Canon iPF670 User Manual
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Large Format Printer
User's Guide
Manuals for this printer
Setup Guide
Quick Guide
Basic Guide
Electronic manual
User's Guide
Electronic manual
Paper Reference Guide
Electronic manual
Basic Printing Workflow
Enhanced Printing Options
Printing CAD Drawings..............................................................41
Printing enlargements or reductions......................................... 63
Printing at full size..................................................................... 75
Borderless Printing.................................................................... 86
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes....................... 96
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet.........................................109
Centering originals...................................................................124
and so on
Windows Software
Printer Driver............................................................................156
Preview.................................................................................... 188
Free Layout..............................................................................200
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy................................224
Print Plug-In for Office............................................................. 234
and so on
Mac OS Software
Printer Driver............................................................................276
Preview.................................................................................... 294
Free Layout..............................................................................317
and so on
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
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  • Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings..............41 Printing enlargements or reductions......... 63 Printing at full size..............75 Borderless Printing..............86 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes....... 96 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet.........109 Centering originals..............124 and so on Windows Software...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ........................... 19 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................21 Printing in Windows ..............................22 Printing from Mac OS ...............................
  • Page 3 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ....................65 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) ....................67 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ......................69 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ................... 70 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ..................
  • Page 4 Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ............................143 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............... 144 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation .................. 146 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............146 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) .............
  • Page 5 Free Layout Main Window ............................202 Detailed Settings ..............................204 Preferences Dialog Box ............................204 Page Options Dialog Box ............................206 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................207 Format Dialog Box ..............................207 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................209 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........
  • Page 6 Mac OS Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................276 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................277 Confirming Print Settings ............................279 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................279 Using Favorites ..............................280 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ..................280 Main Pane ................................
  • Page 7 Preferences Dialog Box ............................332 Page Setup Dialog Box ............................333 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................334 Format Dialog Box ..............................335 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................335 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........336 Selecting an Object ..............................
  • Page 8 Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer ................ 408 Checking the update .............................. 410 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ....................... 411 Procedures for Installing ............................412 Updating Media Information After Installation ......................413 Media Configuration Tool Main Window ........................
  • Page 9 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................490 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ................491 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings ......................... 493 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) ....................493 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) ....................494 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI .................
  • Page 10 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ............................526 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................526 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................... 527 Adjusting Line Misalignment ........................... 529 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ....................532 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ............................
  • Page 11 Cannot load sheets ..............................585 Paper is not cut neatly ............................585 Paper is not cut ..............................585 Depression on the leading edge is left ........................586 The size of clear film cannot be detected ....................... 586 Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected ......................... 586 Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ....................
  • Page 12 Ink Level Detection ..............................603 Error Message Error Messages Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ..............................610 MediaType Mismatch ............................. 610 The paper is too small............................611 The paper is too small............................611 PaprWidth Mismatch .............................. 612 Paper size not detected............................612 Insufficient paper for job ............................
  • Page 13 Cannot recognize print head..........................622 Execute printhead cleaning............................ 623 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge..........................624 Wrong maintenance cartridge..........................624 Maint. cart. The level is low ............................ 624 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................624 Maintenance cartridge full.
  • Page 15: Basic Printing Workflow

    User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ..................16 Canceling print jobs .................. 25 Pausing Printing ..................28 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management...
  • Page 16: Printing Procedure

    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF670 Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................... 16 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ..........................19 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 Turning the Printer On and Off iPF670 • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." P.542 ➔ • If "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen see "Error Messages." P.608 ➔ • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly.
  • Page 19: Loading And Printing On Rolls

    Loading and Printing on Rolls Loading and Printing on Rolls Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to load and print on rolls. • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.")
  • Page 20 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF670 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.357 ➔ Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") P.360 ➔ • 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

    Loading and Printing on Sheets Send the print job. • Printing in Windows P.22 ➔ • Printing from Mac OS P.23 ➔ The printer now starts printing the print job. Loading and Printing on Sheets Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing.
  • Page 22: Printing In Windows

    Printing in Windows iPF670 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows P.22 ➔ • Printing from Mac OS P.23 ➔ Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Print- er.") P.375 ➔ The printer now starts printing the print job.
  • Page 23: Printing From Mac Os

    Printing from Mac OS In the source application, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing.
  • Page 24 Printing from Mac OS iPF670 Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and re- duced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
  • Page 25: Canceling Print Jobs

    Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ......................25 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ........................26 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS ......................... 26 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 26: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows

    Canceling Print Jobs from Windows iPF670 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 27 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Either click × for the job to cancel printing or select the job to cancel printing and then click Delete to delete the job.
  • Page 28: Pausing Printing

    Pausing Printing iPF670 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.440...
  • Page 29: Enhanced Printing Options

    User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ..............30 Printing Photos and Office Documents ............. 31 Printing CAD Drawings ................41 Adjusting Images ..................49 Printing enlargements or reductions ............63 Printing at full size ..................75 Borderless Printing ..................
  • Page 30: Choosing Paper For Printing

    Select the appropriate media type from the printer control panel or printer driver to match the paper loaded in the print- er. The appropriate media type differs between the case of genuine Canon paper or Canon feed confirmed paper and the case of paper other than Canon feed confirmed paper.
  • Page 31: Printing Photos And Office Documents

    Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. User's Guide...
  • 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 Glossy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Pa- per, and so on.
  • Page 33: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os)

    Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • 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 dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box.
  • 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 Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. •...
  • Page 35: Printing Office Documents

    Printing Office Documents 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, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- ted.
  • Page 36 Printing Office Documents (Windows) iPF670 • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .")
  • Page 37: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os)

    Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.159 ➔ Note Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print office documents based on the following example.
  • Page 38 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
  • Page 39: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals

    Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.279 ➔ Note Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist.
  • Page 40 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF670 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. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.)
  • Page 41: Printing Cad Drawings

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings ............................41 Printing Line Drawings and Text ..........................41 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ....................... 42 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) ......................43 Printing from AutoCAD ............................45 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings ......................
  • Page 42: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Windows)

    Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) iPF670 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 43: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Mac Os)

    Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View Settings.
  • Page 44 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) iPF670 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software.
  • Page 45: Printing From Autocad

    Printing from AutoCAD After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set..
  • Page 46: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings

    Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Draw- ing/Text. Note Color Compatibility Color Setting Item Color Setting Description Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765. User's Guide...
  • Page 47: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings (Windows)

    Color Setting Description Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825. Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.
  • Page 48: 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 49: Adjusting Images

    Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ........................49 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ..................51 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ..................53 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ..............
  • Page 50 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF670 • Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed.
  • Page 51: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing.
  • Page 52 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF670 Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
  • Page 53: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.159 ➔ Note 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.
  • Page 54 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list.
  • Page 55 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) 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 56: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing

    Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF670 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.279 ➔...
  • Page 57 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when Image quality is most important.
  • Page 58: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF670 • Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Highest quality This prints at the highest resolution. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
  • Page 59 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.
  • Page 60: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF670 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 photo- graphic images in monochrome.
  • Page 61 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list.
  • Page 62 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF670 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click Set. • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.49 ➔ Note Access the Page Setup pane.
  • Page 63: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions

    Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ......................63 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................63 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................65 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) .....................
  • Page 64 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF670 • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper • • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 65: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Click ISO A3 in the Paper Size list. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.159 ➔ 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 66 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF670 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.
  • Page 67: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Bor- Note derless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width.
  • Page 68 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF670 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the applica- tion software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
  • Page 69: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value

    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 selec- ted.
  • Page 70: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF670 • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) P.71 ➔ • For better printing results when enlarging photos from a digital camera in TIFF or JPEG format, use an image-...
  • Page 71: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
  • Page 72 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF670 • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper • • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box.
  • Page 73 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (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.
  • Page 74 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF670 Click Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed.
  • Page 75: Printing At Full Size

    Printing on Oversize Paper Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ............................. 75 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................... 76 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ..........................77 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................... 79 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) .....................
  • Page 76: Printing At Full Size (Windows)

    Printing at Full Size (Windows) iPF670 For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) P.76 ➔ • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) P.77 ➔...
  • Page 77: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)

    Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Page Size list.
  • Page 78 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF670 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 79: Borderless Printing At Actual Size

    Borderless Printing at Actual Size Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.279 ➔ Note 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) with- out a surrounding margin, or border.
  • Page 80: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)

    • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) —that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 ×...
  • Page 81 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) 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 Glossy Photo Pa- per 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 82: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os)

    Document: Any type • • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)–Borderless • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 83 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software.
  • Page 84 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Pa- per 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 85 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.279 ➔ Note User's Guide...
  • Page 86: Borderless Printing

    Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size iPF670 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ...................... 86 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ............ 87 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................. 89 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............
  • Page 87: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)

    • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 88 ➔ 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 Glossy Photo Pa- per 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 89: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 90: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)

    • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
  • Page 91 ➔ 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 Glossy Photo Pa- per 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 92: 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 Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • User's Guide...
  • Page 93 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software.
  • Page 94 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Pa- per 170gsm. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 95 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
  • Page 96: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF670 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ................96 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ............97 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
  • Page 97: 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) 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 maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
  • Page 98 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF670 Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 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 Cus- tom Size is disabled when you exit the application software.
  • Page 99 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner.
  • Page 100: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os)

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF670 If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to dis- play the Special Settings dialog box.
  • Page 101 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Register a Custom Paper Sizes This example describes how to register and print using a page size that is horizontally elongated and suitable for ban- ners in either horizontal or vertical format.
  • Page 102 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF670 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.
  • Page 103: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    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.279 ➔ 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 104 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF670 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.
  • Page 105 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.159 ➔ Note Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
  • Page 106: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)

    Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
  • Page 107 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (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. In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 430 mm in Height and Width.
  • Page 108 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. 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. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 109: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    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 ....................... 109 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................. 110 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) .................. 112 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ........................
  • Page 110: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)

    Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF670 • 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.
  • Page 111 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) 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 112: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os)

    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 originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...
  • Page 113: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, see "Free Layout." P.317 ➔ Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
  • Page 114 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF670 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 115: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
  • Page 116 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 117: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page.
  • Page 118 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF670 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
  • Page 119: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking Set.
  • Page 120 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF670 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the applica- tion software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
  • Page 121: Printing Posters In Sections

    Printing Posters in Sections 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 122: Printing Large Posters (Windows)

    Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF670 For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) P.122 ➔ • This method of poster printing is supported in Windows.
  • Page 123 Printing Large Posters (Windows) 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 124: Centering Originals

    Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF670 Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ........................124 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ....................124 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ....................126 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ........................128 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ....................
  • Page 125 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) 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.
  • Page 126: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)

    Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
  • Page 127 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Select the printer in the Format for list. Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. Click OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 128: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets iPF670 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 A3/A4 (297.0mm) is selected. Select the Print Centered check box.
  • Page 129 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
  • Page 130: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF670 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
  • Page 131 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the applica- tion software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
  • Page 132 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF670 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. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ."...
  • Page 133: Conserving Roll Paper

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ..................133 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ..............133 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ..............134 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ............
  • Page 134: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF670 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 135 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) • Paper: Roll paper • Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) • 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.
  • Page 136 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF670 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. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 137: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original.
  • Page 138 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) iPF670 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 139: 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) 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 140 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF670 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the applica- tion software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
  • Page 141 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (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.
  • Page 142: Checking Images Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF670 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.
  • Page 143: Other Useful Settings

    Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ............................. 143 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) .............. 144 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................146 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............146 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ............
  • Page 144: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)

    Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF670 • Watermarks are supported in Windows. • Note In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows)
  • Page 145 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2.
  • Page 146: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF670 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing.
  • Page 147: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os)

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) 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 148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF670 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box. • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application Note software.
  • Page 149: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites 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. Access the Page Setup pane.
  • Page 150: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing iPF670 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide.
  • Page 151: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later your- self, click Print Cut Guideline. Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box.
  • Page 152 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF670 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
  • Page 153 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the pa- per later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline.
  • Page 154 User's Guide...
  • Page 155: Windows Software

    User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver ................... 156 Preview ....................188 Free Layout ..................... 200 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........224 Print Plug-In for Office ................234 Status Monitor ................... 506 ➔ Accounting ..................510 ➔...
  • Page 156: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings iPF670 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................156 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................158 Confirming Print Settings ............................. 159 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................160 Using Favorites ..............................161 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ...................
  • Page 157 Printer Driver Settings You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
  • Page 158: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF670 • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy is not displayed in 64-bit editions of Windows. Note 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.
  • Page 159: Confirming Print Settings

    Confirming Print Settings In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected roll paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width.
  • Page 160: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF670 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 161: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites Using Favorites Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favor- ites.
  • Page 162: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF670 Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click Export and specify the file to save.
  • Page 163: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support.
  • Page 164 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF670 Right-click the icon of this printer and choose Printer Properties to open the printer properties window. Click Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.
  • Page 165: Main Sheet

    Main Sheet • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. Important • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications.
  • Page 166 Main Sheet iPF670 You can also set up email notification if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help file. • About Displays version information for the printer driver. • Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values.
  • Page 167 Main Sheet Configuration using Advanced Settings • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.56 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality.
  • Page 168: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box

    Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box iPF670 • Thicken Fine Lines Select this option to print fine lines more distinctly. • Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower.
  • Page 169: Drying Time

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box As for the items for which you can select Printer Default in this dialog box, you also can set them from the control panel of the printer. (See "Menu Settings.") P.458 ➔ Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed.
  • Page 170: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF670 Setting Item Details 20 mm (0.8 in) Select this when rubbing against the printhead occurs such as when using paper that tends to curl. Cut Speed Select the speed of automatic cutting, as needed. You can adjust this setting if paper is not cut well when automatic cutting is used.
  • Page 171: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color

    Color Adjustment Sheet: Color 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. • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Set- tings.
  • Page 172: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color iPF670 • 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.49 ➔ 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 173 Matching Sheet 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 174: 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 pa- per.
  • Page 175: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome • Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • Cyan/ Magenta/ Yellow Not available. • Gray Tone Not available. • 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 appears on the computer screen).
  • Page 176: Page Setup Sheet

    Page Setup Sheet iPF670 • Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. 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 driver help file.
  • Page 177 Page Setup Sheet • Paper Size Available when Fit Paper Size is selected. Choose the size of the paper you will print on. For details on available paper sizes, see "Paper Sizes." P.344 ➔ Paper sizes compatible with borderless printing are shown in the list.
  • Page 178: Paper Size Options Dialog Box

    Paper Size Options Dialog Box iPF670 • Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Under Automatic Cutting, you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing •...
  • Page 179: Layout Sheet

    Layout Sheet • Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the Paper Size List, as needed.
  • Page 180 Layout Sheet iPF670 • Click to display one of the following dialog boxes depending on the selection in Page Layout. In these dialog boxes, you can specify layout details and which pages to print, as well as other settings. •...
  • Page 181: Page Options Dialog Box

    Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (See "Layout Sheet .") P.179...
  • Page 182: Special Settings Dialog Box

    Special Settings Dialog Box iPF670 Special Settings Dialog Box Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dia- log box. • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (See "Layout Sheet .")
  • Page 183: Favorites Sheet

    Favorites Sheet Favorites Sheet Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites.
  • Page 184: Utility Sheet

    Utility Sheet iPF670 • 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 185: 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 consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
  • Page 186: Settings Summaries Dialog Box

    Settings Summaries Dialog Box iPF670 Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Fa- vorites sheets. • Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.
  • Page 187 Device Settings Sheet • About You can display version information for the printer driver. User's Guide...
  • Page 188: Preview

    The Features of Preview iPF670 Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................188 Starting Preview ..............................188 Preview Main Window ............................189 Dialog Area ................................192 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ........................193 Moving a Page ..............................193 Using the ruler ..............................194 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ........................
  • Page 189: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 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 190 Preview Main Window iPF670 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. User's Guide...
  • Page 191 Preview Main Window • 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.192 ➔ Status Bar • This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.
  • Page 192: Dialog Area

    Dialog Area iPF670 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.
  • Page 193: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display

    Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • No Spaces at Top or 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. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom."...
  • Page 194: Using The Ruler

    Using the ruler iPF670 Using the ruler Using the ruler You can confirm the layout with using the ruler. • Switching the ruler Show/Hide In the View menu, select Ruler to switch the ruler Show/Hide. • Changing the ruler unit You can set the ruler unit when you select Units from the View menu.
  • Page 195 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Selecting Use Driver Settings User's Guide...
  • Page 196: Printing With Selecting The Layout

    Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF670 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...
  • Page 197 Printing with Selecting the Layout Button Details Left Button Turn at the position of Lower Button Turn at the position of • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll.
  • Page 198: Print On The Center

    Print on the Center iPF670 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 199: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom

    Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom 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 200: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout iPF670 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................200 Starting Free Layout ............................. 201 Free Layout Main Window ............................ 202 Detailed Settings ..............................204 Preferences Dialog Box ............................204 Page Options Dialog Box ............................. 206 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................
  • Page 201: Starting Free Layout

    Starting Free Layout Starting Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box.
  • Page 202: Free Layout Main Window

    Free Layout Main Window iPF670 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. 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 status bar.
  • Page 203 Free Layout Main Window • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area • This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Status Bar • This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects.
  • Page 204: Detailed Settings

    Detailed Settings iPF670 Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to "Printer Driver"...
  • Page 205 Preferences Dialog Box • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects.
  • Page 206: Page Options Dialog Box

    Page Options Dialog Box iPF670 Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.
  • Page 207: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box • Margins You can input the paper margins in numerical characters. • You can input between 0.0 and 50.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 1.97(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
  • Page 208 Format Dialog Box iPF670 • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate.
  • Page 209: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page

    Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. Horizontal Pos You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters.
  • Page 210 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF670 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 211: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page

    Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 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 212 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF670 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.
  • Page 213 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Note Click the OK button to save the settings.
  • Page 214: Selecting An Object

    Selecting an Object iPF670 Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. • To select an object, click that object. • Note To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key.
  • Page 215: Moving An Object

    Moving 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 216: Laying Out Objects Automatically

    Laying out Objects Automatically iPF670 Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 De- grees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box then select Rotate P.207 ➔ Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button.
  • Page 217 Aligning Objects • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
  • Page 218: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF670 • 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 219: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    Pasting a Copied or Cut Object • 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 220: Folded Duplex Window

    Folded Duplex Window iPF670 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 Folded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added.
  • Page 221: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box

    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 222: Binding Settings Dialog Box

    Binding Settings Dialog Box iPF670 The following settings are available for the finished size. Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the width of the document matches the roll paper width.
  • Page 223: Prints Using Folded Duplex

    Prints using Folded Duplex • Fold Line Type You can select the fold lines. The following settings are available for the fold line type. Setting Details Solid Line You can print the solid line as the frame style. Dotted Line You can print the dotted line as the frame style.
  • Page 224: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF670 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................224 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................224 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box .................... 225 Hot Folder ................................
  • Page 225: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog 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 thereafter.
  • Page 226: Hot Folder

    Hot Folder iPF670 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." P.224 ➔ Note • 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.
  • Page 227: Creating A New Hot Folder

    Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
  • Page 228 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF670 Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Note Click the Next button.
  • Page 229: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder

    Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard di- alog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
  • Page 230 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF670 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
  • Page 231 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder.
  • Page 232: Setting The Print Parameters

    Setting the Print Parameters iPF670 Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driv- er is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
  • Page 233 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
  • Page 234: Print Plug-In For Office

    Print Plug-In for Officefeatures iPF670 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ..........................234 Steps to install ..............................235 Steps to uninstall ..............................237 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................... 238 To start from Microsoft Word ..........................241 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) ...........................
  • Page 235: Steps To Install

    Steps to install Steps to install Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. Note Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer.
  • Page 236 Steps to install iPF670 Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes but- ton. Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. • The following message may be displayed in Windows 8 or a later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Framework by Note following the procedure.
  • Page 237: Steps To Uninstall

    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 238: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed

    When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF670 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office applications, and the Print Plug-In for Office functions are not available.
  • Page 239 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. 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 240 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF670 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. 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 241: To Start From Microsoft Word

    To start from Microsoft Word 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 242 To start from Microsoft Word iPF670 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 243: Print Matching Roll Width(Word)

    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 change dis- Important plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
  • Page 244 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF670 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 245: Borderless Printing(Word)

    Borderless Printing(Word) Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • Note When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed. This is convenient if you to need print multiple times using the same setting.
  • Page 246 Borderless Printing(Word) iPF670 Click Borderless Printing. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
  • Page 247: Multi-Page Printing(Word)

    Multi-Page Printing(Word) 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 248 Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF670 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 249: Register The Settings (Word)

    Register the settings (Word) 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 250: Print Using Registered Settings(Word)

    Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF670 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.
  • Page 251 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 252: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)

    Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) iPF670 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 Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
  • Page 253: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint

    To start from Microsoft PowerPoint 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 254 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF670 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed P.238 ➔ Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
  • Page 255: Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)

    Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) 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 change dis- Important plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
  • Page 256 Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF670 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 257: Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)

    Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • Note When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed. This is convenient if you to need print multiple times using the same setting.
  • Page 258 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF670 Click Borderless Printing. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
  • Page 259: Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)

    Multi-Page 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 260 Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) iPF670 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 toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 261: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)

    Register the settings (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 262: Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)

    Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF670 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.
  • Page 263 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 264: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)

    Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) iPF670 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
  • Page 265: To Start From Microsoft Excel

    To start from Microsoft Excel 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. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
  • Page 266 To start from Microsoft Excel iPF670 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important • When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed P.238 ➔ Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
  • Page 267: Print Entire Sheet(Excel)

    Print Entire Sheet(Excel) • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. Note •...
  • Page 268 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF670 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 application.
  • Page 269: Print Selected Area(Excel)

    Print Selected Area(Excel) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to "Configuring Binding (Excel)" for details on the procedure for configuring Binding.
  • Page 270 Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF670 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • When more than one worksheet is selected, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. Select only one worksheet and click Print again.
  • Page 271 Print Selected Area(Excel) A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. 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.
  • Page 272: Configuring Binding (Excel)

    Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF670 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 273: Configuring Special Settings

    Configuring Special Settings Open the Binding Settings dialog box. If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. Select Binding Edge. Select Binding Margin. Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the pre- view screen.
  • Page 274 Configuring Special Settings iPF670 Item Details Center sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. When this setting is on, printing is performed with the top, bottom, left, and right margins layed out equally. When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position.
  • Page 275: Mac Os Software

    User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Printer Driver ................... 276 Preview ....................294 Free Layout ..................... 317 Printmonitor ..................508 ➔ Media Configuration Tool ..............411 ➔ Handling and Use of Paper...
  • Page 276: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings iPF670 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................276 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................277 Confirming Print Settings ............................. 279 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................279 Using Favorites ..............................280 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ...................
  • Page 277: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color P.290 ➔ Matching pane • P.286 ➔ Color Settings Pane: Monochrome • P.290 ➔ • Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome P.291 ➔ Page Setup Pane • P.292 ➔...
  • Page 278 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF670 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 279: Confirming Print Settings

    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 280: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites iPF670 The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see "Preview."...
  • Page 281: Main Pane

    Main Pane Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and re- duced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
  • Page 282 Main Pane iPF670 For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.347 ➔ • Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time.
  • Page 283 Main Pane Configuration using Advanced Settings • Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing • P.56 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality.
  • Page 284: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF670 • Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver • P.49 ➔ • Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower.
  • Page 285 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box • Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink dried even if Cutting Mode is set to Automatic.
  • Page 286: View Set. Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF670 The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None After printing completes, the roll is not cut per page, and the next page of data is printed successively.
  • Page 287 Matching pane • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") P.281 ➔ Note Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list.
  • Page 288 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 pa- per.
  • Page 289: Color Settings Pane: Color

    Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver.
  • Page 290: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF670 • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color P.290 ➔ 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. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
  • Page 291: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Pane .") P.281 ➔ Note • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver."...
  • Page 292: Page Setup Pane

    Page Setup Pane iPF670 • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel. Note • Images Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. • Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles.
  • Page 293 Page Setup Pane Activate this setting for borderless printing to match the size and width of the paper. Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width • P.89 ➔ • Borderless Printing at Actual Size P.79 ➔...
  • Page 294: Preview

    The Features of Preview iPF670 Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................294 Starting Preview ..............................294 Preview Main Window ............................296 Paper Settings Panel ............................298 Easy Settings ..............................300 Advanced Settings ............................301 Output Settings Panel ............................302 Color Settings Panel .............................
  • Page 295 Starting Preview Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Preview main window is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 296: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window iPF670 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.
  • Page 297 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. Drawer Area • This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document.
  • Page 298: Paper Settings Panel

    Paper Settings Panel iPF670 This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. Status Area • This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area.
  • Page 299 Paper Settings Panel • 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 •...
  • Page 300: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings iPF670 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 matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
  • Page 301: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings 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 302: Output Settings Panel

    Output Settings Panel iPF670 • 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.
  • Page 303 Output Settings Panel Setting Details Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the width of the roll paper with the page 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.
  • Page 304: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel iPF670 • 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.
  • Page 305: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment • Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. Color Adjustment • P.305 ➔ • Matching P.307 ➔ • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode.
  • Page 306 Color Adjustment iPF670 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
  • Page 307: Matching

    Matching Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. 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 created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this fea- ture.
  • Page 308 Matching iPF670 Setting Details ColorSync Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of OS X. Select this if you want to P.311 ➔ perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver.
  • Page 309: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text.
  • Page 310: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode iPF670 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 fea- ture.
  • Page 311: Colorsync

    ColorSync 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 312: Go To Page Dialog Box

    Go to Page Dialog Box iPF670 • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. • 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 313: Print On The Center

    Print on the Center Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. 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.
  • Page 314: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees

    Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees iPF670 On the Output Settings Panel , click the No P.302 ➔ Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins.
  • Page 315: Display With All

    Display with All Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. Display with Actual Size Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size.
  • Page 316: Moving A Page

    Moving a Page iPF670 Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page.
  • Page 317: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................317 Starting Free Layout ............................. 317 Free Layout Main Window ............................ 319 Paper Settings Panel ............................321 Easy Settings ..............................322 Advanced Settings ............................324 Color Settings Panel .............................
  • Page 318 Starting Free Layout iPF670 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Free Layout main window is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 319: Free Layout Main Window

    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 dialog areas. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool.
  • Page 320 Free Layout Main Window iPF670 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. User's Guide...
  • Page 321: Paper Settings Panel

    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 322: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings iPF670 • Copies You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note Restore Defaults Button •...
  • Page 323 Easy Settings Setting Details Perspective, GIS Suitable for attractive printing of 3D-CAD drawings, perspective drawings, and GIS drawings including maps. Photo (Color) Suitable for printing photographic images captured with a digital camera. Office Document Suitable for printing handouts as well as general office documents for which print clarity is key.
  • Page 324: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings iPF670 Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.
  • Page 325: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel • 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 326: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment iPF670 • Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. Color Adjustment • P.326 ➔ • Matching P.328 ➔ • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode.
  • Page 327 Color Adjustment Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
  • Page 328: Matching

    Matching iPF670 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. 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 created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this fea- ture.
  • Page 329 Matching Setting Details ColorSync Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of OS X. Select this if you want to P.332 ➔ perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver.
  • Page 330: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode iPF670 Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text.
  • Page 331: Icc Matching Mode

    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 fea- ture.
  • Page 332: Colorsync

    ColorSync iPF670 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 333: Page Setup Dialog Box

    Page Setup Dialog Box • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(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 334: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box iPF670 The following settings are available for orientation. Setting Details Vertical Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation as it is. Horizontal Prints the image and text by rotating sideways 90 degrees from the orientation as specified in the application.
  • Page 335: Format Dialog Box

    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. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format.
  • Page 336: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page

    Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF670 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the Print button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object.
  • Page 337: Changing The Object Size

    Changing the Object Size Changing the Object Size Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced.
  • Page 338: Rotating An Object

    Rotating an Object iPF670 Rotating an Object Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object. 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.335...
  • Page 339 Aligning Objects Select the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.
  • Page 340: Changing The Object Overlapping Order

    Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF670 • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizon- tal 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 341: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object

    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.
  • Page 342 User's Guide...
  • Page 343: Handling And Use Of Paper

    User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................... 344 Handling rolls ................... 354 Handling sheets ..................375 Output Stacker ..................382 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ............387 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) ............
  • Page 344: Paper

    • Method of Updating Supported Paper Paper that is supported by the printer may be newly released on the Canon website. To use newly released paper, register the latest paper information on the printer with the Media Configuration Tool. (See "Updating paper information.") P.350...
  • Page 345 Paper Sizes Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 594.0 mm (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) 515.0 mm (20.28 in) JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm) 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 17-in.
  • Page 346: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may bleed Important or the printhead may rub against the paper. In order to easily print on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, we recommend that you select one of the following general-purpose paper settings or special settings.
  • Page 347: Displaying The Paper Reference Guide

    Choosing General-Purpose Paper Settings Since these settings anticipate a wide variety of paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, these settings will make it difficult for bleeding ink and the printhead rubbing to occur. Refer to the following table for the relationships between the conditions of the paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper and the media type to select.
  • Page 348 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF670 Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button. 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.
  • Page 349 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. User's Guide...
  • Page 350: Updating Paper Information

    Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • P.411 ➔ • New Media Information Files are released on the Canon website. A computer that is able to connect to the Internet is required in order to download the Media Information File. Important User's Guide...
  • Page 351 Updating paper information If you are using the Media Configuration Tool, the Media Information File is downloaded automatically. To download it manually, access the Canon website. The Canon website can be accessed from the link in the installed software. Windows •...
  • Page 352 Updating paper information iPF670 Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. User's Guide...
  • Page 353 Updating paper information Click Support. Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the Canon website is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 354: Handling Rolls

    Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF670 Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ......................... 354 Loading Rolls in the Printer ........................... 357 Changing the Type of Paper ..........................360 Specifying the Paper Length ..........................361 Removing the Roll from the Printer ........................362 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls ........................
  • Page 355 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
  • Page 356 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF670 • 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 the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.
  • Page 357: Loading Rolls In The Printer

    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 358 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF670 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder 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 la- bel (d) on the printer .
  • Page 359 Loading Rolls in the Printer Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and ad- vance the roll until you hear the feed tone. • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality.
  • Page 360: Changing The Type Of Paper

    Changing the Type of Paper iPF670 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors or the blade after removing creased edges.
  • Page 361: Specifying The Paper Length

    Specifying the Paper Length Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded ( Roll Paper or Cut Sheet ), and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 362: Removing The Roll From The Printer

    Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF670 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  • Page 363 Removing the Roll from the Printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the lead- Caution ing edge of the roll.
  • Page 364: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls

    Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF670 • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." P.364 ➔ Note Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new roll paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer."...
  • Page 365 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R (Roll Holder side) • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment •...
  • Page 366: Feeding Roll Paper Manually

    Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF670 Feeding Roll Paper Manually Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Press the Feed button.
  • Page 367: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls

    Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it.
  • Page 368 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF670 Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK.
  • Page 369: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls

    Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings. Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit follow-...
  • Page 370 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF670 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  • Page 371 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  • Page 372: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically

    Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF670 Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button. Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button.
  • Page 373 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically • On (Preset Len) The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper varies depending on the media type, and is cut to a prescri- bed length. For more information on the prescribed length, see the leading edge precut length in the Paper Refer- ence Guide.
  • Page 374: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls

    Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF670 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll. Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct.
  • Page 375: Handling Sheets

    Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ..........................375 Changing the Type of Paper ..........................360 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ........................377 Removing Sheets ..............................380 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..........................580 ➔...
  • Page 376 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF670 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 377: Printing From A Desired Starting Point

    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 378 Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF670 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 ▲ or ▼ to select Width Detection, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 379 Printing From a Desired Starting Point Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended 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 380: Removing Sheets

    Removing Sheets iPF670 Removing Sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
  • Page 381 Removing Sheets Pull the Release Lever forward. User's Guide...
  • Page 382: Output Stacker

    Using the Output Stacker iPF670 Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This section describes how to use the Output Stacker. When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker • Use position (1). For details on how to use the Extended position which is a useful function for retrieving printed matter, refer to the note regarding the Extended position.
  • Page 383 Using the Output Stacker Extended position A Extended position B • 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.
  • Page 384 Using the Output Stacker iPF670 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.
  • Page 385 Using the Output Stacker Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Output Stacker so that it tilts towards you. Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). This completes the procedure of switching to Extended posi- tion B.
  • Page 386 Using the Output Stacker iPF670 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.
  • Page 387: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)

    • When new paper supported by the printer is added, the media information file can be automatically downloaded from the Canon website and the new media information can be added to the printer control panel and printer driv- • You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions.
  • Page 388: Installation Procedures

    Important following procedure if you are installing the Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as by downloading the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website. • You must be logged in as Administrator when installing software in Windows.
  • Page 389: Updating Media Information After Installation

    Updating Media Information After Installation The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. • After the installation is finished, update the media information by referring to Updating Media Information After Installation P.389...
  • Page 390 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 The Select Printer dialog box is displayed. Select the printer for which to configure the media information, and then click the Next button. • If you are using the printer without installing the printer driver, click the Specify a printer that is not installed button and specify the printer by following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 391 Updating Media Information After Installation 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 392 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon website.
  • Page 393 Updating Media Information After Installation The Media Configuration Tool main window is dis- played. Click the Add Genuine Paper button. 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 button.
  • Page 394: Media Configuration Tool Main Window

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information 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 395: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper You can also change the display order of the paper types. Refer to "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper" for de- P.395 ➔...
  • Page 396: Adding Media Types

    Adding Media Types Adding Media Types You can register media information files (.amx file) released by Canon in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.
  • Page 397 Adding Media Types The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. Click the Add button. Make sure that Connect to the Internet to get the lat- est information is selected, and then click the OK but- ton. • When you update the media information, the paper display order and Show/Hide settings return to their de- fault values.
  • Page 398 Adding Media Types iPF670 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 399 Adding Media Types Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon website. Copy the downloaded media information file (.amx file) to the computer where the Media Configuration Tool is installed.
  • Page 400: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names iPF670 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 401 Changing Media Names Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Con- figuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window." P.394 ➔...
  • Page 402 Changing Media Names iPF670 • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. • Note The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated be- low. alphanumeric, space, "-", ".", "_", "(", ")", "+", "%", ",", "/"...
  • Page 403: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Con- figuration Tool main window.
  • Page 404: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF670 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 405 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Con- figuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window."...
  • Page 406: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF670 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 407 Changing the Display Order of Media Types Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Con- figuration Tool main window. • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window."...
  • Page 408: Applying A Saved Media Information File On Another Computer

    Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer iPF670 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 409 Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer Copy the saved media information file (.amx) onto the other computer.  Install and run the Media Configuration Tool on the other computer. Select the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, and then click the Next button.
  • Page 410: Checking The Update

    Checking the update iPF670 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Checking the update Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer.
  • Page 411: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os)

    • When new paper supported by the printer is added, the media information file can be automatically downloaded from the Canon website and the new media information can be added to the printer control panel and printer driv- • You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions.
  • Page 412: Procedures For Installing

    Important following procedure if you are installing the Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as by downloading the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website. Double-click Canon imagePROGRAF Media Configu- ration Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer.
  • Page 413: Updating Media Information After Installation

    You do not need to perform this procedure if you installed the printer driver using the User Software CD-ROM. • Important Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. From the Applications menu, select Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF Media Configuration Tool > CNWIMCT. User's Guide...
  • Page 414 Updating Media Information After Installation iPF670 The Select Printer dialog box is displayed. Select the printer for which to configure the media information, and then click the Next button. • The printers for which the printer driver is installed are displayed. If the printer you want to configure is not displayed, check whether the printer driver for the target model is correctly installed.
  • Page 415 Updating Media Information After Installation The Media Configuration Tool main window is dis- played. Click the Add Genuine Paper button. 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 button.
  • Page 416 If the following message is displayed, configure the settings by using the following procedure. Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon website.
  • Page 417 Updating Media Information After Installation Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the Open button. The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in the Media Informa- tion File field in the Add Media Type dialog box.
  • Page 418: Media Configuration Tool Main Window

    Media Configuration Tool Main Window iPF670 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 419 When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media information 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 420: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF670 Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper When adding genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver and when editing media type information, click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
  • Page 421: Adding Media Types

    Adding Media Types Adding Media Types You can register media information files (.amx file) released by Canon in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.
  • Page 422 Adding Media Types iPF670 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. Click the Add button. Make sure that Connect to the Internet to get the lat- est information is selected, and then click the OK but- ton. • When you update the media information, the paper display order and Show/Hide settings return to their de- fault values.
  • Page 423 Adding Media Types 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 button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated.
  • Page 424 If the following message is displayed, configure the settings by using the following procedure. Open a web browser on a computer that can access the Internet, and access the Canon website. Download the media information file (.amx file) corresponding to the printer to update from the Canon website.
  • Page 425 Adding Media Types The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in the Media Informa- tion File field in the Add Media Type dialog box. Se- lect the check box for the media information file name and click the OK button.
  • Page 426: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names iPF670 The message on the right is displayed. If you want to save the current media information in a file, click the Yes button. If you do not want to save it, click the No button. •...
  • Page 427 Changing Media Names In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button.
  • Page 428: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF670 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
  • Page 429 Deleting Media Types You Have Added • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window." P.418 ➔ Note The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete.
  • Page 430: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF670 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
  • Page 431 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 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.
  • Page 432: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF670 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
  • Page 433 Changing the Display Order of Media Types • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Configuration Tool Main Window." P.418 ➔ Note The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed.
  • Page 434: Applying A Saved Media Information File On Another Computer

    Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer iPF670 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media infor- mation is updated. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
  • Page 435 Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer Select Specify the Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box, click the Browse button, and then specify the folder that contains the .amx file you copied. Select the check box for the media information file name and click the OK button.
  • Page 436: Checking The Update

    Checking the update iPF670 Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Checking the update Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer.
  • Page 437: Control Panel

    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 ............... 438 Printer Menu .................... 448 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
  • Page 438: Operations And Display Screen

    Control Panel iPF670 Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................ 438 Control Panel Display ............................440 How to View Instructions with Navigate ........................ 445 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................446 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
  • Page 439 Control Panel Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations. (See "How to View Instructions with Navigate.") P.445...
  • Page 440: Control Panel Display

    Control Panel Display iPF670 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 441: Printer Status And Modes

    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 im- mediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed.
  • Page 442 Control Panel Display iPF670 Error The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be processed. The tab related to the error is displayed. For information about the display in the case of multiple errors, see "Display Transitions in Error Status."...
  • Page 443 Control Panel Display 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 444 Control Panel Display iPF670 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 dis- played flashing.
  • Page 445: How To View Instructions With Navigate

    How to View Instructions with Navigate 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 con- trol panel.
  • Page 446: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations

    Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF670 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 other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next in- struction screen.
  • Page 447 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 Note seconds, continuous display is resumed.
  • Page 448: Printer Menu

    Printer Menu Operations iPF670 Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ............................448 Menu Operations ..............................449 Menu Structure ..............................452 Menu Settings ..............................458 Status Print ................................468 Printing Interface Setting Reports ......................... 471 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 print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
  • Page 449: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." P.458 ➔ For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations."...
  • Page 450 Menu Operations iPF670 Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. Press Back button to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK button to access a lower one.
  • Page 451 Menu Operations Specifying menu items Menu items can be set as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK but- ton. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu.
  • Page 452: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure iPF670 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 print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
  • Page 453 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Width Detection Off | On* Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off* | On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.")
  • Page 454 Menu Structure iPF670 Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Test Print Nozzle Check | Status Print | Interface Print | GL2 Set Print | Paper Details | Print Job Log | Menu Map | Color Palette...
  • Page 455 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Palette B (Select the (Indicates (Specify the pen number) Width, Color, values of and Line At- Width, Color, tributes ) and Line At-...
  • Page 456 Menu Structure iPF670 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Sec. DNS SrvAddr( *8 ) DNS Host Name( *8 ) DNS Domain Name( *8 ) Ethernet Auto De- On* | Off...
  • Page 457 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Use Ether- On* | Off net( *7 ) Use Remo- On* | Off teUI( *7 ) Reset PaprSetngs( *7 ) Show Job...
  • Page 458: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings iPF670 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 print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations."...
  • Page 459 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatical- Paper Details (The type of paper Trim Edge First is displayed here.) ly.") P.372 ➔ ( *1 ) CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when pa- per cutting is selected.
  • Page 460 Menu Settings iPF670 Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions dis- played to complete the required procedure. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") P.542 ➔ Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Print- head.")
  • Page 461 10. Pause Print Choose On to stop printing. *1:Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use. Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations.
  • Page 462 Menu Settings iPF670 Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Feed Adj. Auto(GenuinePpr) Specify this mode with paper identified in the Paper Refer- Printer Priority ence Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Quality Guide.") P.347 ➔ The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic ad- justment of the feed amount.
  • Page 463 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765. Color (CAD) 3 Print emulating the following printers, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers: Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815 and iPF825. Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resem- bling colors produced by these printers.
  • Page 464 Menu Settings iPF670 Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Set- Line & Pen Set- Define Palette • If you choose No Setting tings Manager • If you choose Circle Setting Reset Palette Restore Define Palette to the default palette settings. Smoothing Choose whether to print arcs as smooth curved lines or as multiple connected line segments.
  • Page 465 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs Setup that cannot be received by the printer. TCP/IP IPv4 IPv4 Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is configured auto- matically or a static IP address is entered manually.
  • Page 466 Menu Settings iPF670 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Shut Down Timer Sets the time until the printer turns off automatically. If no Setup operations are performed on the printer for the duration of the time set in Shut Down Timer after entering Sleep mode, the printer automatically turns off.
  • Page 467 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions System TrimEdge Reload Specify whether to trim the leading edge of the currently re- Setup tracted roll when the roll is advanced. Cut the edge if you are concerned about any marks left on the roll when the roll is left in the retracted position.
  • Page 468: Status Print

    Status Print iPF670 Setting Item Description, Instructions Admin. Change Password Time Zone Menu Use RemoteUI Etc. Init.Admin.Pswd Choose OK to restore the Admin. Menu password to the default values. Adj. Fine Feed ( *1 ) ( *2 ) Displayed when you have selected Feed Priority > Adj.
  • Page 469 Status Print 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 Boot Boot ROM version MIT(DBF) MIT database format version MIT(DB) MIT database version...
  • Page 470 Status Print iPF670 Use Ethernet Use Ethernet settings values. Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI. Show Job Log Print job settings. Adjust Printer Adjustment settings. Head Posi. Adj. A counter for maintenance purpo- ses. Adjust Log Head position adjustment values for previous jobs.
  • Page 471: 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 472 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF670 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...
  • Page 473 Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv6 Use a manual address IPv6 settings values. Secondary DNS Server Address Use the same host name and do- DNS Host Name main name as IPv4 DNS Domain Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses...
  • Page 474 User's Guide...
  • Page 475: Printer Parts

    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 ..................... 476 Optional accessories ................482 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
  • Page 476: Printer Parts

    Front iPF670 Printer parts Printer parts Front ..................................476 Side ..................................478 Top Cover (Inside) ..............................479 Roll Cover (Inside) ..............................480 Carriage ................................480 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................481 Stand ................................... 483 Control Panel ................................ 438 Front Front Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls.
  • Page 477 Front Paper Alignment Line An orange line for alignment of paper. 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.
  • Page 478: Side

    Side iPF670 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 479: Top Cover (Inside)

    Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") P.480 ➔ Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed.
  • Page 480: Roll Cover (Inside)

    Roll Cover (Inside) iPF670 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 481: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)

    Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.
  • Page 482: Optional Accessories

    Roll Holder Set iPF670 Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set ..............................482 Stand ................................... 483 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 483: Stand

    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.
  • Page 484 Stand iPF670 • The Stand that can be used with this printer is Printer Stand ST-27 and Printer Stand ST-26. • Note The Stand is normally offered as an optional accessory, but either one or the other of the Stand may be included as a standard accessory in some sales regions and periods.
  • Page 485: Network Setting

    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 ................486 Using RemoteUI ..................488 Initial Settings ..................490 Mac OS Settings ..................498 Other Settings ..................
  • Page 486: Network Environment

    Network Environment iPF670 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 487 Network Environment Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. For the specifications of the network interface, see "Specifications." P.630 ➔ Example of a Windows network •...
  • Page 488: Using Remoteui

    Using RemoteUI iPF670 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 489 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 490: Initial Settings

    Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF670 Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ......................490 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............502 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................490 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands .................
  • Page 491: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands

    Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 492 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF670 To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. Check the printer's MAC address.
  • Page 493: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings

    Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.
  • Page 494: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Mac Os)

    Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) iPF670 Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wiz- ard.
  • Page 495 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Item Details Default Setting Use RARP Activate this setting to use RARP for configuring the IP address. Enable DNS Dynamic Activate this setting to perform DNS server registration automatically. Update Use Zeroconf Func- Activate this setting to use Bonjour.
  • Page 496 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF670 When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
  • Page 497 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS servers and DNS domain name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, Note respectively.
  • Page 498: Mac Os Settings

    Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF670 Mac OS Settings Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ....................498 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ....................498 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 499: Other Settings

    Specifying Printer-Related Information Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ........................499 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................500 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................. 501 Initializing the Network Settings ..........................501 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
  • Page 500: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually

    Configuring the Communication Mode Manually iPF670 Click OK to activate the settings. 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 se- lect the Settings/Adj.
  • Page 501: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur

    Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur 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 502: Device Setup Utility (Windows)

    Device Setup Utility iPF670 Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................502 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..................... 502 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............... 502 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
  • Page 503 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility 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.
  • Page 504 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF670 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.
  • Page 505: Print Job Management

    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) ............... 506 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ................508 Accounting (Windows) ................510...
  • Page 506: Status Monitor (Windows)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF670 Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................506 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................507 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 507: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor

    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor For details of the Accounting Manager, see "Accounting Manager." P.510 ➔ • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Note 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.
  • Page 508: Printmonitor (Mac Os)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF670 Printmonitor (Mac OS) Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................... 508 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................509 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 509: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor

    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 510: 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 also vary de- Important pending on the conditions of printer use.
  • Page 511: Accounting Manager Main Window

    Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Account- ing 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 512 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF670 • Toolbars Provide tool buttons and pull-down menus for the main operations. • You can opt to either show or hide the toolbars in the View menu. Note Listed Job Selection Area • You can use this area to select which job log is displayed.
  • Page 513: Job List Area

    Job List Area • Totals Area Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed.
  • Page 514 Job List Area iPF670 • Output Image Size The size of the image used for printing. • If the job has multiple pages, the size of the last page is displayed. Note • Paper Consumed The area of paper used for printing.
  • Page 515: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures

    Accounting Manager Basic Procedures Accounting Manager Basic Procedures Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to configure the settings. Configure unit costs, including the costs of ink and paper. For details of the unit cost settings, see "Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager."...
  • Page 516: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink

    Setting the Unit Cost for Ink iPF670 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. To set the same unit cost for all the inks Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox.
  • Page 517: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Paper 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.
  • Page 518: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF670 Click the Roll Paper Width Settings button to display the Roll Paper Width Settings dialog box. Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the configured length.
  • Page 519: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager

    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Enter any name in the Name field. Enter a value in Unit Cost. Use Allocated to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred by the print job. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the Overwrite but- ton.
  • Page 520: Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs At Regular Intervals

    Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals iPF670 Paper Length • Use this to select the unit used for paper length. Area Display Format • Use this to select the unit used for paper area. Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer.
  • Page 521: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File

    Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File To view all the jobs in a set period, specify the period using Calculate Total for Period and then Starting Date (or Starting Day of Week or Starting Month) in the View menu or the toolbar.
  • Page 522: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data

    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF670 • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/Period Properties Dialog Box • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name.
  • Page 523 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is shown as Other. Note User's Guide...
  • Page 524 User's Guide...
  • Page 525: Adjustments For Better Print Quality

    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 ................526 Adjusting the feed amount ..............533...
  • Page 526: Adjusting The Printhead

    Adjusting the Printhead iPF670 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ............................526 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................526 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................527 Adjusting Line Misalignment ..........................529 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ....................532...
  • Page 527: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors

    Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors • Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of paper as you will use for printing. Note • Use Auto(Standard) if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundaries between colors to appear as clear as possible.
  • Page 528 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF670 However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Standard, try Manual. Manual adjustment requires you to examine the printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value. •...
  • Page 529: Adjusting Line Misalignment

    Adjusting Line Misalignment Press ▲ or ▼ to select D, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select D-1, and then press the OK button. Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines.
  • Page 530 Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF670 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 531 Adjusting Line Misalignment A test pattern is printed for adjustment. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Important Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines.
  • Page 532: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images

    Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF670 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images The Printhead height setting affects printing quality. Specifying a low Printhead height makes images clearer and enhances printing quality but may cause paper to rub against the Printhead.
  • Page 533: Adjusting The Feed Amount

    Adjusting the Feed Amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..........................533 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ....................533 Automatic Banding Adjustment ........................534 Manual Banding Adjustment ..........................536 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ....................... 537 Adjusting Line Length ............................
  • Page 534: Automatic Banding Adjustment

    Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF670 Follow these steps to configure the settings. Load the paper. Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • P.354 ➔ Loading Rolls in the Printer • P.357 ➔ • Loading Sheets in the Printer P.375 ➔ On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.
  • Page 535 Automatic Banding Adjustment • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper). (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") P.533 ➔ Note • Adjustment is not possible with Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media.
  • Page 536: Manual Banding Adjustment

    Manual Banding Adjustment iPF670 If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(OtherPaper), a confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen.
  • Page 537: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount

    Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Quality, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment.
  • Page 538: Adjusting Line Length

    Adjusting Line Length iPF670 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Fine Feed, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 539: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength

    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 540 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF670 • 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.
  • Page 541: Maintenance And Consumables

    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 ....................542 Printheads ....................
  • Page 542: Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks iPF670 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................542 Replacing Ink Tanks .............................. 542 Checking Ink Tank Levels ............................. 547 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................547 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape...
  • Page 543 Replacing Ink Tanks According to the message, replace the ink tank or prepare a new ink tank. (See "When to Replace Ink Tanks.") P.547 ➔ If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement.
  • Page 544 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF670 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 re- placement horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it.
  • Page 545 Replacing Ink Tanks • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations. Note 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.
  • Page 546 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF670 • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not fit in the holder, do not force it in. Check the Ink Tank serial number, the Ink Color Important Label, the color of the Ink Tank, and the orientation of the Ink Tank before reinstalling it.
  • Page 547: Checking Ink Tank Levels

    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 se- lect the Ink tab ( •...
  • Page 548 When to Replace Ink Tanks iPF670 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.
  • Page 549: Printheads

    Printhead Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................549 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ..........................549 Cleaning the Printhead ............................550 Replacing the Printhead ............................551 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-04 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead."...
  • Page 550: Cleaning The Printhead

    If printing does not improve even if you execute Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
  • Page 551: Replacing The Printhead

    • 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." P.549 ➔ Precautions when handling the Printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.
  • Page 552 Replacing the Printhead iPF670 • There may be ink around the nozzles of the Printhead you remove. Handle the Printhead carefully during replace- ment. The ink may stain clothing. Important • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away.
  • Page 553 Replacing the Printhead • During Printhead replacement, do not move the Carriage from the position indicated. If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone, and Printhead replacement is no longer possible. Important If you move the Carriage by mistake, close the Top Cover. The Carriage will be moved to the position as indicated.
  • Page 554 Replacing the Printhead iPF670 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 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 ad- hered to the metal contacts of the Carriage.
  • Page 555 Replacing the Printhead • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. Important • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems.
  • Page 556 Replacing the Printhead iPF670 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about seven minutes to com- plete.
  • Page 557: Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................557 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................557 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..................561 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................561 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number.
  • Page 558 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF670 Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the mes- sage, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Main- tenance Cartridge.")
  • Page 559 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge. • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. Important At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.
  • Page 560 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF670 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag. Expel excess air from the plastic bag and seal the zipper. 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.
  • Page 561: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity

    Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity • If you did not perform the operation in Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement, this is the end of the procedure and you do not need to press the OK key in the next step.
  • Page 562 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF670 When much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is depleted Printhead cleaning, Printhead replacement, and preparations to transfer the printer deplete much of the Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (In particular, preparing to move the printer depletes a lot of the capacity.) Check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity before this maintenance and replace the Maintenance Cartridge if necessary.
  • Page 563: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ..........................563 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..........................563 Cleaning the Printhead ............................550 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
  • Page 564 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF670 • 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 565 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 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 566 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF670 • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe Note over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover. User's Guide...
  • Page 567: Other Maintenance

    Preparing to Transfer the Printer Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ........................... 567 Reinstalling the Printer ............................570 Updating the Firmware ............................574 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.
  • Page 568 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 569 Preparing to Transfer the Printer • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Oth- erwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place.
  • Page 570: Reinstalling The Printer

    Reinstalling the Printer iPF670 When the processing is complete, "Completed! Turn Power Off!!" is displayed. Press the Power button to turn the power off. Pack the printer Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state.
  • Page 571 Reinstalling the Printer • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. Caution • When assembling the Stand, lock all four of the casters. Attempting to move the stand when the casters are not locked poses a risk of injury or damage to the location site.
  • Page 572 Reinstalling the Printer iPF670 • Moving the printer requires at least three people. Be careful to avoid back strain and other injuries. • When moving the printer, firmly grasp the Carrying Han- Caution dles. The printer may be unsteady if you hold it at other po- sitions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the print- •...
  • Page 573 Reinstalling the Printer Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") P.354 ➔ Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.357...
  • Page 574: Updating The Firmware

    Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firm- ware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
  • Page 575: Troubleshooting

    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 ..............576 Problems Regarding Paper ..............
  • Page 576: Frequently Asked Questions

    (See "Borderless Printing at Actual Size.") P.79 ➔ I want to know the paper Concerning the paper that can be used in this printer, refer to the Canon website or the Paper Reference types that can be used in Guide. this printer.
  • Page 577: Problems Regarding Paper

    Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ..........................577 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ............................ 580 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ......................583 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot ..................585 Cannot load sheets ..............................
  • Page 578 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF670 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 579 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Close the Top Cover. • 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 •...
  • Page 580: Clearing A Jammed Sheet

    Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF670 • 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 581 Clearing a Jammed Sheet 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. • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead.
  • Page 582 Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF670 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Important If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot • Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
  • Page 583: Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)

    Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper.
  • Page 584 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF670 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 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.
  • Page 585: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot

    Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 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.
  • Page 586: Depression On The Leading Edge Is Left

    Depression on the leading edge is left iPF670 Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Cutting Mode is set to Eject or Man- If the Cutting Mode is Eject, press the Cut button to cut the paper. ual. If the Cutting Mode is Manual, cut rolls with scissors or the like.
  • Page 587: Printing Does Not Start

    The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................587 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ..................587 Ink Filling..
  • Page 588: The Display Screen Indicates Agitating

    The display screen indicates Agitating iPF670 The display screen indicates Agitating The display screen indicates Agitating Cause Corrective Action Ink agitation is in progress. Please wait until ink agitation is finished. The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printer has been off.
  • Page 589: 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 Rotate P.458 ➔ is On in the Control Panel menu. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...
  • Page 590: Problems With The Printing Quality

    Printing is faint iPF670 Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..............................590 Paper rubs against the Printhead .......................... 591 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................... 591 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................... 592 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................
  • Page 591: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead

    Paper rubs against the Printhead Paper rubs against the Printhead Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
  • Page 592: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty

    The surface of the paper is dirty iPF670 Cause Corrective Action A cut line is printed because CutDus- If this function is not needed, set CutDustReduct. to Off in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") tReduct. is On in the Control Panel P.458...
  • Page 593: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate

    Printed colors are inaccurate Printed colors are inaccurate Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Ad- In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color vanced Settings of the printer driver.
  • Page 594: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven

    Colors in printed images are uneven iPF670 Colors in printed images are uneven Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when In Print Priority in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Image.
  • Page 595: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing

    The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the driver does not match the type loaded in printer.
  • Page 596: Line Thickness Is Not Uniform

    Line thickness is not uniform iPF670 Line thickness is not uniform Line thickness is not uniform Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of Access the printer driver Properties dialog box from Print in the File menu of the source ap- the Windows printer driver, Fast Graph- plication, and follow these steps to print.
  • Page 597: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ......................597 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................597 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ........................597...
  • Page 598: 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 599 Removing Installed Printer Drivers 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 600: Hp-Gl/2 Problems

    With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned iPF670 HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ........................600 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs.................... 600 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs ..................600 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color) ....................
  • Page 601: Printed Colors Of Lines Are Inaccurate During Hp-Gl/2 Printing

    Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during HP-GL/2 printing Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during HP-GL/2 printing Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during HP-GL/2 printing Cause Corrective Action AdjustFaintLines is On in the Con- Setting AdjustFaintLines to Off in the Control Panel menu may help produce the expected re- trol Panel menu.
  • Page 602: 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 603: 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 604 Ink Level Detection iPF670 A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 605 Ink Level Detection A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
  • Page 606 User's Guide...
  • Page 607: Error Message

    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 ..................608 Messages regarding paper ..............
  • Page 608: Error Messages

    Error Messages Error Messages Borderless printng not possible..........................617 Cannot adjust paper feed............................. 621 Cannot adjust printhead............................622 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover....................619 Cannot detect papr .............................. 616 Cannot recognize print head..........................622 Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction.
  • Page 609 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank............... 619 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder....................618 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded..................... 614 Roll printing is selected............................613 Sheet printing is selected.
  • Page 610: Messages Regarding Paper

    Paper mismatch iPF670 Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ..............................610 MediaType Mismatch ............................610 The paper is too small............................611 The paper is too small............................611 PaprWidth Mismatch ............................612 Paper size not detected............................612 Insufficient paper for job ............................
  • Page 611: The Paper Is Too Small

    The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded the printer driver.
  • Page 612: Paprwidth Mismatch

    PaprWidth Mismatch iPF670 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") P.362 ➔ (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") P.364...
  • Page 613: Insufficient Paper For Job

    Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded Pull the Release Lever forward. askew, or warped paper If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the has been loaded.
  • Page 614: Roll Printing Is Selected, But Sheets Are Loaded

    Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. iPF670 Cause Corrective Action (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") You have attempted to print on a roll, but P.357 ➔ no roll is loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ and select Stop Printing or press the Stop button to stop printing.
  • Page 615: Regular Printing Is Selected, But A Roll Is Loaded

    Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for printing on sheets Press ▲ or ▼ to select Remove Roll Paper, and then press the OK button to stop printing.
  • Page 616: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide

    Paper not aligned with right guide. iPF670 Paper not aligned with right guide. Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the guide on the right side. Follow these step to reload a sheet.
  • Page 617: End Of Paper Feed

    You are using paper that is Push the Release Lever back and remove the paper. not compatible with automat- ic cutting. 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 618: Paper Position Not Suitable For Borderless Printing

    Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. iPF670 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or con- Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button.
  • Page 619: Messages Regarding Ink

    Ink insufficient. Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient............................... 619 No ink left................................619 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank............... 619 Cannot detect ink level correctly. Close tank cover....................619 Close Ink Tank Cover ............................
  • Page 620: Close Ink Tank Cover

    Close Ink Tank Cover iPF670 Close Ink Tank Cover Close Ink Tank Cover Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank Cover is open. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank.
  • Page 621: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment

    Cannot adjust paper feed. Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead............................622 Borderless printng not possible..........................617 Cannot adjust paper feed............................. 621 Check printed document............................621 Cannot adjust paper feed.
  • Page 622: Messages Regarding Printheads

    Cannot adjust printhead. iPF670 Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead............................622 Wrong printhead..............................622 Printhead error ..............................622 Cannot recognize print head..........................622 Execute printhead cleaning........................... 623 Cannot adjust printhead. Cannot adjust printhead.
  • Page 623: Execute Printhead Cleaning

    Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. Open the Top Cover. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") P.551 ➔ Execute printhead cleaning. Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead noz- Follow these steps to clean the Printhead.
  • Page 624: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge

    Insert the maintenance cartridge. iPF670 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge.......................... 624 Wrong maintenance cartridge..........................624 Maint. cart. The level is low ........................... 624 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................624 Maintenance cartridge full.
  • Page 625: Messages Regarding Hp-Gl/2

    This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2....................625 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ................625 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range.
  • Page 626: Other Messages

    Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)
  • Page 627: 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 restor- ing 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 628 User's Guide...
  • Page 629: Specifications

    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 630: Printer Specifications

    Specifications iPF670 Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ............................... 630 Print Area ................................632 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.
  • Page 631: Printing Performance

    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.542 ➔ Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.")
  • Page 632: Print Area

    Print Area iPF670 Optional Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set RH2-26 Stand Printer Stand ST-27 Print Area Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin.
  • Page 633 Print Area • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 5 mm (0.20 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is re- quired. User's Guide...
  • Page 634 User's Guide...
  • Page 635: Appendix

    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 636: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions iPF670 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................... 636 Legal Notices ............................... 638 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures oth- er than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks.
  • Page 637 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 support Warning center.
  • Page 638: 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 639 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 640: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for this printer iPF670 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................640 About This User Manual ............................640 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name...
  • Page 641 About This User Manual (menus and buttons) Example: Click OK. Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key. 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."...
  • Page 642: Disposal Of The Product

    WEEE Directive iPF670 Disposal of the product Disposal of the product WEEE Directive WEEE Directive Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives.
  • Page 643 WEEE Directive Ce produit doit être confié au distributeur à chaque fois que vous achetez un produit neuf similaire, ou à un point de collecte mis en place par les collectivités locales pour le recyclage des Déchets des Équipements Électriques et Élec- troniques (DEEE).
  • Page 644 WEEE Directive iPF670 Il prodotto deve essere conferito a un punto di raccolta designato, ad esempio il rivenditore in caso di acquisto di un nuovo prodotto simile oppure un centro di raccolta autorizzato per il riciclaggio di rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) nonché...
  • Page 645 WEEE Directive Αυτό το προϊόν πρέπει να παραδίδεται σε καθορισμένο σημείο συλλογής, π.χ. σε μια εξουσιοδοτημένη βάση ανταλλαγής όταν αγοράζετε ένα νέο παρόμοιο προϊόν ή σε μια εξουσιοδοτημένη θέση συλλογής για την ανακύκλωση των αποβλήτων ηλεκτρικού και ηλεκτρονικού εξοπλισμού (ΗΗE) και των ηλεκτρικών στηλών και συσσωρευτών. Ο...
  • Page 646 WEEE Directive iPF670 Pouze Evropská unie a EHP (Norsko, Island a Lichtenštejnsko) Tento symbol znamená, že podle směrnice OEEZ (2012/19/EU), směrnice o bateriích (2006/66/ES) a/nebo podle vni- trostátních právních prováděcích předpisů k těmto směrnicím nemá být tento výrobek likvidován s odpadem z domác- ností.
  • Page 647 WEEE Directive Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a EHP (Nórsko, Island a Lichtenštajnsko) Tieto symboly označujú, že podľa Smernice o odpade z elektrických a elektronických zariadení (OEEZ) 2012/19/EÚ, Smernice o batériách (2006/66/ES) a podľa platnej legislatívy Slovenskej republiky sa tento produkt nesmie likvidovať...
  • Page 648 WEEE Directive iPF670 Jeigu cheminio ženklo simbolis yra nurodytas žemiau šio ženklo, tai reiškia, kad vadovaujantis Baterijų direktyvą, ba- terijų ar akumuliatorių sudėtyje yra sunkiųjų metalų (Hg = gyvsidabrio, Cd = kadmio, Pb = švino), kurių koncentracija viršija Baterijų direktyvoje nurodytas leistinas ribas.
  • Page 649 WEEE Directive Acest produs trebuie înmânat punctului de colectare adecvat, ex: printr-un schimb autorizat unu la unu atunci când cumpăraţi un produs nou similar sau la un loc de colectare autorizat pentru reciclarea reziduurilor de echipament elec- tric şi electronic (EEE) şi baterii şi acumulatori. Administrarea neadecvată a acestui tip de deşeuri, ar putea avea un impact asupra mediului şi asupra sănătăţii umane datorită...
  • Page 650 WEEE Directive iPF670 Ovaj proizvod treba predati određenom centru za prikupljanje, npr. po principu „jedan-za-jedan“ kada kupujete sličan novi proizvod, ili ovlašćenom centru za prikupljanje za reciklažu istrošene električne i elektronske opreme (EEE), bater- ija i akumulatora. Nepravilno rukovanje ovom vrstom otpada može imati negativne posledice po životnu sredinu i ljud- sko zdravlje usled potencijalno opasnih materijala koji se uglavnom vezuju za EEE.
  • Page 651 Index Accounting ..........510, 511, 515, 519 Navigate ............... 445 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ....... 49 Nozzle ................549 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ......... 539 Orientation ..........146, 147, 252, 264 Bonjour Network ............. 498 Oversize ................. 75 CAD ...............
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