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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..............................................................43
Printing enlargements or reductions..........................................65
Printing at full size..................................................................... 76
Borderless Printing.................................................................... 87
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes........................97
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet......................................... 110
Centering originals...................................................................126
and so on
Windows Software
Printer Driver............................................................................158
Preview.................................................................................... 190
Free Layout..............................................................................201
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy............................... 224
Print Plug-In for Office............................................................. 235
and so on
Mac OS Software
Printer Driver............................................................................276
Preview.................................................................................... 294
Free Layout..............................................................................317
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy............................... 342
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
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  • Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings..............43 Printing enlargements or reductions..........65 Printing at full size..............76 Borderless Printing..............87 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes......97 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet......... 110 Centering originals..............126 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 ................................... 23 Printing from Mac OS ................................
  • Page 3 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ....................67 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) ....................69 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ......................71 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ................72 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ...................
  • Page 4 Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..............................145 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............146 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ..........148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ..........
  • Page 5 Free Layout Main Window ..............................203 Detailed Settings ..................................204 Preferences Dialog Box ................................. 205 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 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ............................. 392 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ........................... 394 Removing Sheets ..................................397 Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker ..............................399 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ........................404 Installation Procedures ................................
  • Page 9 Carriage ......................................478 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ................................479 Optional accessories Roll Holder Set ................................... 480 Stand ......................................481 Network Setting Network Environment Network Environment ................................484 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI ..................................486 Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ........................488 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel .................
  • Page 10 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ................516 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager ................ 517 Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals ................518 Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition ....................... 518 Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs ..........
  • Page 11 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions ..............................578 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ..............................579 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..............................582 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ........................585 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot ..................587 Cannot load sheets ..................................
  • Page 12 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified .................... 602 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified ........602 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time ..........................602 Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible......................602 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) ..........
  • Page 13 Check printed document..............................621 Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead................................ 622 Wrong printhead..................................622 Printhead error ..................................622 Cannot recognize print head............................... 622 Execute printhead cleaning..............................623 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge............................624 Wrong maintenance cartridge.
  • Page 15: Basic Printing Workflow

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ..................16 Canceling print jobs ................... 25 Pausing Printing ..................29 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
  • Page 16: Printing Procedure

    Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF680 Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................16 Turning the Printer On and Off ............................17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ............................. 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 iPF680 • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." P.540 ➔ • 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 iPF680 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.") (See "Types of Paper.") P.360...
  • Page 20 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF680 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.373 ➔ Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Pa- per.") P.376 ➔ • 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 iPF680 Send the print job. Printing in Windows • P.23 ➔ 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 Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF680 Send the print job. Printing in Windows • P.23 ➔ Printing from Mac OS • P.23 ➔ Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Print- er.") P.392 ➔ The printer now starts printing the print job. User's Guide...
  • Page 23: Printing In Windows

    Printing in Windows iPF680 Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may in- terrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Important In the source application, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
  • Page 24 Printing from Mac OS iPF680 Printing from the application software In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.
  • Page 25: Canceling Print Jobs

    Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF680 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Pause Printer to stop printing. If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
  • Page 28 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS iPF680 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart • job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Important User's Guide...
  • Page 29: Pausing Printing

    Pausing Printing iPF680 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.438 ➔...
  • Page 30 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 31: Enhanced Printing Options

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ..............32 Printing Photos and Office Documents ............. 33 Printing CAD Drawings ................43 Adjusting Images ..................51 Printing enlargements or reductions ............65 Printing at full size ..................76 Borderless Printing ..................
  • Page 32: 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 33: Printing Photos And Office Documents

    This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • User's Guide...
  • Page 34 ➔ 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 35: 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 display the Page Attributes dialog box.
  • Page 36 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 37: Printing Office Documents

    Printing Office Documents iPF680 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. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ."...
  • Page 38: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os)

    Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
  • Page 39 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF680 Document: Office document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
  • Page 40 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
  • Page 41: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals

    Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF680 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 42 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF680 When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
  • Page 43: Printing Cad Drawings

    Printing CAD Drawings iPF680 Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings ................................43 Printing Line Drawings and Text ............................43 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ......................44 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) ......................45 Printing from AutoCAD ................................47 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings ......................
  • Page 44: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Windows)

    Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) iPF680 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 45: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Mac Os)

    Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) iPF680 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 46 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 47: Printing From Autocad

    Printing from AutoCAD iPF680 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 48: 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 49: 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 50: 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 51: Adjusting Images

    Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF680 Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ........................51 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ..................53 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ..................55 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ............
  • Page 52 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF680 • 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. Important Matching Mode Description...
  • Page 53: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF680 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 54 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF680 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. Cyan Magenta Yellow...
  • Page 55: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)

    Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF680 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." • P.161 ➔ 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 56 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF680 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. User's Guide...
  • Page 57 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Cyan Magenta Yellow...
  • Page 58: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing

    Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF680 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 59 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF680 • 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 60: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF680 • 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. Thicken Fine Lines Prints making fine lines appear thicker.
  • Page 61 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF680 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing/Text in the Print Priority list. Click High (1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list.
  • Page 62: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os)

    Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF680 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photo- graphic images in monochrome.
  • Page 63 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 64 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF680 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 ➔ Note User's Guide...
  • Page 65: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions

    Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF680 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ........................65 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..................65 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................... 67 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ....................
  • Page 66 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF680 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. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 67: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF680 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.161 ➔ 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 68 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.
  • Page 69: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)

    Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF680 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 70 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 71: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value iPF680 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
  • Page 72: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF680 For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) •...
  • Page 73: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os)

    Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF680 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
  • Page 74 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF680 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]) •...
  • Page 75 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF680 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 76: Printing At Full Size

    Printing on Oversize Paper iPF680 Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ..............................76 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ............................77 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ............................78 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ............................. 80 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ......................
  • Page 77: Printing At Full Size (Windows)

    Printing at Full Size (Windows) iPF680 For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. Printing at Full Size (Windows) • P.77 ➔ Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) • P.78 ➔...
  • Page 78: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)

    Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 79 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 80: Borderless Printing At Actual Size

    Borderless Printing at Actual Size iPF680 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 81: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)

    Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • 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 82 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 83: 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 Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • User's Guide...
  • Page 84 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 85 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 86 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF680 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 87: Borderless Printing On Paper Of Equivalent Size

    Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size iPF680 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ......................87 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ........88 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................90 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ..........
  • Page 88: 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 Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • User's Guide...
  • Page 89 P.164 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 90: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF680 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 91: 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 Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • User's Guide...
  • Page 92 P.164 ➔ Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 93: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)

    Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • User's Guide...
  • Page 94 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes...
  • Page 95 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
  • Page 96 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF680 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 97: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF680 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ................. 97 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ..........98 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
  • Page 98: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF680 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 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 99 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF680 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 100 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF680 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. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
  • Page 101: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os)

    Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF680 If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to dis- play the Special Settings dialog box. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
  • Page 102 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF680 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. Create the document in the application.
  • Page 103 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 104: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes iPF680 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 105 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 106 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF680 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." • P.161 ➔ Note Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. Document: Any Type •...
  • Page 107: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)

    Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Confirm that mm is selected in Units.
  • Page 108 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF680 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. In Non-Printable Area, enter 5 for the top and side margins and 23 for the bottom margin.
  • Page 109 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF680 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 110: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF680 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ......................110 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................111 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) ................113 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ..........................
  • Page 111: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)

    Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF680 • Free Layout (Mac OS) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) •...
  • Page 112 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF680 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 113: 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 For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help •...
  • Page 114: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously iPF680 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 115 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF680 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 116: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)

    Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF680 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 117 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Access the Page Setup pane.
  • Page 118: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF680 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 119 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 120: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)

    Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF680 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 •...
  • Page 121 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 122 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
  • Page 123: Printing Posters In Sections

    Printing Posters in Sections iPF680 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." P.279 ➔ Note Printing Posters in Sections Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer.
  • Page 124 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Poster in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 125 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF680 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. •...
  • Page 126: Centering Originals

    Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF680 Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ..........................126 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ....................126 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ....................128 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets .......................... 130 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) .....................
  • Page 127 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 128: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)

    Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF680 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 ." P.161 ➔...
  • Page 129 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
  • Page 130: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets iPF680 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. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
  • Page 131 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 132: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)

    Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF680 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 133 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
  • Page 134 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF680 Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
  • Page 135: Conserving Roll Paper

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF680 Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ..................135 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............135 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) ............136 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins .........
  • Page 136: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 137 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF680 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 138 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 139: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF680 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 140 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) iPF680 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
  • Page 141: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os)

    Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF680 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. •...
  • Page 142 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Access the Main pane.
  • Page 143 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF680 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 144: Checking Images Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF680 Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. •...
  • Page 145: Other Useful Settings

    Printing With Watermarks iPF680 Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ..............................145 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............146 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ..........148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ..........
  • Page 146: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)

    Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF680 • Watermarks are supported in Windows. • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. Note For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) •...
  • Page 147 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF680 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 148: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF680 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 149: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os)

    Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF680 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 150 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF680 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. The configuration method varies depending on the OS • and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes...
  • Page 151: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites iPF680 Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for Roll Width.
  • Page 152: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing iPF680 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 153: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)

    Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF680 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. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
  • Page 154 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF680 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. User's Guide...
  • Page 155 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF680 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. If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer •...
  • Page 156 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 157: Windows Software

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver ................... 158 Preview ....................190 Free Layout ..................... 201 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........224 Print Plug-In for Office ................235 Status Monitor ................... 504 ➔ Accounting ..................508 ➔...
  • Page 158: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings iPF680 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ................................ 158 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................... 160 Confirming Print Settings ..............................161 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................162 Using Favorites ..................................163 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
  • Page 159 Printer Driver Settings iPF680 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. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box •...
  • Page 160: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF680 • 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 161: Confirming Print Settings

    Confirming Print Settings iPF680 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 162: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing

    Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF680 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. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 163: Using Favorites

    Using Favorites iPF680 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 164: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF680 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. Note Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered.
  • Page 165: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu

    Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF680 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 166 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF680 Select the printer, and then display the printer proper- ties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Main(or Printing Preferences) dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. •...
  • Page 167: Main Sheet

    Main Sheet iPF680 • 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. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") P.164 ➔...
  • Page 168 Main Sheet iPF680 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 169 Main Sheet iPF680 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.58 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing •...
  • Page 170: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box

    Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box iPF680 • 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 171 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF680 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.456 ➔ Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed.
  • Page 172: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF680 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 173 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color iPF680 • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Set- tings. (See "Main Sheet .") P.167 ➔ Note • Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. •...
  • Page 174: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color iPF680 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." P.51 ➔ 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. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
  • Page 175 Matching Sheet iPF680 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system.
  • Page 176: 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 177: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome

    Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF680 • 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 178: Page Setup Sheet

    Page Setup Sheet iPF680 • 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 179 Page Setup Sheet iPF680 • 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.360 ➔ Paper sizes compatible with borderless printing are shown in the list. •...
  • Page 180: Paper Size Options Dialog Box

    Paper Size Options Dialog Box iPF680 • 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 181: Layout Sheet

    Layout Sheet iPF680 • 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. However, they cannot be deleted in the following situations.
  • Page 182 Layout Sheet iPF680 • 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 Layout Printing •...
  • Page 183: Page Options Dialog Box

    Page Options Dialog Box iPF680 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.181 ➔...
  • Page 184: Special Settings Dialog Box

    Special Settings Dialog Box iPF680 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 .") P.181 ➔...
  • Page 185: Favorites Sheet

    Favorites Sheet iPF680 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. Using Favorites •...
  • Page 186: Utility Sheet

    Utility Sheet iPF680 • Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. • Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. •...
  • Page 187: 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 188: Settings Summaries Dialog Box

    Settings Summaries Dialog Box iPF680 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 189 Device Settings Sheet iPF680 • About You can display version information for the printer driver. User's Guide...
  • Page 190: Preview

    The Features of Preview iPF680 Preview Preview The Features of Preview ..............................190 Starting Preview ..................................190 Preview Main Window ................................192 Dialog Area ....................................194 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ..........................195 Moving a Page ..................................195 Using the ruler ..................................195 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ........................
  • Page 191 Starting Preview iPF680 On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. • 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.
  • Page 192: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window iPF680 Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note •...
  • Page 193 Preview Main Window iPF680 • 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.194 ➔ • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. User's Guide...
  • Page 194: Dialog Area

    Dialog Area iPF680 Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout."...
  • Page 195: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display

    Enlarge/Reduce the screen display iPF680 • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. •...
  • Page 196: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees

    Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF680 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing.
  • Page 197: Printing With Selecting The Layout

    Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF680 Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of Left Button...
  • Page 198 Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF680 • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll pa- Note per.
  • Page 199: Print On The Center

    Print on the Center iPF680 Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins. •...
  • Page 200: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom

    Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF680 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.
  • Page 201: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout iPF680 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................. 201 Starting Free Layout ................................202 Free Layout Main Window ..............................203 Detailed Settings ..................................204 Preferences Dialog Box ............................... 205 Page Options Dialog Box ..............................206 Zoom Dialog Box ..................................
  • Page 202: Starting Free Layout

    Starting Free Layout iPF680 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. Normally, select Print from the File menu.
  • Page 203: Free Layout Main Window

    Free Layout Main Window iPF680 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 204: Detailed Settings

    Detailed Settings iPF680 • 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. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu.
  • Page 205: Preferences Dialog Box

    Preferences Dialog Box iPF680 Refer to "Printer Driver" for details on the printer driver. P.158 ➔ • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and theLayout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Note Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box...
  • Page 206: Page Options Dialog Box

    Page Options Dialog Box iPF680 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. Dashed Line You can print the dashed line as the frame style. Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks.
  • Page 207: Zoom Dialog Box

    Zoom Dialog Box iPF680 • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Upper Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top.
  • Page 208 Format Dialog Box iPF680 • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • 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.
  • Page 209: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page

    Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject.
  • Page 212 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF680 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.
  • Page 213 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF680 • 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. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
  • Page 214: Selecting An Object

    Selecting an Object iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Click on the Enl./Red.
  • Page 216: Laying Out Objects Automatically

    Laying out Objects Automatically iPF680 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. Laying out Objects Automatically Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar.
  • Page 217 Aligning Objects iPF680 • 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 iPF680 • 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 iPF680 • 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 iPF680 Folded Duplex Window Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.
  • Page 221: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box

    Finished Size Settings Dialog Box iPF680 • 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 iPF680 Binding Settings Dialog Box Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from theEdit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. • Binding Edge Configures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge.
  • Page 223: Prints Using Folded Duplex

    Prints using Folded Duplex iPF680 Prints using Folded Duplex Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively. Folding back the paper at the fold lines of the center substitutes for duplex printing. Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout. Select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu of Free Layout.
  • Page 224: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF680 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................... 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 iPF680 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. Note To start by selecting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy from the start button From the Windows start button, select Color image-...
  • Page 226: Hot Folder

    Hot Folder iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print.
  • Page 229 Creating a New Hot Folder iPF680 To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the Next button. • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. •...
  • Page 230: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder

    Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF680 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.
  • Page 231 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF680 The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a fold- er, to set the existing shared folder. The location of the folders will appear.
  • Page 232 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF680 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") P.233 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
  • Page 233: Setting The Print Parameters

    Setting the Print Parameters iPF680 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. Refer to "Printer Driver"...
  • Page 234 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF680 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. For instructions on assigning scanning settings and destinations to a Favorites button, refer to the setting manual, dis- played by clicking Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setup Manual button of Color imageRUNNER En- largement Copy utility, or refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
  • Page 235: Print Plug-In For Office

    Print Plug-In for Officefeatures iPF680 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ............................235 Steps to install ..................................236 Steps to uninstall ..................................238 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ......................239 To start from Microsoft Word ............................242 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) .............................
  • Page 236: Steps To Install

    Steps to install iPF680 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 237 Steps to install iPF680 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 238: 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 239: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed

    When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF680 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 240 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF680 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 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF680 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 242: To Start From Microsoft Word

    To start from Microsoft Word iPF680 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. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
  • Page 243 To start from Microsoft Word iPF680 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. Menu Refer to "Configuring Special Settings"...
  • Page 244: Print Matching Roll Width(Word)

    Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF680 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 245 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF680 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 246: Borderless Printing(Word)

    Borderless Printing(Word) iPF680 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 •...
  • Page 247 Borderless Printing(Word) iPF680 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 248: Multi-Page Printing(Word)

    Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF680 Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
  • Page 249 Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF680 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 250: Register The Settings (Word)

    Register the settings (Word) iPF680 Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. •...
  • Page 251: Print Using Registered Settings(Word)

    Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF680 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print.
  • Page 252 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF680 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 253: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word)

    Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) iPF680 Press Print to start printing. 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. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.
  • Page 254: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint

    To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF680 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. ClickOK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(Word)."...
  • Page 255 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF680 • 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.239 ➔ Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set.
  • Page 256: Print Matching Roll Width(Powerpoint)

    Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF680 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 257 Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF680 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
  • Page 258: Borderless Printing(Powerpoint)

    Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF680 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 259 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF680 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 260 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF680 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. •...
  • Page 261: Multi-Page Printing(Powerpoint)

    Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) iPF680 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon.
  • Page 262: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)

    Register the settings (PowerPoint) iPF680 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 263: Print Using Registered Settings(Powerpoint)

    Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF680 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print.
  • Page 264 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF680 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ Important ribbon.
  • Page 265: Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Powerpoint)

    Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) iPF680 Press Print to start printing. 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. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation.
  • Page 266: To Start From Microsoft Excel

    To start from Microsoft Excel iPF680 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. ClickOK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important •...
  • Page 267 To start from Microsoft Excel iPF680 • 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.239 ➔ Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
  • Page 268: Print Entire Sheet(Excel)

    Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF680 • 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 • If you click the Print button with a page break set, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing.
  • Page 269 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF680 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. Note Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.
  • Page 270: Print Selected Area(Excel)

    Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF680 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 271 Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF680 If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will ap- pear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Selected Area. •...
  • Page 272 Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF680 The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. Important •...
  • Page 273: Configuring Binding (Excel)

    Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF680 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note •...
  • Page 274: Configuring Special Settings

    Configuring Special Settings iPF680 Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the pre- view screen. Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar.
  • Page 275: Mac Os Software

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Printer Driver ................... 276 Preview ....................294 Free Layout ..................... 317 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..........342 Printmonitor ..................506 ➔ Media Configuration Tool ..............418 ➔...
  • Page 276: Printer Driver

    Printer Driver Settings iPF680 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 iPF680 Color Settings Pane: Color • P.289 ➔ 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 278 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF680 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If Roll Paper is selected in Paper Source, select the width of the roll paper that is loaded in Roll Width.
  • Page 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Main Pane Main Pane The following settings are available on the Main pane.
  • Page 282 Main Pane iPF680 For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") P.363 ➔ • 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 iPF680 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.58 ➔ • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing •...
  • Page 284: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box

    Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF680 • Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver • P.51 ➔ • 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 iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
  • Page 290: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color

    Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF680 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 iPF680 • 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." P.51 ➔...
  • Page 292: Page Setup Pane

    Page Setup Pane iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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.90 ➔ Borderless Printing at Actual Size • P.80 ➔ •...
  • Page 294: Preview

    The Features of Preview iPF680 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 iPF680 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Preview main window is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 296: Preview Main Window

    Preview Main Window iPF680 Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note •...
  • Page 297 Preview Main Window iPF680 • 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. User's Guide...
  • Page 298: Paper Settings Panel

    Paper Settings Panel iPF680 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 iPF680 • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. Note • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.
  • Page 300: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings iPF680 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. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
  • Page 301: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings iPF680 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 iPF680 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality...
  • Page 303 Output Settings Panel iPF680 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 iPF680 • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area.
  • Page 305: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment iPF680 • Color Adjustment / Gray 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. Note •...
  • Page 306 Color Adjustment iPF680 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. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
  • Page 307: Matching

    Matching iPF680 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.
  • Page 310: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode iPF680 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 iPF680 ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview.
  • Page 312: Go To Page Dialog Box

    Go to Page Dialog Box iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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. Note On the Output Settings Panel , click the Print...
  • Page 314: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees

    Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees iPF680 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. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
  • Page 315: Display With All

    Display with All iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Go to the previous page.
  • Page 317: Free Layout

    The Features of Free Layout iPF680 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 iPF680 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • Note Free Layout main window is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 319: Free Layout Main Window

    Free Layout Main Window iPF680 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. Note •...
  • Page 320 Free Layout Main Window iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 • 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 Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout.
  • Page 323 Easy Settings iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Setting Details Image...
  • Page 325: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel iPF680 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. Note •...
  • Page 326: Color Adjustment

    Color Adjustment iPF680 • 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. Note •...
  • Page 327 Color Adjustment iPF680 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. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
  • Page 328: Matching

    Matching iPF680 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.
  • Page 331: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode iPF680 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 • 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note •...
  • Page 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 iPF680 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. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.
  • Page 337: Changing The Object Size

    Changing the Object Size iPF680 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. Note Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object.
  • Page 338: Rotating An Object

    Rotating an Object iPF680 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 iPF680 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 iPF680 • 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 iPF680 • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.
  • Page 342: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy

    The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF680 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................... 342 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ....................342 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................... 343 Hot Folder ....................................
  • Page 343: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box

    Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF680 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
  • Page 344: Creating A New Hot Folder

    Creating a New Hot Folder iPF680 Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
  • Page 345: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)

    Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF680 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.
  • Page 346 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF680 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Pan- P.348 ➔ Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Pan- P.352 ➔ User's Guide...
  • Page 347: Deleting A Hot Folder

    Deleting a Hot Folder iPF680 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Pan- P.354 ➔ Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.
  • Page 348: Setting The Print Parameters

    Setting the Print Parameters iPF680 Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Note Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters...
  • Page 349 Paper Settings Panel iPF680 • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. Note • Paper Source You can select the paper source.
  • Page 350: Easy Settings

    Easy Settings iPF680 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. If you select each Print Target item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
  • Page 351: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings iPF680 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. Note • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower.
  • Page 352: Output Settings Panel

    Output Settings Panel iPF680 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. Note •...
  • Page 353 Output Settings Panel iPF680 • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Note • Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper.
  • Page 354: Color Settings Panel

    Color Settings Panel iPF680 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled mono- chrome.
  • Page 355: Driver Matching Mode

    Driver Matching Mode iPF680 Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively.
  • Page 356: Icc Matching Mode

    ICC Matching Mode iPF680 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click 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 357 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF680 Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER and complete the settings for enlargement copy. For details, see "Creating a New Hot Folder." P.344 ➔...
  • Page 358 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 359: Handling And Use Of Paper

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................... 360 Handling rolls ................... 370 Handling sheets ..................392 Output Stacker ..................399 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ............404 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) ............
  • Page 360: Paper

    Types of Paper iPF680 Paper Paper Types of Paper ..................................360 Paper Sizes ....................................360 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ............... 362 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ...... 362 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide .........................
  • Page 361 Paper Sizes iPF680 Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver ( *1 ) Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) 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 362: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    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 set- tings.
  • Page 363: 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 364 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF680 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. Click Print &...
  • Page 365 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF680 Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. User's Guide...
  • Page 366: Updating Paper Information

    The latest Media Information File can be downloaded by accessing the imagePROGRAF website from the links in the software installed on your computer. Contact your Canon dealer if you are unable to download it. For details on Media Information File (Media Information File), refer as follows.
  • Page 367 Updating paper information iPF680 • When your version of Media Configuration Tool is older than the version released on the imagePROGRAF web- site, download and install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information Important File. If you do not install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information File, the latest paper information cannot be updated.
  • Page 368 Updating paper information iPF680 Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Click Utility. Click Open Printer Utility. User's Guide...
  • Page 369 Updating paper information iPF680 Click Support. Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 370: Handling Rolls

    Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF680 Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ........................... 370 Loading Rolls in the Printer ..............................373 Changing the Type of Paper .............................. 376 Specifying the Paper Length ............................. 378 Removing the Roll from the Printer ..........................378 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls ..........................
  • Page 371 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF680 • 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. Important •...
  • Page 372 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF680 • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Roll Holder (Right Side) Align the tips (a) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L with Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R with the the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.
  • Page 373: Loading Rolls In The Printer

    Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF680 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.
  • Page 374 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF680 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 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 label (d) on the printer .
  • Page 375 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF680 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot. • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the printer and Roll Holder.
  • Page 376: Changing The Type Of Paper

    Changing the Type of Paper iPF680 ManageRe- Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed mainRoll Not printed A menu for selection of the paper type and length is automatically shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button. •...
  • Page 377 Changing the Type of Paper iPF680 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. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 378: Specifying The Paper Length

    Specifying the Paper Length iPF680 • The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations. Note • When using sheets, if you send a print job before loading a sheet, the media type setting is updated to match the type of paper specified by the print job.
  • Page 379 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF680 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. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 380 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF680 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." P.381 ➔...
  • Page 381: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls

    Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF680 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position in- dicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder.
  • Page 382: Feeding Roll Paper Manually

    Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF680 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment • • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it Important again.
  • Page 383: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left

    Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left iPF680 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left.
  • Page 384 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF680 Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Settings 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 385 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF680 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 386: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls

    Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF680 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- Media Automatic Automatic...
  • Page 387 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF680 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. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 388 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF680 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. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 389: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically

    Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF680 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. Press ▲...
  • Page 390 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF680 • 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 391: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls

    Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF680 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 392: Handling Sheets

    Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF680 Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ............................392 Changing the Type of Paper .............................. 376 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ......................... 394 Removing Sheets ..................................397 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ............................582 ➔...
  • Page 393 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF680 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Align- ment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover.
  • Page 394: Printing From A Desired Starting Point

    Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF680 Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of pa- per loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to pre- vent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button.
  • Page 395 Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF680 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
  • Page 396 Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF680 To start printing from the current position, close the Top Cover. To reposition the paper, push the Release Lever back. 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 397: Removing Sheets

    Removing Sheets iPF680 Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cov- 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 ( •...
  • Page 398 Removing Sheets iPF680 Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet. Pull the Release Lever forward. User's Guide...
  • Page 399: Output Stacker

    Using the Output Stacker iPF680 Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This section describes how to use the Output Stacker. • The Stand that can be used with this printer is Printer Stand ST-27 and Printer Stand ST-26. The Stand is described in the illustration of Printer Stand ST-27.
  • Page 400 Using the Output Stacker iPF680 Extended position A Extended position B (ST-27 only) • Switching to Extended position A Switch the stacker to Extended position A as follows. Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position A. User's Guide...
  • Page 401 Using the Output Stacker iPF680 When using 24-inch or A1 (portrait) rolls, pull out the Adjustable Stopper (a). This completes the procedure for switching to Extended position A. Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. Lower the Support Rod to the position shown (a) to re- turn to the regular position.
  • Page 402 Using the Output Stacker iPF680 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. Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position.
  • Page 403 Using the Output Stacker iPF680 Hold onto the Output stacker handle (a) and pull the Output stacker release lever (b) towards you. While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker. Return to the regular position. User's Guide...
  • Page 404: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)

    In imagePROGRAF, the best printer settings for each paper are collected together in media information files in order to give the highest quality printing results. Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files.
  • Page 405 Installation Procedures iPF680 Start the Media Configuration Tool installer. Click the Next button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next button. The License Agreement is displayed. If you accept the agreement, click Yes.
  • Page 406: Starting Method

    Starting Method iPF680 The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to All Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool.
  • Page 407: Media Configuration Tool Main Window

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion 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 408 For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." P.409 ➔ • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button.
  • Page 409: Adding Media Types

    Note Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types. •...
  • Page 410 Adding Media Types iPF680 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.
  • Page 411: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names iPF680 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
  • Page 412 Changing Media Names iPF680 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 413: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF680 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file •...
  • Page 414: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
  • Page 415 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF680 • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.407 ➔ Note In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display.
  • Page 416: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF680 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. Important •...
  • Page 417: Checking The Update

    Checking the update iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
  • Page 418: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os)

    In imagePROGRAF, the best printer settings for each paper are collected together in media information files in order to give the highest quality printing results. Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files.
  • Page 419 Double-click Canon iPFxxxx Series Media Configuration Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used.
  • Page 420: Starting Method

    The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. User's Guide...
  • Page 421: Media Configuration Tool Main Window

    When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion 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 422: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper

    To add genuine paper or feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." P.423 ➔ To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. • Important User's Guide...
  • Page 423: Adding Media Types

    Note Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types. • Important •...
  • Page 424 Adding Media Types iPF680 • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.422 ➔ Note The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button.
  • Page 425 Adding Media Types iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
  • Page 426: Changing Media Names

    Changing Media Names iPF680 Changing Media Names Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." P.422 ➔...
  • Page 427 Changing Media Names iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
  • Page 428: Deleting Media Types You Have Added

    Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF680 Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
  • Page 429: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide

    Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF680 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
  • Page 430 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF680 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. • You can select multiple paper. Note •...
  • Page 431: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types

    Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF680 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. Important •...
  • Page 432: Checking The Update

    Checking the update iPF680 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
  • Page 433 Checking the update iPF680 Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT in Settings/Adjustment Menu > Printer Info > System Info in the printer control panel. If the values in Steps 2 and 3 are the same, the update has been applied to the printer. User's Guide...
  • Page 434 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 435: Control Panel

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ............... 436 Printer Menu .................... 446 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
  • Page 436: Operations And Display Screen

    Control Panel iPF680 Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel .................................... 436 Control Panel Display ................................438 How to View Instructions with Navigate ........................443 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................444 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
  • Page 437 Control Panel iPF680 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.443 ➔...
  • Page 438: Control Panel Display

    Control Panel Display iPF680 Control Panel Display Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs.
  • Page 439 Control Panel Display iPF680 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. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer.
  • Page 440 Control Panel Display iPF680 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." User's Guide...
  • Page 441 Control Panel Display iPF680 Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
  • Page 442 Control Panel Display iPF680 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 443: How To View Instructions With Navigate

    How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF680 How to View Instructions with Navigate How to View Instructions with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer con- trol panel. Press the Navigate button.
  • Page 444: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations

    Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF680 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 445 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF680 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 446: Printer Menu

    Printer Menu Operations iPF680 Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ..............................446 Menu Operations ..................................447 Menu Structure ..................................450 Menu Settings ..................................456 Status Print ....................................466 Printing Interface Setting Reports ..........................469 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 447: Menu Operations

    Menu Operations iPF680 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.456 ➔ For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." P.447 ➔...
  • Page 448 Menu Operations iPF680 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 449 Menu Operations iPF680 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 450: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure iPF680 Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
  • Page 451 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level 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 Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are upda- Reference Guide.") P.363...
  • Page 452 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Adjust Print- Head Posi. Auto(Standard) | Auto(Advanced) | Manual( *1 ) Adj. Head Inc. Adj. Feed Priori- Adj. Priority Automatic* | Print Quality | Print Length Adj.
  • Page 453 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Reset Pa- All Palette | Palette A | Palette B lette Smoothing Software* | Smooth ThickenFi- Off* | On neLines AdjustFaint- Off | On* Lines Processin-...
  • Page 454 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Comm.Mod Half Duplex* | Full Duplex e( *5 )( *7 ) Ethernet 10 Base-T* | 100 Base-TX | 1000 Base-T Type( *5 )( *7 ) Spanning Not Use* | Use Tree( *7 )
  • Page 455 Menu Structure iPF680 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Show Job Off | On* Log( *7 ) Prep.Move- Standard | Limited Printer Admin. Change (The screen for setting the password is displayed) Menu( *7 ) Pass- word( *8 )
  • Page 456: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings iPF680 Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." P.446 ➔...
  • Page 457 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of paper Trim Edge First (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatical- is displayed here.) ly.") P.389 ➔ ( *1 ) CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when pa- per cutting is selected.
  • Page 458 Menu Settings iPF680 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.540 ➔ Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Print- head.") P.550 ➔...
  • Page 459 *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The aver- age margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates.
  • Page 460 Print in monochrome. GL2 Set- Quality Color Monochrome Print in monochrome. tings Manager Mode Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650, iPF655, iPF760, iPF765.( *2 ) User's Guide...
  • Page 461 Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Set- Quality Color Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, tings Manager Mode iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825.( *2 ) Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resem- bling colors produced by these printers.( *2 )
  • Page 462 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Set- Line & Pen Set- Define Palette • If you choose Circle Setting tings Manager 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 463 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface TCP/IP IPv4 Protocol DHCP Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address auto- Setup matically. BOOTP RARP IPv4 IP Address Specify the printer network information when using a static Settings IP address. Subnet Mask Enter the IP address assigned to the printer, as well as the Default G/W...
  • Page 464 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Contrast Adj. Adjust the Display Screen contrast level. Setup Date & Date Set the current date. Time Time Set the current time. Available only if the Date setting is specified. Date Format Specify the date format.
  • Page 465 Menu Settings iPF680 Setting Item Description, Instructions System TrimEdge Reload Specify On to have rolls cut when printing begins after Setup Sleep mode or when the power is restored. Selecting Auto- matic will trim the edge when the roll has been in the re- tracted position for two days or more.
  • Page 466: Status Print

    *1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guar- antee the accuracy of these estimates.
  • Page 467 Status Print iPF680 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 468 Status Print iPF680 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 469: 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 470 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF680 TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing WSD Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName SNMPv1...
  • Page 471 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF680 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 Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Network Interface...
  • Page 472 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 473: Printer Parts

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Printer parts ..................... 474 Optional accessories ................480 Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
  • Page 474: Printer Parts

    Front iPF680 Printer parts Printer parts Front ......................................474 Side ....................................... 476 Top Cover (Inside) .................................. 477 Roll Cover (Inside) .................................. 478 Carriage ...................................... 478 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ................................. 479 Stand ......................................481 Control Panel .................................... 436 Front Front Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls.
  • Page 475 Front iPF680 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 476: Side

    Side iPF680 Side Side Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends.
  • Page 477: Top Cover (Inside)

    Top Cover (Inside) iPF680 Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") P.478 ➔ Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print.
  • Page 478: Roll Cover (Inside)

    Roll Cover (Inside) iPF680 Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot.
  • Page 479: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)

    Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF680 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 480: Optional Accessories

    Roll Holder Set iPF680 Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set ..................................480 Stand ......................................481 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 481: Stand

    Stand iPF680 Stand Stand When using an optional Stand, you can store and stack documents printed on rolls. Printer Stand ST-27 • Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters.
  • Page 482 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 483: Network Setting

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Network Environment ................484 Using RemoteUI ..................486 Initial Settings ..................488 Mac OS Settings ..................496 Other Settings ..................
  • Page 484: Network Environment

    Network Environment iPF680 Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) Compatible operating systems • Windows XP •...
  • Page 485 Network Environment iPF680 • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. • NetBIOS is not supported. Note • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function. User's Guide...
  • Page 486: Using Remoteui

    Using RemoteUI iPF680 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary.
  • Page 487 Using RemoteUI iPF680 • 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 488: Initial Settings

    Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF680 Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ........................488 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..........500 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................ 488 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............
  • Page 489: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands

    Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF680 • 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. Press ▲...
  • Page 490 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF680 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. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀...
  • Page 491: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings

    Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF680 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 492: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Mac Os)

    Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) iPF680 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 493 - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last character. Multicast DNS Serv- Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name. (1–63 characters) Canon iPFxxxx ice Name This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. (xxxxxx) Click OK to display the Network page.
  • Page 494 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF680 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/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
  • Page 495 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF680 • 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 496: Mac Os Settings

    Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF680 Mac OS Settings Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ....................496 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ....................496 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 497: Other Settings

    Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF680 Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................... 497 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..................... 498 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................499 Initializing the Network Settings ............................499 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
  • Page 498: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually

    Configuring the Communication Mode Manually iPF680 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 499: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur

    Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF680 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur.
  • Page 500: Device Setup Utility (Windows)

    imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF680 Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ..........................500 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................500 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............500 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings.
  • Page 501 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF680 When specifying an IPv4 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv4 tab.
  • Page 502 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF680 When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv6 tab.
  • Page 503: Print Job Management

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) ............... 504 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ................506 Accounting (Windows) ................508 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
  • Page 504: Status Monitor (Windows)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF680 Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................504 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ..................505 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 505: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor

    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF680 You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as • the printing costs. For details of the Accounting Manager, see "Accounting Manager." P.508 ➔...
  • Page 506: Printmonitor (Mac Os)

    The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF680 Printmonitor (Mac OS) Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ......................506 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................507 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor.
  • Page 507: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor

    Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF680 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 508: 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 509: Accounting Manager Main Window

    Accounting Manager Main Window iPF680 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 510 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF680 • 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. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified peri- For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs."...
  • Page 511: Job List Area

    Job List Area iPF680 • 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 512 Job List Area iPF680 • 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 513: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures

    Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF680 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." P.513 ➔...
  • Page 514: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink

    Setting the Unit Cost for Ink iPF680 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 515: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF680 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. Setting Standard Prices Select the media type in Media Type. Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height.
  • Page 516: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper

    Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF680 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. Click the Add button to return to the Paper sheet.
  • Page 517: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager

    Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF680 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 518: Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs At Regular Intervals

    Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals iPF680 • 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 519: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File

    Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File iPF680 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. For example, to view monthly job logs starting on the 1st of each month, set Calculate Total for Period to Month- ly and set Starting Date to 1.
  • Page 520: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data

    Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF680 • 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. Owner tab •...
  • Page 521 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed iPF680 • 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 522 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 523: Adjustments For Better Print Quality

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead ................524 Adjusting the feed amount ............... 531 Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message...
  • Page 524: Adjusting The Printhead

    Adjusting the Printhead iPF680 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ............................... 524 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................... 524 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................525 Adjusting Line Misalignment .............................. 527 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ....................530 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead.
  • Page 525: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors

    Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF680 • 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 526 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF680 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. • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment.
  • Page 527: Adjusting Line Misalignment

    Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF680 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 528 Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF680 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. The Set./Adj.
  • Page 529 Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF680 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 • If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone. In this case, close the Top Cover. Examine the test pattern for adjustment.
  • Page 530: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images

    Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF680 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 531: Adjusting The Feed Amount

    Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF680 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ............................... 531 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ....................531 Automatic Banding Adjustment ..........................532 Manual Banding Adjustment ............................534 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ........................535 Adjusting Line Length ..............................
  • Page 532: Automatic Banding Adjustment

    Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF680 Follow these steps to configure the settings. Load the paper. Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • P.370 ➔ Loading Rolls in the Printer • P.373 ➔ Loading Sheets in the Printer • P.392 ➔ On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.
  • Page 533 Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF680 • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper). (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") P.531 ➔ Note • Adjustment is not possible with Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media. In this case, use Manual adjustment.
  • Page 534: Manual Banding Adjustment

    Manual Banding Adjustment iPF680 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. Manual Banding Adjustment Manual Banding Adjustment If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj.
  • Page 535: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount

    Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount iPF680 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 536: Adjusting Line Length

    Adjusting Line Length iPF680 • 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. Press ▲...
  • Page 537: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength

    Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF680 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. The Set./Adj.
  • Page 538 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF680 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. When VacuumStrngth is set to Automatic, the setting value selec- •...
  • Page 539: Maintenance And Consumables

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ....................540 Printheads ....................
  • Page 540: Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks iPF680 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ....................................540 Replacing Ink Tanks ................................540 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..............................546 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..............................546 Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer ........................547 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number.
  • Page 541 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Caution •...
  • Page 542 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Ink tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
  • Page 543 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed. It may cause the interior of the Ink Tank Cover to become soiled. Important If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink •...
  • Page 544 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. Important Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down.
  • Page 545 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF680 Do not push the Ink Tank in by hand. • Forcing the Ink Tank into the holder may damage the printer. Important If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong direc- •...
  • Page 546: Checking Ink Tank Levels

    Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF680 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 547: Attach The Ink Tank Cover To The Printer

    Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer iPF680 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink.
  • Page 548 Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer iPF680 Move the Ink Tank Cover horizontally to align the posi- tion with the printer. Rotate the Ink Tank Cover and place it on the printer. Push down on the near side of the Ink Tank Cover from the top until it clicks.
  • Page 549: Printheads

    Printhead iPF680 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." P.551 ➔...
  • 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

    If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." P.549 ➔...
  • Page 552 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 Access the menu for Printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Caution •...
  • Page 553 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). •...
  • Page 554 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 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. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. Note User's Guide...
  • Page 555 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. • 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).
  • Page 556 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.
  • Page 557 Replacing the Printhead iPF680 • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed if you have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") P.456 ➔ Note In this case, follow the instructions on the Display Screen for Printhead adjustment.
  • Page 558: Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ................................ 558 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................... 558 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................. 562 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ......................563 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number MC-10...
  • Page 559 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 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 Mainte- nance Cartridge.") P.563 ➔...
  • Page 560 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging ma- terial, 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 561 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 • Used Maintenance Cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level dur- ing removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and Important cause stains.
  • Page 562: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity

    Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF680 • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after replacing the Maintenance Cartridge. The Maintenance Cartridge may become damaged. Important Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. • 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 563: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge

    When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF680 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full, the Message Lamp is lit and "The level is low"...
  • Page 564: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF680 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................. 564 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ............................564 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. To ensure a comfortable working environment, clean the printer exterior about once a month.
  • Page 565 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF680 • 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 566 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF680 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Border- less Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d).
  • Page 567 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF680 When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, • use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely Note to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover. User's Guide...
  • Page 568: Other Maintenance

    Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF680 Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ............................ 568 Reinstalling the Printer ................................. 571 Updating the Firmware ................................ 575 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer.
  • Page 569 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 570 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF680 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. Close the Ink Tank Cover.
  • Page 571: Reinstalling The Printer

    Reinstalling the Printer iPF680 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. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this Important procedure again.
  • Page 572 Reinstalling the Printer iPF680 • 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 573 Reinstalling the Printer iPF680 • 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 positions, which poses a risk of injury from dropping the printer.
  • Page 574 Reinstalling the Printer iPF680 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.370 ➔ Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") P.373 ➔...
  • Page 575: 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 576 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 577: Troubleshooting

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions ..............578 Problems Regarding Paper ..............
  • Page 578: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions iPF680 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer I want to easily create You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll vertical or horizontal ban- width.
  • Page 579: Problems Regarding Paper

    Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF680 Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper .............................. 579 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..............................582 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ......................... 585 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot ..................587 Cannot load sheets ................................
  • Page 580 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF680 Cut the loaded roll paper with regular scissors or the like. • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution Push the Release Lever back. Remove the jammed paper. •...
  • Page 581 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF680 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Close the Top Cover.
  • Page 582: Clearing A Jammed Sheet

    Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF680 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing a Jammed Sheet Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam."...
  • Page 583 Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF680 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. Important Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
  • Page 584 Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF680 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. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
  • Page 585: Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)

    Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF680 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. Turn the printer off.
  • Page 586 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF680 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. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen.
  • Page 587: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot

    Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot iPF680 Pull the Release Lever forward. Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll.
  • Page 588: Depression On The Leading Edge Is Left

    Depression on the leading edge is left iPF680 Depression on the leading edge is left Depression on the leading edge is left Cause Corrective Action Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting TrimEdge Reload to On without printing on it may leave a depression or Automatic so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing.
  • Page 589: Printing Does Not Start

    The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF680 Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................589 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ..................589 Ink Filling..
  • Page 590: The Printer Stops During A Print Job

    In the Control Panel, set Auto Rotate to Off and print again. cludes HP RTL commands when Auto Rotate (See "Menu Settings.") P.456 ➔ is On in the Control Panel menu. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...
  • Page 591: Problems With The Printing Quality

    Printing is faint iPF680 Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..................................591 Paper rubs against the Printhead ........................... 591 The edges of the paper are dirty ............................ 592 The surface of the paper is dirty ............................ 593 The back side of the paper is dirty ..........................
  • Page 592: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty

    The edges of the paper are dirty iPF680 Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer driver does not match the type printer.
  • Page 593: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty

    The surface of the paper is dirty iPF680 Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") P.537 ➔ or paper that curls or wrinkles easily af- (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") P.530 ➔...
  • Page 594: Banding In Different Colors Occurs

    Banding in different colors occurs iPF680 Cause Corrective Action Application Color Matching Priority is set to Off in (See "Layout Sheet (Windows).") P.181 ➔ the Windows printer driver. Color may change slightly even on the same model Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment. of printer if you use a different version of the firmware Use the same version of firmware or printer driver.
  • Page 595: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs

    Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF680 Cause Corrective Action When borderless printing is used, the Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be edge of the paper is cut during printing. printed without borders on the left and right sides only.
  • Page 596: The Length Of Printed Images Is Inaccurate In The Feeding Direction

    The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction iPF680 Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver Press the Stop button and stop printing. does not match the type loaded in the printer. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
  • Page 597: Lines Are Misaligned

    Lines are misaligned iPF680 Lines are misaligned Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") P.524 ➔ (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") P.525 ➔...
  • Page 598: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF680 Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ........................ 598 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ..........................598 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ..........................598 Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause...
  • Page 599: 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 600 Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF680 From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. User's Guide...
  • Page 601: Hp-Gl/2 Problems

    With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned iPF680 HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ..........................601 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs.................... 601 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs ..................601 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color) .....................
  • Page 602: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified

    HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified iPF680 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source application, In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On.
  • Page 603: Other Problems

    The ink is also agitated automatically under the following conditions. Note that other operations are not possible while "Agitating..." is displayed on the control panel. • After the printer is turned on In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. User's Guide...
  • Page 604: Messages Advising To Check The Maintenance Cartridge Are Not Cleared

    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 605 Ink Level Detection iPF680 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. 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 ▲...
  • Page 606 Ink Level Detection iPF680 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 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 607: Error Message

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Error Messages ..................608 Messages regarding paper ..............
  • Page 608: Error Messages

    iPF680 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 iPF680 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..............................614 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized......................620 The paper is too small.
  • Page 610: Messages Regarding Paper

    Paper mismatch iPF680 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. iPF680 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 iPF680 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") P.378 ➔ (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") P.381 ➔ Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches wide or larger. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") P.370 ➔...
  • Page 613: Insufficient Paper For Job

    Insufficient paper for job iPF680 Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the askew, or warped paper OK button. has been loaded. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. If this error recurs after you reload the roll, remove the Roll Holder from the printer, push the roll firmly in until it touches the Roll Holder flange, and reload the Roll Holder in the printer.
  • Page 614: Roll Printing Is Selected, But Sheets Are Loaded

    Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. iPF680 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. sheet is loaded.
  • Page 615: Paper Jam

    Paper jam iPF680 Cause Corrective Action A print job for printing on sheets Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. was sent when a roll is loaded. Paper jam Paper jam Cause Corrective Action A paper jam oc-...
  • Page 616: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide

    Paper not aligned with right guide. iPF680 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. Push the Release Lever back.
  • Page 617: End Of Paper Feed

    End of paper feed. iPF680 Cause Corrective Action In other cases, the Cutter Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unit may be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually, it reached the limit posi- Canceling manual advancing.
  • Page 618: Paper Position Not Suitable For Borderless Printing

    Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. iPF680 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. tracts depending on the environ- Use each type of paper only where the recommended environmental conditions are met.
  • Page 619: Messages Regarding Ink

    Ink insufficient. iPF680 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 iPF680 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. Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the There are no ink colors with ×...
  • Page 621: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment

    Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF680 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. Cannot adjust paper feed.
  • Page 622: Messages Regarding Printheads

    Cannot adjust printhead. iPF680 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. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged.
  • Page 623: Execute Printhead Cleaning

    Execute printhead cleaning. iPF680 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. iPF680 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. iPF680 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 iPF680 User's Guide...
  • Page 629: Specifications

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Printer Specifications ................
  • Page 630: Printer Specifications

    Specifications iPF680 Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ................................... 630 Print Area ....................................631 Specifications Specifications • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Important Printer Power supply 100–240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption During operation 140 W max. Sleep mode 5 W max.
  • Page 631: Print Area

    IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex IEEE 802.3az EEE Protocols SNMP (supports Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." P.540 ➔ 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 iPF680 • Printable Area: The area that can be printed. There is no margin (that is, a margin of 0 mm) during borderless printing on rolls. • Note • Recommended Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. •...
  • Page 633: Appendix

    iPF680 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Specifications Appendix Safety Precautions ................
  • Page 634: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions iPF680 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ................................. 634 Legal Notices .................................... 636 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 635 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 636: 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 637 For CA, USA Only 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 638: Manuals For This Printer

    Manuals for this printer iPF680 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................... 638 About This User Manual ..............................638 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name Contents Medium Setup Guide...
  • Page 639 About This User Manual iPF680 (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 640: Disposal Of The Product

    For more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved www.canon-europe.com/weee scheme or your household waste disposal service or visit , or ➔...
  • Page 641 Votre entière coopération dans le cadre de la mise au rebut correcte de ce produit favorisera une meilleure utilisation des ressources naturelles. Pour plus d'informations sur le recyclage de ce produit, contactez vos services municipaux, votre éco-organisme ou les www.canon-europe.com/weee autorités locales compétentes, ou consultez le site , ou ➔...
  • Page 642 255 e successivi del Decreto Legislativo n. 152/06. Per ulteriori informazioni sul riciclaggio di questo prodotto, contattare le autorità locali, l'ente responsabile della raccolta dei rifiuti, un rivenditore autorizzato o il servizio di raccolta dei rifiuti domestici, oppure visitare il sito www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔ ➔...
  • Page 643 φυσικών πόρων. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με ανακύκλωση αυτού του προϊόντος, επικοινωνήστε με το τοπικό γραφείο της πόλης σας, την υπηρεσία απορριμμάτων, το εγκεκριμένο σχήμα ή την υπηρεσία απόρριψης οικιακών αποβλήτων ή επισκεφθείτε τη διεύθυνση www.canon-europe.com/weee ή www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔ ➔...
  • Page 644 Chcete-li získat podrobné informace týkající se recyklace tohoto výrobku, obraťte se prosím na místní úřad, orgán pro nakládání s odpady, schválený systém nakládání s odpady či společnost zajišťující likvidaci domovního odpadu, nebo navštivte webové stránky www.canon-europe.com/weee nebo www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔...
  • Page 645 Spoluprácou na správnej likvidácii tohto produktu prispejete k účinnému využívaniu prírodných zdrojov. Ďalšie informácie o recyklácii tohto produktu získate od miestneho úradu, úradu životného prostredia, zo schváleného plánu OEEZ alebo od spoločnosti, ktorá zaisťuje likvidáciu komunálneho odpadu. Viac informácií nájdete aj na webovej www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery stránke: , alebo ➔...
  • Page 646 Bendradarbiaudami ir teisingai utilizuodami šiuos gaminius, jūs padėsite efektyviai naudoti gamtinius išteklius. Daugiau informacijos apie gaminio perdirbimą jums gali suteikti vietinis biuras, atliekų tvarkymo bendrovė, sertifikuoti organai ar buitinių atliekų surinkimo įmonės. Taip pat siūloma apsilankyti interneto svetainėje www.canon-europe.com/weee , arba www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔...
  • Page 647 Cooperarea dvs. în direcţia reciclării corecte a acestui produs va contribui la o utilizare eficientă a resurselor naturale. Pentru mai multe informaţii despre reciclarea acestui produs, vă rugăm să contactaţi biroul dvs. local, autorităţile re- sponsabile cu deşeurile, schema aprobată sau serviciul dvs. responsabil cu deşeurile menajere sau vizitaţi-ne la www.canon-europe.com/weee www.canon-europe.com/battery , sau ➔...
  • Page 648 Vaša saradnja na ispravnom odlaganju ovog proizvoda će doprineti efikasnom korišćenju prirodnih resursa. Više informacija o tome kako možete da reciklirate ovaj proizvod potražite od lokalnih gradskih vlasti, komunalne službe, odobrenog plana reciklaže ili servisa za odlaganje kućnog otpada, ili posetite stranicu www.canon-europe.com/weee , ili www.canon-europe.com/battery ➔...
  • Page 649 Index Accounting ........... 508, 509, 513, 517 Navigate ................. 443 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......51 Nozzle ..................549 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........537 Orientation ........... 148, 149, 253, 265 Bonjour Network ..............496 Oversize ..................76 CAD ...............
  • Page 650 User's Guide © CANON INC. 2014...

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