Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows) - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF771 User Manual

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Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)
This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example.
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When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at
the edges. If you require higher image quality, select No from the Automatic Cutting list in the Roll Paper Op-
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tions dialog box. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. Once
printed and cut, please cut the upper and lower bands with scissors.
• Document: Any type
• Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)
• Paper: Roll
Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm
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• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm)
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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 × 12.2 in)
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If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying
the margin, refer to the software documentation.
Note
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The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it fits inside the paper
area to be printed on.
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Choose Print in the application menu.
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Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Print-
er Driver Dialog Box from Applications .")
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Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo
Paper 170gsm.
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Select the print target in the
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When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit
touches printing surfaces that are not dry yet, it may damage the paper or the edge of the document that
Important
is cut, depending on frequency of use. In this kind of situation, change the ink drying time using the
following procedure.
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Click Advanced Settings in Media Type.
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Select an ink drying time in the list for the Between Pages setting of Drying Time.
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Print Target list.
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