and so on.
Page 760 If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B at least two 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 761: Other Maintenance
Preparing to Transfer the Printer Important • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped in transit. Note •...
Page 762 Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Caution • Avoid tipping the printer excessively 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. • Roll (→P.127)
Page 763 Other Maintenance Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever (a). Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. Remove the Ink Tank. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 764 Other Maintenance Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gently return every Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position. Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important •...
Page 765 Other Maintenance Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Remove the six Ejection Supports and lower the Ejection Guide. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated.
Page 766 Other Maintenance Important • Attach the Belt Stopper, which was removed and stored after initial installation. Neglecting to attach the Belt Stopper may damage the printer. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). Close the Top Cover.
Page 767 The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware 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 768 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 769 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.416) ÞConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.424) How do I print without wasting...
Page 770: Problems Regarding Paper
Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Turn the printer off. (→P.26) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. 754 Troubleshooting...
Page 771 Problems Regarding Paper Important • If you push the Carriage to the left edge, the blade of the Cutter Unit will be lowered in preparation to cut the paper. Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Carriage and Platen if you have pushed the Carriage to the left edge or if a paper jam occurs during cutting.
Page 772 Problems Regarding Paper Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury and damaging the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.
Page 773 Problems Regarding Paper Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.
Page 774 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Turn the printer off. (→P.26) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
Page 775 Problems Regarding Paper Lift the Release Lever. If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and remove the jammed paper from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and lower the Ejection Guide.
Page 776 Problems Regarding Paper If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer.
Page 777: 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. Cannot Load Sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp.
Page 778 Disconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord from the Right Media Take-up Unit and reconnect it rmly, all the way in. Turn the printer on. (→P.164) If the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 762 Troubleshooting...
Page 779: 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 780: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.718) 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. 764 Troubleshooting...
Page 781: 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 782: 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 Load paper of the same type as you have specied not match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) in the printer driver.
Page 783: 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.741) 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 784: 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.741) 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 785: 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 786: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.682) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. jobs are interrupted during transmission.
Page 787: 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 788: 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.690) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead. (→P.681) The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment.
Page 789: Lines Are Misaligned
Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform (Windows) Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows Open the printer driver’s Properties dialog box from printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected. Print in the application software’s File menu, and try printing following the steps below.
Page 790: 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 791: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not congured Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are correctly. congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings”.
Page 792: Installation Problems
Installation problems Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected the IEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver. If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface driver and the printer driver as follows. Important •...
Page 793: Removing Installed Printer Drivers
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. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
Page 794: The Printer Does Not Go On
*4: After about a minute and a half, the printer goes Online, and printing operations begin. However, printing may start later after data reception, depending on the size of print data. *5: Ink agitation takes about three and a half minutes. In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. 778 Troubleshooting...
Page 795: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink
Other problems Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. just installed and insert it again rmly. Restart the printer.
Page 796 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 797 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 798 Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action.(See "Error Messages.") Error messages (if action can be taken) Error messages are indicated on the Display Screen if you must respond before the printer can resume...
Page 799 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 800: 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 801: 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.120) (→P.147) Remove the Roll Holder, insert the roll on the Roll Holder rmly until it reaches the ange, and load the Roll Holder in the printer again.
Page 802: This Paper Cannot Be Used
Messages regarding paper This paper cannot be used. Check supported paper sizes. Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too large for the printer has been loaded. Load paper of the correct size. (→P.113) Paper that is too small for the printer has been Load paper of the correct size.
Page 803: The Roll Is Empty
Messages regarding paper The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no more paper left on the roll. Follow the steps below to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. Remove the roll. (→P.127) (→P.128) (→P.129)
Page 804: Paper Jam
Messages regarding paper Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to roll is loaded. cancel printing.
Page 805: Paper Loaded Askew
Messages regarding paper Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew. Follow the steps below to reload the roll. Lift the Release Lever. Open the Top Cover. Align the right edge of the roll paper parallel to the Paper Alignment Line.
Page 806: Cannot Feed Paper
Paper came out of the feed path during feeding. Reload the paper correctly and advance it again. (→P.120) If the message is displayed when paper is not being advanced, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Cannot cut this paper. Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide.
Page 807: End Of Paper Feed
(→P.120) The Media Take-up Unit sensor is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. * Printing will stop momentarily if an error involving the Media Take-up Unit occurs. If you prefer printing not to stop, set Skip Take-Up Err to On.
Page 808: Borderless Printng Not Possible
Messages regarding paper Borderless printng not possible. Check roll position. Cause Corrective Action The paper is loaded askew. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the paper. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange of the Roll Holder. (→P.116) (→P.119) (→P.120) If you press the Online button and continue printing,...
Page 809: Messages Regarding Ink
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. Printhead, or do other operations that require ink. (→P.703) No ink left.
Page 810: Ink Tank Is Empty
Messages regarding ink Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.703) Ink Level: Check Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left.
Page 811: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted We recommend using a type of paper that you often when highly transparent lm is loaded. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment.
Page 812: Cannot Adjust Printhead
Messages regarding printing or adjustment 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.717) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.718) Highly transparent lm is loaded that cannot be used We recommend using a type of paper that you often...
Page 813: 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 797...
Page 814: Execute Printhead Cleaning
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.718) x printhead error (x is Left or Right) Cause Corrective Action An incompatible Printhead has been installed.
Page 815: 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.730) 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 816: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause Corrective Action The format of the printer’s hard disk is invalid. Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printer automatically restarts.
Page 817 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.639) 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 818: Top Cover Is Open
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 819: Prepare For Parts Replacement
It is almost time to replace consumables for which If Parts replacement time has passed. is displayed, service is required. you can continue to use the printer for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Page 821 Index Index Print Image with Actual Size .....312, 342 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) .............318, 348 About This User Manual ..........1 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from (Mac OS X) .............315, 345 Applications (Mac OS 9) .........556 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from...
Page 822 Index Cannot connect the printer to the network .....774 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ......130, 754 Cannot cut this paper..........790 Close Ink Tank Cover ..........793 Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. ..795 Color adjustment ............691 Cannot feed paper..........790 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) ....565 Cannot Load Sheets ..........761 Color Adjustment pane: color ......565...
Page 823 Index Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) ..............594 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Deleting Saved Jobs ..........639 Settings ............587, 609 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network (Mac OS) ............642 Settings ............588, 597 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network (Windows) ............641 Settings ..............585 Using RemoteUI ..........640...
Page 824 Index Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) .............245 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board ....75 (Mac OS X) .............242 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ....778 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding (Windows) ..............239 Occurs ..............772...
Page 825 Index Main Menu Operations ..........37 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) ..570 Accessing Menus ..........38 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) ...532 Executing menu commands .......40 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) ..489 Specifying menu items ........39 Media Take-up Unit ...........21, 163 Specifying numerical values .......40 Media take-up unit ready.
Page 826 Index Other problems ............778 Printer Menu Operations ..........35 Other useful settings ..........437 Job Management Menu Operations ....36 Output Stacker ..........74, 155 Main menu operations during printing ....35 Main menu operations when no print job is in progress .............35 Submenu operations ..........36 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) ........559 Printer Modes ............28 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) .......538...
Page 827 Index Printing from Mac OS 9 ..........94 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) ..391 Printing from the application software ....94 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) ..388 Selecting the printer ...........94 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) ..386 Printing Office Documents ........224 Printing from Mac OS X ..........92 Printing from the application software ....92...
Page 828 Index Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) ..........175 Easy Settings ...........175 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls ......143 Print Target ............175 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded..788 Print targets for photos and images ....175 Rel lever is in wrong position........791 Printing Photos in Monochrome ......187 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected.
Page 829 Index Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value ..287 Spec�fy�ng Output Method ........648 Enlarged/Reduced Pr�nt�ng ......287 Spec�fy�ng Save and Pr�nt ........649 Scal�ng ..............287 Search�ng Top�cs ............3 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value Select�ng Color Tones on Charts Before Pr�nt�ng (Mac OS 9) .............293 (W�ndows) ..............464 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value...
Page 830 Index Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) ......125 Top cover is open...........802 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type .......599 Troubleshooting ............752 Specifying the frame type using imagePROGRAF Turn on the media take-up unit.......791 Device Setup Utility ..........599 Turning the Printer On and Off .........26 Specifying the frame type using the printer Turning the printer off .........27 Control Panel ............600...
Page 831 Index When to Replace Ink Tanks ........715 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink .........715 If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen ...........715 If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen ...........715 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ..739 If a message for checking the Maintenance...

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000S User Manual

Introduction

Printer Parts

Basic Printing Workflow

Handling Paper

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Quick Links

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