Page 1: User Manual
L a r g e F o r m a t Pr int er User Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction How to use th�s manual ..................1 About Th�s User Manual ......................1 Search�ng Top�cs .........................3 HTML Vers�on of the Manual for Pr�nt�ng ..................5 Printer Parts Pr�nter parts ....................13 Front ............................13 Back ............................15 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................16 Tray Feed Area ..........................17 Roll Feed Un�t Cover (Ins�de) ....................18...
Page 4 Pr�nt�ng Opt�ons Us�ng Rolls and Sheets ..................80 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Rolls ....................82 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Sheets �n the Cassette ...............87 Load�ng and Pr�nt�ng on Sheets �n the Paper Feed Slot ............89 Pr�nt�ng from W�ndows ......................91 Pr�nt�ng from Mac OS X ......................92 Pr�nt�ng from Mac OS 9 ......................94...
Page 5: Working With Various Print Jobs
Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER ......209 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER (W�ndows) ..209 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER (Mac OS X) ..211 Enhanced Printing Options Adjust�ng Images ..................213 Adjust�ng the Color �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver ..................213...
Page 6 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze (W�ndows) ......301 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze (Mac OS X) ....303 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze (Mac OS 9) ....306 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth ..........310...
Page 7 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (W�ndows) ..406 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS X) ..408 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS 9) ... 411 Contents v...
Page 8: Windows Software
Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ..........449 Us�ng Favor�tes (W�ndows) .....................451 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (W�ndows) ........453 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from the Operat�ng System Menu (W�ndows) ..455 Ma�n Sheet (W�ndows) ......................457 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (W�ndows) ...............460 Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (W�ndows) ..............461...
Page 9: Mac Os X Software
Check�ng the Layout Before Pr�nt�ng (Mac OS X) ..............494 Us�ng Favor�tes (Mac OS X) ....................495 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (Mac OS X) .........495 Ma�n Pane (Mac OS X) ......................496 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (Mac OS X) .............499 Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (Mac OS X) ..............500...
Page 10: Network Setting
Color Sett�ngs Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) ..................528 Color Sett�ngs Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) ..............531 Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (Mac OS 9) ..............533 V�ew Sett�ngs D�alog Box for the Pr�nt�ng Appl�cat�on (Mac OS 9) ..........534 Spec�al Sett�ngs D�alog Box (Mac OS 9) .................535 Pr�ntmon�tor ....................536 �magePROGRAF Pr�ntmon�tor (Mac�ntosh) ................536...
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Clear�ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) ................640 Clear�ng Jammed Roll Paper ....................641 Clear�ng Jammed Paper from the Cassette ................644 Clear�ng Jammed Paper from the Tray ...................649 Roll paper cannot be �nserted �nto the Paper Feed Slot ............652 Cannot load sheets �n the tray ....................652 Contents �x...
Page 12 An error message �s shown on the D�splay Screen ..............655 The pr�nter ejects blank, unpr�nted paper ................655 The pr�nter stops when pr�nt�ng a HP-GL/2 job (the carr�age stops mov�ng) ......655 Problems w�th the pr�nt�ng qual�ty ..............656 Pr�nt�ng �s fa�nt .........................656 Paper rubs aga�nst the Pr�nthead ....................657...
Page 13 Contents HP-GL/2 pr�nt�ng takes a long t�me..................669 Replott�ng w�th HP-GL/2 jobs �s not poss�ble................670 The pr�nter stops when pr�nt�ng a HP-GL/2 job (the carr�age stops mov�ng) ......670 Other problems .....................671 The pr�nter does not go on ......................671 If the Pr�nter Makes a Strange Sound ..................671 Messages adv�s�ng to check the ma�ntenance cartr�dge are not cleared ........671...
Page 14 Messages regard�ng �nk ................690 Not Enough Ink ........................690 No Ink Left ..........................690 The rema�n�ng level of the follow�ng �nk cannot be correctly detected........691 Ink Tank Cover / Close Please ....................691 Ink Lvl: Chk xx (xx represents an �nk color) ................691 Ink Tank / Check xx (xx represents an �nk color) ..............691...
Page 15: Introduction
• Button names and user interface elements Key and button names on the control panel and user interface elements in software (such as menus and buttons) are indicated as follows in this User Manual. Control panel buttons Example: Press the OK button.
Page 16 • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases. • Screens depicted in this User Manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates.
Page 17: Searching Topics
How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term.
Page 18 How to use this manual Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button. 4 Introduction...
Page 19: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing
HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example.
Page 20 How to use this manual Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 6 Introduction...
Page 21 Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print.
Page 22 How to use this manual Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction...
Page 23 How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 9...
Page 24: Printing Selected Topics
Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box. 10 Introduction...
Page 25 • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).
Page 26 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction...
Page 27: Printer Parts
Open this cover to load paper in the Tray. (→P.17) d. Roll Feed Unit (Optional) To print on rolls, replace the Paper Tray Unit with this unit. You can also load sheets in this unit manually. e. Roll Feed Unit Cover Open this cover to load rolls.
Page 28 Printer parts i. Vertical Paper Guides Raise the guides before printing on rolls to prevent paper jams. The guides will support the paper after ejection. Lifting the guides when printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot will automatically raise the Front Tray Guides, making it easier to load paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot.
Page 29: Back
For installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. b. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed mode. c. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port.
Page 30: Top Cover (Ins�De)
Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f. Cleaning Brush When cleaning inside the printer under the Top Cover, use this brush to sweep away paper dust on the Platen. g. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position.
Page 31: Tray Feed Area
When loading paper, move the guide to match the paper size. c. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. d. Front Paper Feed Slot ( Output Tray ) When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. All printed documents are ejected from this slot. Printer Parts 17...
Page 32: Roll Feed Un�T Cover (Ins�De)
Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing.
Page 33: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)
Ink Set An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing Ink Tank, make sure an “A” is printed on the label. (→P.599)
Page 34: Cassette
A guide line indicating how many sheets can be loaded. Do not load paper over this line. Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution •...
Page 35: Control Panel
Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. e. Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. Printer Parts 21...
Page 36 Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between auto feed (when the paper source is a Cassette or roll) and manual feed (when the paper source is the Tray or the Front Paper Feed Slot ). The corresponding lamp in the paper source section is lit.
Page 37: Control Panel
Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. e. Color Label These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors and names. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. Printer Parts 23...
Page 38 Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between auto feed (when the paper source is a Cassette or roll) and manual feed (when the paper source is the Tray or the Front Paper Feed Slot ). The corresponding lamp in the paper source section is lit.
Page 39: Turning The Printer On And Off
Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off may cause the computer to start up at the same time. To prevent this, disconnect the USB cable before starting the printer. Connecting the printer to the computer via a USB hub may solve this issue.
Page 40: Turning The Printer Off
If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.676) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished.
Page 41: Printer Modes
The printer is in power-saving mode. The printer automatically enters Sleep mode to conserve power if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Page 42: Mode Transition
*2: In Sleep mode, you can press any button to bring the printer online again. *3: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Page 43 Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. If the message is still displayed after this, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for assistance.
Page 44: Menu Mode, And State Of The Control Panel
The selected item is displayed. Other items are available if “→” is displayed at right. Lower levels are available if “↓” is displayed at right. If other items and lower levels are both available, “↓” and “→” are displayed alternately. (→P.34) Menu items and settings Chk Remain.Roll...
Page 45: Switching Modes
Press Online to switch the printer online or ofine. When the printer is online, Online is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is lit. When the printer is ofine, Ofine is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is off.
Page 46: Switching To Menu Mode
Press Information to display information about ink, paper, and so on. Press Information repeatedly to change the information displayed. (→P.62) After you display a submenu, the printer will revert to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is received or if you do not operate the printer.
Page 47: Menu Structure
Note • By default, main menu settings apply to all print jobs. However, for settings that are also available in the printer driver, the values specied in the printer driver take priority. Access the submenu by pressing the Information button on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus.
Page 48: Main Menu Operations
Main Menu Operations Selecting Menu Items To illustrate menu item selection, this section describes how to set the sleep timer for 10 minutes. For details on the sleep timer, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.51) Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
Page 49: Entering Numbers In Main Menu Settings
Press the Information button to display information about ink, paper, and so on. When you press the Information button, the display changes. (→P.62) After you display a submenu, the printer will revert to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is received or if you do not operate the printer.
Page 50: Menu Structure
Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.51)
Page 51 Fifth Level Sixth Level Photo PaperPlus (*6) PhotoPlus SemiGl (*6) Proong Paper (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-5(*6) Cas Paper Size ISO A2 ISO A3 ISO A3+ ISO A4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C...
Page 52 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level High Resolution (*6) Coated Paper (*6) HW Coated (*6) Premium MatteP (*6) Matte Photo (*6) Glossy Photo (*6) Semi-Gl Photo (*6) GlossyPhoto2 (*6) SemiGlPhoto2 (*6) SatinPhoto 190...
Page 53 Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level ISO A3+ ISO A4 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B ARCH A DIN C3 DIN C4 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15"...
Page 54 Sixth Level SemiGlPhoto2 (*6) SatinPhoto 190 (*6) Proong Paper (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-5 (*6) On * Remain.Roll (*2) Roll Length Set ##.# m (*2), (*3) ### feet Med.Detail Set. (The paper type...
Page 55 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Lowest Skew Check Lv. Standard * Loose High Accuracy VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest NearEnd RllMrgn (*2) 20mm...
Page 56 Print Quality Draft Standard * High Input Reso. 600dpi * 300dpi Media Source Automatic * Roll Paper Cassette Manual Conserve Paper Off * End Point Software * Shape Rounded Smoothing Software * Smooth Line Width 1 dot 2 dots 3 dots...
Page 57 No * Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. No * Advanced Adj. No * Manual Band Adjust Band No * Adj Far Ed Feed No * Adjust Length No * Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min.
Page 58 0.0.0.0* - 255.255.255.255 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0* - 255.255.255.255 Default G/W 0.0.0.0* - 255.255.255.255 NetWare NetWare Off * Frame Type (*8) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service BinderyPServer (*8) RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleTalk...
Page 59 Clean Platen System Setup Warning Buzzer On * Detect Pause Mismatch Warning None * Keep Media Size Off On * PaperSize Basis Sht Selection ISO A3+ * ANSI B Super Roll Selection1 ISO A3 (297mm) (*2) 300mm Roll Roll Selection2 10in.
Page 60 +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan, Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11New- Caledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is. -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST) -8:Oregon (PST) -7:Arizona(MST) -6:Texas (CST) -5:NewYork(EST) -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires -1:Cape Verde Date Format yyyy/mm/dd * dd/mm/yyyy mm/dd/yyyy 46 Printer Parts...
Page 61 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Date & Time Date yyyy/mm/dd (*9) Time hh:mm Language Reset No * MediaType Test Print Status Print Media Details Print Job Log Menu Map Nozzle Check...
Page 62 *6: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 63 Control Panel Submenus On the Control Panel, press the Information button to display information about ink, paper, and so on. Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, different submenus are displayed in the following order. *1: Displayed if sheets are loaded.
Page 64: Main Menu During Printing
The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.61) First Level...
Page 65: Main Menu Settings
Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm (39.4 in) long after the cut. The paper will not be cut if there is not enough paper left to feed the paper this much. Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options.
Page 66: Paper Settings
*1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) The media type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 67 If a roll is loaded, the end of the paper will be cut. Choose On to have 40 mm (1.6 in) cut off the leading edge of the roll every time after you load the roll. Scraps are then removed.
Page 68 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) The media type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 69: Gl2 Settings
Note: By default, this is a 72-sided gure • If you choose Smooth Line Width Choose the width for printing lines if no width is specied in the data. Dots in the line width are 300 dpi each. ThicknFineLines Select On to print ne lines more distinctly.
Page 70: Adjust Printer
Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (→P.581) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the nozzle, ink tank, and printing direction.
Page 71: Interface Setup
IP Setting IP Address Specify the printer network information when using a static IP address. Subnet Mask Enter the IP address assigned to the printer, as well as the network subnet mask and default gateway. Default G/W NetWare NetWare Specify the NetWare protocol. To apply your changes, choose Store Setting.
Page 72: System Setup
JIS B4 (257mm) is applied when an in between size is detected. TrimEdge Reload Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge. When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting this option to On so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing.
Page 73 Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Length Unit Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed. You can switch the unit displayed for Roll Length Set and the remaining paper amount displayed in the submenu. Time Zone Specify the time zone.
Page 74 Displays the number of pages in the print job. Job Status Displays the results of the print job processed. Print Start Time Displays the time when the print job was started. Print End Time Displays the time when the print job was nished. Print Time Displays the time required to print the job.
Page 75: Ma�N Menu Sett�Ngs (Dur�Ng Pr�Nt�Ng)
Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.610) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Choose Head Cleaning B if no ink is printed at all, or if printing is not improved by Head Cleaning A. Adjust Band Displayed during print jobs.
Page 76: Submenu Display
Remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity The remaining level of each ink is shown on the Display Screen bottom line at left. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label below the Display Screen.
Page 77: Manual Paper Type
Manual Pap.Type Plain Paper Manual Paper Size Displays the size of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray. Manual Pap.Size ISO A4 Roll: width and remaining length Displays the width and remaining length of roll loaded in the Roll Feed Unit.
Page 78: Status Print
With Status Print, information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Note • If you have selected 20mm in Nr End Sht Mrgn in the printer menu, the Status Print sheet may not be printed completely. (→P.51) Printing Status Print Reports Load paper.
Page 79 Calibration The color calibration setting value. Execution Log The calibration log. Date: Indicates the date calibration was performed and the type of paper used. Media: Use Effect Value: This value indicates whether the results of color calibration are used or not.
Page 80 Control Panel AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet Type Spanning Tree MAC Address System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect Mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings.
Page 81 *: Blank if the status has been saved by using Status Monitor. NetWare Current NetWare settings. Frame Type IPX External Network Number* Node Number* Print Service *: Depending on the NetWare print service settings, information on one of the following four items is printed. Printer Parts 67...
Page 82 RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* NDS PServer Values set when NetWare > Print Service > NDS PServer is selected. Tree Name* Context Name* Print Server Name* Print Server...
Page 83 Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME ROLL CUTSHEET CASSETTE AFTER INSTALLATION Printer Parts 69...
Page 84: Optional Accessories
For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Roll Feed Unit A unit for using rolls. (Optional) • Roll Feed Unit RU-01 For instructions on installing the Roll Feed Unit, see “Installing the Roll Feed Unit”. (→P.143) 70 Printer Parts...
Page 85: Roll Holder Set
Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A2 (420 mm [16.5 in]) roll for borderless printing, insert the Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 86: Desktop Stacker
An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port. • IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the optional IEEE 1394 expansion board. 72 Printer Parts...
Page 87: Printer Specifications
*2: Normally, you will need to ensure an unobstructed space of 800 mm (31.5 in) in front of the printer, 300 mm (11.8 in) behind, 150 mm (5.9 in) on both sides, and 300 mm (11.8 in) above the printer. Only when printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot, leave 800 mm (31.5 in) of unobstructed space in front...
Page 88: Printing Performance
Operating system: Windows Vista/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP/Windows 2000 or Mac OS X ver. 10.3.3 or later • USB 2.0 driver: Microsoft USB 2.0 driver (available from Windows Update or the Service Pack.) • USB cable: Certied USB 2.0 cable *2: One IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board can be installed.
Page 89 Top: 3 mm (0.12 in); bottom: 3 or 23 mm (0.9 in); left and right sides: 3 mm. • Sheets ( Front Paper Feed Slot ) 3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 23 mm (0.9 in) on bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) on both sides • Rolls 3 mm (0.12 in) from each side...
Page 90: Paper Capacity ( Cassette)
*2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper. *3: Load paper at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm higher than the size selected in Page Size for roll paper and the Cassette.
Page 91: Packaging Materials
Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 1 W max.
Page 92: Print Area
3 mm (0.12 in) on left and right sides is required. • Recommended print area: A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 27 mm (1.06 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. Note •...
Page 93 Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on the top, bottom, and both sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 94: Basic Printing Workflow
Media in spooled rolls is generally called Roll Media. Rolls are loaded on the Roll Holder, which are in turn loaded in the printer. Rolls can be used to print large photos or create posters or banners that cannot be printed on regular sheets. •...
Page 95: Sheet Printing
Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.248) (→P.256) (→P.265) •...
Page 96: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note •...
Page 97 Printing procedure Load a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.114) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder. (→P.121) Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.116) Basic Printing Workow 83...
Page 98 Printing procedure Load the roll in the printer. (→P.117) Select the paper type. (→P.112) Specify the paper length. (→P.113) 84 Basic Printing Workow...
Page 99 Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message may be displayed and printing may not be possible. • PaprTyp Mismatch (→P.678) •...
Page 100 • Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge. When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting TrimEdge Reload to On so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing.
Page 101: Loading And Printing On Sheets In The Cassette
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the cassette and then printing from the cassette. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the cassette.
Page 102 Printing from Mac OS X (→P.92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.94) Start printing. Note • For details on supported paper sizes for the Cassette, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.109) (→P.103) 88 Basic Printing Workow...
Page 103: Load�Ng And Pr�Nt�Ng On Sheets �N The Paper Feed Slot
Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot.
Page 104 (Front Paper Feed Slot) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, you must select the type and size of paper in advance on the printer Display Screen. Follow these steps. • Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) (→P.147) •...
Page 105: Printing From Windows
Printer. Settings for many printing methods (including enlarged or reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on) are displayed in the printer driver dialog box. There are two ways to access the printer driver dialog box, as follows: •...
Page 106: Printing From Mac Os X
(→P.570) Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. You must enable the AppleTalk protocol before using the printer in an AppleTalk network. For instructions on activating AppleTalk protocol, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”.
Page 107: Printing From The Application Software
Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 108: Pr�Nt�Ng From Mac Os 9
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
Page 109 Printing procedure Printing from the application software In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options for the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.
Page 110: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress, and eject the paper when the printer is online, ofine, or in menu mode.
Page 111: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
To cancel print jobs from the Control Panel, follow these steps. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to stop printing.
Page 112 Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent to the printer). Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job.
Page 113: Cancel�Ng Pr�Nt Jobs From Mac Os X
Note • The print job is displayed on the printer’s screen during the transmission of print data from the computer. When the transmission is completed, the job is not displayed even during printing. Alternatively, you can cancel print jobs as follows.
Page 114 To cancel print jobs from the Control Panel, follow these steps. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to stop printing.
Page 115: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os
Choose Resume Printing in the File menu. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs. If you do not restart the print queue, the next job cannot be printed. To cancel print jobs from the Control Panel, follow these steps.
Page 116: Canceling Foreground Print Jobs
(.) key to cancel print jobs. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to stop printing.
Page 117: Handling Paper
Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guide identies supported plain paper, coated paper, photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper, CAD paper, and other types of paper. The Paper Reference Guide identies types and specications of paper, as well as information on printer driver settings and tips on handling paper.
Page 118: Viewing The Paper Reference Guide
Paper Viewing the Paper Reference Guide You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed.
Page 119 Paper • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Handling Paper 105...
Page 120 Paper • Mac OS 9 Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 106 Handling Paper...
Page 121: Updating Paper Information
Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
Page 122 On a Macintosh computer, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from the Finder by selecting Applications (in Mac OS X or OS 9) > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > MCTxxxx to start the Media Conguration Tool and then clicking Extra Information.
Page 123: Paper Sizes
Paper Paper Sizes Roll If the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out...
Page 124 In the printer driver, paper sizes are categorized into groups based on the “size system” such as ISO A or ANSI. In Windows and Mac OS 9, some size systems are not available by default. Follow the steps below to make them available.
Page 125: Handling Rolls
Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the Paper Tray lamp (b). •...
Page 126: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Roll)
Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper.
Page 127: Spec�Fy�Ng The Paper Length (Roll)
When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown. •...
Page 128: Loading Rolls On The Roll Holder
3-Inch Paper Core Holder Stopper. (→P.139) Caution • Set the roll on a table or other at surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury. Note •...
Page 129 With the Roll Holder sideways and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder.
Page 130: Loading Rolls In The Roll Feed Unit
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown.
Page 131: Loading The Roll In The Printer
• If the Output Tray Extension is extended, push it in. Insert your ngers under the Vertical Paper Guides on the Output Tray at the positions shown (a) and lift the guides. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown.
Page 132 Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
Page 133: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to rewind the roll. Important • When a roll has been advanced, do not pull it out by force. This will prevent the paper from being advanced. If you accidentally pull out the paper, hold down the Stop/Eject button to enable feeding.
Page 134: Removing Rolls From The Roll Feed Unit
If the Output Tray Extension is extended, push it in. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot.
Page 135: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder
Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
Page 136: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”.
Page 137 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. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, (→P.124) remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Page 138 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.142) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 139: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Handling rolls 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. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp.
Page 140: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Press ▼ to feed the roll paper manually. If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll paper will move about 1 mm (0.04 in). If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for more than a second, the paper will move until you release the button. Release the button if Feed Limit..
Page 141: Detection Of The Remaining Roll Paper
Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll.
Page 142: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it.
Page 143: Mac Os X
Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.500)
Page 144 By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types. • To have the printer wait for ink to dry immediately after printing without releasing paper, set Cutting Mode to Eject in the printer menu. (→P.131)
Page 145: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Note • Automatic and Eject are valid only when you have specied Auto Cut > Yes in the printer driver. • With Eject, printing does not resume after a series of jobs have been printed continuously until the roll is cut.
Page 146: Eject (Waiting For Ink To Dry After Printing)
The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Eject Starts printing. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. To cut the roll paper, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more. 132 Handling Paper...
Page 147 Manual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) Select Manual as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Page 148 Paper Cut = Yes After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. Caution • If paper would be short when cut at a particular position, the roll may automatically be advanced in some cases before cutting. 134 Handling Paper...
Page 149: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 3 mm (0.12 in) or more when you load the roll, the edge is cut an amount relative to the slant to ensure a straight edge, and scraps are removed.
Page 150 Press ◄ or ► to select Trim Edge First, and then press the ▼ button. Plain Paper Trim Edge First ↓ Press ◄ or ► to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. Trim Edge First The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Page 151: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper.
Page 152: Roll Holder Set
Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A2 (420 mm [16.5 in]) roll for borderless printing, insert the Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
Page 153: Attaching Accessories To The Roll Holder
To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder.
Page 154: Roll Feed Un�T
If you use an A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown.
Page 155: Feeding Paper From The Roll Feed Unit
Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used by the Tray, so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time.
Page 156: Removing The Roll Feed Unit
Always make sure the printer is off before removing the Roll Feed Unit. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.120) Use a coin to loosen the screws on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) and remove the unit from the printer.
Page 157: Installing The Roll Feed Unit
If the Paper Tray Unit is installed, remove the Paper Tray Unit. (→P.177) Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c).
Page 158 Handling rolls Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer. Important • After installing the Roll Feed Unit, you may not be able to select rolls in the printer driver unless you complete the Roll Feed Unit device settings.
Page 159: Handling Sheets
Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the Paper Tray lamp (b). •...
Page 160: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Cassette)
Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Type, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Type ↓ Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cas Paper Type...
Page 161: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Tray)
After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.150) •...
Page 162 Handling sheets Press the Online button to bring the printer online. 148 Handling Paper...
Page 163: Select�Ng The Paper S�Ze (Cassette)
When printing originals centered on the paper, specify the correct size of the paper actually loaded in the printer menu and printer driver. If the size setting does not match the size of paper actually loaded, the original will not be printed correctly in the center.
Page 164: Select�Ng The Paper S�Ze (Tray)
Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. Next, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper size. Press ◄ or ► to select the size of paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 165 Handling sheets Note • For details on paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.109) Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Handling Paper 151...
Page 166: Loading Sheets In The Cassette
Load the paper straight. Loading paper skewed will cause an error. Push in the Output Tray Extension. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Page 167 Handling sheets Squeeze the Guide Lever of the Width Guide (a) and slide it to the right until it touches the edge of the paper lightly. Similarly, squeeze the Guide Lever of the Length Guide (b) and slide it back until it touches the edge of the paper lightly.
Page 168 Handling sheets Pull out the Output Tray Extension. Note • When changing the type or size of paper, select the new type or size in the menu on the Control Panel. • Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) (→P.146) • Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P.149) •...
Page 169: Loading Sheets Manually
If the optional Roll Feed Unit is installed (→P.159) Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Page 170 Caution • If you load A2 or larger in the printer, the paper goes down on the back of the printer under its own weight. Therefore, place your hands on the paper till the paper is fed. 156 Handling Paper...
Page 171 Load Top Tray Press OK If you hear a warning tone and the message Push in Paper Slightly is displayed on the Control Panel, push in the paper a little until it is pulled automatically. After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically.
Page 172 When printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot, always make sure the Vertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way. If the Vertical Paper Guides are up and a printed document is left in the Output Tray, the Front Tray Guides may become caught inside the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.653)
Page 173: If The Optional Roll Feed Unit Is Installed
Caution • If you load A2 or larger in the printer, the paper goes down on the back of the printer under its own weight. Therefore, place your hands on the paper till the paper is fed. Handling Paper 159...
Page 174 When printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot, always make sure the Vertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way. If the Vertical Paper Guides are up and a printed document is left in the Output Tray, the Front Tray Guides may become caught inside the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.653)
Page 175 Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board, and then press the OK button.Next, a menu for selection of the paper size is shown on the Display Screen. Press ◄ or ► to select the size of paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 176 Handling sheets Push the handles of the Vertical Paper Guides (a) back to raise the Vertical Paper Guides. After the following message is displayed, open the Top Cover. Open UpperCover 162 Handling Paper...
Page 177 Vertical Paper Guides. Load Front Tray Load Paper Caution • When loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it at as you insert it into the slot. If you do not, the printing surface may be damaged. Handling Paper 163...
Page 178 Handling sheets As you look in the Top Cover, align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the Platen. Insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (b), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (b), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (c) of the Output Tray.
Page 179 • Remove the printed document on the Output Tray after printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot. If you print while a document is still there, the Front Tray Guides may become caught inside the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.653)
Page 180: Removing Paper From The Cassette
When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Back Cover. This also may cause paper jams. Push in the Output Tray Extension. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Page 181: Removing Sheets From The Top Paper Feed Slot
Press the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.
Page 182: Remov�Ng Heavywe�Ght Paper From The Front Paper Feed Slot
If you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot, the printer will stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows.
Page 183: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper From The Cassette
If paper is jammed in the paper feed slot of the cassette Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Page 184 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Caution • Do not touch the areas in the printer indicated by (a). If the grease that coats these parts is accidentally wiped away, it may cause feeding problems. 170 Handling Paper...
Page 185 Handling sheets After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed Press ▲.
Page 186 Handling sheets Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the cover from the printer.
Page 187 Handling sheets After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray.
Page 188: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper From The Tray
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Press ▲. Remove the jammed paper.
Page 189 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. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.176), remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam.
Page 190 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
Page 191: Installing The Paper Tray Unit
Handling sheets Installing the Paper Tray Unit Hold the Paper Tray Unit at the position indicated by (a) and hang it on the printer using the two hooks. Removing the Paper Tray Unit Remove any paper from the Tray. Close the Paper Tray Cover.
Page 192: Output Stacker
Output Stacker Output Stacker Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker. 178 Handling Paper...
Page 193: Using The Output Stacker
For some types of media, you can use the stacker in the extended position. Squeeze the wires of Basket Wire #2 (a) and pull them toward the front (b). Peel off the Velcro Tape (c) of the Basket Band and fasten it in the middle of Basket Rod #2 (d) to put the stacker in the extended position.
Page 194: Working With Various Print Jobs
Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Draft Setting optimized for high-speed draft printing. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. 180 Working With Various Print Jobs...
Page 195 For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) • For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Photos and Images (Windows) (→P.184) •...
Page 196: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)
Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Draft Setting optimized for high-speed draft printing. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. 182 Working With Various Print Jobs...
Page 197 For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) • For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) (→P.189)
Page 198: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (W�Ndows)
Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. (See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).)
Page 199 Printing Photos and Images Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 200: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
Page 201 Easy Settings is selected, click Photo in the Print Target list. Note • For information on settings optimized for printing photos and images, see “Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X)”. (→P.180) • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set..
Page 202 Printing Photos and Images Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) Conrm the print settings, and then click...
Page 203: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)
Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0mm) Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
Page 204 Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool. See the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
Page 205 Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 206: Printing Cad Drawings
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.
Page 207: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows, Mac Os X)
You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) For instructions on printing line drawings and text, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 208: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os 9)
You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) For instructions on printing line drawings and text, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 209: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) 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 conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the Print Target list.
Page 210 Printing CAD Drawings Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. Click Cassette in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.443) Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 211: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os X)
Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the Print Target list.
Page 212 Click Cassette in the Media Source list. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) Conrm the print settings, and then click...
Page 213: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os 9)
Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the Print Target list.
Page 214 Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 215: Hp-Gl/2 Pr�Nt�Ng
For instructions on conguring these settings, refer to the software documentation. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTL job is received. Congure the optional settings for HP-GL/2 emulation on the printer control panel. (→P.51) This printer can emulate the following printers using HP-GL/2 emulation.
Page 216: Printing Office Documents
You can also ne-tune these values as needed. (Advanced Settings) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) For instructions on printing ofce documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 217: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) 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 conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list.
Page 218 Printing Ofce Documents In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Cassette in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.443) Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 219: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list.
Page 220 Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 221: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os 9)
Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list.
Page 222 Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 223: Using The Printer With A Color Imagerunner
Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 224 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 225: Pr�Nt�Ng Enlargements Of Scanned Or�G�Nals From A Color �Magerunner (Mac Os X)
Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 226 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 227: Enhanced Printing Options
Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired.
Page 228: Color Adjustment
Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. 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. Matching Mode...
Page 229 Note • Be sure to calibrate your monitor colors correctly if you adjust the colors for printing. If monitor colors are not calibrated correctly, you may not obtain the desired printing results. For instructions on monitor calibration, refer to the documentation for your monitor and operating system.
Page 230: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (W�Ndows)
Adjusting Images 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 ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 231 Adjusting Images 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 Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Page 232 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) 218 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 233: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 234 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 220 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 235 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on.
Page 236: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os)
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Select the printer in Chooser.
Page 237 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 223...
Page 238 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Cyan Yellow. Magenta Yellow Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.
Page 239: For Printing
You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing.
Page 240: Print Quality
Adjusting Images 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 quality is Image most important.
Page 241: Enhancing Printing Quality
*2: Displayed in Mac OS X. Note • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. • For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 242 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
Page 243 To adjust the color, click Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Select the Sharpen Text check box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 244 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
Page 245 Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 231...
Page 246 Conrm the settings of Media Source and Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 232 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 247 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text.
Page 248 Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Select the Sharpen Text check box. Access the Finishing pane. 234 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 249 Adjusting Images Conrm the selection in Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 235...
Page 250: Choosing Paper For Printing
If the paper type is not listed for selection If the type of paper loaded is not listed among the options for selection, try printing on Special 1, Special 2, and so on. Note that higher numbers in this setting enable more vivid colors but may also cause colors to run together.
Page 251 Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper.
Page 252 After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.150) •...
Page 253 Choosing Paper for Printing Press the Online button to bring the printer online. Enhanced Printing Options 239...
Page 254 Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Type, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Type ↓ Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cas Paper Type...
Page 255: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 256 Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 257 Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.443) Enhanced Printing Options 243...
Page 258 Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 259 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) Enhanced Printing Options 245...
Page 260 Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Page 261 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) Enhanced Printing Options 247...
Page 262: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. For instructions on resizing originals to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 263: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1 × 14.3 in]) •...
Page 264 Printing enlargements or reductions Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click JIS B4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Paper Size. Click ISO A3 in the Paper Size list.
Page 265: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm) [10.1 × 14.3 in] •...
Page 266 Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 252 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 267: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1×14.3 in]) •...
Page 268 Click Cassette in the Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, JIS B4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 269 Printing enlargements or reductions Click ISO A4 in the Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 255...
Page 270: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. For instructions on resizing originals to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 271: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 272 Printing enlargements or reductions Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed.
Page 273: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 274 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note •...
Page 275 Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) Enhanced Printing Options 261...
Page 276: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 277 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 278 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 264 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 279: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 280: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 281 Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.
Page 282 Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 283 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note •...
Page 284 Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.
Page 285 Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 286 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 287 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 288 Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner.
Page 289 Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 290 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 291 Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 292 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 293: Printing At Full Size
(→P.78) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.
Page 294 • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with “Custom Size.” (→P.344) For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 295: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) 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. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.
Page 296 For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) Note • You can select Oversize in Display Series to make all oversized versions of paper in the selected Display Series available for printing. These sizes are displayed in the Page Size list in the format Oversize - xxxxxx.
Page 297: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)
Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Enhanced Printing Options 283...
Page 298 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note •...
Page 299 Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) Enhanced Printing Options 285...
Page 300: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)
Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane 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 301 Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 287...
Page 302: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
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, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
Page 303 Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side.
Page 304 • The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 305 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
Page 306 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it.
Page 307 Printing at full size In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 308 Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 294 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 309 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 310 Printing at full size Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 311 Printing at full size Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 312 Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 298 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 313: Borderless Printing On Paper Of Equivalent Size
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, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
Page 314 Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 315: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The
This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 316 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
Page 317 This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 318 Borderless Printing Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 319 Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) Enhanced Printing Options 305...
Page 320 This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 321 Borderless Printing Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane.
Page 322 Borderless Printing Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 323 Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 309...
Page 324 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, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
Page 325 Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 326 This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use n A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 327 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
Page 328 This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 329 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 330 Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 316 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 331 This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 332 Borderless Printing Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane.
Page 333 Borderless Printing Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 334 Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 320 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 335 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, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. After ejecting and cutting the printed document, use scissors to cut away the top and bottom edges.
Page 336 Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
Page 337 • The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it ts inside the paper area to be printed on. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 338 Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Click OK to close the Information dialog box.
Page 339 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it.
Page 340 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
Page 341 Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) Enhanced Printing Options 327...
Page 342 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Page 343 Borderless Printing Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane.
Page 344 Borderless Printing Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 345 Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 331...
Page 346 If not much ink is left, prepare replacement ink tanks. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. 332 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 347: Registering A Custom Paper Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word •...
Page 348: Creating The Banner In The Application
Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.345) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered.
Page 349 After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. Enhanced Printing Options 335...
Page 350 For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box.
Page 351: Register A Custom Page Size
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...
Page 352 Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click POP in the Print Target list.
Page 353 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) Enhanced Printing Options 339...
Page 354: Register A Custom Paper Size
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...
Page 355 Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click POP in the Print Target list.
Page 356 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note •...
Page 357 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Setup pane. Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 358: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. If you want to set up a non-standard paper size so that it will always be available, we recommend registering the paper size in the printer driver.
Page 359: Printing By Using Custom Size
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) 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 conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the Print Target list.
Page 360: Printing By Using Custom Paper Size
For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size.
Page 361 Note • If you select the Fix the Ratio of the Width to Height check box, after you enter a value in either Width or Height, the other value will be automatically applied based on the original aspect ratio. Click Add to register “430 mm Square.”...
Page 362 Paper Source list. In the Page Size list, click the size you added, "430 mm Square." Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) 348 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 363: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”.
Page 364 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the Print Target list.
Page 365: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Paper Size.
Page 366 Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the Print Target list.
Page 367 Access the Finishing pane. Click Manual in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Enhanced Printing Options 353...
Page 368: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
Page 369: Imageprograf Free Layout (Macintosh)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function.
Page 370: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 371 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.
Page 372 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 373 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout . Enhanced Printing Options 359...
Page 374: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 375: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
Page 376 Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) 362 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 377: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
Page 378 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 364 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 379: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
Page 380 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 366 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 381: 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 Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Note •...
Page 382: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 383 Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking Set. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 384: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) •...
Page 385 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Main pane. 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. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 386 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 372 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 387: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 388 Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direction and Page Border. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the Media Source list.
Page 389: Printing Posters In Sections
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 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 390: Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Printing Large Posters (Windows) 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. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example.
Page 391 Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box. On the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of the portion you do not want to print. Click OK to close the Pages to Print dialog box.
Page 392 Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) 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. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing on four sheets of paper based on the following example.
Page 393 Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion you do not want to print. Access the Finishing pane. Click Paper Tray Feed in the Media Source list.
Page 394: Centering Originals
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing.
Page 395: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 396 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) 382 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 397: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Enhanced Printing Options 383...
Page 398 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 399 Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) Enhanced Printing Options 385...
Page 400: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)
Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 401 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Enhanced Printing Options 387...
Page 402 Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 388 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 403: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper.
Page 404: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) 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 type of document in the Print Target list.
Page 405 • If you have selected Manual as the media source but have not loaded the paper yet, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to complete the size setting before loading the paper.
Page 406: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)
In the application software menu, choose Print. Access the Main pane. 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. 392 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 407 • If you have selected Manual as the media source but have not loaded the paper yet, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to complete the size setting before loading the paper.
Page 408: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)
In the source application menu, choose Print. Make sure the Main pane 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 409 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Enhanced Printing Options 395...
Page 410 • If you have selected Manual as the media source but have not loaded the paper yet, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to complete the size setting before loading the paper.
Page 411: Conserving Roll Paper
Important • If the page would exceed the roll paper width after rotation, use this function with Scale to t Roll Paper Width to print rotated pages. For tips on conserving roll paper, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 412: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees
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 t within the width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
Page 413 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
Page 414 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 t within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
Page 415 Conserving roll paper Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 416 Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 402 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 417 Roll 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 t within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
Page 418 Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 404 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 419: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
Page 420 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type •...
Page 421 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) Enhanced Printing Options 407...
Page 422 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. •...
Page 423 Conserving roll paper Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 424 Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 410 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 425 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. •...
Page 426 Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 412 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 427: Checking Images Before Printing
You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen.
Page 428: Preview (Macintosh)
Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function.
Page 429: 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. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 430 Checking Images Before Printing On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 416 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 431 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.
Page 432 Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. 418 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 433: Other Useful Settings
Watermarks are supported in Windows and Mac OS 9. • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks in Windows. In Mac OS 9, you can use up to 50 original watermarks including the watermarks provided.
Page 434 Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs •...
Page 435 Other useful settings Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Cassette in the Paper Source list.
Page 436 Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs •...
Page 437 Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 438: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation.
Page 439: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
Page 440 Other useful settings In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Orientation, click Landscape. Click Cassette in the Paper Source list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 441: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
Page 442 Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.492) 428 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 443 Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
Page 444 Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) 430 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 445: Using Favorites
Note • You can also save the favorite settings as les. Using these les is a convenient way to print under the same conditions on another computer. (In Windows and Mac OS 9.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 446 Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 447 Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 448 Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. 434 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 449 The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. Note • To edit the name of an existing favorite or comment, click Edit Favorite in the Favorites list to display the Edit Favorite dialog box. • To save a favorite as a le, click Export and specify the le to save.
Page 450 To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite le. • If you select a favorite and edit it, an icon is displayed at left of the name to indicate that the settings have been changed. For details, refer to the printer driver help.
Page 451: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing
Note • 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. (→P.103) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.
Page 452: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)
The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead.
Page 453: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually.
Page 454 Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. Click OK to close the Media Detailed Settings dialog box.
Page 455: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually.
Page 456 Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. Click OK to close the Media Detailed Settings dialog box.
Page 457: Windows Software
• Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.457) You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 458 Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.476) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.478) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.
Page 459 Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 460 Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.443) 446 Windows Software...
Page 461 Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Page 462 When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.413) 448 Windows Software...
Page 463 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. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 464 Printer Driver On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 450 Windows Software...
Page 465 Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 466 Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 467: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications (Windows)
The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Page 468 Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application.
Page 469 Operating System Menu (Windows) Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. Note •...
Page 470 Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • 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. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications.
Page 471: Main Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 472 When you select a feed source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the feed source, type of paper, and roll width. Advanced Settings Click to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box for ink drying time and other detailed settings based on the type of paper.
Page 473 Activate this option to print text more sharply. Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished. Select this mode if you want to conserve ink when checking drawings, for example.
Page 474 Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note •...
Page 475: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type.
Page 476: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
(Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.457) Setting Item Description Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).
Page 477: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Page 478 Object Adjustment dialog box 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 479: Driver Matching Mode
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list.
Page 480: Icc Matching Mode, Driver Icm Mode And Host Icm Mode
ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet.
Page 481 On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.457) Setting Item Description...
Page 482 Object Adjustment dialog box 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 483: Page Setup Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application.
Page 484 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (→P.360) Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use. Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Page 485: Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed.
Page 486: Layout Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.367) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.375)
Page 487 Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Page 488: Page Options Dialog Box (Windows)
Note • If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number. • When you print multiple pages per sheet using Page Layout Printing or similar functions, these items will be printed for each page.
Page 489: Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (→P.472)
Page 490: Favorites Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites.
Page 491 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Click to move the selected favorite up in the Favorites list. Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the Favorites list. Windows Software 477...
Page 492: Utility Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Page 493: Support Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Support Sheet (Windows) On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Corresponding Utility Button Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the Support Information latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
Page 494: Device Settings Sheet (Windows)
Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settingssheet.
Page 495: Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Button Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste Copy the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar...
Page 496: Status Monitor
Images of Ink Tanks are shown, with different images for various types of ink. An icon and warning message will notify you when ink levels are low. • The type of paper loaded in each media source is identied. You can also check to see if paper has run out. •...
Page 497: Digital Photo Front-Access
les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access. In short, Digital Photo Front-Access can help you manage images in many ways from editing to printing as an effective way to work with other applications.
Page 498: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
PosterArtist PosterArtist 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. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function.
Page 499 PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 500 PosterArtist Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual.
Page 501: Device Setup Utility
Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network. In this list, select the printer (specically, the printer’s MAC address) that you want to set up, and then congure the basic settings from your computer, such as the printer’s IP address and the network frame type.
Page 502 Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...
Page 503: Printer Driver Settings (Mac Os X)
• Utility Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.507) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.508) You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer.
Page 504 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 505 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) Mac OS X Software 491...
Page 506 Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Page 507 You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.413) Mac OS X Software 493...
Page 508 Printer Driver Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.
Page 509 Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from...
Page 510: Main Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 511 Setting Item Description Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied on the printer for each media source. When you select a media source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source and media type.
Page 512 Setting Item Description Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished. Select this mode if you want to conserve ink when checking drawings, for example. Depending on the Media Type and Print Quality settings, this mode may not be available.
Page 513 Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media Type.
Page 514: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type.
Page 515 (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.496) Setting Item Description Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).
Page 516: Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac Os X)
In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver.
Page 517: Matching Pane
On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. (→P.496) Setting Item Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Page 518: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os X)
Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (→P.496) Setting Item Description The image at left is updated to reect any changes you make to setting...
Page 519 Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Choose how paper is supplied. Media Source Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 520 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.380) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.389) No Spaces at Top or Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above...
Page 521: Utility Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Page 522: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. Setting Item Description Data Send Method Choose how printing data is sent to the printer. • Send Print Data Immediately to Printer •...
Page 523 Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer. Settings The settings can be saved as a le. Click to display the Export dialog box, which enables you to specify where to save the le. About You can display version information for the printer driver.
Page 524 After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. If information about the printer is not shown in step 2, choose Search Printer in the Printer menu. Select the zone to search (or select *(My Zone) if no zones have been set up) and click the Search button.
Page 525: Printer Driver
• Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.520) You can specify the number of copies, page range, media type, color processing, print quality, and print preview. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 526 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
Page 527 Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) Mac OS 9 Software 513...
Page 528 Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Finishing, Utility, and Additional Settings panes. By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, media source, and so on.
Page 529 View set. dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.418)
Page 530 Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. 516 Mac OS 9 Software...
Page 531 The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. Note • To edit the name of an existing favorite or comment, click Edit Favorite in the Favorites list to display the Edit Favorite dialog box. • To save a favorite as a le, click Export and specify the le to save.
Page 532 To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite le. • If you select a favorite and edit it, an icon is displayed at left of the name to indicate that the settings have been changed. For details, refer to the printer driver help.
Page 533: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications (Mac Os)
Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 534: Main Pane (Mac Os)
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 535 Depending on the printing conditions, unidirectional printing may be the default setting even if you do not choose it. In this case, the printing speed will not change if you activate the setting. Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly.
Page 536 Setting Item Description Activate this option to print text more sharply. Sharpen Text Reduce Print Unevenness This option is displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in Media Type and Ofce Document in Print Priority. Activate this option to automatically switch between one-pass and two-pass printings, which reduces color shading.
Page 537 Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer.
Page 538 Layout Direction This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. Page Border This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple pages printed on a single sheet.
Page 539: Finishing Pane (Mac Os)
Printer Driver Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description You can choose the media source. Media Source Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 540: Device Settings Pane (Mac Os)
Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item Description Utility Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...
Page 541: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os)
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking On to print in the background.
Page 542: Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac Os)
In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver.
Page 543 Object Adjustment dialog box 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 544 On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. (→P.520) Setting Item Description Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Page 545: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os)
On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.520) Setting Item Description Preview The image above is updated to reect any changes you make to setting...
Page 546 Object Adjustment dialog box 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 547: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os)
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type.
Page 548 (Mac OS 9) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.520) Setting Item Description Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).
Page 549: Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os)
Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Additional Settings pane, click Special Settings.
Page 550 After the printer is detected, the printer status is shown. If information about the printer is not shown in step 2, choose Search Printer in the Printer menu. Select the zone to search (or select *(My Zone) if no zones have been set up) and click the Search button.
Page 551: Network Environment
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) •...
Page 552 Network Setting Network environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported.
Page 553 Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection. For details on conguring the IP address, refer to the following topics.
Page 554 Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...
Page 555 =xxx.0.0.0 Note • Pressing the ◄ button decreases the number by 1. The minimum value is “0,” after which “255” is displayed. • Pressing the ► button increases the number by 1. The maximum value is “255,” after which “0” is displayed.
Page 556 Network Setting Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings are changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered.
Page 557 This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel.
Page 558: Using Remoteui
Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings.
Page 559 Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
Page 560 Click OK to display the Network page. Note • If you specify to congure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, there must be a server that supports such protocol running in the network. • If you specify to congure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the IP address obtained by this method is used rst.
Page 561 *1:The object name you have specied in Name is displayed in Chooser in Mac OS 9 or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx).”...
Page 562 Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
Page 563 (1-255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-47 characters) Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-254) Click OK to display the Network page. Network Setting 549...
Page 564: Specifying Printer-Related Information
Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
Page 565 Press ◄ or ► to select Comm.Mode, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Comm.Mode ↓ Press ◄ or ► to select the communication mode, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Comm.Mode = Half Duplex Return to the Ethernet Driver menu.
Page 566 Press ◄ or ► to select Spanning Tree, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Spanning Tree ↓ Press ◄ or ► to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Spanning Tree = Use Return to the Ethernet Driver menu.
Page 567 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 nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer.
Page 568: Initializing The Network Settings
Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. •...
Page 569: Network Setting (Windows)
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection.
Page 570: Sharing The Printer In Windows
Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing.
Page 571 Important • When installing the printer driver on client computers, select "Network Printer" on the connection type screen in the printer wizard, and then select the printer shared from the computer set up as the print server. Network Setting 557...
Page 572 Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
Page 573 (1-255 seconds) NPrinter Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-47 characters) Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-254) Click OK to display the Network page. Network Setting 559...
Page 574: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
In the NetWare Frame Type list, select the frame type. Click ETHERNET II under Frame Type in TCP/IP. In IP Address, enter the IP address assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address.
Page 575: Specifying The Frame Type Using The Printer Control Panel
Press ◄ or ► to select NetWare, and then press ▼. NetWare NetWare ↓ Press ◄ or ► to select On and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. NetWare = On Return to the NetWare menu.
Page 576 Network Setting (Windows) Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered.
Page 577: Specifying Netware Print Services
Note • In NetWare 5.1 or 6.0, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included with NetWare. For details on conguring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation.
Page 578 Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN.
Page 579 Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it.
Page 580: Specifying Netware Protocols
Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.544) 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 581 (→P.548) Note • If you use RemoteUI to display the print log in RPrinter or NPrinter mode, the document and user information cannot be obtained. Thus, Document Name only indicates Unknown, and the User Name information is identied as RPRINTER/NPRINTER.
Page 582 Connect to the NetWare network. Install NetWare client software on each computer to be used for printing over the network, and log in to the NetWare server or tree. For instructions on connection, refer to the NetWare and operating system documentation.
Page 583 Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important •...
Page 584: Network Setting (Macintosh)
Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. •...
Page 585 *1:The object name you have specied in Name is displayed in Chooser in Mac OS 9 or Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx).”...
Page 586: Activating Appletalk On The Printer
Be sure to complete step 5. This will activate the values you have entered. Note • By using RemoteUI, you can also specify the object name used by AppleTalk, as well as the printer zone name. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.544)
Page 587 Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window.
Page 588 Network Setting (Macintosh) Select the printer in the Printer Browser list and click Add. Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In AppleTalk, click Active. Close the Chooser window. Click AppleTalk under Control Panels to display the AppleTalk window.
Page 589 Network Setting (Macintosh) In the Destination list at right, select AppleTalk, and then select the printer in the list below. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed. Network Setting 575...
Page 590 The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. If you use other versions, refer to the help for the Printer Setup Utility (or the Print Center ).
Page 591 Network Setting (Macintosh) In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. Network Setting 577...
Page 592 Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. Click Registering IP Address in the Destination list to display the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box. Enter the printer’s IP address in IP Address and click Add.
Page 593 Network Setting (Macintosh) In the Destination list, click the address you registered. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed. Network Setting 579...
Page 594 Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network.
Page 595: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically”. (→P.581) For instructions on manual adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually”.
Page 596 The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is installed but no roll is loaded. In this case, select the paper source and press the OK button. If Cassette is selected on the following screen, or if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is not installed, select the type and size of paper loaded in the Cassette.
Page 597: Adjusting The Printhead Alignment Manually
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment.
Page 598 The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is installed but no roll is loaded. In this case, select the paper source and press the OK button. If Cassette is selected on the following screen, or if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is not installed, select the type and size of paper loaded in the Cassette.
Page 599 Adjusting the Printhead Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Save Settings = Yes The printer now goes online. Adjustments for Better Print Quality 585...
Page 600: Adjusting The Printhead Height
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set., and then press ▼.
Page 601: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Advanced Adj. offers a wider range of adjustment than Standard Adj..
Page 602 The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is installed but no roll is loaded. In this case, select the paper source and press the OK button. If Cassette is selected on the following screen, or if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is not installed, select the type and size of paper loaded in the Cassette.
Page 603 If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different.
Page 604: Adjusting The Feed Amount Manually
Test pattern for feed amount adjustment by adjusting bands ( Manual Band Adj > Adjust Band ) • Test pattern for adjusting the feed amount for the trailing edge ( Manual Band Adj > Adj Far Ed Feed ) Note •...
Page 605: Adjusting The Printhead By Using Test Pattern
The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is installed but no roll is loaded. In this case, select the paper source and press the OK button. If Cassette is selected on the following screen, or if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is not installed, select the type and size of paper loaded in the Cassette.
Page 606 Adjusting the feed amount Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. Adj.Setting Test pattern B is printed for band adjustment.
Page 607 If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different.
Page 608: Adjusting The Measurement Scale For Better Accuracy
Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount.
Page 609 The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is installed but no roll is loaded. In this case, select the paper source and press the OK button. If Cassette is selected on the following screen, or if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is not installed, select the type and size of paper loaded in the Cassette.
Page 610: Adjusting Color On The Trailing Edge Of Sheets
Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets.
Page 611 Adjusting the feed amount Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes back online.
Page 612: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results.
Page 613: Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing Ink Tank, make sure an “A” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers.
Page 614: Replacing Ink Tanks
Compatible Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink Tanks”.
Page 615 Replacement of Ink Tank is possible even during print jobs if No Ink Left is shown on the Display Screen, but it is not possible to replace Ink Tank in other cases. If you pause printing to replace an Ink Tank, it may cause the printed images to be blurry.
Page 616 Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip and remove it. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. •...
Page 617 Ink Tank cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is wrong. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it.
Page 618 The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank. If the printer was in Menu mode or an error message was shown on the Display Screen, the printer goes online. If a print job was in progress when the Ink Tank was replaced, printing is automatically resumed.
Page 619: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Ink Tank without much ink left. Check the ink levels and replace an Ink Tank as needed if Ink Lvl: Chk xx (here, xx refers to the ink color) is displayed, and particularly before you print banners or perform head cleaning, which consumes a lot of ink.
Page 620: When To Replace Ink Tanks
If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen Ink Lvl: Chk xx (here, xx refers to the ink color) is shown on the Display Screen and the Message lamp is lit when there is little ink left in a tank. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.605)
Page 621: Checking The Print Quality
For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.611) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Page 622: Checking For Nozzle Clogging
Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or is affected by streaks in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity.
Page 623 If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. Clean the Printhead. (→P.610) Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. Maintenance 609...
Page 624: Cleaning The Printhead
• Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning A if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning B does not solve the problem. It takes about six minutes to complete. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Page 625: Replacing The Printhead
When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If Printhead / Please Replace is shown on the Display Screen •...
Page 626 Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak from the Printhead, which may cause stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
Page 627 Rep. P.head OK is shown on the Display Screen. Replace P.head Rep. P.head OK If the Carriage is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b).
Page 628 Remove the used Printhead. Caution • 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. Note •...
Page 629 (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect the printing quality. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it. Important •...
Page 630 Printheads With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles or metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.
Page 631 Never touch the Ink Tank nozzles or the metal contacts. This may cause printing problems. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead alignment will not be adjusted. In this case, adjust the alignment after Printhead replacement by accessing Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj.
Page 632: Maintenance Cartridge
• Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except to replace it. • To prevent ink from leaking from a used Maintenance Cartridge, avoid dropping the cartridge or storing it at an angle. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. •...
Page 633: Replacing The Maintenance Cartridge
If you pause printing to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, it may cause the printed images to be blurry. Holding the Output Tray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock, and then remove the tray.
Page 634 Maintenance Cartridge Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage.
Page 635 • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge level, put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. Expel air in the plastic bag and seal the zipper. Fold the plastic bag in half.
Page 636 Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 637 Maintenance Cartridge Hold the Output Tray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output Tray with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. Initialization of the new Maintenance Cartridge takes about ve seconds, after which the printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 638: Checking The Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. The remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge is shown at right on the Display Screen bottom line when the printer is online, except during print jobs or error messages.
Page 639: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and MTCart Full Soon is displayed. You can continue to print, but check the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one.
Page 640: Cleaning The Printer
Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe the exterior surfaces of the printer.
Page 641: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.
Page 642 Cleaning the Printer If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush, provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water.
Page 643 Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock.
Page 644: Cleaning The Paper Retainer
During cleaning, use a type of paper that does not generate much dust from cutting, such as Plain Paper. It may affect printing quality if you use lm or other media that are more likely to generate debris when cut, or that have a surface nish that may come off.
Page 645: Cleaning The Pick Up Roller
Cleaning the Pick Up Roller may solve feeding problems when using the Cassette. Note • The menu option Clean Roller is not displayed after you have started supplying paper from a roll or the tray. Remove the paper to access Clean Roller. •...
Page 646 • Head Cleaning B Use Head Cleaning A if no ink comes out of the printhead, or if Head Cleaning B does not solve the problem. It takes about six minutes to complete. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
Page 647: Other Maintenance
Display Screen. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.618) • Do not tilt the printer in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. Remove the paper.
Page 648 Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 634 Maintenance...
Page 649 • 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, wait until the printer comes online, and follow this procedure again.
Page 650 Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Page 651: Updating The Firmware
Other Maintenance Holding the Output Tray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock, and then remove the tray. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box.
Page 652: Frequently Asked Questions
ÞSelecting the Paper Size (Tray) (→P.150) ÞSelecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P.149) How do I cut the roll paper You can wait until ink dries before cutting the roll, and you can cut rolls at a after printing? desired position.
Page 653 Question Answer How do I print an A4 In the printer driver, you can adjust the original image to match the paper size or original enlarged on A2 width, or you can specify enlargement or reduction before printing as desired.
Page 654: Problems Regarding Paper
Problems Regarding Paper 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. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp.
Page 655 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”.
Page 656 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. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, (→P.643) remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Page 657 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.142) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 658 If paper is jammed in the paper feed slot of the cassette Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
Page 659 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Caution • Do not touch the areas in the printer indicated by (a). If the grease that coats these parts is accidentally wiped away, it may cause feeding problems. Troubleshooting 645...
Page 660 Problems Regarding Paper After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed Press ▲.
Page 661 Problems Regarding Paper Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the cover from the printer.
Page 662 Problems Regarding Paper After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray.
Page 663 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Press ▲.
Page 664 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. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.651), remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam.
Page 665 After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam as follows.
Page 666: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. The roll was pulled out by force when it had been Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a while and advanced before printing, and this action closed the reload the roll.
Page 667 Problems Regarding Paper The Front Tray Guides are in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Cause Corrective Action Paper cannot be ejected because the roll was On the Control Panel, momentarily select POP advanced when the Front Tray Guides were in the Board on the screen for selection of the media type.
Page 668: Printing Does Not Start
Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on. The printer is not selected in the In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in printer driver.
Page 669: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
Check the error message and take action as necessary. (→P.676) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print Remove the portion of roll paper that was used and job, and paper could not be fed because the trailing insert a new roll.
Page 670: Problems With The Printing Quality
Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged.
Page 671: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
If edges of the paper curl and become soiled when printing on rolls of glossy photo paper, in Paper Detailed Settings in the printer driver, set Near End Margin to 20mm. *1: Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer. Troubleshooting 657...
Page 672: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.627) The paper type as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same paper type is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver.
Page 673: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
When glossy paper is fed from the cassette, paper It may help prevent scratches from the paper path if dust or other debris on the guides or in the paper path you print glossy paper from the Top Paper Feed Slot that turns paper around may damage the surface of instead.
Page 674: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
Adjust the settings of the color management software, referring to the software documentation as needed. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.608) In the printer driver, Application Color Matching Click Special Settings on the Layout sheet of the Priority is not selected.
Page 675: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit. Remove the roll and reload it. (→P.116) The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the feed amount.
Page 676: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling. Increase the level of vacuum holding the paper against the Platen or specify a margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more for the leading edge. (→P.598)
Page 677: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Documents are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action Skew Skew Check Lv. has been set to Loose or Off. Choose Standard in Skew Check Lv.. If strict skew detection is required, choose High Accuracy in Skew Check Lv.. Documents are printed in monochrome...
Page 678: Lines Are Misaligned
Clear the Economy Printing check box in the printer driver before printing. driver and try printing again. Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) 664 Troubleshooting...
Page 679: Cannot Print Over A Network
Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Page 680: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings”. (→P.548) The computer you are trying to print from is not Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly.
Page 681: Installation Problems
Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected the IEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver. If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface driver and the printer driver as follows.
Page 682: Removing Installed Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete. Click Yes in the Warning message dialog box. Make sure that the printer has been removed from the list, and click Exit. Removing Printer Drivers and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor as follows.
Page 683: Hp-Gl/2 Problems
However, lines in some colors may appear broken. HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time. Cause Corrective Action Large print jobs with a lot of data take longer to print. On the printer Control Panel, set Input Reso. to 300dpi. (→P.51) Troubleshooting 669...
Page 684: Replotting With Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Is Not Possible
The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) Cause Corrective Action The printer is analyzing the print job. Either wait a while for printing to resume, or on the printer Control Panel, set Input Reso. to 300dpi. (→P.51) 670 Troubleshooting...
Page 685: The Printer Does Not Go On
The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of vacuum from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • Roll paper makes a uttering sound during printing There may be a uttering sound when large paper is advanced.
Page 686: Ink Level Detection
Ink tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. (→P.599) This function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
Page 687 Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Release? ↑ = Yes ←→ A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen. As you check the message, press the ▼ button repeatedly until the screen of step 6 is displayed. Release inklevel detection after↓...
Page 688: Error Message
Responding to Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action.
Page 689: Other Messages
Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).
Page 690: Error Messages
Error Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action.
Page 691 • No data. (→P.696) Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: • The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. (→P.691)
Page 692: Messages Regarding Paper
Press the Online button to resume printing. However, this may cause a paper jam or printing problem. *Printing will continue if you have set Detect Mismatch to Warning or None. 678 Error Message...
Page 693: Paprtyp Mismatch / Prnt:pressonline
Media Check / Please Cancel Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print from the Cassette using Switch to a type of paper that is compatible with the a type of paper that cannot be printed from the Cassette and try printing again. Cassette.
Page 694: Paprsiz Mismatch / Prnt:pressonline
PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action The sizes of paper specied in the printer driver and Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or on the printer do not match when Fit Roll Paper more to cancel printing.
Page 695: Roll Paper / Please Replace
(→P.113) Press the Online button to continue with printing. However, the roll paper may run out during the print job and you may not be able to print all of the document. Paper Not Loaded / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty.
Page 696: Paper Size / Please Check
(→P.82) checking. Paper Too Large / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too large for the printer has been loaded. Load paper of the correct size. (→P.109) Roll Selected / Load Roll Cause Corrective Action No roll is loaded.
Page 697: Tray Selected
Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job that species Change the paper source in the printer driver to a rolls, but the Roll Feed Unit is not installed. source other than roll, and then try printing again.
Page 698: Cassette Undetected
Load Papr in Cas / Press Online. Cause Corrective Action A print job for the Cassette was sent when no sheets Load paper of the type and size you have specied in are loaded there. the printer driver in the Cassette.
Page 699: Remove Paper
Remove paper Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Roll paper is not fed on the Platen, even if you try Remove any jammed roll paper in the Paper Feed to feed it. Slot and reload the roll.
Page 700: Paper Loaded Askew
To disable this message (if it is displayed repeatedly despite reloading paper, for example), choose Off or Loose in the Skew Check Lv.. setting of the printer menu. However, this may cause jams as paper may be askew when it is printed. Also, the Platen may become soiled, which may soil the back of the next document when it is printed.
Page 701: Paper Askew / Please Reload
To disable this message (if it is displayed repeatedly despite reloading paper, for example), choose Off or Loose in the Skew Check Lv. setting of the printer menu. However, this may cause jams if paper is crooked when printed. Also, the platen may become soiled, which may soil the back of the next document when it is printed.
Page 702: Can't Detectpapr
(→P.131) The Cutter Unit stops in the middle of cutting. Move the Cutter Unit to the left, and then remove the roll paper. If the roll cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit, cut the roll manually. (→P.131) In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged.
Page 703: Check Supported Paper
Check Supported Paper. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of Follow the steps below to change the settings of the paper that is not compatible with borderless printing. print job to enable borderless printing.
Page 704: Messages Regarding Ink
Printhead. that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.600) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank to nish printing. that is low with a new Ink Tank.
Page 705: The Remaining Level Of The Following Ink Cannot Be
Cause Corrective Action Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the rell ink tanks. section “Ink level detection” in “Disabling Ink Level Detection” and take the appropriate action.
Page 706: Mist Full Soon
Messages regarding ink Ink Tank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible or empty. Load or reload the Ink Tank. (→P.600) There is a problem with the Ink Tank.
Page 707: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjusment
Paper Type / Please Change Cause Corrective Action The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted We recommend using a type of paper that you often when highly transparent lm is loaded. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.581) Adjust the feed amount manually.
Page 708: Messages Regarding Printheads
(→P.608) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.610) The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent We recommend using a type of paper that you often lm is loaded. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.581) Printhead / Check Nozzles...
Page 709: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.618) MTCart Full Soon Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. You can continue printing. However, prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart Maint Cart Error / Replace Cart Cause Corrective Action An incompatible or used Maintenance Cartridge has Install a Maintenance Cartridge specied for use with...
Page 710: Gl2: Unsup. Papr
GL2:Wxxxx (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) Cause Corrective Action The printer memory is full. Because the entire print job could not be received, the printer may not be able to print the entire original. Check the printing results. GL2:W0502 Cause Corrective Action A parameter specied in a HP-GL/2 command is out...
Page 711: Repl Consumables
In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
Page 712: Power On / Again
Follow the steps below, referring to the Quick Start removed inside the Top Cover. Guide as needed. Turn the printer off. Open the Top Cover and remove the tape or Belt Stopper. Turn the printer on. There is a paper jam.
Page 713 Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) .....527 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) ....508 (Mac OS X) .............292, 325 Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets ..596 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Adjusting Images ............213 (Windows) ............290, 323 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ....213...
Page 714: Configuring The Ip Address Using Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
Index If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed ...171, 646 Cannot load sheets in the tray ........652 Cannot print over a NetWare network ....666 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray ..174, 649 Cannot print over a network ........665 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ......122, 641...
Page 715 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Error messages (if action can be taken) ...676 Top and Bottom Margins ........405 Error messages (if no action can be taken) ..677 No Spaces at Top or Bottom Other Messages ..........677 (Conserve Paper) ..........405 Warning messages ...........676...
Page 716: Mac Os X Software
Information ............60 Ink Lvl: Chk xx (xx represents an ink color) ....691 Interface Setup ...........57 Ink Tank / Check xx (xx represents an ink color) ..691 Maintenance ............58 Ink Tank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color) .692 Med.Detail Set............53 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ..........19...
Page 717: Page Setup Pane (Mac Os X)
Page Setup Sheet (Windows) ........469 Media Check / Please Cancel ........679 Paper ..............103 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) ..533 Paper / Please Reload ...........687 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) ...500 Paper Askew / Please Reload ........687 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) ..461...
Page 718 Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) ......378 Printer Menu Operations ..........33 Printing Large Posters (Windows) ......376 Printer Modes ............27 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) ..194, 199 Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel ..30 Easy Settings ...........194 Mode transition ...........28 Print Target ............194...
Page 719 Centering originals relative to roll paper width .380 Problems with the printing quality ......656 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) ...386 Problems with the printing quality caused by the Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..383 type of paper ............664...
Page 720 Paper Not Loaded / Press ↑ Key ......681 Replacing an Ink Tank ........600 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ....618 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot .................652 Compatible Maintenance Cartridge ....618 Roll Paper Chk / Check Width/Spcr .......683 Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge ............618...
Page 721: Support Pane (Mac Os X)
Using RemoteUI .............544 The edges of the paper are dirty ......658 Using the Output Stacker ........179 The Front Tray Guides are in the Front Paper Feed Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER ..209 Slot................653 Utility Pane (Mac OS X) .........507 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly ..............667...
Page 722: Maintenance
When to Replace Ink Tanks ........606 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink ............606 If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen ...........606 If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen ...........606...

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF510 User Manual

Table of Contents

Error Message 674

Introduction

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Basic Printing Workflow

Handling Paper

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

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