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Setup Guide
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Basic Guide
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Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
Basic Printing Workflow
Printing CAD Drawings.............................................................40
Printing enlargements or reductions........................................ 60
Printing at full size.................................................................... 70
Borderless Printing................................................................... 79
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes......................88
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet........................................101
Centering originals..................................................................115
and so on
Windows Software
Printer Driver...........................................................................142
Preview................................................................................... 171
Free Layout.............................................................................181
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...............................202
Print Plug-In for Office............................................................ 211
and so on
Printer Driver...........................................................................248
Preview................................................................................... 265
Free Layout.............................................................................286
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...............................309
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings.............40 Printing enlargements or reductions........60 Printing at full size..............70 Borderless Printing..............79 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes......88 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet........101 Centering originals..............115 and so on Windows Software...
  • Page 2 Contents Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................16 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ........................... 18 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................21 Printing in Windows ..............................22 Printing from Mac OS ...............................
  • Page 3 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ..................67 Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ............................70 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ..........................71 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ..........................72 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ..........................74 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ......................
  • Page 4 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing ..........................137 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) ...................... 137 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) ......................138 Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................142 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................144 Confirming Print Settings ............................
  • Page 5 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................188 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........190 Selecting an Object ..............................192 Changing the Object Size ............................193 Moving an Object ..............................193 Rotating an Object ..............................
  • Page 6 Matching pane ..............................258 Color Settings Pane: Color ..........................260 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ........................ 261 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ........................262 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ....................263 Page Setup Pane ..............................263 Preview The Features of Preview ............................265 Starting Preview ..............................
  • Page 7 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................309 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................... 310 Hot Folder ................................310 Creating a New Hot Folder ............................. 311 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) ......................312 Deleting a Hot Folder ............................. 314 Setting the Print Parameters ...........................
  • Page 8 Procedures for Installing ............................381 Starting Method ..............................383 Media Configuration Tool Main Window ........................384 Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper ............385 Adding Media Types ............................386 Changing Media Names ........................... 389 Deleting Media Types You Have Added ......................391 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide .......................
  • Page 9 Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ........................454 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..................... 455 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................... 456 Initializing the Network Settings ..........................456 Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................457 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .......................
  • Page 10 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................496 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................... 496 Checking Ink Tank Levels ............................501 When to Replace Ink Tanks ............................ 501 Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer ......................... 502 Printheads Printhead ................................504 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ..........................
  • Page 11 Printed colors are inaccurate ..........................544 Banding in different colors occurs .......................... 545 Colors in printed images are uneven ........................545 Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs ....................546 The contrast becomes uneven during printing ......................546 The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction ................546 Images are printed crooked ............................
  • Page 12 Paper cutting failed..............................566 End of paper feed..............................566 Rel lever is in wrong position..........................566 Borderless printng not possible..........................567 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing....................567 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder....................567 Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient.
  • Page 13 Appendix Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ..............................582 Legal Notices ................................. 584 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................586 About This User Manual ............................586 Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ..............................588...

  • Page 15: User's Guide

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ................16 Canceling print jobs ................24 Pausing Printing .................. 27 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...

  • Page 16: Printing Procedure

    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF680 Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................16 Turning the Printer On and Off .......................... 17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ........................... 18 Loading and Printing on Sheets ........................21 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ................

  • Page 17: 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 Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.

  • Page 18: Loading And Printing On Rolls

    Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF680 • No paper is loaded Load paper. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") (See "Loading and Printing on P.18 ➔ Sheets.") P.21 ➔ Turning the printer off • Never disconnect the printer's power supply or unplug it during a print job. This may damage the printer. Important Make sure no print jobs are in progress.
  • Page 19 iPF680 Loading and Printing on Rolls Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") P.17 ➔ Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") P.336 ➔ Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.339 ➔...
  • Page 20 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF680 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Pa- per.") P.341 ➔ • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper.

  • Page 21: Loading And Printing On Sheets

    iPF680 Loading and Printing on Sheets Loading and Printing on Sheets Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. • 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.326...

  • Page 22: Printing In Windows

    Printing in Windows iPF680 Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Print- er.") P.357 ➔ The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.

  • Page 23: Printing From Mac Os

    iPF680 Printing from Mac OS • From the operating system menu (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu .") P.149 ➔ Printing from Mac OS Printing from Mac OS Print from the application menu after registering the printer. •...

  • Page 24: Canceling Print Jobs

    Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF680 Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ....................24 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ......................... 25 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS ........................25 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel.

  • Page 25: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows

    iPF680 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed.
  • Page 26 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF680 Either click × for the job to cancel printing or select the job to cancel printing and then click Delete to de- lete the job. If there are no jobs to stop in the printer window (if sending the print data to the printer has finished), ei- ther click Settings, Utility, and then Open Printer Utility, or click Utility to open the imagePROGRAF...

  • Page 27: Pausing Printing

    iPF680 Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") P.400 ➔...
  • Page 28 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 29: Enhanced Printing Options

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ..............30 Printing Photos and Office Documents ..........31 Printing CAD Drawings ............... 40 Adjusting Images ................48 Printing enlargements or reductions ........... 60 Printing at full size ................70 Borderless Printing ................

  • Page 30: Choosing Paper For Printing

    The appropriate media type differs between the case of genuine Canon paper or Canon feed confirmed pa- per and the case of paper other than Canon feed confirmed paper. Select the media type by following the descrip- tion below.

  • Page 31: Printing Photos And Office Documents

    • • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • 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 .")
  • Page 32 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glos- sy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on.

  • Page 33: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os)

    • • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the •...
  • Page 34 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glos- sy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.

  • Page 35: Printing Office Documents

    iPF680 Printing Office Documents Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selected. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." P.248 ➔...

  • Page 36: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os)

    Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF680 After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Settings. Note Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 37 iPF680 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.

  • Page 38: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals

    Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF680 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." P.248 ➔...
  • Page 39 iPF680 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS. Note When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed.

  • Page 40: Printing Cad Drawings

    Printing CAD Drawings iPF680 Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings ............................. 40 Printing Line Drawings and Text ........................40 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ....................41 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) ....................42 Printing from AutoCAD ............................. 44 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings ....................

  • Page 41: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Windows)

    iPF680 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.

  • Page 42: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Mac Os)

    Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) iPF680 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 A3. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 43 iPF680 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.

  • Page 44: Printing From Autocad

    Printing from AutoCAD iPF680 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.

  • Page 45: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings

    Description Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765. Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825.

  • Page 46: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings (Windows)

    Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) iPF680 • If you have selected Color (CAD) 2, Color (CAD) 3, Color (CAD) 4, or Color (CAD) 5, it is not possible to match the colors and image quality produced by the specified printer exactly. Important For instructions on configuring Color Compatibility, refer to the following topics.

  • Page 47: Hp-Gl/2 Printing

    HP-GL/2 Printing HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports printing using the original Canon GARO printer control language and printing using HP-GL/2 and HP RTL emulation to print in colors resembling the colors produced by printers from other companies. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO or HP-GL/2 and HP RTL emulation job is received.

  • Page 48: Adjusting Images

    Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF680 Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......................48 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) .................. 49 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ..................52 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ...............

  • Page 49: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)

    iPF680 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed. Important Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones You should normally select this mode. using a driver specific color profile.
  • Page 50 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF680 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.148 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
  • Page 51 iPF680 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Yellow Adjust the gray tone. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm Gray Tone black (tinged with red), and so on.

  • Page 52: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF680 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine- tune the color tone of photos before printing.
  • Page 53 iPF680 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.

  • Page 54: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing

    Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF680 Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.250 ➔...
  • Page 55 iPF680 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution Image when quality is most important.

  • Page 56: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF680 Setting Item Description Reduce Print Unevenness (*1) Choose this option to counteract uneven printing. Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished.
  • Page 57 iPF680 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing/Text in the Print Priority list. Click High (1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list.

  • Page 58: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF680 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photographic images in monochrome.
  • Page 59 iPF680 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note Click Monochrome in the Color Mode list.

  • Page 60: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions

    Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF680 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ....................... 60 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................60 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ......................62 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ..................
  • Page 61 iPF680 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print- er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.148 ➔...

  • Page 62: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF680 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.145 ➔ Note Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired.

  • Page 63: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)

    iPF680 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 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. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 64 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF680 • Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) • Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.

  • Page 65: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value

    iPF680 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) is selected.

  • Page 66: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF680 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example.

  • Page 67: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)

    iPF680 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the Paper Size list.
  • Page 68 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 69 iPF680 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is selected.

  • Page 70: Printing At Full Size

    Printing on Oversize Paper iPF680 Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ..........................70 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................71 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ........................72 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................74 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ....................

  • Page 71: Printing At Full Size (Windows)

    iPF680 Printing at Full Size (Windows) • Printing at Full Size (Windows) P.71 ➔ Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) • P.72 ➔ Printing at Full Size (Windows) Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) •...

  • Page 72: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)

    Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF680 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.145 ➔...
  • Page 73 iPF680 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. In the 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.

  • Page 74: Borderless Printing At Actual Size

    Borderless Printing at Actual Size iPF680 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original.

  • Page 75: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)

    P.148 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. •...

  • Page 76: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os)

    Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF680 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 source application. In this case, click 10"x12".
  • Page 77 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) • Paper: Roll Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
  • Page 78 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF680 In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit...

  • Page 79: Borderless Printing

    iPF680 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................79 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..........80 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................82 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............

  • Page 80: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)

    Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. •...
  • Page 81 P.148 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. •...

  • Page 82: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF680 Select the Borderless Printing check box to dis- play the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.

  • Page 83: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)

    • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
  • Page 84 P.148 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. •...

  • Page 85: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)

    • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 86 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. User's Guide...
  • Page 87 iPF680 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that Important is cut, depending on frequency of use.

  • Page 88: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF680 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ................. 88 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ............ 89 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...

  • Page 89: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)

    iPF680 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
  • Page 90 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF680 Close the printer driver dialog box. • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of Custom Size is disabled when you exit the application software. Note For more information, see "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ."...
  • Page 91 iPF680 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the...

  • Page 92: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os)

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF680 If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
  • Page 93 iPF680 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register.
  • Page 94 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the 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.

  • Page 95: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    iPF680 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes Confirm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.250 ➔ Note Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver.
  • Page 96 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the 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.
  • Page 97 iPF680 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.145 ➔ Note Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. •...

  • Page 98: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)

    Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF680 Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Confirm that mm is selected in Units. Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
  • Page 99 iPF680 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 430 mm in Height and Width. In Non-Printable Area, enter 5 for the top and side margins and 23 for the bottom margin. Here, measure- ments are entered in millimeters.
  • Page 100 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.250 ➔...

  • Page 101: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    iPF680 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ....................101 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................102 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) ................103 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ......................

  • Page 102: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)

    Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF680 • Free Layout (Mac OS) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) •...

  • Page 103: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os)

    iPF680 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.

  • Page 104: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously

    Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange origi- nals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...

  • Page 105: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)

    iPF680 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) • Banner Printing • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • Important When using Banner Printing, some of the settings are disabled, including Borderless Printing, Enlarge/ Reduce Printing, and Layout.

  • Page 106: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF680 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Op- tions dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box.
  • Page 107 iPF680 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.

  • Page 108: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF680 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.250 ➔...

  • Page 109: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)

    iPF680 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your com- puter and operating system. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) • P.109 ➔ Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) •...

  • Page 110: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF680 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). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box.
  • Page 111 iPF680 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 112 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the 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.

  • Page 113: Printing Posters In Sections

    iPF680 Printing Posters in Sections Printing Posters in Sections Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. •...
  • Page 114 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF680 Click Poster in the Print Target list. 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 Manual in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 115: Centering Originals

    iPF680 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ........................ 115 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ..................115 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ................... 117 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ......................119 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ..................
  • Page 116 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF680 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 print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.

  • Page 117: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)

    iPF680 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.145 ➔ Note Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example.
  • Page 118 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the 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.

  • Page 119: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets

    iPF680 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page—for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reduc- ing the original. •...

  • Page 120: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF680 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 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
  • Page 121 iPF680 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) • Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper • • Paper size: Non-standard Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
  • Page 122 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF680 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 123: Conserving Roll Paper

    iPF680 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................123 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............123 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ............124 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ..........

  • Page 124: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 125 iPF680 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) 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. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.

  • Page 126: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF680 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.

  • Page 127: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Windows)

    iPF680 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) P.128 ➔ Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example.

  • Page 128: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF680 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. •...
  • Page 129 iPF680 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane.

  • Page 130: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF680 Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) •...

  • Page 131: Other Useful Settings

    iPF680 Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..........................131 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............132 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................133 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............ 134 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ............

  • Page 132: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)

    Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF680 • Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) P.132 ➔ Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a FILE COPY watermark.

  • Page 133: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation

    iPF680 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation 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). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Watermark check box.

  • Page 134: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) iPF680 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example.

  • Page 135: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os)

    iPF680 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.145 ➔...
  • Page 136 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the 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.

  • Page 137: Using Favorites

    iPF680 Using Favorites Using Favorites Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. • Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details.

  • Page 138: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF680 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Op- tions dialog box.
  • Page 139 iPF680 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page At- tributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 140 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list.

  • Page 141: Windows Software

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver ..................142 Preview ....................171 Free Layout ..................181 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ......... 202 Print Plug-In for Office ............... 211 Status Monitor ................462 ➔ Accounting .................. 466 ➔...

  • Page 142: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings iPF680 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 142 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................144 Confirming Print Settings ..........................145 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................145 Using Favorites .............................. 146 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
  • Page 143 iPF680 Printer Driver Settings • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application P.155 ➔ Color Adjustment Sheet: Color • P.156 ➔ Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • P.157 ➔ • Matching Sheet P.157 ➔ • Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome P.159 ➔...

  • Page 144: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF680 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Important Choose Print in the application menu.

  • Page 145: Confirming Print Settings

    iPF680 Confirming Print Settings • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." P.142 ➔ Note Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows.

  • Page 146: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Preview Switching.
  • Page 147 iPF680 Using Favorites Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Click Add to display the Add dialog box. Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report. Choose a fitting icon for these print settings in the Icon list. In Comment, enter a description of the favorite to be added, as desired.

  • Page 148: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF680 Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. In the Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. • To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite file. Note Click Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings.

  • Page 149: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu

    iPF680 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the print- er driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed.

  • Page 150: Main Sheet

    Main Sheet iPF680 Click Printing Preferences to display the Main(or Printing Preferences) dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (See "Device Settings Sheet .") P.170 ➔...
  • Page 151 iPF680 Main Sheet Common Items • Media Type Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Dis- playing the Paper Reference Guide.") P.329 ➔ • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer.
  • Page 152 Main Sheet iPF680 Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images P.31 ➔ • Printing Line Drawings and Text P.40 ➔ Printing Office Documents • P.35 ➔...

  • Page 153: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box

    iPF680 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box • Highest quality When the check box is selected, printing is performing focusing on quality. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. •...

  • Page 154: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF680 • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. (See "Main Sheet .") P.150 ➔ Note • Paper Source 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 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box...

  • Page 155: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    iPF680 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Roll Paper Margin for Safety 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. •...

  • Page 156: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color

    Color Adjustment Sheet: Color iPF680 • Details Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each listed item for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. •...

  • Page 157: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    iPF680 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.48 ➔ Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
  • Page 158 Matching Sheet iPF680 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system.

  • Page 159: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome

    Specify the printer profile as desired. Normally, select Auto Settings. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper.

  • Page 160: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF680 • Brightness 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 ap- pears on the computer screen).

  • Page 161: Page Setup Sheet

    iPF680 Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driv- er help file. • Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see "Paper Sizes."...
  • Page 162 Page Setup Sheet iPF680 • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size P.60 ➔ • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width P.62 ➔ Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value •...

  • Page 163: Paper Size Options Dialog Box

    iPF680 Paper Size Options Dialog Box • Size Options 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.163 ➔...

  • Page 164: Layout Sheet

    Layout Sheet iPF680 • Enables you to register the custom paper size you have specified or overwrite an existing custom paper size. • Display Series You can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List. Layout Sheet Layout Sheet The following settings are available on the Layout sheet.

  • Page 165: Page Options Dialog Box

    iPF680 Page Options Dialog Box • No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins •...

  • Page 166: Special Settings Dialog Box

    Special Settings Dialog Box iPF680 • Format Settings Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. • 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.

  • Page 167: Favorites Sheet

    iPF680 Favorites Sheet • Fast Graphic Process Turning this setting on may help produce the expected results if image colors are inconsistent in printed docu- ments or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses. • This function cannot be used on 64-bit version of Windows. Note •...

  • Page 168: Utility Sheet

    Utility Sheet iPF680 • Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. • Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. •...

  • Page 169: 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 con- sumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...

  • Page 170: Device Settings Sheet

    Device Settings Sheet iPF680 Device Settings Sheet Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings 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.

  • Page 171: Preview

    iPF680 The Features of Preview Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..........................171 Starting Preview ............................. 171 Preview Main Window ............................ 172 Dialog Area ..............................174 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ......................... 175 Moving a Page ............................... 175 Using the ruler ..............................175 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ......................

  • Page 172: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window iPF680 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. •...
  • Page 173 iPF680 Preview Main Window • 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. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." P.174 ➔...

  • Page 174: Dialog Area

    Dialog Area iPF680 Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout."...

  • Page 175: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display

    iPF680 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. Status Monitor Button • Click the button to start Status Monitor. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu.

  • Page 176: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees

    Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF680 Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can fit lengthwise across the roll. 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 Selecting Use Driver Settings...

  • Page 177: Printing With Selecting The Layout

    iPF680 Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by 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...
  • Page 178 Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF680 • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. Note • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.

  • Page 179: Print On The Center

    iPF680 Print on the Center Print on the Center 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. •...

  • Page 180: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom

    Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF680 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom 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.

  • Page 181: Free Layout

    iPF680 The Features of Free Layout Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................... 181 Starting Free Layout ............................181 Free Layout Main Window ..........................183 Detailed Settings ............................184 Preferences Dialog Box ..........................184 Page Options Dialog Box ..........................185 Zoom Dialog Box ............................
  • Page 182 Starting Free Layout iPF680 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet.

  • Page 183: Free Layout Main Window

    iPF680 Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note •...

  • Page 184: Detailed Settings

    Detailed Settings iPF680 • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to con- figure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.

  • Page 185: Page Options Dialog Box

    iPF680 Page Options Dialog Box • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.88(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. •...

  • Page 186: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box iPF680 The following settings are available for roll paper length. Setting Details 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. Manual Settings You can input the length of one page to print on roll paper in numerical characters.

  • Page 187: Format Dialog Box

    iPF680 Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. Size Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note •...

  • Page 188: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page

    Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF680 Position Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos...
  • Page 189 iPF680 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.

  • Page 190: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page

    Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF680 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject.
  • Page 191 iPF680 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.

  • Page 192: Selecting An Object

    Selecting an Object iPF680 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject.

  • Page 193: Changing The Object Size

    iPF680 Changing the Object Size • To select an object, click that object. • Note To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. •...

  • Page 194: Rotating An Object

    Rotating an Object iPF680 Place the pointer inside the selection box of the ob- ject to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the 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.187 ➔...
  • Page 195 iPF680 Aligning Objects Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may 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 verti- cal center.

  • Page 196: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF680 • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the hori- zontal center. • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order.

  • Page 197: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    iPF680 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object • 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. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.

  • Page 198: Folded Duplex Window

    Folded Duplex Window iPF680 Folded Duplex Window Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Fol- ded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.

  • Page 199: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box

    iPF680 Finished Size Settings Dialog Box • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Status Bar • This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu.

  • Page 200: Binding Settings Dialog Box

    Binding Settings Dialog Box iPF680 Binding Settings Dialog Box Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from theEdit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. • Binding Edge Configures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge.
  • Page 201 iPF680 Prints using Folded Duplex Select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu of Free Layout. Open the Folded Duplex window and arrange the selected objects in the layout area. Open the Finished Size Settings dialog box from the Edit menu. Select Fit Roll Paper Width orSpecify Folded Size in Finished Size.

  • Page 202: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF680 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................202 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................202 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................203 Hot Folder ..............................

  • Page 203: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    iPF680 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dia- log box displays. • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows Note thereafter.

  • Page 204: Hot Folder

    Hot Folder iPF680 • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. Add Button • 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.
  • Page 205 iPF680 Creating a New Hot Folder The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless print- ing are displayed in the list.
  • Page 206 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF680 Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name.

  • Page 207: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder

    iPF680 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy dialog box. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder.
  • Page 208 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF680 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. 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.

  • Page 209: Setting The Print Parameters

    iPF680 Setting the Print Parameters As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot fold- er. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") P.209 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Fold- er dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy dialog box.

  • Page 210: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner

    Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF680 • 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. Note • Apply Sharpness Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness.

  • Page 211: Print Plug-In For Office

    iPF680 Print Plug-In for Officefeatures Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ........................211 Steps to install ..............................211 Steps to uninstall ............................214 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................214 To start from Microsoft Word .......................... 217 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ........................
  • Page 212 Steps to install iPF680 Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. • If the installer screen does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM drive icon of your computer and double-click the iPFInst.exe icon. Note Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. Click the Nextbutton.
  • Page 213 The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is com- plete. • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. Important •...

  • Page 214: Steps To Uninstall

    Steps to uninstall iPF680 Steps to uninstall Steps to uninstall Below are the steps to uninstall Print Plug-In for Office. If Microsoft Office is open, close it. Select Control Panel from the start menu. Open Add or Remove Programs. Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, and click the Remove button.
  • Page 215 iPF680 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed • For Microsoft Office 2010 or later 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.
  • Page 216 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF680 Click the Office button and then click the <applica- tion name> options button. 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.

  • Page 217: To Start From Microsoft Word

    iPF680 To start from Microsoft Word Click About <application name> in the Help menu of application. Click the Disabled Items button in the About <appli- cation name> dialog box. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is dis- played in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button.
  • Page 218 To start from Microsoft Word iPF680 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. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. You can change the settings using the Special Settings dialog box.

  • Page 219: Print Matching Roll Width(Word)

    iPF680 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box • 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 Important change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
  • Page 220 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF680 Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages.

  • Page 221: Borderless Printing(Word)

    iPF680 Borderless Printing(Word) Borderless Printing(Word) Borderless Printing(Word) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
  • Page 222 Borderless Printing(Word) iPF680 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. •...

  • Page 223: Multi-Page Printing(Word)

    iPF680 Multi-Page Printing(Word) Multi-Page Printing(Word) 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.

  • Page 224: Register The Settings (Word)

    Register the settings (Word) iPF680 Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...

  • Page 225: Print Using Registered Settings(Word)

    iPF680 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) 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. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print.
  • Page 226 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF680 Click Print Using Registered Settings. Click the Nextbutton. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...

  • Page 227: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)

    iPF680 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orien- tation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.

  • Page 228: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint

    To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF680 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. ClickOK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(Word)."...
  • Page 229 iPF680 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint Icon Contents Large-Format Wizard is displayed. Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.

  • Page 230: Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)

    Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF680 Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) 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 orientations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. Start Microsoft PowerPoint.

  • Page 231: Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)

    iPF680 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
  • Page 232 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF680 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • 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 tool- Important bar/ribbon.

  • Page 233: Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)

    iPF680 Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. •...
  • Page 234 Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) iPF680 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • 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 tool- Important bar/ribbon.

  • Page 235: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)

    iPF680 Register the settings (PowerPoint) Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...

  • Page 236: Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)

    Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF680 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Prints using the registered settings. 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. •...

  • Page 237: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)

    iPF680 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Click the Nextbutton. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
  • Page 238 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) iPF680 Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • 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 Important change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.

  • Page 239: To Start From Microsoft Excel

    iPF680 To start from Microsoft Excel Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint)."...

  • Page 240: Print Entire Sheet(Excel)

    Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF680 • 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 tool- Important bar/ribbon.
  • Page 241 iPF680 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the applica- tion.

  • Page 242: Print Selected Area(Excel)

    Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF680 To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to "Configuring Binding (Excel)" for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. P.245 ➔ Select Next. Select Media Type. Enter Copies. If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview.
  • Page 243 iPF680 Print Selected Area(Excel) If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. •...
  • Page 244 Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF680 The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. Important •...

  • Page 245: Configuring Binding (Excel)

    iPF680 Configuring Binding (Excel) If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...

  • Page 246: Configuring Special Settings

    Configuring Special Settings iPF680 Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen. Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. Click imagePROGRAF in the toolbar, and select Special Settings.

  • Page 247: Mac Os Software

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Printer Driver ..................248 Preview ....................265 Free Layout ..................286 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ......... 309 Printmonitor ................. 464 ➔ Media Configuration Tool ............381 ➔...

  • Page 248: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings iPF680 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................ 248 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................249 Confirming Print Settings ..........................250 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................251 Using Favorites .............................. 251 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................

  • Page 249: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    iPF680 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Page Setup Pane P.263 ➔ You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange originals from various source applications on a single page before printing.

  • Page 250: Confirming Print Settings

    Confirming Print Settings iPF680 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. If Roll Paper is selected in Paper Source, select the width of the roll paper that is loaded in Roll Width.

  • Page 251: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing 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. Access the Main pane.

  • Page 252: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF680 • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Note Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications...
  • Page 253 iPF680 Main Pane Common Items • Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Dis- playing the Paper Reference Guide.") P.329 ➔ • Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time.
  • Page 254 Main Pane iPF680 Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Printing Photos and Images • P.31 ➔ • Printing Office Documents P.35 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. •...
  • Page 255 iPF680 Main Pane • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing P.54 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing P.54 ➔...

  • Page 256: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF680 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Set by Media Type. (See "Main Pane .") P.252 ➔...
  • Page 257 iPF680 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Roll Paper Margin for Safety 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.

  • Page 258: View Set. Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF680 View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View set. dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. •...
  • Page 259 iPF680 Matching pane Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system.

  • Page 260: Color Settings Pane: Color

    Specify the printer profile as desired. We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using.

  • Page 261: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    iPF680 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • Gray Tone Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool (tinged with blue) or Warm (tinged with red). • Brightness 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 ap- pears on the computer screen).

  • Page 262: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome

    Color Settings Pane: Monochrome iPF680 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Pane .") P.252 ➔...

  • Page 263: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    iPF680 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. •...
  • Page 264 Page Setup Pane iPF680 • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select this checkbox to choose the following options. • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width P.62 ➔ Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value • P.65 ➔ • Fit Roll Paper Width Resizes the document image to match the roll width.

  • Page 265: Preview

    iPF680 The Features of Preview Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..........................265 Starting Preview ............................. 265 Preview Main Window ............................ 267 Paper Settings Panel ............................269 Easy Settings ............................270 Advanced Settings ............................ 271 Output Settings Panel ............................ 272 Color Settings Panel ............................
  • Page 266 Starting Preview iPF680 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Preview main window is displayed. User's Guide...

  • Page 267: Preview Main Window

    iPF680 Preview Main Window Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note Menu Bar •...
  • Page 268 Preview Main Window iPF680 • Dialog Area 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.

  • Page 269: Paper Settings Panel

    iPF680 Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • 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.

  • Page 270: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings iPF680 • 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. Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that match- es the content of the document.

  • Page 271: Advanced Settings

    iPF680 Advanced Settings • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...

  • Page 272: Output Settings Panel

    Output Settings Panel iPF680 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...
  • Page 273 iPF680 Output Settings Panel Setting Details Scaling Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified. Input the scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5 and 600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. *Although Scaling can be set to make the image larger than the media size, the part that does not fit in the media cannot be printed.

  • Page 274: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel iPF680 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled mono- chrome.

  • Page 275: Color Adjustment

    iPF680 Color Adjustment • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. Update Printer Info. Button • Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color 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.

  • Page 276: Matching

    Matching iPF680 • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images.

  • Page 277: Matching Method

    iPF680 Matching • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should nor- P.278 ➔ mally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles.

  • Page 278: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode iPF680 • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the preview area. • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode...

  • Page 279: Icc Matching Mode

    iPF680 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.

  • Page 280: Colorsync

    ColorSync iPF680 ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog 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.

  • Page 281: Go To Page Dialog Box

    iPF680 Go to Page Dialog Box • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Note Go to Page Dialog Box Go to Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu. •...

  • Page 282: Print On The Center

    Print on the Center iPF680 Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note On the Output Settings Panel , click the Print P.272...

  • Page 283: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees

    iPF680 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. P.269 ➔...

  • Page 284: Display With Actual Size

    Display with Actual Size iPF680 All is displayed. Display with Actual Size 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. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area.
  • Page 285 iPF680 Moving a Page The target page appears. • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Note User's Guide...

  • Page 286: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout iPF680 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................... 286 Starting Free Layout ............................286 Free Layout Main Window ..........................287 Paper Settings Panel ............................289 Easy Settings ............................291 Advanced Settings ............................ 292 Color Settings Panel ............................

  • Page 287: Free Layout Main Window

    iPF680 Free Layout Main Window Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Free Layout main window is displayed. Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas.
  • Page 288 Free Layout Main Window iPF680 • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note Menu Bar • This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar • This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area •...

  • Page 289: Paper Settings Panel

    iPF680 Paper Settings Panel • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. • Media Type This allows you to select the media type.
  • Page 290 Paper Settings Panel iPF680 • 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. Note • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.

  • Page 291: Easy Settings

    iPF680 Easy Settings Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that match- es the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.

  • Page 292: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings iPF680 Setting Details Resolution 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpi • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Note Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. •...

  • Page 293: Color Settings Panel

    iPF680 Color Settings Panel The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality Highest quality / Highest / High / Standard / Fast Resolution 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpi • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections.

  • Page 294: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment iPF680 • Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment P.294 ➔ • Matching P.296 ➔ • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Note Restore Defaults Button •...
  • Page 295 iPF680 Color Adjustment Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics cre- ated on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.

  • Page 296: Matching

    Matching iPF680 • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Matching Matching You can set the matching. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching is not displayed. Important •...

  • Page 297: Driver Matching Mode

    iPF680 Driver Matching Mode • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Input Profile Select the input profile. • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note •...

  • Page 298: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode iPF680 Setting Details Colorimetric Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input color space. 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.

  • Page 299: Colorsync

    iPF680 ColorSync ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout.

  • Page 300: Page Setup Dialog Box

    Page Setup Dialog Box iPF680 • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. • You can input between 1 and 10. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note •...

  • Page 301: Zoom Dialog Box

    iPF680 Zoom Dialog Box When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automati- cally set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. •...

  • Page 302: Format Dialog Box

    Format Dialog Box iPF680 Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note •...

  • Page 303: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page

    iPF680 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Page...

  • Page 304: Moving An Object

    Moving an Object iPF680 Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.

  • Page 305: Laying Out Objects Automatically

    iPF680 Laying out Objects Automatically Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box then select Rotate P.302 ➔ Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. •...
  • Page 306 Aligning Objects iPF680 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the verti- cal center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bot- tom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. •...

  • Page 307: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    iPF680 Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 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. •...

  • Page 308: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF680 • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar.

  • Page 309: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy You can start the utility by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. • If you are using OS X v10.7 and later, start it from Launchpad.

  • Page 310: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF680 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUN- NER Enlargement Copy."...

  • Page 311: Creating A New Hot Folder

    iPF680 Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color im- ageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...

  • Page 312: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)

    Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF680 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy di- alog box. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences.
  • Page 313 iPF680 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel P.315 ➔ Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel P.318 ➔ User's Guide...

  • Page 314: Deleting A Hot Folder

    Deleting a Hot Folder iPF680 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel P.320 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.

  • Page 315: Setting The Print Parameters

    iPF680 Setting the Print Parameters 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. • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Note Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters...

  • Page 316: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings iPF680 The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. •...

  • Page 317: Advanced Settings

    iPF680 Advanced Settings If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list. Setting Details Default Settings Suitable for printing normal documents that contain a mixture of text, photographs, and graphics. Office Document Suitable for printing handouts as well as general office documents for which print clarity is key.

  • Page 318: Output Settings Panel

    Output Settings Panel iPF680 • 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 illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.
  • Page 319 iPF680 Output Settings Panel Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width *Make sure that the width of the roll paper in the printer is set correctly for Roll Paper Width in the Paper Settings panel. *Displayed only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Scaling Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified.

  • Page 320: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel iPF680 • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled mono- chrome.

  • Page 321: Driver Matching Mode

    iPF680 Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.

  • Page 322: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner

    Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF680 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using ap- plication software.
  • Page 323 iPF680 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER 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.
  • Page 324 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 325: Handling And Use Of Paper

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................326 Handling rolls ..................336 Handling sheets ................. 357 Output Stacker .................. 363 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ..........368 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) ..........

  • Page 326: Paper

    Types of Paper iPF680 Paper Paper Types of Paper ............................... 326 Paper Sizes ..............................326 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ..............328 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ......... 328 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide ......................
  • Page 327 iPF680 Paper Sizes Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) Roll Width 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 17-in. Roll (431.8mm) 420.0 mm (16.54 in) ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) 406.4 mm (16.00 in) 16-in. Roll (406.4mm) 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 14-in.

  • Page 328: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    • The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genu- ine Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may Important bleed or the printhead may rub against the paper.

  • Page 329: Displaying The Paper Reference Guide

    iPF680 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Type Approximate weight Approximate thickness Printer control panel Printer driver Coated Paper 170 g/m² 0.22 mm (0.0087 in.) HW. Coated Paper Heavyweight Coated Paper Photo Paper 180 g/m² 0.18 mm (0.0071 in.) LW. Photo Paper Lightweight Photo Paper LWPhotoPaper(LI)( *1 ) Lightweight Photo Paper (LowInk)( *1 )
  • Page 330 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF680 Click Paper Reference Guide. Mac OS • The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers & Scanners or Print &...
  • Page 331 iPF680 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. Click Support. User's Guide...

  • Page 332: Updating Paper Information

    The latest Media Information File can be downloaded by accessing the imagePROGRAF website from the links in the software installed on your computer. Contact your Canon dealer if you are unable to download it. For details on Media Information File (Media Information File), refer as follows.
  • Page 333 iPF680 Updating paper information Select the Support sheet and click the Support In- formation button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Mac OS • The basic instructions for accessing the dedicated website from the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as fol- lows.
  • Page 334 Updating paper information iPF680 Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. Click Support. User's Guide...
  • Page 335 iPF680 Updating paper information Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. User's Guide...

  • Page 336: Handling Rolls

    Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF680 Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ........................336 Loading Rolls in the Printer ..........................339 Changing the Type of Paper ........................... 341 Specifying the Paper Length ........................... 343 Removing the Roll from the Printer ......................... 343 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls .......................
  • Page 337 iPF680 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.326 P.329 ➔ ➔ Note • To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder, press the Navigate button.
  • Page 338 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF680 • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Roll Holder (Right Side) Align the tips (a) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L with Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.

  • Page 339: Loading Rolls In The Printer

    iPF680 Loading Rolls in the Printer Loading Rolls in the Printer Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance.
  • Page 340 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF680 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Hold- er shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer .

  • Page 341: Changing The Type Of Paper

    iPF680 Changing the Type of Paper • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing Important surface.
  • Page 342 Changing the Type of Paper iPF680 • For best printing results, the printer fine-tunes the print head height and the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing. Important •...

  • Page 343: Specifying The Paper Length

    iPF680 Specifying the Paper Length • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 344 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF680 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 345 iPF680 Removing the Roll from the Printer Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls."...

  • Page 346: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls

    Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF680 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 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.

  • Page 347: Feeding Roll Paper Manually

    iPF680 Feeding Roll Paper Manually • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment • 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 Important again.

  • Page 348: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left

    Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left iPF680 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left.
  • Page 349 iPF680 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Set- tings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in tween Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK.

  • Page 350: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls

    Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF680 In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in tween Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS).") P.256 ➔...
  • Page 351 iPF680 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. Important • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting.
  • Page 352 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF680 Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  • Page 353 iPF680 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button.

  • Page 354: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically

    Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF680 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. • If paper would be short when cut at a particular position, the roll may automatically be advanced in some cases before cutting.

  • Page 355: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls

    iPF680 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 356 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF680 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. User's Guide...

  • Page 357: Handling Sheets

    iPF680 Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer .......................... 357 Changing the Type of Paper ........................... 341 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ......................359 Removing Sheets ............................361 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ........................534 ➔...
  • Page 358 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF680 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover.

  • Page 359: Printing From A Desired Starting Point

    iPF680 Printing From a Desired Starting Point Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. •...
  • Page 360 Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF680 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...

  • Page 361: Removing Sheets

    iPF680 Removing Sheets Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the ex- tended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.
  • Page 362 Removing Sheets iPF680 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...

  • Page 363: Output Stacker

    iPF680 Using the Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This section describes how to use the Output Stacker. • The Stand that can be used with this printer is Printer Stand ST-27 and Printer Stand ST-26. •...
  • Page 364 Using the Output Stacker iPF680 Extended position A Extended position B (ST-27 only) • Switching to Extended position A Switch the stacker to Extended position A as follows. Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position A. User's Guide...
  • Page 365 iPF680 Using the Output Stacker When using 24-inch or A1 (portrait) rolls, pull out the Adjustable Stopper (a). This completes the procedure for switching to Extended position A. Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. Lower the Support Rod to the position shown (a) to return to the regular position.
  • Page 366 Using the Output Stacker iPF680 Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Out- put Stacker so that it tilts towards you. Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). This completes the procedure of switching to Extended position B. Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position.
  • Page 367 iPF680 Using the Output Stacker Hold onto the Output stacker handle (a) and pull the Output stacker release lever (b) towards you. While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker. Return to the regular position. User's Guide...

  • Page 368: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)

    In imagePROGRAF, the best printer settings for each paper are collected together in media information files in or- der to give the highest quality printing results. Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provided by Canon in these media information files.
  • Page 369 iPF680 Installation Procedures 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. The License Agreement is displayed. If you accept the agreement, click Yes.

  • Page 370: Starting Method

    Starting Method iPF680 The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to All Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool.

  • Page 371: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media in- formation files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.

  • Page 372: Adding Media Types

    Note Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types. •...
  • Page 373 iPF680 Adding Media Types • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.371 ➔ Note The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button.

  • Page 374: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
  • Page 375 iPF680 Changing Media Names • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.371 ➔ Note In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button.

  • Page 376: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF680 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.

  • Page 377: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    iPF680 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.
  • Page 378 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF680 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. • You can select multiple paper. •...

  • Page 379: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    iPF680 Changing the Display Order of Media Types Click the OK button. Changing the Display Order of Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...

  • Page 380: Checking The Update

    Checking the update iPF680 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.

  • Page 381: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os)

    In imagePROGRAF, the best printer settings for each paper are collected together in media information files in or- der to give the highest quality printing results. Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provided by Canon in these media information files.
  • Page 382 Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool instal- ler. The Software License Agreement is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used.

  • Page 383: Starting Method

    The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. User's Guide...

  • Page 384: Media Configuration Tool Main Window

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media in- formation files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.

  • Page 385: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." P.386 ➔ • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button.

  • Page 386: Adding Media Types

    Note Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types. •...
  • Page 387 iPF680 Adding Media Types The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Informa- tion File in the Add Media Type dialog box.
  • Page 388 Adding Media Types iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...

  • Page 389: Changing Media Names

    iPF680 Changing Media Names Changing Media Names Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.385 ➔...
  • Page 390 Changing Media Names iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...

  • Page 391: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    iPF680 Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...

  • Page 392: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF680 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.
  • Page 393 iPF680 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. • You can select multiple paper. •...

  • Page 394: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF680 Click the OK button. Changing the Display Order of Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...

  • Page 395: Checking The Update

    iPF680 Checking the update The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute but- ton. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated.
  • Page 396 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 397: Control Panel

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ............398 Printer Menu ..................406 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...

  • Page 398: Operations And Display Screen

    Control Panel iPF680 Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ..............................398 Control Panel Display ............................. 400 How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................404 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ..................... 405 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
  • Page 399 iPF680 Control Panel Arrow buttons ◀ button • Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. ▲ button • Press this button in the menu to move to another item. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to increment the number.

  • Page 400: Control Panel Display

    Control Panel Display iPF680 Control Panel Display Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs.

  • Page 401: Printer Status And Modes

    iPF680 Control Panel Display Printer status and modes The printer has the following status. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer.
  • Page 402 Control Panel Display iPF680 Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
  • Page 403 iPF680 Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are displayed flashing.

  • Page 404: How To View Instructions With Navigate

    How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF680 How to View Instructions with Navigate How to View Instructions with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. Press the Navigate button. Press ▲...

  • Page 405: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations

    iPF680 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing oth- er operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.

  • Page 406: Printer Menu

    Printer Menu Operations iPF680 Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ..........................406 Menu Operations ............................407 Menu Structure .............................. 410 Menu Settings ..............................416 Status Print ..............................425 Printing Interface Setting Reports ........................428 Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress.

  • Page 407: Menu Operations

    iPF680 Menu Operations Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." P.416 ➔ For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." P.407 ➔ Menu Operations Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button.
  • Page 408 Menu Operations iPF680 • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
  • Page 409 iPF680 Menu Operations Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. Note Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. •...

  • Page 410: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure iPF680 Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress.
  • Page 411 iPF680 Menu Structure *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are P.329 ➔...
  • Page 412 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Change A:High | B:Standard/Draft Settings Mainte- Head Head Cleaning A | Head Cleaning B nance Cleaning Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl. maint cart Head Info GL2 Replot GL2 BufferClear...
  • Page 413 iPF680 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level GL2 Set Print Interface EOP Tim- 10 sec. | 30 sec. | 1 min. | 2 min. | 5 min. | 10 min.* | 30 min. | 60 min. Setup( *7 ) er( *7 ) TCP/IP( *7 )
  • Page 414 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Date & Date Time Time( *7 ) yyyy/mm/d hh:mm d( *6 )( *7 ) Date For- yyyy/mm/dd* | dd/mm/yyyy | mm/dd/yyyy mat( *7 ) English | 日本語...
  • Page 415 iPF680 Menu Structure *6: Follows the setting in Date Format. *7: Restrictions apply if a password is configured using Change Password in the Admin. Menu. Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *8: Restrictions apply if a password is configured using Change Password in the Admin. Menu. Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only.

  • Page 416: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings iPF680 Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." P.406 ➔...
  • Page 417 iPF680 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of pa- CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when per is displayed paper cutting is selected. This option reduces the amount of deb- here.)( *1 ) ris given off after cutting.
  • Page 418 *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. 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.
  • Page 419 iPF680 Menu Settings Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. Setting Item Description, Instructions Test Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Print Status Print Print information about the setting values and condition of the printer.
  • Page 420 Mode Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765.( *2 ) Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825.( *2 )
  • Page 421 iPF680 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Margin Specify the margin around paper. The margin for the trail- Settings Manag- ing edge of sheets is 23 mm (0.9 in). However, if you have specified the leading margin in Pa- per Details, the larger of the setting values has priority.
  • Page 422 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions Line & Smoothing • If you choose Smooth Settings Manag- ThickenFineLines Select On to print fine lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match the col- ors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results.
  • Page 423 iPF680 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Inter- TCP/IP IPv6 Specify the DNS server address. Sec. DNS SrvAddr face Settings DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. Setup DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. Ether- Auto Detect Specify the communication method.
  • Page 424 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Keep Paper Size Setup Choose Off to give priority to margin settings. The larger value is used if the margin specified in the printer driver does not match the margin in the printer menu. TrimEdge Reload Specify whether to trim the leading edge of the currently retracted roll when the roll is advanced.

  • Page 425: Status Print

    *1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The aver- age 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.
  • Page 426 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version...
  • Page 427 iPF680 Status Print Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head replace- ment. Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Frequency Warning Use USB Use USB settings values. Use Ethernet Use Ethernet settings values. Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI. Show Job Log Print job settings.

  • Page 428: Printing Interface Setting Reports

    Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
  • Page 429 iPF680 Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing WSD Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName SNMPv1...
  • Page 430 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF680 TCP/IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Network Interface Physical Interface Network interface settings values. Transmission Rate MAC Address Auto Detect Communication Ethernet Type Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function User's Guide...

  • Page 431: Printer Parts

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Printer parts ..................432 Optional accessories ................. 438 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...

  • Page 432: Printer Parts

    Front iPF680 Printer parts Printer parts Front ................................432 Side ................................434 Top Cover (Inside) ............................435 Roll Cover (Inside) ............................436 Carriage ................................. 436 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................ 437 Stand ................................439 Control Panel ..............................398 Front Front Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls.
  • Page 433 iPF680 Front Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting. Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper.

  • Page 434: Side

    Side iPF680 Side Side Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends.

  • Page 435: Top Cover (Inside)

    iPF680 Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") P.436 ➔ Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print.

  • Page 436: Roll Cover (Inside)

    Roll Cover (Inside) iPF680 Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot.

  • Page 437: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)

    iPF680 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank.

  • Page 438: Optional Accessories

    Roll Holder Set iPF680 Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set ............................... 438 Stand ................................439 Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores.

  • Page 439: Stand

    iPF680 Stand Stand Stand When using an optional Stand, you can store and stack documents printed on rolls. • Printer Stand ST-27 Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters.
  • Page 440 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 441: Network Setting

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Network Environment ................ 442 Using RemoteUI ................444 Initial Settings ..................446 Mac OS Settings ................453 Other Settings ...................

  • Page 442: Network Environment

    Network Environment iPF680 Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • • Compatible operating systems Windows XP •...
  • Page 443 iPF680 Network Environment • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. • NetBIOS is not supported. Note • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function. User's Guide...

  • Page 444: Using Remoteui

    Using RemoteUI iPF680 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary.
  • Page 445 iPF680 Using RemoteUI • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. Important •...

  • Page 446: Initial Settings

    Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF680 Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ....................... 446 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............ 457 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ............... 446 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............

  • Page 447: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands

    iPF680 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...

  • Page 448: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings

    Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF680 The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select MAC Address, and then press the OK button. •...

  • Page 449: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Windows)

    iPF680 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv6 Support, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. • Once you set IPv6 Support to On, the IPv6 StlessAddrs setting takes effect. Important •...

  • Page 450: Configuring The Printer's Tcp/Ip Network Settings With Remoteui

    Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF680 • If you switch to printing in a Bonjour network, see "Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ." P.453 ➔ Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IP network settings.
  • Page 451 - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last character. Multicast DNS Serv- Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 characters) Canon iPFxxxx ice Name This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. (xxxxxx) Click OK to display the Network page.
  • Page 452 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF680 Item Details Default Setting Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. Use the same host name and do- Activate when using the same DNS host and domain names main name as IPv4 as for IPv4.

  • Page 453: Mac Os Settings

    iPF680 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Mac OS Settings Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks .................... 453 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ................... 453 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, register the printer in Print &...

  • Page 454: Other Settings

    Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF680 Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................454 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..................... 455 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................456 Initializing the Network Settings ........................456 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.

  • Page 455: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually

    iPF680 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj.

  • Page 456: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur

    Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF680 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur.

  • Page 457: Device Setup Utility (Windows)

    iPF680 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................457 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ....................457 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............457 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your com- puter by completing relevant settings.
  • Page 458 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF680 When specifying an IPv4 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv4 tab.
  • Page 459 iPF680 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv6 tab.
  • Page 460 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 461: Print Job Management

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) ..............462 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............... 464 Accounting (Windows) ..............466 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...

  • Page 462: Status Monitor (Windows)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF680 Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor .................... 462 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................463 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.

  • Page 463: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor

    iPF680 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. • Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the Pause button pauses printing of the selected job.

  • Page 464: Printmonitor (Mac Os)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF680 Printmonitor (Mac OS) Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................464 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ................... 465 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. •...

  • Page 465: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor

    iPF680 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. • Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job.

  • Page 466: Accounting (Windows)

    • The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will Important also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.

  • Page 467: Accounting Manager Main Window

    iPF680 Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Ac- counting button. • If Show Job Log is set to off and an administrator password is configured in the printer, the administrator password needs to be entered on startup.
  • Page 468 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF680 • Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period.

  • Page 469: Job List Area

    iPF680 Job List Area • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • The job serial number. •...

  • Page 470: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures

    Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF680 • Owner The sender of the job. • Print Job Start Time/Print Time The time when printing started and the time taken to print. • Number of Pages The number of pages printed. • Roll Paper Width The width of roll paper used for printing.

  • Page 471: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink

    iPF680 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink • Setting the Unit Cost for Ink P.471 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Paper • P.472 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper • P.473 ➔ Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet.

  • Page 472: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF680 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. Setting Standard Prices Select the media type in Media Type. Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height.

  • Page 473: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper

    iPF680 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the configured length. Click the Add button to return to the Paper sheet. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button.

  • Page 474: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager

    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF680 • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Note Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the display settings.

  • Page 475: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition

    iPF680 Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. Note • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record.

  • Page 476: Displaying Job Properties Or Period Properties

    Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties iPF680 Listed Jobs • Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file. Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties You can display the Job properties dialog box or Period Properties dialog box to check detailed cost information and other items.

  • Page 477: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data

    iPF680 Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Show Unit Cost Data • 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.
  • Page 478 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 479: Adjustments For Better Print Quality

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead ..............480 Adjusting the feed amount ..............487 Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...

  • Page 480: Adjusting The Printhead

    Adjusting the Printhead iPF680 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ..........................480 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................480 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................481 Adjusting Line Misalignment ........................... 483 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ..................485 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead.

  • Page 481: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors

    iPF680 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide When Using Sheets Auto(Standard) : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Auto(Advanced): Six sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larg- Perform adjustment as follows.
  • Page 482 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF680 • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment. Note Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2) Perform adjustment as follows.

  • Page 483: Adjusting Line Misalignment

    iPF680 Adjusting Line Misalignment Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines. • If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. Note For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. Press ▲...
  • Page 484 Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF680 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Inc. Adj., and then press the OK button. After the Carriage is moved, a message is displayed requesting you to open the Top Cover.

  • Page 485: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images

    iPF680 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images Open the Top Cover and move the Angle Adjustment Lever to match the number (or the square) of the straightest set of lines. If no single set of lines is perfectly straight, move the Angle Adjustment Lever to a position between the numbers (or between the number and the square) of the two sets of lines that are least misaligned.
  • Page 486 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF680 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. • When Head Height is set to Automatic, the setting value selec- ted for the previous print job is displayed (to the right of Auto- Note matic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied.

  • Page 487: Adjusting The Feed Amount

    iPF680 Adjusting the Feed Amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..........................487 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ................... 487 Automatic Banding Adjustment ......................... 488 Manual Banding Adjustment ........................489 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ......................491 Adjusting Line Length ..........................

  • Page 488: Automatic Banding Adjustment

    Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF680 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.

  • Page 489: Manual Banding Adjustment

    iPF680 Manual Banding Adjustment Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls P.336 ➔ Loading Rolls in the Printer • P.339 ➔ Loading Sheets in the Printer • P.357 ➔ • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be comple- ted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings.
  • Page 490 Manual Banding Adjustment iPF680 Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper. Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls •...

  • Page 491: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount

    iPF680 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper.
  • Page 492 Adjusting Line Length iPF680 Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/ Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. A:High • This setting is applied when Highest or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. B:Standard/Draft •...

  • Page 493: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength

    iPF680 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft. • Note To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button. When "Stop printing?" is displayed, press ▲...
  • Page 494 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 495: Maintenance And Consumables

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ................... 496 Printheads ..................

  • Page 496: Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks iPF680 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................ 496 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................496 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..........................501 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................501 Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer ......................502 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number.
  • Page 497 iPF680 Replacing Ink Tanks • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during re- placement. The ink may stain clothing. Important • Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer. This will prevent correct ink level detection, which may damage the printer or cause other problems.
  • Page 498 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replace- ment horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it.
  • Page 499 iPF680 Replacing Ink Tanks Installing Ink Tanks Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank once or twice. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. • After installing an ink tank, do not remove and shake it. Doing so may cause the ink to leak out. •...
  • Page 500 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. • Do not push the Ink Tank in by hand. Forcing the Ink Tank into the holder may damage the print- Important If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong •...

  • Page 501: Checking Ink Tank Levels

    iPF680 Checking Ink Tank Levels Checking Ink Tank Levels Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( •...

  • Page 502: Attach The Ink Tank Cover To The Printer

    Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer iPF680 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. In this case, replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank before maintenance. 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 Dis- play Screen, and printing is disabled.
  • Page 503 iPF680 Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer Move the Ink Tank Cover horizontally to align the po- sition with the printer. Rotate the Ink Tank Cover and place it on the printer. Push down on the near side of the Ink Tank Cover from the top until it clicks.

  • Page 504: Printheads

    Printhead iPF680 Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................ 504 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................... 504 Cleaning the Printhead ........................... 505 Replacing the Printhead ..........................506 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-04 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." P.506 ➔...

  • Page 505: Cleaning The Printhead

    Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Note Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results.

  • Page 506: 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 507 iPF680 Replacing the Printhead On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.
  • Page 508 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete- ly to wipe it clean. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them.
  • Page 509 iPF680 Replacing the Printhead Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. Furthermore, do not allow any dirt or debris to become adhered to the metal contacts of the Carriage.
  • Page 510 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles.
  • Page 511 iPF680 Replacing the Printhead Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about seven minutes to com- plete. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out.

  • Page 512: Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ........................... 512 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ......................512 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................516 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ....................516 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-10...
  • Page 513 iPF680 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Replace the cartridge full. MaintCart, keeping it level.
  • Page 514 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Mainte- nance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out.
  • Page 515 iPF680 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, and store it so that it stays level. • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Also, seal the zipper thoroughly.

  • Page 516: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity

    Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF680 Press the OK button. Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge ca- pacity shown on the Display Screen.
  • Page 517 iPF680 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Car- tridge if necessary. If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is full, the Message Lamp flashes and a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen.

  • Page 518: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF680 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ........................... 518 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................518 Cleaning the Printhead ........................... 505 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. To ensure a comfortable working environment, clean the printer exterior about once a month.
  • Page 519 iPF680 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
  • Page 520 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF680 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d).
  • Page 521 iPF680 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out Note completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover. User's Guide...

  • Page 522: Other Maintenance

    Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF680 Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ........................522 Reinstalling the Printer ............................ 525 Updating the Firmware ........................... 528 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer.
  • Page 523 If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." 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. Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover.
  • Page 524 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF680 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge. •...

  • Page 525: Reinstalling The Printer

    iPF680 Reinstalling the Printer Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Remove the Stand by reversing the installation procedure, when it was attached to the printer. Disassemble and repackage the Stand by following the installation procedure in reverse. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box.
  • Page 526 Reinstalling the Printer iPF680 Install the printer Install the printer on a table or other flat surface. If you will use the printer on an optional Stand, as- semble the Stand before mounting the printer on it, and then secure it with the Main Unit Securing Bolts. •...
  • Page 527 iPF680 Reinstalling the Printer Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the right side of the printer. Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press the power button to turn the printer on. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks.

  • Page 528: Updating The Firmware

    The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon web- site.

  • Page 529: Troubleshooting

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions ............. 530 Problems Regarding Paper ...............

  • Page 530: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions iPF680 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyper- links in the answer column. Question Answer I want to easily create You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll vertical or horizontal width.

  • Page 531: Problems Regarding Paper

    iPF680 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper .......................... 531 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..........................534 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ..................... 536 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot .................. 538 Cannot load sheets ............................
  • Page 532 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF680 Push the Release Lever back. Remove the jammed paper. If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover • Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam.
  • Page 533 iPF680 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Important If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot • Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.

  • Page 534: Clearing A Jammed Sheet

    Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF680 Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing a Jammed Sheet Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jam- med paper as follows. Push the Release Lever back.
  • Page 535 iPF680 Clearing a Jammed Sheet • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover.

  • Page 536: Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)

    Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF680 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward.
  • Page 537 iPF680 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cov- Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen.

  • Page 538: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot

    Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot iPF680 Pull the Release Lever forward. Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll.

  • Page 539: Depression On The Leading Edge Is Left

    iPF680 Depression on the leading edge is left Depression on the leading edge is left Depression on the leading edge is left Cause Corrective Action Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting TrimEdge Reload to without printing on it may leave a depres- On or Automatic so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing.

  • Page 540: Printing Does Not Start

    The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF680 Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................540 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent .................. 540 Ink Filling..

  • Page 541: The Printer Stops During A Print Job

    In the Control Panel, set Auto Rotate to Off and print again. (See "Menu Settings.") cludes HP RTL commands when Auto Ro- P.416 ➔ tate is On in the Control Panel menu. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...

  • Page 542: Problems With The Printing Quality

    Printing is faint iPF680 Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..............................542 Paper rubs against the Printhead ........................542 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................543 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................544 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................

  • Page 543: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty

    iPF680 The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Press the Stop button and stop printing. printer driver does not match the type Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. loaded in the printer.

  • Page 544: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty

    The surface of the paper is dirty iPF680 Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper For film-based media such as Tracing Paper, set the VacuumStrngth to Standard, or paper that curls or wrinkles easily af- Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If the paper still rubs against the print- ter absorbing ink.

  • Page 545: Banding In Different Colors Occurs

    iPF680 Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action Color may change slightly even on the same model Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment. of printer if you use a different version of the firm- Use the same version of firmware or printer driver. ware or printer driver, or when you print under dif- Specify the same value for all settings items.

  • Page 546: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs

    Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF680 Cause Corrective Action (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") The Printhead is out of alignment. P.480 ➔ Allowing printed documents to dry on To avoid uneven colors, we recommend drying each sheet separately. top of each other may cause uneven colors.

  • Page 547: Images Are Printed Crooked

    iPF680 Images are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. driver does not match the type loaded in (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.339 ➔...

  • Page 548: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF680 Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ..................... 548 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ....................... 548 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ......................548 Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause...

  • Page 549: Installation Problems

    The following procedure is for Windows 7. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Note From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
  • Page 550 Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF680 Select Uninstall a program. • If the User Account Control dialog box is displayed, click Yes. Note Select imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, and then click the Uninstall button. User's Guide...

  • Page 551: Hp-Gl/2 Problems

    iPF680 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ......................551 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs..................551 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs .................. 551 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color) ..................

  • Page 552: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified

    HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified iPF680 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source appli- In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On.

  • Page 553: Other Problems

    "Agitating..." is displayed on the control panel. • After the printer is turned on In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared...

  • Page 554: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink

    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 555 iPF680 Ink Level Detection 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. Press ▲...
  • Page 556 iPF680 User's Guide...

  • Page 557: Error Message

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Error Messages ................. 558 Messages regarding paper ..............

  • Page 558: Error Messages

    iPF680 Error Messages Error Messages Borderless printng not possible........................567 Cannot adjust paper feed..........................570 Cannot adjust printhead..........................571 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover..................568 Cannot detect papr ............................566 Cannot recognize print head........................... 571 Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction.
  • Page 559 iPF680 Sheet printing is selected..........................564 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized....................569 The paper is too small............................ 561 The paper is too small............................ 561 The roll is empty............................. 564 This paper cannot be used..........................563 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2.

  • Page 560: Messages Regarding Paper

    Paper mismatch iPF680 Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ............................. 560 MediaType Mismatch ............................560 The paper is too small............................ 561 The paper is too small............................ 561 PaprWidth Mismatch ............................562 Paper size not detected..........................562 Insufficient paper for job ..........................

  • Page 561: The Paper Is Too Small

    iPF680 The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.

  • Page 562: Paprwidth Mismatch

    PaprWidth Mismatch iPF680 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. "Remove paper and check pap. size" Cause Corrective Action A sheet has come out of the printer during printing.

  • Page 563: Insufficient Paper For Job

    iPF680 Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded Load the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. askew, or warped paper (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") P.357 ➔ has been loaded. Pull the Release Lever forward. If "Not finished printing.

  • Page 564: The Roll Is Empty

    The roll is empty. iPF680 The roll is empty. The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty. Follow these steps to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. Press the Release Lever back and remove the roll. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") P.343 ➔...

  • Page 565: Paper Jam

    iPF680 Paper jam Paper jam Paper jam Cause Corrective Action A paper jam oc- For roll paper, cut the paper on the upper side of the {Paper Feed Slot. curred in the Push the Release Lever back and remove the jammed paper. printer during (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") P.531...

  • Page 566: Cannot Detect Papr

    (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.329 ➔ Push the Release Lever back and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unit may be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause...

  • Page 567: Borderless Printng Not Possible

    iPF680 Borderless printng not possible. Borderless printng not possible. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received specifies a Follow these steps to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. type or width of paper that is not Press ▲...

  • Page 568: Messages Regarding Ink

    Ink insufficient. iPF680 Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient..............................568 No ink left............................... 568 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank............568 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover..................568 Close Ink Tank Cover ............................

  • Page 569: Ink Tank Is Empty

    iPF680 Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indi- color that is out of ink.

  • Page 570: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment

    Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF680 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead..........................571 Borderless printng not possible........................567 Cannot adjust paper feed..........................570 Check printed document..........................570 Cannot adjust paper feed. Cannot adjust paper feed.

  • Page 571: Messages Regarding Printheads

    iPF680 Cannot adjust printhead. Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead..........................571 Wrong printhead............................. 571 Printhead error ............................... 571 Cannot recognize print head........................... 571 Execute printhead cleaning..........................572 Cannot adjust printhead. Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are...

  • Page 572: Execute Printhead Cleaning

    Execute printhead cleaning. iPF680 Execute printhead cleaning. Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead noz- Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. zles are clogged. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") P.505 ➔...

  • Page 573: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge

    iPF680 Insert the maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge........................573 Wrong maintenance cartridge......................... 573 Maint. cart. The level is low ..........................573 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................ 573 Maintenance cartridge full.

  • Page 574: Messages Regarding Hp-Gl/2

    This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. iPF680 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2..................574 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ............... 574 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range.

  • Page 575: Other Messages

    Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before re- storing the power. If the message is displayed again, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. 03130031-2F7x (x is 0, 1, or 2)

  • Page 576: Top Cover Is Open

    You have uploaded firmware for a different model. Check the firmware version. Turn off the printer and wait a while before re- storing power, and then resend the firmware. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Multi-sensor error Multi-sensor error...

  • Page 577: Specifications

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Printer Specifications ................

  • Page 578: Printer Specifications

    Specifications iPF680 Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ..............................578 Print Area ............................... 579 Specifications Specifications • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Important Printer Power supply 100–240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption During operation 140 W max. Sleep mode 5 W max.

  • Page 579: Print Area

    IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex IEEE 802.3az EEE Protocols SNMP (supports Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." P.496 ➔ Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.")
  • Page 580 Print Area iPF680 Sheets • Printable Area a margin of 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 required. 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.

  • Page 581: Appendix

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Appendix Safety Precautions .................

  • Page 582: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions iPF680 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................582 Legal Notices ..............................584 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures other than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or elec- trical shocks.

  • Page 583: In An Emergency

    If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact your Canon dealer or Warning support center.

  • Page 584: Legal Notices

    Power button immediately to switch the printer off, unplug the printer power cable from the outlet, and then contact your Canon dealer or support center. If you continue to use the printer, this could cause a fire or electrical shock.
  • Page 585 Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. •...

  • Page 586: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for this printer iPF680 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ........................... 586 About This User Manual ..........................586 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Contents Medium Setup Guide...
  • Page 587 iPF680 About This User Manual • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." P.410 ➔ Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide.

  • Page 588: Disposal Of The Product

    EEE. Your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resour- ces. For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, ap- www.canon-europe.com/weee proved scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit , or ➔...
  • Page 589 Votre entière coopération dans le cadre de la mise au rebut correcte de ce produit favorisera une meilleure utilisa- tion des ressources naturelles. Pour plus d'informations sur le recyclage de ce produit, contactez vos services municipaux, votre éco-organisme www.canon-europe.com/weee ou les autorités locales compétentes, ou consultez le site , ou ➔...
  • Page 590 152/06. Per ulteriori informazioni sul riciclaggio di questo prodotto, contattare le autorità locali, l'ente responsabile della rac- colta dei rifiuti, un rivenditore autorizzato o il servizio di raccolta dei rifiuti domestici, oppure visitare il sito www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔...
  • Page 591 Η συνεργασία σας για τη σωστή απόρριψη αυτού του προϊόντος θα συμβάλει στην αποτελεσματική χρήση των φυσικών πόρων. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με ανακύκλωση αυτού του προϊόντος, επικοινωνήστε με το τοπικό γραφείο της πόλης σας, την υπηρεσία απορριμμάτων, το εγκεκριμένο σχήμα ή την υπηρεσία απόρριψης οικιακών www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery αποβλήτων ή επισκεφθείτε τη διεύθυνση ή...
  • Page 592 Chcete-li získat podrobné informace týkající se recyklace tohoto výrobku, obraťte se prosím na místní úřad, orgán pro nakládání s odpady, schválený systém nakládání s odpady či společnost zajišťující likvidaci domovního odpa- www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery du, nebo navštivte webové stránky nebo ➔...
  • Page 593 Spoluprácou na správnej likvidácii tohto produktu prispejete k účinnému využívaniu prírodných zdrojov. Ďalšie informácie o recyklácii tohto produktu získate od miestneho úradu, úradu životného prostredia, zo schvále- ného plánu OEEZ alebo od spoločnosti, ktorá zaisťuje likvidáciu komunálneho odpadu. Viac informácií nájdete aj www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery na webovej stránke: , alebo ➔...
  • Page 594 Za več informacij o ponovni uporabi tega izdelka se obrnite na lokalen mestni urad, pristojno službo za odpadke, predstavnika pooblaščenega programa za obdelavo odpadkov ali na lokalno komunalo. Lahko pa tudi obiščete na- www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery šo spletno stran , ali ➔...
  • Page 595 Vaša suradnja u pravilnom zbrinjavanju ovog proizvoda pridonijet će djelotvornom iskorištavanju prirodnih resursa. Dodatne informacije o recikliranju ovog proizvoda zatražite od svog lokalnog gradskog ureda, službe za zbrinja- vanje otpada, odobrenog programa ili komunalne službe za uklanjanje otpada ili pak na stranicama www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔...
  • Page 596 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 597 Index Accounting ..........466, 467, 470, 474 Orientation ........133, 134, 135, 227, 237 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......48 Oversize ..............70 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........493 Page Setup Pane ............263 Bonjour Network ............453 Page Setup Sheet ............
  • Page 598 User's Guide © CANON INC. 2015...

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