Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Working With Various Print Jobs Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Print Jobs Handling Paper Adjustments for Better Print Quality Printer Parts Network Setting Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Message Appendix ver1.00 2010-09-10...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Cont e nt s Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................2 Loading and Printing on Rolls ........................... 3 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................7 Printing in Windows ..............................9 Printing from Mac OS X ............................10 Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......................
Page 4 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) ..................69 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ..................... 72 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ................73 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) ................75 Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper ............................
Page 5 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................172 Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ............................. 174 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............175 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................177 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............
Page 6 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................241 Operating Environment ............................242 Starting Free Layout .............................. 242 Free Layout Main Window ............................ 244 Detailed Settings ..............................246 Preferences Dialog Box ............................247 Page Options Dialog Box ............................248 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................249 Format Dialog Box ..............................
Page 7 The Features of HDI Driver ........................... 331 Operating Environment ............................331 Installation Procedure ............................332 Installing with the Canon Installer ........................332 Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard ......................339 Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box ..................... 344 Opening from the AutoCAD File Menu ......................345 Opening from the Start Menu ..........................
Page 8 Deleting Media Types You Have Added ......................392 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide ..................... 393 Changing the Display Order of Media Types ....................395 Updating Media Types ............................ 396 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................401 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................
Page 9 Paper Settings Panel .............................. 456 Easy Settings ..............................458 Advanced Settings .............................. 459 Color Settings Panel .............................. 461 Color Adjustment ............................... 462 Matching ................................464 Driver Matching Mode ........................... 466 ICC Matching Mode ............................467 ColorSync ............................... 468 Preferences Dialog Box ............................469 Page Setup Dialog Box ............................
Page 10 Updating Media Types ............................ 522 Print Jobs Basic Print Job Operations Saved Print Jobs ..............................527 Saving Print Jobs ..............................529 Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) ................532 Printing Saved Jobs ..............................535 Deleting Saved Jobs ............................... 541 Moving Saved Jobs ..............................
Page 11 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ............................623 Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.) ............... 623 Manual Straightening of Lines and Colors (Manual Head Adj) ................ 625 Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) ..................... 626 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) ..............629 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ...........................
Page 12 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................724 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ................ 725 Using RemoteUI ..............................726 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings ..................726 Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................728 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................729 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................
Page 13 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ............................799 Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found ....................801 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot ..................803 Cannot Load Sheets ............................... 803 Paper is not cut straight ............................804 Paper is not cut ............................... 804 The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating .......................
Page 14 The printer consumes a lot of ink .......................... 825 Ink level detection ..............................826 Error Message Error Messages Messages regarding paper Papr Type Mismatch .............................. 832 PaprTypeMismatch ..............................832 The paper is too small............................833 RollWdthMismatch ..............................833 Paper size not detected............................834 Insufficient paper for job ............................
Page 15 Wrong maintenance cartridge..........................850 Prepare for maint cart replacement........................850 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................850 Maintenance cartridge full............................. 850 Maintenance cartridge problem..........................851 Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error............................... 852 File read error................................ 852 The mail box is full.
Page 17: Basic Printing Workflow
Basic Printing Workflow > Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Canceling print jobs iPF815...
Page 18: Printing Procedure
(See "Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other.") →P.125 Sheet printing Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF815...
Page 19: Loading And Printing On Rolls
• If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and cut the paper manually. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.598 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.648 iPF815 Loading and Printing on Rolls...
Page 20 Select a roll as the paper source. (See "Selecting the Paper Source.") →P.588 Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.591 • Sheets (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.612 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF815...
Page 21 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.584 Note • Before borderless printing, make sure the blue Switch on the platen is set toward the ● side. (See "Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.813 iPF815 Loading and Printing on Rolls...
Page 22 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.191 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.402 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF815...
Page 23: Loading And Printing On Sheets
• For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") (See "Types of Paper.") →P.578 →P.575 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.648 iPF815 Loading and Printing on Sheets...
Page 24 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.191 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.402 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.9 Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF815...
Page 25: Printing In Windows
• We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. In the source application, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. iPF815 Printing in Windows...
Page 26: Printing From Mac Os X
For instructions on registering the printer, see "Configuring the Printer Driver Destination ." →P.741 Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnec- ted. Printing from Mac OS X iPF815...
Page 27 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. iPF815 Printing from Mac OS X...
Page 28: Canceling Print Jobs
When the roll is selected as the paper source, the printer goes online, and when sheet is selected, the printer goes offline. • If you press the Stop button during printing Holding down the Stop button for a second or more during printing stops printing immediately. Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF815...
Page 29: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by the printer), double-click the taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. iPF815 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows...
Page 30: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os X
They are not displayed before print data is sent to the printer, even if the computer has started preparing the print data. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF815...
Page 31 If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. iPF815 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X...
Page 32 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF815...
Page 33: Working With Various Print Jobs
Working With Various Print Jobs > Working With Various Print Jobs Printing CAD Drawings Printing Photos and Images Printing Office Documents iPF815...
Page 34: Printing Cad Drawings
Print targets for line drawings and text Print Target Description CAD (Color Line Draw- Settings optimized to print intricate lines in CAD draw- ing) ings clearly. CAD (Monochrome Line Settings optimized to print black lines in CAD drawings Drawing ) clearly. Printing CAD Drawings iPF815...
Page 35: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows)
Page 36 Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Set- tings. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) iPF815...
Page 37: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Mac Os X)
• Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF815 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X)
Page 38: Working With Various Print Jobs 17
Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 39 Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. iPF815 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X)
Page 40 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.401 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 41: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings
Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors. Color (CAD) 3 Print emulating the Canon BJ-W3000/W3050, in colors resembling colors pro- duced by these printers. Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.
Page 42 Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet. Click Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box. Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) iPF815...
Page 43: Hp-Gl/2 Printing
• Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) →P.54 HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL( *1 ) emulation.( *2 ) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify →P.27...
Page 44: Printing Photos And Images
For details on Advanced Settings, see " Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for " Printing →P.52 Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Printing Photos and Images iPF815...
Page 45: Printing Photos And Images (Windows)
• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.197 iPF815 Printing Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 46 After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Color) in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Set- tings. Printing Photos and Images (Windows) iPF815...
Page 47: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
• Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Premium Glossy Paper 200 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) iPF815 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 48 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12". If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 49 • For information on settings optimized for printing photos and images, see " Printing Photos and Images " →P.28 • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. iPF815 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 50 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 In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 51 For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.401 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 52: Printing Office Documents
Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efficiently when checking lay- outs. For instructions on printing office documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system. Printing Office Documents iPF815...
Page 53: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Set- tings. iPF815 Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Page 54: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
• Document: Office document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 55 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Mar- gins). If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)
Page 56 • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 57 For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.401 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)
Page 58: Enhanced Printing Options
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing at full size Borderless Printing Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Centering originals Conserving roll paper Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Checking Images Before Printing Other useful settings iPF815...
Page 59: Adjusting Images
Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the con- trast. iPF815 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver...
Page 60 Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing as the operating system. typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF815...
Page 61: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 62 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF815...
Page 63 • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to se- lect the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. Close the Color Settings dialog box. iPF815 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 64 Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.193 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF815...
Page 65: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 66 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 67 • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to se- lect the color adjustment target from Images, Graphics, and Text. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. iPF815 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 68: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. Print Priority (*1) Description Image A setting for posters or other documents made up mainly of photos or images, or for emphasizing photos or images in printed documents. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF815...
Page 69: Print Quality
If you choose Monochrome or Mono- Brightness chrome (BK ink) in Color Mode only Contrast Brightness and Contrast can be adjusted. Saturation Image, Graphics, and Text are available as Object Adjustment options. iPF815 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing...
Page 70: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF815...
Page 71 Click Line Drawing/Text in the Print Priority list. Click High (1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. iPF815 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)
Page 72 Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.193 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF815...
Page 73: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os X)
Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)
Page 74 Click High(1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list. Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 75 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)
Page 76: Choosing Paper For Printing
For instructions on configuring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.191 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.402 Choosing a Paper for Printing iPF815...
Page 77: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
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) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper iPF815 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size...
Page 78 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 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. Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF815...
Page 79: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF815 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 80 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 81 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 82 Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Paper Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the Paper Size list. Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 83: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
• Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. iPF815 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width...
Page 84 Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF815...
Page 85: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) iPF815 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 86 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 87 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 88: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
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. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value iPF815...
Page 89: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.197 iPF815 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows)
Page 90 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a 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). Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF815...
Page 91: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF815 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)
Page 92 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 93 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)
Page 94 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. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 95 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)
Page 96: Printing At Full Size
• Sheets: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 26 mm (1 in) higher than the page size • Rolls: Load paper that is at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm (0.24 in) higher than the page size Printing on Oversized Paper iPF815...
Page 97: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. iPF815 Printing at Full Size (Windows)
Page 98: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)
• Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 99 Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - Oversize. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)
Page 100 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 101 —in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X)
Page 102: Borderless Printing At Actual 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. Borderless Printing at Actual Size iPF815...
Page 103: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)
Page 104: Enhanced Printing Options 42
In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF815...
Page 105: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os X)
• Document: Any Type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)–Borderless • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) iPF815 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)
Page 106 • Paper sizes supported for borderless printing are indicated by —Borderless. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 107 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)
Page 108 10"x12" - Borderless. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 109: Borderless Printing
• Before borderless printing, make sure the blue Switch on the platen is set toward the ● side. (See "Set- ting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.813 Borderless Printing Method Choose the method of borderless printing that suits the original, as desired. iPF815 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size...
Page 110: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF815...
Page 111 Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows)
Page 112: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
• Document: Any Type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 113 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 114 Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 115 Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Paper Size under Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Paper Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X)
Page 116: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
• Before borderless printing, make sure the blue Switch on the platen is set toward the ● side. (See "Set- ting the Blue Switch on the Platen.") →P.813 Borderless Printing Method Choose the method of borderless printing that suits the original, as desired. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF815...
Page 117: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)
Page 118 Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF815...
Page 119: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 120 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 121 Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 122 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. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 123 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 124: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
• If not much ink is left, prepare replacement ink tanks. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF815...
Page 125: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Paper Source list. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. My Horizontal Banner is used in this example. iPF815 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Page 126 Choose Print in the Microsoft Word menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF815...
Page 127 Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. iPF815 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Page 128 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.193 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF815...
Page 129: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os X)
In the application, create an original in the format of a horizontal or vertical banner. Register a Custom Page Sizes (Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5)/ Custom Paper Sizes (Mac OS X 10.6). iPF815 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X)
Page 130 If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. Under Page Size, enter 10 in Width and 50 in Height. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 131 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. iPF815 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X)
Page 132 Main pane and update the printer information. Page Size, make sure 100*500 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 133: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
• Paper type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. iPF815 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes...
Page 134 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF815...
Page 135 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)
Page 136 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used in this example. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF815...
Page 137: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
Mac OS X. Create the document in the application. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. iPF815 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)
Page 138 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 430*430, the size you registered. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 139 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. iPF815 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)
Page 140 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 141: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multi- ple source applications—in a single-page layout. Important • Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. iPF815 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other...
Page 142: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF815...
Page 143 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. iPF815 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows)
Page 144: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os X)
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before print- ing. Choose Print in the application menu. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 145 Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Note • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to ar- range originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Page 146: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
> Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Lay- →P.451 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
Page 147 In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Page 148: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
• This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 149 Click the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)
Page 150 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, click Roll Paper 1 (Banner) or Roll Paper 2 (Banner). Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 151: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
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]) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF815 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet...
Page 152 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF815...
Page 153 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. iPF815 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Page 154: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 155 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Access the Layout pane. iPF815 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X)
Page 156 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 157 —in this case, ISO A3. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X)
Page 158: Printing Posters In Sections
• Paper Size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Printing Posters in Sections iPF815...
Page 159 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Page 160 • Click OK to close the Pages to Print dialog box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.193 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF815...
Page 161: Centering Originals
• Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls...
Page 162 Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF815...
Page 163: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) iPF815 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X)
Page 164 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 165 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X)
Page 166 Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 167: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
• Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets...
Page 168 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF815...
Page 169: 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 • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard iPF815 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)
Page 170 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - Cut Sheet. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 171 Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)
Page 172 • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 173: Conserving Roll Paper
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.197 iPF815 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees...
Page 174 Select and click a 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). Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) iPF815...
Page 175: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os X)
This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. iPF815 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X)
Page 176 Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 177 • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. iPF815 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X)
Page 178 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 179: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer ") Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.197 iPF815 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins...
Page 180 Select and click a 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). Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) iPF815...
Page 181: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) iPF815 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)
Page 182 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 183 • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer In- formation on the Main pane to update the printer information. iPF815 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)
Page 184 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 185: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") →P.197 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. iPF815 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals...
Page 186 Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple ap- plications on the same page. Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF815...
Page 187 Enhanced Printing Options > Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals > Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Print from the PosterArtist menu. iPF815 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals...
Page 188: Checking Images Before Printing
While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Note • Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started. Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF815...
Page 189 For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) →P.194 • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) →P.405 iPF815 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing...
Page 190: Other Useful Settings
• Watermark position: Specify the position on the page, the angle, and so on. • Watermark printing method: Specify whether to print the watermark superimposed or under the document image. You can also print the watermark only on the first page, if desired. Printing With Watermarks iPF815...
Page 191: Printing With Watermarks- Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. iPF815 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows)
Page 192 Select and click a 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). Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF815...
Page 193: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper 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. iPF815 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation...
Page 194: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) iPF815...
Page 195: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os X)
• Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) iPF815 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X)
Page 196 Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 197 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. iPF815 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X)
Page 198 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 199: Using Favorites
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.197 iPF815 Using Favorites...
Page 200 Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.193 Roll paper will be automatically cut after printing. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) iPF815...
Page 201: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. iPF815 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X)
Page 202 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 203 Click OK to close the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.404 iPF815 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X)
Page 204: Windows Software
Windows Software > Windows Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Print Plug-In for Office HDI Driver Status Monitor Accounting Digital Photo Front-Access Device Setup Utility Media Configuration Tool iPF815...
Page 205: Printer Driver
For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications →P.197 • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu →P.199 iPF815 Printer Driver Settings...
Page 206 →P.224 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet →P.225 You can view support information and the user manual. Printer Driver Settings iPF815...
Page 207: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
• Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.197 iPF815 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver...
Page 208 This function requires that the Status Monitor be installed. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF815...
Page 209: Confirming Print Settings
The page size, paper size, and method and percentage of enlargement or reduc- Middle, bordered area tion are indicated. Illustrations indicate the feed source, orientation, borderless printing selection, Bottom illustrations and other settings information. iPF815 Confirming Print Settings...
Page 210: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.197 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF815...
Page 211: Using Favorites
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (Refer to " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.197 Perform normal printing settings. The favorite is registered from here. iPF815 Using Favorites...
Page 212 In Comment, enter a description of the favorite to be added, as desired. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. Note • To save a favorite as a file, click Export and specify the file to save. Using Favorites iPF815...
Page 213: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
• For instructions on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.193 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. iPF815 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications...
Page 214 In the following case, click Preferences. • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF815...
Page 215: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. iPF815 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
Page 216 • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver.(See " Device Settings Sheet ") →P.226 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF815...
Page 217: Main Sheet
• Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →P.204 Advanced Settings Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.205 iPF815 Main Sheet...
Page 218: Status Monitor
• Printing Photos and Images →P.28 • Printing Line Drawings and Text →P.18 • Printing Office Documents →P.36 Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. Main Sheet iPF815...
Page 219: View Settings
• Depending on the Media Type setting, some Color Mode options may not be available. Color Settings Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. • Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.43 iPF815 Main Sheet...
Page 220: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the paper source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK. Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 221: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Select the speed of automatic cutting, as needed. You can adjust this setting if paper is not cut well when automatic cutting is used. Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. iPF815 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box...
Page 222: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each listed item for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF815...
Page 223 (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. iPF815 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color...
Page 224: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF815...
Page 225: Matching Sheet
Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system. Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are availa- ble depending on your selection in Matching Mode. iPF815 Matching Sheet...
Page 226 Graphics and Text, clear Use the Same Profile for All Objects and specify the indi- vidual settings. Printer Profile Settings Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.43 Matching Sheet iPF815...
Page 227: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
(that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired. Increasing the Contrast makes images sharper, and reducing the Contrast softens images. iPF815 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome...
Page 228: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF815...
Page 229: Page Setup Sheet
• Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width →P.100 • Borderless Printing at Actual Size →P.86 Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. iPF815 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 230: Paper Size
Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. • Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees →P.157 Paper Source Choose the feed source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type on the Main sheet. Page Setup Sheet iPF815...
Page 231: Output Method
Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use. • Paper Size Options Dialog Box →P.217 Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. iPF815 Page Setup Sheet...
Page 232: Output Method Dialog Box
Displays a list of mail boxes. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination personal box from the list. Acquire Mail Box Name When this is clicked, the box name acquired from the printer main unit is displayed in Mail box. Output Method dialog box iPF815...
Page 233: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Printing by selecting Borderless Printing Size. To maintain the aspect ratio of the Width and Height as you resize the paper, select Fix the Ratio of the Width to Height. Enables you to register the custom paper size you have specified or overwrite an existing custom paper size. iPF815 Paper Size Options Dialog Box...
Page 234: Layout Sheet
• Page Layout Printing • Pages to Print • Free Layout Settings Watermark Activating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and Edit Watermark. • Printing With Watermarks →P.174 Watermarks Lists the provided watermarks. Choose the watermark to print. Layout Sheet iPF815...
Page 235: Special Settings
If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. • Special Settings Dialog Box →P.221 Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. iPF815 Layout Sheet...
Page 236: Page Options Dialog Box
• If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number. • When you print multiple pages per sheet using Page Layout Printing or similar functions, these items will be printed for each page. Page Options Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 237: Special Settings Dialog Box
Adjust faint lines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, clearing this option may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken. iPF815 Special Settings Dialog Box...
Page 238: Favorites Sheet
Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the Favorites list. Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in the Favorites list. Favorites Sheet iPF815...
Page 239 Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a file. Click to move the selected favorite up in the Favorites list. Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the Favorites list. iPF815 Favorites Sheet...
Page 240: Utility Sheet
Click to launch Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy), which enables you to create hot fold- ers used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy and assign print settings to hot folders. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER →P.281 For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.269 Utility Sheet iPF815...
Page 241: Support Sheet
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
Page 242: Settings Summaries Dialog Box
Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Set- tings sheet is for configuring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Settings Summaries Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 243 Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode > Color (CAD). • For details on color settings, see Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings →P.25 About You can display version information for the printer driver. iPF815 Device Settings Sheet...
Page 244: Preview
Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. The Features of Preview iPF815...
Page 245 Click the OK button to save the settings. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed. iPF815 Starting Preview...
Page 246: Preview Main Window
• You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Main Window iPF815...
Page 247 Windows Software > Preview > Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF815 Preview Main Window...
Page 248 Windows Software > Preview > For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.233 Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. Preview Main Window iPF815...
Page 249: Dialog Area
You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom." →P.240 iPF815 Dialog Area...
Page 250: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
First Page Go to the first page. Previous Page Go to the previous page. Next Page Go to the next page. Last Page Go to the last page. Go To Page Go to the specified page. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display iPF815...
Page 251: Using The Ruler
Use Driver Settings Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate pages. Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on the printer driver iPF815 Using the ruler...
Page 252 Windows Software > Preview > Selecting Use Driver Settings Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF815...
Page 253: Printing With Selecting The Layout
In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of Left Button Turn at the position of Lower Button Turn at the position of iPF815 Printing with Selecting the Layout...
Page 254 • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Button Details The button is selected currently. The button can be selected. The button can not be selected. Click the Print Button. Printing on the selected layout begins. Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF815...
Page 255: Print On The Center
You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the Print button Printing on the center begins. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. iPF815 Print on the Center...
Page 256: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF815...
Page 257: The Features Of Free Layout
This can be used such as for advertising posters that are suspended from the ceiling. Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Free Layout settings. iPF815 The Features of Free Layout...
Page 258: Operating Environment
From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Operating Environment iPF815...
Page 259 Click the OK button to save the settings. Note • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. iPF815 Starting Free Layout...
Page 260: Free Layout Main Window
• You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Free Layout Main Window iPF815...
Page 261 Windows Software > Free Layout > Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. iPF815 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 262: Detailed Settings
→P.189 Note • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Set- up sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Detailed Settings iPF815...
Page 263: Preferences Dialog Box
Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. iPF815 Preferences Dialog Box...
Page 264: Page Options Dialog Box
The one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll paper in numerical charac- ters. Page Options Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 265: Zoom Dialog Box
This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 25 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. iPF815 Zoom Dialog Box...
Page 266: Format Dialog Box
Prints by enlarging or reducing each object to match the paper size. If you are using roll paper, objects are enlarged or reduced so that the width of each object matches the width of the roll paper. Fit Photo Size Prints all of the objects at the specified photo size. Format Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 267: Object Position
You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. Page Pos You can input the number of the page position in numerical characters. Object Size You can confirm the object size. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. iPF815 Format Dialog Box...
Page 268: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
• Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF815...
Page 269 • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. iPF815 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page...
Page 270: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF815...
Page 271 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. iPF815 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page...
Page 272 Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF815...
Page 273: Selecting An Object
Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps. Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. iPF815 Selecting an Object...
Page 274: Changing The Object Size
Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this han- dle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object. Click on the Enl./Red. checkbox in the Format Dialog Box and select Scaling. →P.250 Changing the Object Size iPF815...
Page 275: Moving An Object
Alternatively, you can move the Object Position by changing the values in Vertical Pos, Horizontal Pos and Page Pos in the Format Dialog Box →P.250 Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object. iPF815 Moving an Object...
Page 276: Laying Out Objects Automatically
• The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog dialog box. →P.248 Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select the align menu from the Object menu. Laying out Objects Automatically iPF815...
Page 277 Free Layout > Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. iPF815 Aligning Objects...
Page 278 Free Layout > Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Aligning Objects iPF815...
Page 279: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
• You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. iPF815 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 280: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
• In order to paste an object on any position that you like, you can paste the object with Pointed Paste by clicking the right button of the mouse on any position that you want. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF815...
Page 281: Folded Duplex Window
• The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. iPF815 Folded Duplex Window...
Page 282: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings. Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size. The following settings are available for the finished size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 283: Binding Settings Dialog Box
• The values that can be entered are 0 to 50 (mm). Print Fold Lines Configures the color and type of fold lines. Note • To not print fold lines, clear the Print Fold Lines checkbox. iPF815 Binding Settings Dialog Box...
Page 284: Prints Using Folded Duplex
• When the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox is selected, fold lines are only printed at the three locations of the center and both edges. Click OK to save the settings. Confirm the print setting and begin printing. Prints using Folded Duplex iPF815...
Page 285: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy The Features Of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
To start by selecting Printers and Faxes from the start button Open the folder of the OS you are using for configuring printers. For example, on Windows XP click the start button on the desktop, and then select Printers and Faxes. iPF815 The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...
Page 286 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter. To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF815...
Page 287: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder. iPF815 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box...
Page 288: Hot Folder
• You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note • You can create up to 20 hot folders. Hot Folder iPF815...
Page 289: Creating A New Hot Folder
Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.269 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. iPF815 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 290 Select the media type to print. Note • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Click the Next button. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF815...
Page 291 Shared Name. Click the Next button. Note • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. • You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here. iPF815 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 292 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF815...
Page 293: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.269 iPF815 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder...
Page 294 Click the Manual Settings button. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF815...
Page 295 Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") →P.280 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. iPF815 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder...
Page 296: Setting The Print Parameters
• The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Apply Sharpness Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness. Setting the Print Parameters iPF815...
Page 297: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. Display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating Sys- tem Menu .") →P.199 iPF815 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER...
Page 298 Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display. Scanned originals are sent to the hot folder and automatically enlarged and printed following the conditions you specified for the folder. Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF815...
Page 299: Print Plug-In For Office Print Plug-In For Office Features
→P.288 Operating Environment Print Plug-In for Office 's operating environment is as below. • Compatible Operating System Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 • Software that requires installation iPF815 Print Plug-In for Office features...
Page 300: Steps To Install
Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. Note • If the installer screen does not display, open the CD-ROM icon from My Computer, click set- up.exe, and open the icon. Click the Install Individual Software button. Steps to install iPF815...
Page 301 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office. Click the Next button. iPF815 Steps to install...
Page 302 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. Steps to install iPF815...
Page 303: Steps To Uninstall
Important • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be instal- led. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF Print- PlugIn. • The Print Plug-In for Office toolbar/ribbon might not be displayed in Microsoft Office after installing imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office.
Page 304: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed
• If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating abnormally, the Microsoft Office application disables add-ins as a safety precaution. In this event, you will need to restore the disabled add-ins in order to display the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF815...
Page 305 Select Options from the File menu. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. iPF815 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed...
Page 306 For Microsoft Office 2007 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF815...
Page 307 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. For Microsoft Office 2003 Click About <application name> in the Help menu of application. iPF815 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed...
Page 308: To Start From Microsoft Word
Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. To start from Microsoft Word Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Word. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, click it. To start from Microsoft Word iPF815...
Page 309 The settings Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing, Multi-Page Printing, and Print Using Registered Settings can be set. Print Button Large-Format Wizard is displayed. Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button Printing Wizard dialog box iPF815 To start from Microsoft Word...
Page 310: Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orien- tations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Print Matching Roll Width (Word) iPF815...
Page 311 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. iPF815 Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Page 312: Borderless Printing (Word)
18.0m. Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing (Word) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft Word. Borderless Printing (Word) iPF815...
Page 313 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. iPF815 Borderless Printing (Word)
Page 314 • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Borderless Printing (Word) iPF815...
Page 315: Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. iPF815 Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Page 316 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Multi-Page Printing (Word) iPF815...
Page 317: Register The Settings(Word)
• Borderless Printing (Word) →P.296 • Multi-Page Printing (Word) →P.299 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. iPF815 Register the settings(Word)
Page 318: Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Print Using Registered Settings (Word) iPF815...
Page 319 Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Next button. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. iPF815 Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
Page 320: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) iPF815...
Page 321 Note • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. iPF815 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
Page 322: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
• If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.288 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF815...
Page 323 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the tool- bar/ribbon. Note • If you open a password protected document as read-only, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. iPF815 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint...
Page 324: Print Matching Roll Width (Powerpoint)
Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orien- tations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) iPF815...
Page 325 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. iPF815 Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint)
Page 326: Borderless Printing (Powerpoint)
18.0m. Press Print to start printing. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) iPF815...
Page 327 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. iPF815 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint)
Page 328 • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) iPF815...
Page 329: Multi-Page Printing (Powerpoint)
Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. iPF815 Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint)
Page 330 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) iPF815...
Page 331: Register The Settings(Powerpoint)
• Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) →P.310 • Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) →P.313 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. iPF815 Register the settings(PowerPoint)
Page 332: Print Using Registered Settings (Powerpoint)
• If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) iPF815...
Page 333 Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Next button. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. iPF815 Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint)
Page 334: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Powerpoint)
Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) iPF815...
Page 335 • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. iPF815 Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint)
Page 336: To Start From Microsoft Excel
Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update Printer list the display. The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Entire Sheet and Print Selected Area can be set. Print Button To start from Microsoft Excel iPF815...
Page 337: Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Print Entire Sheet (Excel) For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before print- ing. Start Microsoft Excel. iPF815 Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Page 338 Print again. If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the entire sheet, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Entire Sheet (Excel) iPF815...
Page 339 • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. iPF815 Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Page 340: Print Selected Area (Excel)
• You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. Print Selected Area (Excel) For resizing the selected range of cells to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge a particular part of the sheet before printing. Start Microsoft Excel. Print Selected Area (Excel) iPF815...
Page 341 To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. Important • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. iPF815 Print Selected Area (Excel)
Page 342 Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Print Selected Area (Excel) iPF815...
Page 343 • If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select. • You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. iPF815 Print Selected Area (Excel)
Page 344: Configuring Binding (Excel)
• When page breaks have been set • When a sheet or cell is protected Open the Binding Settings dialog box. If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. Select Binding Edge. Select Binding Margin. Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF815...
Page 345: Configuring Special Settings
Ensure image quality when creating page When this setting is on, documents are created at the maximum size. sizes This reduces the enlargement ratio during actual printing, which minimizes degradation of the quality of photos, etc. iPF815 Configuring Special Settings...
Page 346 When data analysis fails, you may be able to print by turning on this checkbox. This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel. Click OK to close the Special Settings dialog box. Configuring Special Settings iPF815...
Page 347: Hdi Driver
The Features of HDI Driver ........................331 Operating Environment ..........................331 Installation Procedure ..........................332 Installing with the Canon Installer ......................332 Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard ....................339 Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box ..................344 Opening from the AutoCAD File Menu ....................345 Opening from the Start Menu ........................
Page 348: Installation Procedure
→P.339 Installing with the Canon Installer The Canon installer opens and displays as soon as you start the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer. Fol- low the procedure below to perform the installation from this screen. Mount the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and start the Canon installer.
Page 349 Windows Software > HDI Driver > The Installation List appears. Click the Install button of the imagePROGRAF HDI Driver. The driver setup screen appears. Click the Next button. iPF815 Installing with the Canon Installer...
Page 350 Confirm that the installed AutoCAD is compatible with your computer environment. Click the OK button. Note • Confirm that the installed AutoCAD is compatible with your computer environment. The Ready to Install the Program screen opens. Click the Install button. Installing with the Canon Installer iPF815...
Page 351 The HDI driver files are copied to the Drv folder where the AutoCAD program files are stored. Click the Finish button. This completes the setup of the HDI driver. After AutoCAD starts, select Plotter Manager from the File menu. The Plotters window opens. Click the Add-A-Plotter Wizard icon. iPF815 Installing with the Canon Installer...
Page 352 • To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard you can also click Start > Control Panel > Autodesk Plot- ter Manager > and then double-click the Plotter Wizard icon in the Plotters window. Add Plotter - Begin screen opens. Select My Computer then click the Next button. Installing with the Canon Installer iPF815...
Page 353 The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens. Make sure that Canon Inc. is selected in the list of Manufacturers, and for the Models select the name of the printer that you want to install then click the Next button.
Page 354 The Add Plotter - Plotter Name screen opens. Click the Next button. Note • You can change the Plotter Name setting here, but you will normally leave it as it is and go to Step 14. Installing with the Canon Installer iPF815...
Page 355: Installing With The Add-A-Plotter Wizard
CD-ROM drive. Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard Follow the procedure below to use the Add-A-Plotter Wizard to install the HDI driver without the Canon installer. After AutoCAD starts, select Plotter Manager from the File menu. The Plotters window opens. Click the Add-A-Plotter Wizard icon.
Page 356 Manager > and then click the Add-A-Plotter Wizard icon in the Plotters window. The Add Plotter - Begin screen opens. Select My Computer then click the Next button. The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens. Mount the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard iPF815...
Page 357 The Open dialog box opens. From the Look in box, select the CD-ROM drive, and then browse to the folder that holds the hif file. Select the hif file then click the Open button. Note • The hif format file is contained in the following folder. \HDI Driver\English\2007 (AutoCAD Version 2007) iPF815 Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard...
Page 358 > The display returns to the Add Plotter - Plotter model screen. Select Canon Inc. from the list of Manufacturers, select the name of the printer for Models, and then click the Next button. The Add Plotter - Import Pcp or Pc2 screen opens. Click the Next button.
Page 359 The Add Plotter - Plotter Name screen opens. Click the Nextbutton. Note • You can change the Plotter Name setting here, but you will normally leave it as it is and go to Step 11. iPF815 Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard...
Page 360: Opening The Plotter Configuration Dialog Box
Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box You can open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box by two ways. • Opening from the AutoCAD File Menu →P.345 • Opening from the Start Menu →P.346 Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 361: Opening From The Autocad File Menu
• If any other printer name is selected, select the name of the printer that you want to use from the Name list. • The names of the printers installed when the HDI driver was installed are in the Name list. iPF815 Opening from the AutoCAD File Menu...
Page 362: Opening From The Start Menu
Click the Start button then select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. Double-click the Autodesk Plotter Manager icon. The Plotters window opens. Double-click the iPFxxxx.pc3 icon (the icon name is the name of the printer you use) to open. Opening from the Start Menu iPF815...
Page 363: Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog Box
• For more details about the General sheet and the Ports sheet, please refer to the AutoCAD manual. Device and Document Settings Sheet Use this sheet to perform the main printing settings. The settings for each item are shown in a tree structure on this sheet. iPF815 Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog Box...
Page 364 Custom Properties settings, the drying time and the roll paper margin for safety and other detailed media settings. The available settings are as follows. • Media Source and Media Size Settings →P.349 • Graphics Settings →P.350 • Custom Properties dialog box →P.355 Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 365: Media Source And Media Size Settings
• When you change the Source setting, the Size setting returns automatically to its default settings. Every time you adjust the Source setting, you should also re-adjust the Size setting. Click the OK button. iPF815 Media Source and Media Size Settings...
Page 366: Graphics Settings
Res presents the following items for selection. Setting Details 300 DPI Due to this low resolution, the image will print faster but its texture will appear rough. 600 DPI This high resolution will achieve the best results. Graphics Settings iPF815...
Page 367 OLE objects. Printing time will take longer the higher you set the Best setting. Trade-off Use these settings to lower the print quality by a certain degree if the print job cannot be completed at the best quality. iPF815 Graphics Settings...
Page 368: Opening The Custom Properties Dialog Box
In the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box, select and open the Device and Document Settings sheet. Note • For more details about how to open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box, see "Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box." →P.344 Click Custom Properties. Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 369 Windows Software > HDI Driver > The Device and Document Settings sheet opens and switches to the display that presents the custom properties settings. Click the Custom Properties button. iPF815 Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box...
Page 370 Windows Software > HDI Driver > The Custom Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 371: Custom Properties Dialog Box
For these types of jobs, select Image. Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Print Quality Select a print quality to suit the print job. iPF815 Custom Properties dialog box...
Page 372: Color Matching
When you place a checkmark here, yellow or cyan lines or other portions of images that are difficult to see when prin- ted in white space can become easier to see. Economy Printing You can reduce the amount of ink consumed for printing by placing a checkmark here. Custom Properties dialog box iPF815...
Page 373: Paper Detailed Settings
This sets the wait time for the ink to dry between each completely printed sheet and the output of the sheet. Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. None The paper is ejected immediately after printing. iPF815 Paper Detailed Settings...
Page 374 Fast Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting is not clean. Standard Select this setting when you are not experiencing problems. Slow Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting is not clean. Paper Detailed Settings iPF815...
Page 375: Output Method Dialog Box
Color settings and compatible models are listed below. Color settings Compatible models Color (CAD) 1 Standard Color (CAD) 2 Color (CAD) Light Canon BJ-W3000/W3050 （BJ-W3000/W3050 are not sold domestically in Ja- Color (CAD) 3 pan.） iPF815 Output Method Dialog Box...
Page 376: Printing
• If any other printer name is selected, select the name of the printer that you want to use from the Name list. • The names of the printers installed when the HDI driver was installed are in the Name list. Printing iPF815...
Page 377 The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens. Perform the settings that you need for the print job. Click the OK button to close the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box. Note • For more details about how to perform the settings in the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box, see "Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog Box." →P.347 iPF815 Printing...
Page 378 • A message from AutoCAD is displayed when printing starts. Press the OK button to execute the print job. This message display can be disabled with the Options setting in the AutoCAD Tools menu. For more details, please refer to the AutoCAD manual. Printing iPF815...
Page 379: Status Monitor
• If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. iPF815 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor...
Page 380: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the Resume button. Note • Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/re- sumed. Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF815...
Page 381 Windows Software > Status Monitor > Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the Cancel Job button cancels printing of the selected job. Note • You cannot cancel other users' print jobs. iPF815 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor...
Page 382: Accounting Manager
• The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper con- sumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 383: Accounting Manager Main Window
The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. Menu Bar Allows you to select the menu options required for operation. iPF815 Accounting Manager Main Window...
Page 384 Note • If the Unit Cost of Ink or Paper have not been set, **** is displayed in the Job Cost field. Accounting Manager Main Window iPF815...
Page 385: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
For details of the unit settings, see Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manag- →P.374 If you are using Regular Data Acquisition, configure the Regular Data Acquisition settings. For details of the Regular Data Acquisition settings, see Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals →P.375 iPF815 Accounting Manager Basic Procedures...
Page 386: Configuring Unit Costs In Accounting Manager
→P.372 • Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper →P.373 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager iPF815...
Page 387 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. Click the Overwrite button. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all the inks. Click the OK button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. iPF815 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink...
Page 388: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the Overwrite button. Click the OK button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF815...
Page 389: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Click the OK button. Note • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. iPF815 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper...
Page 390: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
Use this to select the unit used for paper width. Paper Length Use this to select the unit used for paper length. Area Display Format Use this to select the unit used for paper area. Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF815...
Page 391: Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs At Regular Intervals
• For printers with built-in hard disks, you can view up to 500 print jobs per printer. • For printers without built-in hard disks, you can view up to 32 print jobs per printer. However, only 10 jobs can be displayed if the printer is switched off. iPF815 Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals...
Page 392: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File
Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File iPF815...
Page 393: Showing The Total Amount Of Ink And Paper Consumed
You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. Note • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other me- dia types is shown as Other. iPF815 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed...
Page 394: Digital Photo Front-Access
Digital Photo Front-Access ........................378 Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image files 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 395: Device Setup Utility
From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to configure the printer's IP address. This topic describes how to configure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. iPF815 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
Page 396 In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF815...
Page 397 • To configure the IP address automatically, choose Auto in the Setting IP Address list and select DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway. iPF815 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
Page 398: The Features Of Media Configuration Tool
• The Media Configuration Tool is normally installed when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM by selecting Install Printer Driver and media information is registered at this time. • You must be logged in as Administrator when installing software in Windows. The Features of Media Configuration Tool iPF815...
Page 399 Media Configuration Tool > Start the Media Configuration Tool installer. Click the Next button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next button. iPF815 Installation Procedures...
Page 400 Media Configuration Tool > The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. Installation Procedures iPF815...
Page 401: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool. iPF815 Starting the Media Configuration Tool...
Page 402: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
For more information about Edit Media Type Information, see "Editing Media Type Information." →P.387 Support Information Button Click this button to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest printer information, check for software updates, and browse other information. Media Configuration Tool Main Window...
Page 403: Editing Media Type Information
• Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide →P.393 • Changing the Display Order of Media Types →P.395 Note • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some condi- tions. iPF815 Editing Media Type Information...
Page 404: Adding Media Types
Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > Adding Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Adding Media Types iPF815...
Page 405 The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Browse for Folder dialog box are dis- played under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button. Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. iPF815 Adding Media Types...
Page 406: Changing Media Names
→P.396 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Changing Media Names iPF815...
Page 407 Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF815 Changing Media Names...
Page 408: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF815...
Page 409: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
• Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF815 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide...
Page 410 • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching between showing and hiding the type of paper will not be applied to the printer. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF815...
Page 411: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. iPF815 Changing the Display Order of Media Types...
Page 412: Updating Media Types
The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows. Important • The use of this procedure is based on the assumption that Media Configuration Tool is updated or you have a media information file for print media that is to be updated. Updating Media Types iPF815...
Page 413 Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. iPF815 Updating Media Types...
Page 414 Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. Updating Media Types iPF815...
Page 415 Windows Software > Media Configuration Tool > After the media information file is updated successfully, the screen switches to the Update Media Types - Fin- ish dialog box. Click Finish to close the Update Media Types wizard. iPF815 Updating Media Types...
Page 416: Mac Os X Software
Mac OS X Software > Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Printmonitor Media Configuration Tool iPF815...
Page 417: Printer Driver Settings
• Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.412 • View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application →P.413 • Color Settings Pane: Color →P.416 • Color Settings Pane: Monochrome →P.418 • Page Setup Pane →P.420 iPF815 Printer Driver Settings...
Page 418: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu. Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF815...
Page 419 Print from the application software menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. iPF815 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver...
Page 420: Confirming Print Settings
For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings " →P.401 Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm what printing conditions have been specified, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings • Checking a print preview Confirming Print Settings iPF815...
Page 421: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
" →P.172 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. iPF815 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing...
Page 422 Click Print. 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 • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Preview →P.425...
Page 423: Using Favorites
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. iPF815 Using Favorites...
Page 424: Main Pane
If you turn this on, imagePROGRAF Preview starts before printing. This allows you to check on-screen previews of documents before printing. Important • This cannot be selected if Free Layout is enabled in the Page Setup panel. Main Pane iPF815...
Page 425 Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to confirm the settings for the selected item from the Print Target list or change the order of items listed in Print Target. • View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application →P.413 iPF815 Main Pane...
Page 426: Unidirectional Printing
Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print fine lines more distinctly. Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply. Reduce Print Unevenness Select this checkbox for two-pass printing to reduce color shading. Main Pane iPF815...
Page 427: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded. To update the media type setting in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK. iPF815 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box...
Page 428: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 429: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Name Identifies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon. Details Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each item selected in the Print Target list. iPF815 View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application...
Page 430: Matching Pane
Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching Mode. Matching pane iPF815...
Page 431: Matching Method
Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. Printer Profile Settings Specify the printer profile as desired. Note • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.43 iPF815 Matching pane...
Page 432: Color Settings Pane: Color
Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Color Settings Pane: Color iPF815...
Page 433: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. iPF815 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color...
Page 434: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Color Settings Pane: Monochrome iPF815...
Page 435: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. iPF815 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome...
Page 436: Page Setup Pane
Resizes the document image to match the paper size. Fit Roll Paper Width Resizes the document image to match the roll width. Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600. Page Setup Pane iPF815...
Page 437 Select this checkbox to start imagePROGRAF Free Layout before printing. This allows you to print multiple documents next to each other. Important • This cannot be selected if Print Preview is enabled in the Main panel. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other →P.125 iPF815 Page Setup Pane...
Page 438: Utility Pane
View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs. Click to complete the settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy). For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.482 Utility Pane iPF815...
Page 439: Additional Settings Pane
You can configure the method for saving print jobs to the printer hard disk. • Print • Print (auto delete) • Save in mail box Save data before printing Jobs are printed after they are saved on the hard disk. iPF815 Additional Settings Pane...
Page 440: Support Pane
On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user's manual. Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
Page 441: The Features Of Preview
Preview settings. Operating Environment You can use the Preview in the following environments. • Compatible Operating System Mac OS X (10.3.9 to 10.6) • Software that requires installation imagePROGRAF Printer Driver iPF815 The Features of Preview...
Page 442: Starting Preview
• Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click Print Preview in the Main panel to attach a checkmark. Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Starting Preview iPF815...
Page 443: Preview Main Window
The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. iPF815 Preview Main Window...
Page 444 Mac OS X Software > Preview > Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Preview Main Window iPF815...
Page 445 This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. iPF815 Preview Main Window...
Page 446: Paper Settings Panel
Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows. • Easy Settings →P.432 • Advanced Settings →P.433 Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Paper Settings Panel iPF815...
Page 447: Print Button
• You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF815 Paper Settings Panel...
Page 448: Easy Settings
Suitable for printing photographic images captured with a digital camera. Faithful Color Reproduction Prints by faithfully reproducing the colors of the original image. Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been speci- fied. Easy Settings iPF815...
Page 449: Advanced Settings
• Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. iPF815 Advanced Settings...
Page 450 • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Advanced Settings iPF815...
Page 451: Output Settings Panel
You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. For more information about Borderless Printing, see "Print with No Borders." →P.445 iPF815 Output Settings Panel...
Page 452: Rotate Page
Allows you to rotate the image 180 degrees from the vertical to the right. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Output Settings Panel iPF815...
Page 453: Color Settings Panel
Note • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment →P.438 • Matching →P.440 iPF815 Color Settings Panel...
Page 454: Color Adjustment
Select Color on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Color Adjustment iPF815...
Page 455 Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment. iPF815 Color Adjustment...
Page 456: Matching
• You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Matching You can set the matching. Important • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Matching iPF815...
Page 457: Printer Profile
• (Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the preview area. Note • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. iPF815 Matching...
Page 458: Driver Matching Mode
This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color reproduction range of the printer. Generally, this is also called relative col- orimetric. Driver Matching Mode iPF815...
Page 459: Icc Matching Mode
Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. iPF815 ICC Matching Mode...
Page 460: Colorsync
To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. ColorSync iPF815...
Page 461: Zoom Dialog Box
• To use the borderless printing function, the specified media must be set to the printer. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. →P.430 On the Output Settings panel, click the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box on. Select Fit Roll Paper Width. iPF815 Zoom Dialog Box...
Page 462: Print On The Center
You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. On the Output Settings panel, click the Print Centered check box on. Click the Print button. Print on the Center iPF815...
Page 463: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. →P.430 On the Output Settings panel, click the Rotate Page check box on. iPF815 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom...
Page 464: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select Fit Roll Paper Width from the tool bar. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper iPF815...
Page 465: Display With All
In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select Actual Size from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. iPF815 Display with All...
Page 466: Moving A Page
Go to the first page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Moving a Page iPF815...
Page 467: The Features Of Free Layout
Free Layout settings. Operating Environment You can use the Free Layout in the following environments. • Compatible Operating System Mac OS X (10.3.9 to 10.6) • Software that requires installation imagePROGRAF Printer Driver iPF815 The Features of Free Layout...
Page 468: Starting Free Layout
• Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click on Free Layout in the Page Setup panel to attach a checkmark. Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Starting Free Layout iPF815...
Page 469: Free Layout Main Window
The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. iPF815 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 470 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Free Layout Main Window iPF815...
Page 471 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. iPF815 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 472: Paper Settings Panel
→P.459 Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. Paper Settings Panel iPF815...
Page 473 • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. iPF815 Paper Settings Panel...
Page 474: Easy Settings
Suitable for printing photographic images captured with a digital camera. Faithful Color Reproduction Prints by faithfully reproducing the colors of the original image. Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been speci- fied. Easy Settings iPF815...
Page 475: Advanced Settings
Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. iPF815 Advanced Settings...
Page 476 • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Advanced Settings iPF815...
Page 477: Color Settings Panel
Note • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment →P.462 • Matching →P.464 iPF815 Color Settings Panel...
Page 478: Color Adjustment
Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select Color on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. Select Color Adjustment. Color Adjustment iPF815...
Page 479 • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. iPF815 Color Adjustment...
Page 480: Matching
• You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Matching You can set the matching. Important • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Matching iPF815...
Page 481 ColorSync. Matching Method You can select a matching method to suit the print job. Input Profile Select the input profile. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. iPF815 Matching...
Page 482: Driver Matching Mode
Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gra- dation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color ad- justment using application software. Driver Matching Mode iPF815...
Page 483: Icc Matching Mode
Colorimetric (No White-Point The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this Correction) when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the image data. Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. iPF815 ICC Matching Mode...
Page 484: Colorsync
Click the Input Profile list and select an input profile. Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. ColorSync iPF815...
Page 485: Preferences Dialog Box
You can print the object border. Note • If you do not want to print the object border, deselect the Print Object Frames check box. Object Frame Style You can select the object frame style for printing. iPF815 Preferences Dialog Box...
Page 486: Page Setup Dialog Box
Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Page Setup Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 487: Zoom Dialog Box
This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. iPF815 Zoom Dialog Box...
Page 488: Format Dialog Box
• You can input between 25 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Object Size You can confirm the object size. Note • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Format Dialog Box iPF815...
Page 489: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open the files with other application software and repeat the above steps. iPF815 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page...
Page 490: Selecting An Object
You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. Selecting an Object iPF815...
Page 491: Moving An Object
Click the OK button. Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. iPF815 Moving an Object...
Page 492: Rotating An Object
Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog →P.470 Rotating an Object iPF815...
Page 493: Aligning Objects
You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Select the align menu from the Object menu. Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. iPF815 Aligning Objects...
Page 494 Free Layout > Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Aligning Objects iPF815...
Page 495: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. iPF815 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 496 > Free Layout > Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF815...
Page 497: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. iPF815 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object...
Page 498: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy The Features Of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Operating Environment You can use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy in the following environments. • Compatible Operating System Mac OS X (10.3.9 to 10.6) • Software that requires installation imagePROGRAF Printer Driver The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF815...
Page 499: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. Open the Utility panel of the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. iPF815 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...
Page 500: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Note • You can also start the utility directly by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Page 501: Hot Folder
• You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note • You can create up to 10 hot folders. Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. iPF815 Hot Folder...
Page 502 From the printer list in Destination, select the printer of destination. Click the OK button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list. In Hot Folder, enter the Hot Folder name. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF815...
Page 503 Select the check box labeled File Sharing, and click the Options button. Select the check box labeled Share files and folders using FTP and Share files and folders using SMB to make shared settings. Note • You can create up to 10 hot folders. iPF815 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 504: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list. From Enlarged Copy Settings, click Edit button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.491 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF815...
Page 505 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.496 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel →P.498 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. iPF815 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Page 506: Deleting A Hot Folder
Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. Note • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Deleting a Hot Folder iPF815...
Page 507: Setting The Print Parameters
• Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. iPF815 Setting the Print Parameters...
Page 508 • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Paper Settings Panel iPF815...
Page 509: Easy Settings
Prints by faithfully reproducing the colors of the original image. Custom Settings Suitable for printing documents for which Advanced Settings have been speci- fied. Note • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. iPF815 Easy Settings...
Page 510: Advanced Settings
Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illus- trations. Advanced Settings iPF815...
Page 511 • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. iPF815 Advanced Settings...
Page 512: Output Settings Panel
You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Output Settings Panel iPF815...
Page 513 Allows you to rotate the image 180 degrees from the vertical to the right. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Output Method Button Click the button to open the Output Method dialog box. In this dialog box, you can specify the object output method. iPF815 Output Settings Panel...
Page 514: Color Settings Panel
Prints all colors other than white in black. Monochrome (BK ink) Select to print all lines with black ink. Note • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select the matching mode. Color Settings Panel iPF815...
Page 515: Driver Matching Mode
Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gra- dation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color ad- justment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly. iPF815 Driver Matching Mode...
Page 516: Icc Matching Mode
Colorimetric (No White-Point The processing method of color-matching is identical to Colorimetric. Use this Correction) when you want to further reproduce the target paper material color of the image data. Generally, this also is called absolute colorimetric. ICC Matching Mode iPF815...
Page 517: Colorsync
To use Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy, first complete these settings in the following order. Register a hot folder on your computer. Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER and complete the settings for enlargement copy. iPF815 ColorSync...
Page 518 Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities — iR Enlargement Copy in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane Note •...
Page 519 Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display. Scanned originals are sent to the hot folder and automatically enlarged and printed following the conditions you specified for the folder. iPF815 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER...
Page 520: Printmonitor
Printer names listed in the Printer menu are updated with the printers that are now detected. 5. In the Printer menu, select the name of the desired printer. After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF815...
Page 521: Media Configuration Tool
Start the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Configuration Tool. Important • The Media Configuration Tool is normally installed when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM, and media information is registered at this time. iPF815 The Features of Media Configuration Tool...
Page 522 Input the administrator name and password, and click the OK button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. Procedures for Installing iPF815...
Page 523 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Easy Install then click the Install button. iPF815 Procedures for Installing...
Page 524: Procedures For Uninstalling
• When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use.
Page 525 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. iPF815 Procedures for Uninstalling...
Page 526 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Click the Agree button. Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. Procedures for Uninstalling iPF815...
Page 527: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
Media Configuration Tool has been uninstalled. Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. iPF815 Starting the Media Configuration Tool...
Page 528: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
Media Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed. Media Configuration Tool main window The explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window. Media Configuration Tool main window iPF815...
Page 529: Editing Media Type Information
For more information about Edit Media Type Information, see "Editing Media Type Information." →P.513 Support Information Button Click this button to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest printer information, check for software updates, and browse other information. User Manual Button Click this button to display the printer user manual.
Page 530: Adding Media Types
Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Adding Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Adding Media Types iPF815...
Page 531 The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Open dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button. Click OK when the confirmation message is displayed. iPF815 Adding Media Types...
Page 532: Changing Media Names
→P.522 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Changing Media Names iPF815...
Page 533 Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF815 Changing Media Names...
Page 534: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF815...
Page 535: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
• Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. iPF815 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide...
Page 536 • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching between showing and hiding the type of paper will not be applied to the printer. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF815...
Page 537: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. iPF815 Changing the Display Order of Media Types...
Page 538: Updating Media Types
The procedures for updating the media information with the Update Media Types wizard are as follows. Important • The use of this procedure is based on the assumption that Media Configuration Tool is updated or you have a media information file for print media that is to be updated. Updating Media Types iPF815...
Page 539 • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- Caution • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. iPF815 Updating Media Types...
Page 540 • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the print- Caution • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is dis- played. Updating Media Types iPF815...
Page 541 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > After the media information file is updated successfully, the screen switches to the Update Media Types - Fin- ish dialog box. Click Finish to close the Update Media Types wizard. iPF815 Updating Media Types...
Page 542: Print Jobs
Print Jobs > Print Jobs Basic Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations iPF815...
Page 543: Basic Print Job Operations
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. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer. iPF815 Saved Print Jobs...
Page 544 • By selecting Save in mail box as the option in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) There are 29 Personal Boxes, numbered 01 to 29. You can specify a name and password for each Personal Box. Up to 100 print jobs can be saved in all Personal Boxes combined. Saved Print Jobs iPF815...
Page 545: Saving Print Jobs
See the section on the Output Method button in the Output Settings pane. • Using imagePROGRAF Preview (Mac OS) Printer driver settings will be used for the format of saved print jobs. (See "Using the printer driver (Mac OS).") →P.531 However, the document name will be imagePROGRAF. iPF815 Saving Print Jobs...
Page 546 Access the Page Setup sheet. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. Choose an Output Method. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) Saving Print Jobs iPF815...
Page 547 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. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer. iPF815 Saving Print Jobs...
Page 548: Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting Or Preempting Other Jobs)
Status Monitor and on a Macintosh computer by checking imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. • Deleting queued print jobs You cannot manually delete jobs that are already in the process of being deleted. • Preempting other jobs Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) iPF815...
Page 549 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the job to print first, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Preempt Jobs, and then press the OK button. iPF815 Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs)
Page 550 For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • Preempting other jobs • Pausing printing • Resuming printing Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) iPF815...
Page 551: 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. iPF815 Printing Saved Jobs...
Page 552 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the ▶ button. Specify the number of copies and press the OK button. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printing Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 553 Basic Print Job Operations > Select the print job in the list and click Print. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. iPF815 Printing Saved Jobs...
Page 554 Print Jobs > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Printing Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 555 If you change the value in Copies, the printing time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. iPF815 Printing Saved Jobs...
Page 556 In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box. Printing Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 557: Deleting Saved Jobs
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job List, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the saved job to delete, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Deleting Saved Jobs...
Page 558 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. Deleting Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 559 Print Jobs > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. iPF815 Deleting Saved Jobs...
Page 560 For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Deleting Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 561: Moving Saved Jobs
You can also move saved jobs from one personal box to another. Move stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Note • Jobs saved in personal boxes cannot be moved to the common box. iPF815 Moving Saved Jobs...
Page 562 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. Moving Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 563 For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. 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. iPF815 Moving Saved Jobs...
Page 564 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 file. Moving Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 565 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. iPF815 Moving Saved Jobs...
Page 566 Print Jobs > Basic Print Job Operations > In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Moving Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 567: Saving Print Jobs Sent From Sources Other Than The Printer Driver
• Save: Box 01 (Here, the number represents a box number) Save print jobs on the printer. If you select this option, go to step 5 and select the box for saving print jobs. iPF815 Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver...
Page 568: Printing Without Saving Jobs In The Common Box
Admin.Pswd is displayed and press the OK button before going to the next procedure. If you select User and press the OK button, you can check settings values but cannot change them. Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box iPF815...
Page 569: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes
• Set Password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This field is limited to four digits in the range 0001–9999.) • Confirmation Number : Re-enter the password to confirm it. iPF815 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes...
Page 570 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. Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes iPF815...
Page 571 • Password : Enter the password. (This field is limited to four digits in the range 0001–9999.) • Re-enter to confirm : Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. iPF815 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes...
Page 572: Naming Personal Boxes
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) Naming Personal Boxes iPF815...
Page 573 > • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, select the personal box to identify. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. Click Edit. iPF815 Naming Personal Boxes...
Page 574 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 • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. Naming Personal Boxes iPF815...
Page 575 For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. 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. iPF815 Naming Personal Boxes...
Page 576: 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 • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 577 Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select Job List. 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. iPF815 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs...
Page 578 For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 579 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. iPF815 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs...
Page 580: Printing A List 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. Printing a List of Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 581 • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. iPF815 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs...
Page 582 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. Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 583 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 file. iPF815 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs...
Page 584: Renaming Saved Jobs
• Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 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 Details. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 585 > 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. iPF815 Renaming Saved Jobs...
Page 586 > 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. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 587 In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. iPF815 Renaming Saved Jobs...
Page 588 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 Set. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF815...
Page 589 In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. Documents cannot be renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. iPF815 Renaming Saved Jobs...
Page 590: Handling Paper
Handling Paper > Handling Paper Paper Handling rolls Handling sheets Output Stacker iPF815...
Page 591: Paper
The Paper Reference Guide can also be accessed from imagePROGRAF Support Information. Follow these instruc- tions, as appropriate for your operating system. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. iPF815 Types of Paper...
Page 592 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. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Types of Paper iPF815...
Page 593 Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. iPF815 Types of Paper...
Page 594: Paper Sizes
203.2 mm (8.00 in.) – 1118.0 mm (44.02 in.) *1: For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.575 Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes iPF815...
Page 595 DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) 20"x24" 508.0 × 609.6 mm (20.00 × 24.00 in) 18"x22" 457.2 × 558.8 mm (18.00 × 22.00 in) 14"x17" 355.6 × 431.8 mm (14.00 × 17.00 in) iPF815 Paper Sizes...
Page 596 3. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. 4. Select the Display Series check box. • For details on non-standard paper sizes, see "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes." →P.117 • Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. Paper Sizes iPF815...
Page 597: Attaching The Roll Holder To Rolls
Using the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment Roll Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Holder Stopper Side Holder Side No At- 2-Inch Paper Core Attach- 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 tachment ment Needed iPF815 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls...
Page 598 • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. 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. Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF815...
Page 599 Insert the attachments for the roll paper core on the Holder Stopper. Align the tips (a) of the attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 iPF815 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls...
Page 600: Loading Rolls In The Printer
• If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.781 • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. (See "Checking Instructions During Printer Operations.") →P.694 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF815...
Page 601 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Confirm that a roll is selected as the paper source. (See "Selecting the Paper Source.") →P.588 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. iPF815 Loading Rolls in the Printer...
Page 602 • Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Holder shaft (a) and the guide grooves (b) when loading rolls. Note • For instructions on attaching the Roll Holder to rolls, see "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls." →P.581 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF815...
Page 603 • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. • Load the roll so that there is no gap between the right edge of the paper and the Roll Holder. Lower the Ejection Guide. iPF815 Loading Rolls in the Printer...
Page 604: Selecting The Paper 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). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media. • Cut Sheet lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets. Selecting the Paper Source iPF815...
Page 605: Selecting The Paper Type (Roll)
(See "Specifying the Paper Length (Roll).") →P.590 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Selecting the Paper Type (Roll)
Page 606: Specifying The Paper Length (Roll)
Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Media Menu, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length Set, and then press the ▶ button. Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) iPF815...
Page 607: Removing The Roll From The Printer
You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. Press the Load/Eject button. A confirmation message is displayed regarding removal of the roll. Press the OK button. The roll can now be removed. iPF815 Removing the Roll from the Printer...
Page 608 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. Note • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." →P.593 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF815...
Page 609: Removing The Roll Holder From 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. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. iPF815 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls...
Page 610 • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again. Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF815...
Page 611: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
) after you load clear film. For this reason, deactivate the function before loading clear film. • If the barcode on the roll is not detected, enter the type and length of paper on the Control Panel. iPF815 Feeding Roll Paper Manually...
Page 612: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Windows Display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows).") →P.199 Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Settings in Media Type. Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF815...
Page 613 Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") →P.205 Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. iPF815 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls...
Page 614: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Cut each page from the roll using scissors. For Guideline →P.600 continuous printing (if you will cut each page later), in Auto Cut, select Yes, or select Print Cut Guideline. (See "Cutting Roll Paper After Printing.") →P.183 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF815...
Page 615 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 ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls...
Page 616 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF815...
Page 617 Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the Online button. The roll is rewound, and rewinding stops automatically. iPF815 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls...
Page 618 After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. Caution • If paper would be short when cut at a particular position, the roll may automatically be advanced in some cases before cutting. Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF815...
Page 619: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Follow these steps to change the Trim Edge First setting. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically...
Page 620: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Press ▲ or ▼ to select CutDustReduct., and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. The function to reduce cutting dust is now activated. Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF815...
Page 621: Roll Holder Set
• Roll Holder (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores) • Attachments Using the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Using the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 iPF815 Roll Holder Set...
Page 622: Handling Sheets
• If you select a type of paper for which Media Width Detection is deactivated ( Off is selected), you must advance the paper manually to the position for printing. (See "Manually Loading Pa- per to the Position for Printing.") →P.610 Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) iPF815...
Page 623: Loading Sheets In The Printer
(See "Checking Instructions During Printer Operations.") →P.694 If you send a print job from a computer beforehand, the type and size of paper are shown on the Display Screen. Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover. iPF815 Loading Sheets in the Printer...
Page 624 • Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line at right (c). Loading paper askew will cause an error. • Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it. Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF815...
Page 625 • When using the Stationary Output Stacker, if you will print on large, stiff sheets, we recommend adjust- ing the Stationary Output Stacker into the lowest position to prevent printed sheets from being bent. (See "Using the Stationary Output Stacker.") →P.615 iPF815 Loading Sheets in the Printer...
Page 626: Manually Loading Paper To The Position For Printing
Lift the Release Lever and open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing iPF815...
Page 627 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the paper size, and then press the OK button. Note • If a print job received requires paper larger than the selected paper, it may soil the Platen. iPF815 Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing...
Page 628: Removing Sheets
Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. Press the OK button to eject the paper. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. As you hold the sheet, lift the Release Lever and remove the sheet. Removing Sheets iPF815...
Page 629 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Lower the Release Lever. iPF815 Removing Sheets...
Page 630: Output Stacker
Stand Leg. d. Basket Rod (tag side) and Basket Rod (cord side) Holds the cloth Output Stacker securely in specific positions. e. Basket Rod Keeps Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L at the same angle. Stationary Output Stacker iPF815...
Page 631: Using The Stationary Output Stacker
When using the Output Stacker again after storage, reattach the Basket Rod on the front of the Output Stacker to the tips of the left and right basket arms and pull the side rods out completely. • When printing on large, stiff sheets Use position (3). iPF815 Using the Stationary Output Stacker...
Page 632 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. Using the Stationary Output Stacker iPF815...
Page 633: Stowing The Stationary Output Stacker
(b), and push it all the way back. Remove the front Basket Rod from the left and right Basket Arms. Roll up the Basket Cloth and put it at the back of the Bottom Stand Stay. iPF815 Stowing the Stationary Output Stacker...
Page 634 • When using the optional Media Take-up Unit, position the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor (indicated by the dashed line). Push in the left and right Basket Arm toward the back all the way, until they stop. Stowing the Stationary Output Stacker iPF815...
Page 635: Wheeled Output Stacker
Positioning the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer will prevent rolls from dropping on the floor after printing. The stacker is equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. Important • The Output Stacker can accommodate one sheet. When printing multiple pages, remove each sheet after it is printed. iPF815 Wheeled Output Stacker...
Page 636 Removing the Wheeled Output Stacker from the printer Note • If there is not enough space to move the Wheeled Output Stacker, remove any printed documents inside the Output Stacker and fold the Output Stacker up. Using the Wheeled Output Stacker iPF815...
Page 637 Handling Paper > Output Stacker > Release the caster lock. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker away from the printer. iPF815 Using the Wheeled Output Stacker...
Page 638: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the feed amount iPF815...
Page 639: Adjusting The Printhead
Use Auto Head Adj. to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the printhead. Auto Head Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Standard Adj. will fix most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Advanced Adj.. iPF815 Adjusting the Printhead...
Page 640 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.) iPF815...
Page 641: Manual Straightening Of Lines And Colors (Manual Head Adj)
→P.584 • Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.607 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Manual Straightening of Lines and Colors (Manual Head Adj)
Page 642: Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.)
An unused roll at least 10 inches wide Sheets One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Execute Head Inc. Adj. as follows. Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.581 Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) iPF815...
Page 643 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the Printhead is moved, a message is displayed requesting you to open the Top Cover. Open the Top Cover. iPF815 Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.)
Page 644 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines. Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) iPF815...
Page 645: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images (Head Height)
If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height)
Page 646 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Height, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the Printhead height, and then press the OK button. Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) iPF815...
Page 647: Adjusting The Feed Amount
• Windows: Click View Settings on the Main tab to display the View Settings dialog box. • Mac OS X: Click View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. iPF815 Adjusting the Feed Amount...
Page 648: Auto Band Adjustment (Auto Band Adj.)
If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. Auto Band Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate banding, or when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for purposes other than checking output.
Page 649: Manual Band Adjustment (Manual Band Adj)
An unused roll at least 10 inches wide Sheets Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Execute Manual Band Adj as follows. Load paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.581 iPF815 Manual Band Adjustment (Manual Band Adj)
Page 650 Examine test pattern B for band adjustment. Determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the number selected in step 8, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete. Manual Band Adjustment (Manual Band Adj) iPF815...
Page 651: Banding Adjustment During Printing (Fine Band Adj.)
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fine Band Adj., and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to change the value, and then press the OK button. Note • The supported range is –5 to +5. iPF815 Banding Adjustment During Printing (Fine Band Adj.)
Page 652: Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length)
• Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.607 Note • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified in the settings. Adjust- ment cannot be completed correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) iPF815...
Page 653 If the scale is printed shorter than actual size, set the value toward the positive side; if it is printed longer, set the value toward the negative side. Note • You can also specify the adjustment value in Adjust Length in the Paper Details menu. In this case, no test pattern for adjustment is printed. iPF815 Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length)
Page 654: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength (Vacuumstrngth)
Press ▲ or ▼ to select VacuumStrngth, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the level of suction against paper on the Platen, and then press the OK button. Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth) iPF815...
Page 655: Printer Parts
Printer Parts > Printer Parts Printer parts Control Panel Hard Disk Optional accessories Printer Specifications iPF815...
Page 656: Printer Parts
Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot. f. Stationary Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (See "Stationary Output Stacker.") →P.614 g. Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll paper here. Front iPF815...
Page 657 Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R. t. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the floor. iPF815 Front...
Page 658: Back
Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. e. Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. f. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. g. Accessory Pocket Store assembly tools, Roll Holder attachments, and other items in this pocket. Back iPF815...
Page 659: Top Cover (Inside)
For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. h. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. Also use the brush to move the blue Switch on the Platen. iPF815 Top Cover (Inside)
Page 660: Carriage
The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. d. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. e. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. Carriage iPF815...
Page 661: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter A in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an A is printed on the label. (See "Ink Tanks.") →P.750 iPF815 Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
Page 662: Control Panel
During printing, the Data lamp flashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp flashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the firmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. Control Panel iPF815...
Page 663 Offline mode: Press this button to feed the roll manually in the direction of ejection, as needed. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") →P.595 Menu mode: Press this button to display the next menu item or setting value. m. ▶ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level lower. iPF815 Control Panel...
Page 664: 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 665 Please see "Replacing Ink Tanks." →P.750 • ERROR is shown on the Display Screen Turn off the printer and contact your Canon dealer. • The Online lamp and Message lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly.
Page 666: Printer Modes
The printer goes offline automatically if jobs cannot be processed, such as if errors occur. • Menu mode Menus are displayed on the printer, and you can select, set, or execute menu items. Any jobs sent from the comput- er are held without being printed. Printer Modes iPF815...
Page 667 You can specify the period before the printer enters Sleep mode in the Sleep Timer menu. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.675 If any print jobs are received when the printer is in Sleep mode (after it was originally online), the printer goes online and prints the jobs. iPF815 Printer Modes...
Page 668 Printer Parts > 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. Printer Modes iPF815...
Page 669 Lit when the printer is online. • Data lamp Flashes when print jobs are being received or processed. • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. Offline, and state of the Control Panel Offline Not printing Printing is paused Display Screen iPF815 Printer Modes...
Page 670 Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before .") restoring the power. →P.830 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 Modes iPF815...
Page 671 Printer information paper tion ink levels Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, printer information, and GL2 settings information. (See "Submenu Dis- play.") →P.686 iPF815 Printer Modes...
Page 672: Switching Modes
If the following error messages are displayed, the printer goes online and printing is re- sumed. • "Insufficient paper for job" • "PHead needs cleaning." • "Papr Size Mismatch" • "Papr Type Mismatch" Menu mode If paper has been advanced, the printer goes online and the Online lamp is lit. Switching Modes iPF815...
Page 673: Printer Menu Operations
Note • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.764 Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. iPF815 Printer Menu Operations...
Page 674 For a description of specific items available in the main menu during printing, see "Main Menu Settings (During Print- ing)." →P.686 For instructions on selecting and setting main menu items during printing, see "Main Menu Operations." →P.659 Printer Menu Operations iPF815...
Page 675: Main Menu Operations
The following section describes menu operations and how they are presented in this User Manual. • Accessing menus →P.659 • Specifying menu items →P.660 • Specifying numerical values →P.661 • Executing menu commands →P.662 Accessing menus Printer menus are grouped by function. iPF815 Main Menu Operations...
Page 676 • Upper level menus are available if ◀ is displayed at left in the top line. To access these upper level menus, press ◀. Specifying menu items Follow these steps 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. Main Menu Operations iPF815...
Page 677 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the ▶ button. Press ◀ or ▶ to move the cursor (_) to each field for entering numbers. iPF815 Main Menu Operations...
Page 678: Menu Structure
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.659 For details on menu items, see "Main Menu Settings." →P.675 Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 679 Roll Dry- tails type is dis- ingTime 30 sec. played here.) 1 min. ( *5 3 min. →P.673 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Scan Wait Dry time Off * Time 1 sec. 3 sec. iPF815 Menu Structure...
Page 680 Lowest Skew Standard * Check Lv. Loose Vac- Automatic * uumStrng Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest Width Detection On * NearEnd RollMrgn 20mm Cut Speed Fast Standard Slow Trim Automatic Edge First Cutting Automatic Mode Eject Manual Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 681 HDD In- HDDSpace :xx.x GB formation GL2 Set- Quality Color Monochrome tings Manager Mode Color (CAD) 1 * Color (CAD) 2 Color (CAD) 3 iPF815 Menu Structure...
Page 682 Width ber) Color 0～255 Line At- No Setting tributes Circle Setting Palette B (Select the (Indicates (Specify the pen num- Width, values of ber) Color, and Width, Color, Line At- and Line At- tributes ) tributes ) Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 683 Adjust Auto Standard Printer Head Adj. Adj. Advanced Adj. Auto Print On * Manual Head Adj ( *10 →P.673 Auto Standard Band Adj. Adj. Advanced Adj. Manual Band Adj Adjust A:High Length ( *3 B:Stand- →P.673 ard/Draft iPF815 Menu Structure...
Page 684 Subnet 0.0.0.0–255.255.255.255 Mask ( *16 Default 0.0.0.0–255.255.255.255 →P.673 NetWare NetWare ( *15 ( *15 Off * →P.673 →P.673 Frame Auto Detect Type Ethernet 2 ( *6 Ethernet 802.2 * →P.673 Ethernet 802.3 ( *15 Ethernet SNAP →P.673 Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 685 100 Base-TX ( *7 →P.673 ( *15 →P.673 Spanning Not Use * Tree ( *15 →P.673 MAC Ad- 000085XXXXXX dress ( *15 →P.673 Return No * Defaults ( *16 →P.673 Mainte- Repl. nance maint cart Replace P.head iPF815 Menu Structure...
Page 686 10 pages Automatic * Carria- Automatic * geS- Fixed canWdth Sleep 5 min. * Timer 10 min. ( *17 15 min. →P.673 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Length meter * Unit Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 687 -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 For- yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy ( *15 mm/dd/yyyy →P.673 Date & Date yyyy/mm/dd ( *8 →P.673 Time Time hh:mm ( *15 →P.673 Language iPF815 Menu Structure...
Page 688 Save and Off * Print Save: Shared On * ( *15 →P.673 Show Job On * ( *15 →P.673 Admin. Change Password ( *16 →P.673 Menu Init.Admin.Pswd ( *16 →P.673 ( *15 →P.673 Test Print Status Print Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 689 Choose this menu to display Head Cleaning, Fine Band Adj., and Information. Choose this menu to display Job Management. Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. iPF815 Menu Structure...
Page 690 For details on menu items available during printing, see "Main Menu Settings (During Printing)." →P.686 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Menu Durng Prtng Head Cleaning * Head Cleaning A * Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj. From –5 to 5 Information System Info Error Log 1:xxxxxxxx-xxxx Menu Structure iPF815...
Page 691: Main Menu Settings
Viewing and configuration by administrators only IP Setting Return Defaults Change Password Init.Admin.Pswd • Viewing and configuration by administrators, and only viewing by other users Interface Setup settings (except IP Setting, Return Defaults ) Time Zone iPF815 Main Menu Settings...
Page 692: Paper Menu
Media Configuration Tool →P.382 →P.505 Paper Details Setting Item Description, Instructions (The type of paper is dis- Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. played here.) ( *1 →P.678 Main Menu Settings iPF815...
Page 693 Choose the cutting speed. If you use adhesive paper, choosing Slow helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp. Trim Edge First If a roll is loaded, the end of the paper will be cut. iPF815 Main Menu Settings...
Page 694: Job Management
Stor- Mail- (Enter (Choo Print Print the saved job. List se a Delete the saved job. List pass- print lete word job) if one Print Job List Print a list of saved print jobs. been set.) Main Menu Settings iPF815...
Page 695: Gl2 Settings
The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning print- heads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 696 If you choose No Setting • If you choose Circle Setting • Reset Palette Restore Define Palette to the default palette settings. Smoothing Choose whether to print arcs as smooth curved lines or as multiple connected line segments. Main Menu Settings iPF815...
Page 697: Adjust Printer
Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pat- tern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (See "Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.).") →P.623 iPF815 Main Menu Settings...
Page 698: Interface Setup
→P.632 Advanced Adj. Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for which printing has been veri- fied by Canon. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a band ad- justment test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Page 699: System Setup
Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (See "Preparing to Transfer the Printer.") →P.785 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. iPF815 Main Menu Settings...
Page 700 Selecting On will always trim the edge when the roll is advanced from the retracted position. Selecting Automatic will trim the edge when the roll has been in the retracted position for two days or more. Main Menu Settings iPF815...
Page 701 Selecting Off prevents display of the log in Job Menu > Job Log. Additionally, the log is not printed if you choose Job Menu > Print Job Log. Note that because job logs are not collected, the Status Monitor accounting functions will not work correctly. iPF815 Main Menu Settings...
Page 702: Main Menu Settings (During Printing)
Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, printer information, and HP-GL/2 settings information. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Main Menu Settings (During Printing) iPF815...
Page 703 Remaining ink is indicated as follows. Information on the loaded paper Here, the paper size, type, and related printer settings are displayed. Printer information Displays the firmware version, serial number, free hard disk space, IP address, and interface information. iPF815 Submenu Display...
Page 704: 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 705 DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/ NetWare NetWare settings. NetWare Frame Type( *1 →P.690 Print Serv- ice( *1 →P.690 AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. iPF815 Status Print...
Page 706 Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Output Method Current output method setting. Save and Print Save:Shared Box Information System Info Error Log The past five error codes. GL2 Settings HP-GL/2 setting values. Quality Manager Color Mode Status Print iPF815...
Page 707 Pen 7 -- Width Pen 8 -- Width Pen 9 -- Width Pen 10 -- Width Pen 11 -- Width Pen 12 -- Width Pen 13 -- Width Pen 14 -- Width Pen 15 -- Width Define Palette (Palette A) iPF815 Status Print...
Page 708 Pen 11 -- Width Pen 12 -- Width Pen 13 -- Width Pen 14 -- Width Pen 15 -- Width Smoothing ThickenFineLines AdjustFaintLines Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI. TCP/IP Frame Type Use DHCP Use BOOTP Status Print iPF815...
Page 709 NetWare settings. Frame Type IPX External Network Number Node Number Print Service Tree Name Context Name Print Serv- er Name Print Serv- er Pass- word Polling In- terval Current AppleTalk settings. Phase Type Name Network Number Zone iPF815 Status Print...
Page 710: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruc- tion screen. In the case of actions the printer cannot detect, instruction screens are switched every four seconds, and the sequence of operations is shown repeatedly. Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF815...
Page 711 Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 seconds, continuous display is resumed. Press the OK button to display the instruction screen for the next step. iPF815 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations...
Page 712 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll or Remove Roll, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed. Viewing instructions for loading or removing sheets Press the Load/Eject button. Instructions are now displayed. Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF815...
Page 713: Hard Disk
Save in mail box Save data before printing(*1) Do not save print jobs in the common Save print jobs sent from sources other than the printer driv- Operations with Print saved jobs saved jobs Delete saved jobs iPF815 Printer Hard Disk Operations...
Page 714: Checking The Free Hard Disk Space
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) Checking the Free Hard Disk Space iPF815...
Page 715 To view the box list, select Stored Job in Job Management. On the Stored Job page, the free hard disk space is shown in the upper-right corner when boxes are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. iPF815 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space...
Page 716 For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. 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 file. Checking the Free Hard Disk Space iPF815...
Page 717: Erasing Data On The Printer's Hard Disk
• As for the time required for deletion, confirm it on the Control Panel. However, when High Speed is selected, this finishes in several seconds. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button to start erasure. iPF815 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk...
Page 718: Optional Accessories
• For information on the types of paper compatible with the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Paper Refer- ence Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.575 • For Media Take-up Unit instructions, see "Using the Media Take-up Unit." →P.704 Parts ･ Main Unit a. Left Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 719 Weight Flange (2 sets) Attached to the ends of Weight Roll to adjust the weight. Use Weight Flange 1 or Weight Flange 2, depending on the type of paper. (See "Using the Media Take-up Unit.") →P.704 iPF815 Media Take-up Unit...
Page 720: Using The Media Take-Up Unit
• Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sen- sor. Unlock the flange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the flange. Using the Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 721 • On the Rewind Spool, always use a paper core that is the same size as the roll to be rewound. Push the flanges in firmly until the paper core is secured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. iPF815 Using the Media Take-up Unit...
Page 722 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Feed, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now advanced to the Media Take-up Unit. Using the Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 723 • When rewinding heavyweight paper, use strong adhesive tape to fasten it. Press the Online button to bring the printer offline, and then press ▼ on the Control Panel to loosen the tension of the roll. iPF815 Using the Media Take-up Unit...
Page 724 To rewind or unwind rolls, press ▲ or ▼ on the Media Take-up Unit. You can unwind rolls by holding down ▼ on the Control Panel. Use a combination of Weight Roll, Weight Joint, and Weight Flange that matches the roll type and width. Using the Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 725 • Use identical Weight Flange on the left and right ends. Insert matching Weight Flanges (1 or 2) on both ends of the Weight Roll. • Keep unused weight rolls, weight joints, and weight flanges handy by putting them in the box and putting the box under the Stand. iPF815 Using the Media Take-up Unit...
Page 726: Removing Printed Documents From The Media Take-Up Unit
• When the Media Take-up Unit is in use, an icon indicating the take-up mode is shown on the Display Screen. Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Remove printed documents from the Media Take-up Unit as follows. Press the Online button to bring the printer offline. Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 727 • Always hold the trailing edge of printed documents when cutting rolls. If you do not hold the documents, they may fall on the floor and the printed surface may become soiled. iPF815 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit...
Page 728 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Take-up Reel, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Disable, and then press the OK button. Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 729 Unlock the flange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the flange. Remove the entire paper core with the rewound printed documents from the Rewind Spool. iPF815 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit...
Page 730 Printer Parts > Optional accessories > Note • You can leave the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit even when it is not used for rewind- ing rolls. Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit iPF815...
Page 731: Printer Specifications
Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally ( *1 ) × 1200 dpi vertically →P.715 Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles MBK: 5,120; Others: 2,560 each color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. iPF815 Specifications...
Page 732 254–1,117.6 mm (10–44 in) Sheets 203–1,117.6 mm (8–44 in) Length of one page Rolls 203 ( *1 )–18,000 mm (8–708.7 in) →P.717 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) Specifications iPF815...
Page 733 Hard Disk Hard disk capacity 160 GB (print job storage capacity: 92 GB) Print job storage capacity Common Box 100 jobs Personal Boxes 100 jobs Options Media Take-up Unit TU-06 Wheeled Output Stacker BU-03 Roll Holder Set RH2-44 iPF815 Specifications...
Page 734: Print Area
3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) on left and right sides is re- quired. • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. Rolls Print Area iPF815...
Page 735 For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Pa- per.") →P.575 • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 5 mm (0.20 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. iPF815 Print Area...
Page 736: Network Setting
Network Setting > Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Mac OS X) iPF815...
Page 737: Network Setting
• The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with Unix. • Printing over an AppleTalk network • Compatible operating systems • Mac OS X 10.2.8–10.4 • Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems iPF815 Network Environment...
Page 738: Network Environment
After confirming 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. Network Environment iPF815...
Page 739: Configuring The Ip Address On The Printer
• Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) →P.379 • Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel →P.724 • Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands →P.725 iPF815 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer...
Page 740: Configuring The Ip Address Using The Printer Control Panel
• Pressing the ▼ button decreases the number by 1. The minimum value is 0, after which 255 is displayed. • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. Repeat steps 6–7 to enter the IP address assigned to the printer. Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel iPF815...
Page 741: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
• In Mac OS X when using Terminal, enter the arp command in the format arp -s xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 00:00:85:xx:xx:xx. For details, refer to the help file for the command line. iPF815 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands...
Page 742: Using Remoteui
Follow the steps below to configure 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/ Using RemoteUI iPF815...
Page 743 Specify the printer domain name, up to 63 characters. Use sin- blank Name gle-byte letters, numbers, - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last character. iPF815 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings...
Page 744: Specifying Printer-Related Information
> Item Details Default Setting Multicast DNS Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 char- Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) Service Name acters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. Click OK to display the Network page. Note •...
Page 745: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the Ethernet type, and then press the OK button. Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Spanning Tree, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually...
Page 746: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconfiguring the IP address, see "Configuring the IP Address on the Printer." →P.723 • For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.726 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF815...
Page 747 • If you use the Control Panel to initialize the network settings, press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU, and then press ▲, ▼, and ▶ to select Interface Setup → Ethernet Driver → Init. Settings → Yes (in this order), and finally press the OK button. iPF815 Initializing the Network Settings...
Page 748: Network Setting (Windows)
Click Close to close the Printer Ports dialog box. Make sure the printer port you added is displayed under Ports, and that the port is selected. Click Close to close the printer properties window. Configuring the Printer Driver Destination iPF815...
Page 749: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings
Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0–15) NDS PSer- Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print serv- — (0–32 characters) iPF815 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings...
Page 750: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. Important • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using Re- moteUI. Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF815...
Page 751 Return to the NetWare menu. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for confirmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. iPF815 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type...
Page 752: Specifying Netware Print Services
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. Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF815...
Page 753 Enter the name of the new print server, the new printer, and the queue. Note • The print server name will be required when configuring the printer's protocol settings. Write down the print server name for future reference. iPF815 Specifying NetWare Print Services...
Page 754: Specifying Netware Protocols
Make sure the Frame Type indicates the frame type used on the NetWare network. To use burst mode, choose On for NCP Burst Mode. Note • Burst mode supports fast data transfer when printing in queue server mode. Normally, choose Specifying NetWare Protocols iPF815...
Page 755: Configuring Netware Network Settings
To print over a NetWare network, configure the network environment as follows. Important • To configure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as Administrator account. We recommend that your network administrator configure the network settings. iPF815 Configuring NetWare Network Settings...
Page 756 Right-click the printer icon and choose Properties. Click the Port (or Advanced ) tab to display the Port (or Advanced ) sheet. As the destination port, specify the print queue created by configuring the NetWare print service settings. Configuring NetWare Network Settings iPF815...
Page 757: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
Specify the printer zone name, up to 31 single-byte characters. (*2) However, do not use the following single-byte characters: @, :, and =. Also avoid using * (which represents the default zone) in the middle of a string. iPF815 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination...
Page 758: Configuring The Destination For Appletalk Networks
OS X 10.2.8–10.4. 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 759 In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now. Close the Network window and save the settings. Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder. iPF815 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks...
Page 760: Configuring The Destination For Tcp/Ip Network
Follow the steps below to configure the destination if you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer's IP address is configured correctly. • Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel →P.724 Configuring the Destination for TCP/IP Network iPF815...
Page 761 Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder. Click Add to display the Printer Browser window. Click More Printers. iPF815 Configuring the Destination for TCP/IP Network...
Page 762 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Enter the printer's IP address in Printer's Address and click Add. Configuring the Destination for TCP/IP Network iPF815...
Page 763: Configuring The Destination For Bonjour Network
Choose Utilities (or Applications ) in the Go menu of Finder. Click Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in the Utilities folder. If the printer name is not displayed in Printer List, click Add. iPF815 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network...
Page 764 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network iPF815...
Page 765: Maintenance
Maintenance > Maintenance Ink Tanks Printheads Maintenance Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Other Maintenance iPF815...
Page 766: Ink Tanks
Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml (11.2 fl oz) and 700 ml (23.7 fl oz) capacities are supported. These ink tanks are labeled with a white letter A in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see "Ink Tanks." →P.750 Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 767 Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Offline, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace ink tanks. iPF815 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 768 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 769 Note • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. • Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position. iPF815 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 770 • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations. Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml) Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 771 • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks. • Make sure the Ink Tank Lock Lever does not return to the original position. Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. Press the OK button. iPF815 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 772 Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right gently seven or eight times. Important • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 773 If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. iPF815 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 774 Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer will go online or offline. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 775 • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. iPF815 Replacing Ink Tanks...
Page 776 Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Replacing Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 777: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Ink Tank as needed. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.750 iPF815 Checking Ink Tank Levels...
Page 778: When To Replace Ink Tanks
If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen When ink runs out, the Message lamp flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen, and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point. When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF815...
Page 779: Printheads
• Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls →P.581 • Loading Rolls in the Printer →P.584 • Loading Sheets in the Printer →P.607 Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the ▶ button. iPF815 Printhead...
Page 780: Cleaning The Printhead
• If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B one or 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 781: Replacing The Printhead
• If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead."...
Page 782 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink is now filled. After about two minutes, a message is shown on the Display Screen instructing you to open the Top Cover. Replacing the Printhead iPF815...
Page 783 Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out com- pletely to wipe it clean. iPF815 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 784 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 the Carriage is concealing the ventilation duct, and then clean the duct. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Replacing the Printhead iPF815...
Page 785 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 met- al contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. iPF815 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 786 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly 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. Replacing the Printhead iPF815...
Page 787 • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead alignment will not be adjusted. In this case, adjust the alignment after Printhead replacement by accessing Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj.. (See "Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.).") →P.623 iPF815 Replacing the Printhead...
Page 788: Maintenance Cartridge
• Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Car- tridge carefully during replacement. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Maintenance Cartridge iPF815...
Page 789 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Repl. maint cart, and then press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen advises you to open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. iPF815 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 790 • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging material, and Shaft Cleaner (a), and then take out the Mainte- nance Cartridge (b). Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF815...
Page 791 • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with corporate environmental protection policies, Canon collects used maintenance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 792 Wipe away any soiling on the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Important • Support the Maintenance Cartridge Cover from underneath as you wipe it. Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF815...
Page 793 After the Carriage is moved, the Display Screen indicates "Open Upper Cover". Note • If you do not respond within two minutes, shaft cleaner replacement is canceled and the printer goes online automatically. In this case, repeat the procedure. Open the Top Cover. iPF815 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...
Page 794 Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it toward you to remove it. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF815...
Page 795: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge ca- pacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.772 iPF815 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity...
Page 796: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
When the Maintenance Cartridge is full, the Message lamp flashes and a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen. Printing is disabled, and you cannot replace the Printhead or transfer the printer. Re- place the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF815...
Page 797: Cleaning The Printer
• If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After you have used up a roll • After borderless printing • After printing on small paper • After printing on paper that generates a lot of cutting debris iPF815 Cleaning the Printer Exterior...
Page 798 If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c) provided with the printer to wipe it away. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF815...
Page 799 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. Avoid cleaning where the Carriage is retracted, in position (d) or (e). Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. iPF815 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover...
Page 800 • Do not touch the clear sheet on the side of the Top Cover Roller. This may damage the roller. Close the Top Cover. Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF815...
Page 801: Other Maintenance
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 or stood on end in transit.
Page 802 • If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for serv- ice." is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Open the Ink Tank Cover.
Page 803 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. iPF815 Preparing to Transfer the Printer...
Page 804 At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the process is finished, "Finished preparing to move printer. Turn off printer." is displayed. Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF815...
Page 805 Ink Tank, wait until the printer comes online, and follow this procedure again. Disconnect the power cord, interface cable, and Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet. Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Remove the four ejection supports and lower the Ejection Guide. iPF815 Preparing to Transfer the Printer...
Page 806 • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that 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 Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF815...
Page 807: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firm- ware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 808: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Problems Regarding Paper Printing does not start The printer stops during a print job Problems with the printing quality Cannot print over a network Installation problems HP-GL/2 problems Other problems iPF815...
Page 809: Frequently Asked Questions
To conserve paper, you can specify in the printer driver to rotate originals 90 degrees or wasting paper? to print without top and bottom margins. ⇒" Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees " →P.157 ⇒" Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Mar- gins " →P.163 iPF815 Frequently Asked Questions...
Page 810 Color imageRUNNER. ⇒" Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUN- nals from a Color im- ageRUNNER ? " →P.281 ⇒" Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUN- " →P.501 Frequently Asked Questions iPF815...
Page 811: Problems Regarding Paper
• If you do not find any scraps or jams, see "Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found." →P.801 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.648 Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. iPF815 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper...
Page 812 • If the Cutter is on the left side, be sure to move it to the right. If the Cutter is on the left side when you turn the printer on, the printer may rip the paper. Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF815...
Page 813 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. iPF815 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper...
Page 814 The roll is now advanced. After it is finished being advanced, you can resume printing. Note • You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by selecting Paper Cutting in the printer menu. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.598 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF815...
Page 815: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. iPF815 Clearing a Jammed Sheet...
Page 816 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. Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF815...
Page 817: Troubleshooting When Paper Jams Are Not Found
Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.648 Check for paper in the lower part of the printer. Remove any jammed paper here by pushing it to the floor with your fingers. iPF815 Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found...
Page 818 • If the paper does not drop to the floor or to the lower part of the printer, fold an A4 sheet three times, insert it through the gap of the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b), and push the jammed paper out. Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found iPF815...
Page 819: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
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. iPF815 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot...
Page 820: Paper Is Not Cut Straight
Media Take-up Sensor. The Media Take-up Sensor cord is not connected to the Right Media Take- Reconnect the Media Take-up Sensor up Unit correctly. cord as follows. 1. Turn the printer off. Paper is not cut straight iPF815...
Page 821: The Size Of Clear Film Cannot Be Detected
3. Turn the printer on. (See "Using the Media Take-up Unit.") →P.704 If the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. The size of clear film cannot be detected Cause Corrective Action The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances.
Page 822: Printing Does Not Start
The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printer has been turned off. (Be- progress. tween about a minute and a half to twenty minutes.) During agitation, you can print or do other operations after the printer goes Online. The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF815...
Page 823: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
Set Auto Rotate to Off before attempting to print again. ta that includes HP RTL com- (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.675 mands when Auto Rotate is On. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. iPF815 An error message is shown on the Display Screen...
Page 824: Problems With The Printing Quality
Printing in Draft or Standard mode is faster and consumes less ink than in ard or Draft. Highest or High modes, but the printing quality is lower. (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Print- ing.") →P.52 Printing is faint iPF815...
Page 825: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Make sure the same paper type is specified on the printer as in the printer driv- the printer does not match the type specified in the printer driv- (See "Selecting the Paper Type (Roll).") →P.589 (See "Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet).") →P.606 iPF815 Paper rubs against the printhead...
Page 826: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless print- Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. ing or printing on small paper. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.781 The surface of the paper is dirty iPF815...
Page 827: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
In the printer menu, Print Length Selecting Band Joint may improve printing results. is specified in Feed Priority. Adjust the feed amount in the printer menu by specifying Band Joint in Feed Priority and try printing again. iPF815 Printed colors are inaccurate...
Page 828: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
(See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Print- ing.") →P.52 The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.).") →P.623 Colors in printed images are uneven iPF815...
Page 829: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
• Always set the blue Switch on the Platen to the ● side for borderless printing. Printing quality may be affected if the Switch is incorrectly set. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.591 iPF815 Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs...
Page 830 Problems with the printing quality > • Sheet (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.612 Open the Top Cover. Remove the Cleaning Brush. Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF815...
Page 831 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the Switch to the side opposite ●, corresponding to the size of the paper for printing. In this case, note that you will move the switch in the opposite direction from the direction in step 4. Close the Top Cover. iPF815 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen...
Page 832: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
Monochrome Bitmap is specified in Color Mode. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.763 The contrast becomes uneven during printing iPF815...
Page 833: Line Thickness Is Not Uniform
2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specific troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.575 iPF815 Line thickness is not uniform...
Page 834: Cannot Print Over A Network
Make sure the printer's NetWare settings are configured correctly. In particular, make settings are not config- sure a valid frame type is selected. ured correctly. (See "Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings.") →P.733 Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF815...
Page 835: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks
Due to the nature of Bonjour, you cannot print if the printer is on another net- not on the same network. work behind a router. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same net- work. For information about network settings, ask your network administrator. iPF815 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks...
Page 836: Installation Problems
• In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights, such as those of the Administrator account. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Page 837 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (im- agePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. iPF815 Removing Installed Printer Drivers...
Page 838: Hp-Gl/2 Problems
Corrective Action AdjustFaintLines in the main Selecting Off may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some menu is set to On. colors may appear broken. Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. iPF815...
Page 839: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified
The printer is analyzing the Either wait a while for printing to resume, or on the printer Control Panel, set Input print job. Resolution to 300dpi. (See "Main Menu Settings.") →P.675 iPF815 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified...
Page 840: Other Problems
The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specified voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. (See "Specifications.") →P.715 The printer does not go on iPF815...
Page 841: If The Printer Makes A Strange Sound
• After ink tank replacement. (Ink agitation takes about three and a half minutes. During agita- tion, you can print or do other operations after the printer goes Online.) In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared...
Page 842: Ink Level Detection
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Page 843 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 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. iPF815 Ink level detection...
Page 844 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online. Ink level detection iPF815...
Page 845: Error Message
Error Message > Error Message Error Messages Messages regarding paper Messages regarding ink Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Other Messages iPF815...
Page 846: Error Messages
Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded..................838 Rel lever is in wrong position........................840 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected................842 Rewinding error............................840 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded..................836 iPF815...
Page 847 Too many jobs for mail box........................853 Top cover is open............................856 Turn on the media take-up unit......................... 841 Unknown file.............................. 856 Use another paper............................. 845 Wrong ink tank............................844 Wrong maintenance cartridge........................850 Wrong printhead............................848 iPF815...
Page 848: Messages Regarding Paper
2. Either change the type of paper specified in the printer driver settings or replace the loaded paper and change the paper type setting on the print- (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") →P.3 (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") →P.7 Papr Type Mismatch iPF815...
Page 849: The Paper Is Too Small
However, note that this error may cause paper jams and af- loaded in the printer. fect the printing quality. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. iPF815 The paper is too small.
Page 850: Paper Size Not Detected
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.607 Because the Platen is soiled with ink or other substances, the size Open the Top Cover and clean the entire Plat- of the clear film cannot be detected. Paper size not detected. iPF815...
Page 851: Insufficient Paper For Job
Paper has been loaded that is too small to print Lift the Release Lever and load unused paper A4 or larger. More the test pattern for printhead adjustment or noz- than one sheet may be required depending on the adjustment. zle checking. iPF815 Insufficient paper for job...
Page 852: Roll Printing Is Selected
(See "Specifying the Paper Length (Roll).") →P.590 5. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remain- ing jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. Roll printing is selected. iPF815...
Page 853: Sheet Removed
To print on a roll instead, hold down the Stop but- ton for more than a second to cancel printing, load a roll, and then print. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") →P.3 iPF815 Sheet removed.
Page 854: Regular Printing Is Selected, But A Roll Is Loaded
3. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the right Paper Alignment Line. 4. Lower the Release Lever. 5. Close the Top Cover. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.584 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. iPF815...
Page 855: Paper Cutting Failed
(See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") →P.795 If the paper cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit, specify Manual as the roll cutting method and cut the roll manually. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.598 iPF815 Paper cutting failed.
Page 856: End Of Paper Feed
Messages regarding paper > Cause Corrective Action In other cases, the Cutter Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unit may be damaged. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel and trying to rewind the roll to the Release the ▲...
Page 857: Turn On The Media Take-Up Unit
Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. with borderless printing. If you press the Online button and continue printing, the document will be printed with a border. iPF815 Turn on the media take-up unit.
Page 858: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink level detection cannot work cor- The refill ink tank can no longer be used. See the section Ink level detec- rectly if you use refill ink tanks. tion and take the appropriate action. (See "Ink level detection.") →P.826 Ink insufficient. iPF815...
Page 859: Close Ink Tank Cover
Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. iPF815 Close Ink Tank Cover...
Page 860: No Ink Tank Loaded
Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.750 Wrong ink tank. Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible. Load an Ink Tank specified for use with the printer. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.750 No ink tank loaded. iPF815...
Page 861: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Use each type of paper only where the recommended environmental conditions are met. For details on envi- ronmental conditions for various paper, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.575 iPF815 Use another paper.
Page 862: Before Borderless Printing, Move The Blue Platen Switch
Blue platen switch is dirty. Cause Corrective Action The blue Switch on the platen is dirty. Open the Top Cover and clean the blue Switch on the platen. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.781 Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch. iPF815...
Page 863: Messages Regarding Printheads
Highly transparent film is Press the Online button to clear the error, and then adjust the feed amount manually. loaded that cannot be used (See "Manual Band Adjustment (Manual Band Adj).") →P.633 for automatic feed amount adjustment. iPF815 Cannot adjust printhead.
Page 864: Phead Needs Cleaning
2. Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.764 If the message is still displayed after you execute Head Cleaning B once or twice, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Wrong printhead. Cause Corrective Action An incompatible Printhead has been installed.
Page 865: Execute Printhead Cleaning
1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") →P.764 If this message is still displayed, replace the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.765 iPF815 Execute printhead cleaning.
Page 866: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
(See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.772 Maintenance cartridge full. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Car- After confirming that the printer has stopped operating, replace the Maintenance Car- tridge is full. tridge. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.772 Insert the maintenance cartridge. iPF815...
Page 867: Maintenance Cartridge Problem
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge > Maintenance cartridge problem. Cause Corrective Action An incompatible or used Maintenance Install an unused Maintenance Cartridge specified for use with the print- Cartridge has been installed. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.772 iPF815 Maintenance cartridge problem.
Page 868: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Mail box nearly full. Cause Corrective Action The free hard disk space left for personal boxes in the printer's Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. hard disk does not have 1 GB, combined. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →P.541 Hard disk error. iPF815...
Page 869: Maximum Jobs Stored
Press the Stop button to cancel the print job. pacity. Delete print jobs from the queue. (See "Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") →P.532 Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes (box numbers in the range 01–29). (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →P.541 iPF815 Maximum jobs stored.
Page 870: Messages Regarding Hp-Gl/2
A parameter specified in a HP-GL/2 command is out of the supported range. Check the print job. GL2: W0504 This command is not supported. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received an unsupported HP-GL/2 command. Check the print job. This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. iPF815...
Page 871: Other Messages
Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause Corrective Action The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job.
Page 872: Top Cover Is Open
You have uploaded firmware for a different Check the firmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while model. before restoring power, and then resend the firmware. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Top cover is open. iPF815...
Page 873: Multi-Sensor Error
The performance of a sensor inside the printer Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring may be impaired. the power. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. iPF815 Multi-sensor error...
Page 874: Appendix
Appendix > Appendix How to use this manual Disposal of the product iPF815...
Page 875: How To Use This Manual
• 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. iPF815 About This User Manual...
Page 876: Searching Topics
• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. • Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. • Copyright © 2008 Canon Inc. • Unauthorized reproduction of this User Manual in whole or part is prohibited. • May we request Thank you for understanding the following points.
Page 877 > 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. iPF815 Searching Topics...
Page 878: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing
Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF815...
Page 879 How to use this manual > The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. iPF815 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 880 When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example. Under Basic Printing Workflow, click Printing Procedure. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF815...
Page 881 > How to use this manual > Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. iPF815 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 882 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 figure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF815...
Page 883 On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a figure 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). • Windows iPF815 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 884 Appendix > How to use this manual > • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF815...
Page 885: Disposal Of The Product
Appendix > Disposal of the product > Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ............................869 WEEE Directive iPF815 WEEE Directive...
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Page 888 Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF815...
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Page 892 Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF815...
Page 893 Appendix > Disposal of the product > iPF815 WEEE Directive...
Page 894 I n d e x Accounting ...... 364,366,367,369,370,374,375 NetWare network ............733 Additional Settings Pane ........... 423 Nozzle ..........224,422,623,763 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........ 638 AppleTalk Network ........... 741 Online ................ 648 Open Preview ........ 172,194,202,221,229 Bonjour Network ............747 Orientation ........
Page 895 When to replace ............765...

Canon iPF815 User Manual

Cont E NT S Basic Printing Workflow 1

Basic Printing Workflow

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Windows Software

Free Layout

Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy the Features of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Features/Operating Environment

Hdi Driver

Accounting

Media Configuration Tool

Printer Driver

Preview

Quick Links

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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