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 S�de ............................15 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................16 Roll Cover (Ins�de) ........................17 Carr�age .............................17...
Page 4 Contents Pr�nt�ng �n Mac OS X .........................86 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (W�ndows) ..............88 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (Mac OS X) ..............90 Cancel�ng pr�nt jobs ..................92 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from the Control Panel ................92 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from W�ndows ..................93 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from Mac OS X ..................94...
Page 5 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (W�ndows) ............183 F�ne-Tun�ng Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ............186 G�v�ng Pr�or�ty to Part�cular Graph�c Elements and Colors for Pr�nt�ng ........189 Choos�ng the Document Type and Pr�nt�ng Cond�t�ons (W�ndows) .........192 Choos�ng the Document Type and Pr�nt�ng Cond�t�ons (Mac OS X) ........194 Choos�ng Paper for Pr�nt�ng ................196...
Page 6 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns ......309 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (W�ndows) ..310 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS X) ..312 Check�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng ..............315 Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng ..............315...
Page 7: Windows Software
Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ..........344 Us�ng Favor�tes (W�ndows) .....................346 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (W�ndows) ........348 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from the Operat�ng System Menu (W�ndows) ..350 Ma�n Sheet (W�ndows) ......................352 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (W�ndows) ...............355 Paper Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (W�ndows) ..............356...
Page 8: Free Layout
Zoom D�alog Box ........................400 Format D�alog Box ........................401 Lay�ng out a Mult�ple-F�le Document on One Page ..............403 Lay�ng out a Document Created w�th Mult�ple Appl�cat�on Programs on One Page ....406 Select�ng an Object .........................409 Chang�ng the Object S�ze ......................410 Mov�ng an Object ........................411 Rotat�ng an Object ........................
Page 9: Mac Os X Software
Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Ink ....................444 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Paper ....................445 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ............446 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager ..........447 Automat�cally Acqu�r�ng Pr�nt Job Logs at Regular Intervals ...........448 Cancel�ng Regular Pr�nt Job Log Acqu�s�t�on ................448...
Page 10 Zoom D�alog Box ........................526 Format D�alog Box ........................527 Lay�ng out a Mult�ple-F�le Document on One Page ..............528 Lay�ng out a Document Created w�th Mult�ple Appl�cat�on Programs on One Page ....528 Select�ng an Object .........................529 Chang�ng the Object S�ze ......................530 Mov�ng an Object ........................531 Rotat�ng an Object ........................531...
Page 11 Color Sett�ngs Panel ........................553 Dr�ver Match�ng Mode ......................554 ICC Match�ng Mode .........................555 ColorSync ..........................556 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER (Mac OS X) ..557 Pr�ntmon�tor ....................559 The Features of �magePROGRAF Pr�ntmon�tor ..............559 Job Management Us�ng �magePROGRAF Pr�ntmon�tor ............560 Network Setting Network Sett�ng ....................562...
Page 12 Delet�ng Saved Jobs .......................627 Mov�ng Saved Jobs .........................631 Advanced Pr�nt Job Operat�ons ..............636 Sav�ng Pr�nt Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Pr�nter Dr�ver ........636 Pr�nt�ng W�thout Sav�ng Jobs �n the Common Box ..............638 Sett�ng Passwords for Personal Boxes ...................639 Nam�ng Personal Boxes ......................643...
Page 13 Roll Paper �s Cont�nuously Ejected ..................728 Pr�nt�ng does not start ...................729 The Data Recept�on Lamp on the Control Panel does not l�ght up .........729 The pr�nter does not respond even �f pr�nt jobs are sent ............729 Ink F�ll�ng.. �s d�splayed ......................729 The d�splay screen �nd�cates Ag�tat�ng ..................729...
Page 14 Pr�nted colors of l�nes are �naccurate dur�ng HP-GL/2 pr�nt�ng ..........744 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified .............745 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified ....745 HP-GL/2 pr�nt�ng takes a long t�me ..................745 The pr�nter stops when pr�nt�ng a HP-GL/2 job (the carr�age stops mov�ng) ......745...
Page 15 Rel lever �s �n wrong pos�t�on....................763 Borderless pr�ntng not poss�ble....................763 Paper pos�t�on not su�table for borderless pr�nt�ng..............764 Roll paper �s not securely �n contact w�th roll holder..............764 Messages regard�ng �nk ................765 Ink insufficient..........................765 No �nk left..........................765 Rema�n�ng level of the �nk cannot be correctly detected.
Page 16 Messages regard�ng HP-GL/2 ..............774 Th�s type of paper �s not compat�ble w�th HP-GL/2..............774 GL2: Wxxxx The memory �s full. (xxxx �s 0501, 0903, or 0904) ..........774 GL2: W0502 The parameter �s out of range................774 GL2: W0504 Th�s command �s not supported.................774 Other Messages ...................775...
Page 17: 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 18 • 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 19: 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 20 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 21: 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25 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 26: 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 27 • 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 28 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction...
Page 29: Printer Parts
Paper Feed Slot When loading paper, insert it here. c. Roll Ledge When loading rolls, rest the Roll Holder here before loading it in the Roll Holder Slot. d. Release Lever When releasing the Paper Retainer, push this lever back.
Page 30: Stand
Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. n. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) o. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size.
Page 31: S�De
Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. c. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port.
Page 32: Top Cover (Ins�De)
For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams.
Page 33: Roll Cover (Ins�De)
Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.
Page 34: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)
Ink Set Label An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure a “J” is printed on the label. (→P.684) c.
Page 35: Stand
Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c. Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters. Moving the printer while casters are locked may scratch the casters or the oor. d. Adjustable Stopper Pull out when using the output stacker in the extended position.
Page 36: Control Panel
Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.
Page 37: Control Panel
Pressing this button when rolls are loaded enables you to reposition the paper. (→P.127) m.Cut button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specied Automatic or Eject in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu. (→P.131) n.
Page 38: Control Panel
Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.
Page 39 Pressing this button when rolls are loaded enables you to reposition the paper. (→P.127) m.Cut button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specied Automatic or Eject in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu. (→P.131) n.
Page 40: 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 41: Turning The Printer Off
If the Message Lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (See "Error Messages.") If the Data Lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished.
Page 42: Control Panel Display
Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◄ or ► button to access other tabs.
Page 43: Printer Status And Modes
Control Panel Printer status and modes Printer status is classied according to the following ve modes. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed.
Page 44: Mode Transition
If multiple errors occur, tabs related to errors other than the error currently shown ash. Press the ◄ or ► button to access other tabs and check those errors. If multiple errors occur that are related to the Job tab and Settings/Adj. tab, each error message is displayed for 4 seconds on each tab before another message is shown.
Page 45: How To View Instructions With Navigate
Control Panel How to View Instructions With Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. Press the Navigate button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu.
Page 46: Printer Menu Operations
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classied into menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu items only available during printing. • Menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.30) •...
Page 47: Menu Operations During Printing
Control Panel Menu operations during printing To display menus during printing, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel, and then press the OK button. Other menus are available after printing is nished. Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus.
Page 48: Menu Operations
Control Panel Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see “Menu Settings”. (→P.49) • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) Note •...
Page 49: Accessing Menus
• Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted.
Page 50: Specifying Menu Items
After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Note • If a conrmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers.
Page 51: Menu Structure
Control Panel Menu Structure The menu structure is organized by tabs, as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk are the defaults. • Paper Menu (→P.35) • Ink Menu (→P.37) • Job Menu (→P.38) • Set./Adj. Menu (→P.39) For instructions on menu operations, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu items, see “Menu Settings”.
Page 52 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic CutDustReduct. VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest Scan Wait Time 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Roll DryingTime 30 sec.
Page 53: Ink Menu
*1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.97) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 54: Job Menu
Interface Network Ink Consumed (The ink color is xxx.xxx ml displayed here.) Print Job Log Pause Print Off * HDD Information Total capacity Box free space *1: If a pending job is selected, Print Anyway is displayed. 38 Printer Parts...
Page 55 Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Test Print Nozzle Check Status Print Interface Print GL2 Set Print Paper Details Print Job Menu Map Color Palette Adjust Head Posi.
Page 56 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level B:Standard/ Draft Adj. Fine Feed (*2) Mainte- Head Head nance Cleaning Cleaning Head Cleaning Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl. maint cart Head Info...
Page 57 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Print Off * (Economy) Paper Paper Automatic Manager Source Roll Paper Cut Sheet Margin (Standard) Conserve Off * Paper Auto Off *...
Page 58 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Circle Setting Palette B (Select (Indicates (Specify the pen Width, the values number) Color, of Width, and Line Color, Attributes) and Line...
Page 59 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP (*9) IPv4 IPv4 Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol...
Page 60 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Bindery Service PServer (*6) RPrinter PServer * NPrinter AppleTalk (*9) Off * Ethernet Auto On * Driver (*9) Detect Comm.
Page 61 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Buzzer On * Contrast -4, -3, -2, -1, Adj. 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Date &...
Page 62 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan, Baku Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo, Seoul +10: Canberra +11:New Caledonia +12: Wellington -12: Eniwetok -11:Midway -10Hawaii (AHST) -9:Alaska...
Page 63 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level feet/inch Detect Pause Mismatch Warning None * Hold Job Paper Size Roll ISO A3 Basis Selection (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll 10in.
Page 64 *7: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *8: Follows the setting in Date Format. *9: Viewing and conguration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *10: Viewing and conguration is possible for administrators only. 48 Printer Parts...
Page 65: Menu Settings
Slow helps prevent adhesive from sticking to the cutter and keeps the cutter sharp. Trim Edge First If a roll is loaded, the end of the paper will be cut. CutDustReduct. If you choose On, a line will be printed at the cut position when paper cutting is selected.
Page 66 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.97) The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 67 Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (→P.685) Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (→P.694) Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Page 68 Indicates the total hard disk capacity and the mail box free space. *1: Indicates a rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per page. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%.
Page 69 Print the paper settings as specied in Paper Details. Print Job Log Print a record of print jobs, including the paper type and size, amount of ink consumed, and so on. Ink consumption indicates a rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per page.(*1)
Page 70 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. Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Page 71 Conserve Paper Conserves paper when printing. Auto Rotate If the long side of an original is shorter than the roll width, the original is automatically rotated 90 degrees to conserve paper. Similarly, if the long side of an original in landscape orientation is longer than the roll width and the short side is shorter than the roll width, the original is repositioned to t on the paper.
Page 72 ThickenFineLines Select On to print ne lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If ne lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
Page 73 Option On-the-Fly Selecting On will start printing jobs sooner if you are printing only HP RTL print jobs and printing would not start until later. However, images may be incomplete in some cases, so be sure to check the printing results.
Page 74 System Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep Setup mode. Buzzer Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. Contrast Adj. Adjust the Display Screen contrast level. Date & Date Set the current date.
Page 75 Cut the edge if you are concerned about any marks left on the roll when the roll is left in the retracted position. Specify On to have rolls cut when printing begins after Sleep mode or when the power is restored.
Page 76 To print as usual, select Print. Selecting Print (Auto Save: Box 01 Del) will print the job and then delete the data from the printer’s hard disk. Selecting Save: Box 01 will only save the print job in the box, without printing it.
Page 77 Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink. *2: It is not possible to match the colors and image quality produced by the specied printer exactly. Printer Parts 61...
Page 78: Menu Sett�Ngs (Dur�Ng Pr�Nt�Ng)
Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (→P.685) Head Cleaning A Clean the Printhead. (→P.694) Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Page 79 *1: Indicates a rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per page. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates.
Page 80: Status Print
Printing Status Print reports Load paper. If using sheets, load paper of A4/Letter size. You will need at least two sheets. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select Settings/Adj. tab Note •...
Page 81 Control Panel Ink Menu Ink-related information. Maintenance Cartridge capacity C, M, Y, MBK, MBK2, BK Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed in a ve-level scale. Job Menu Indicates the total hard disk capacity and the mail HDD Information box free space.
Page 82 HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that COUNTER xx require servicing. COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other CUTTER items (indicating how much they have been MEDIA used). LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL...
Page 83: Printing Interface Setting Reports
Printing Interface Print reports Load the paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized, you will need at least three sheets. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 84 Control Panel EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IPv4 Frame Type IPv4 settings values. Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address...
Page 85 Address Secondary DNS Server Address Use the same host name DNS Host Name and domain name as IPv4 DNS Domain Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Printer Parts 69...
Page 86 Settings values regarding the communication path Transmission Rate used for sending and receiving messages. MAC Address Auto Detect Communication Ethernet Type Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function *1: Only items congured in Print Application are printed. 70 Printer Parts...
Page 87: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◄ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Press the ◄ or ► button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◄ or ► button within 30 seconds, continuous display is resumed.
Page 88: Optional Accessories
Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.105) •...
Page 89: Printer Specifications
Green Purchasing, Eco Mark, GPN, RoHS, Eco Declaration, WEEE, U.S. presidential directives *1: The printer uses a trace amount of power even when turned off. To stop all power consumption, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. *2: Calculation based on ISO 7779. Operating conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type >...
Page 90: Printing Performance
Operating system: Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008/Windows Server 2003/Windows XP/Windows 2000 or Mac OS X ver. 10.3.9 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...
Page 91 Roll (300.0mm), ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm), JIS B4 Roll (257.0mm), and 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide (→P.97) *2: When supplying paper, use a roll approximately 1,000 mm (1,093.6 yd) or longer.
Page 92: Output Stacker Capacity, In Sheets
100 jobs Output stacker capacity, in sheets Regular position Extended position (*1) *1: For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.97) Options Roll Holder Set RH2-33...
Page 93: Print Area
5 mm (0.20 in) 5 mm (0.20 in) Sheets • Printable Area a margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) on left and right sides is required. • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right...
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 refer to individual sheets of paper. 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.203) (→P.215) • Free Layout function Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other.
Page 96: Loading And Printing On Rolls
For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.102) (→P.97) • If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and cut the paper manually. (→P.131) Turn the printer on. (→P.24) Load the roll on the Roll Holder.
Page 97 Load the roll in the printer. (→P.108) Select the type of paper. (→P.112) Note • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper. (→P.114) Basic Printing Workow 81...
Page 98 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.88) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.90) Send the print job.
Page 99: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.102) (→P.97) Turn the printer on. (→P.24) Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details.
Page 100 Printing procedure Load the sheet. (→P.138) The printer now starts printing the print job. 84 Basic Printing Workow...
Page 101: Printing In 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 102: Registering The Printer
Important • During this setup process, the printer will not be listed among available printers if it is off or disconnected. • By default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. In Mac OS X 10.4 and earlier, you must enable AppleTalk protocol on the printer before using the printer in an AppleTalk network.
Page 103 Printing procedure 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 104: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (W�Ndows)
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 105 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.338) Basic Printing Workow 89...
Page 106: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 107 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.456) Basic Printing Workow 91...
Page 108: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel. When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status.
Page 109: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel. If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by the printer), double-click the taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor.
Page 110: Cancel�Ng Pr�Nt Jobs From Mac Os X
Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 111 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed. Basic Printing Workow 95...
Page 112: Pausing Printing
Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (→P.26) Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state.
Page 113: Handling Paper
Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photo paper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide identies types of paper and gives specications, printer driver settings, and tips on handling paper. (See Paper Reference Guide.)
Page 114 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. 98 Handling Paper...
Page 115 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Handling Paper 99...
Page 116: Updating Paper Information
Paper Updating paper information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool (Macintosh).
Page 117 Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Handling Paper 101...
Page 118: Paper Sizes
ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm) 257.0 mm (10.12 in) JIS B4 Roll (257.0mm) 254.0 mm (10.00 in) 10-in. Roll (254.0mm) *1: For information on types of paper compatible with borderless printing, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.97) 102 Handling Paper...
Page 119 Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes Dimensions ISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in) ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2+ 431.8 × 609.6 mm (17.00 × 24.00 in) ISO A2 420.0 ×...
Page 120 203.2 x 203.2 mm (8.00 x 8.00 in) to 917.0 x 1600.0 mm (36.10 x 62.99 in) Note • For details on non-standard paper sizes, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes”. (→P.263) • Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. 104 Handling Paper...
Page 121: Handling Rolls
Attachment L Attachment R 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. Important • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
Page 122 Handling rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.
Page 123 Handling rolls With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it rmly until the roll touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.
Page 124: Loading Rolls In The Printer
If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Remove the paper and go to the next step.
Page 125 Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the “R” label (c) on the Roll Holder ange is aligned with the “R” label (d) on the printer .
Page 126 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 127 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors or the blade after removing creased edges. (→P.131) Handling Paper 111...
Page 128: Changing The Type Of Paper
Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 129 Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 130: Spec�Fy�Ng The Paper Length
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as follows.
Page 131: Printing From A Desired Starting Point
Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off. If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 132 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.
Page 133 Handling rolls Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover. Handling Paper 117...
Page 134: Removing The Roll From The Printer
If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the leading edge of the roll. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed. You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (→P.128) Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
Page 135 For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see “Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls”. (→P.120) Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see “Loading Rolls in the Printer”. (→P.108) Handling Paper 119...
Page 136: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll.
Page 137 Important • 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 138: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Page 139 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Open the Roll Cover.
Page 140 If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. 124 Handling Paper...
Page 141: 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. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
Page 142 Handling rolls Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. 126 Handling Paper...
Page 143: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll.
Page 144: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left
Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded.
Page 145: 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 146: Mac Os X
• 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) 130 Handling Paper...
Page 147: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Note • Automatic and Eject are valid only when you have selected 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 148: Eject (Waiting For Ink To Dry After Printing)
Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality or cause rough cut edges. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 149 Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 150 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 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 151: 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 152: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct. > On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel. This option reduces debris from cutting by printing black lines at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Page 153: Roll Holder Set
Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.105) •...
Page 154: Handling Sheets
Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. Important • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the Paper Feed Slot at a time. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. •...
Page 155 Handling sheets Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover.
Page 156 Handling sheets Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job.
Page 157: Chang�Ng The Type Of Paper
Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 158 Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 159: Pr�Nt�Ng From A Des�Red Start�Ng Po�Nt
Width Detection to Off in the printer menu for the type of paper used. Set Width Detection to Off On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 160 Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off. If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 161 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.
Page 162: Removing Sheets
Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 163: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
• If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 164 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 165 Handling sheets Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling Paper 149...
Page 166: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
Page 167 Handling sheets Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling Paper 151...
Page 168: Output Stacker
When moving the printer, always lift the Support Rod to the Extended position before use in position (2). If the stacker is not used in position (2), the Basket Cloth may touch the oor and be soiled or damaged. •...
Page 169: Note Regarding The Extended Position
Output Stacker Note regarding the Extended position The Output Stacker can be used in the regular position and an Extended position for easy removal of printed documents. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 170: Working With Various Print Jobs
Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings.
Page 171: Print Quality
Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 172: 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. For details, see Media Conguration Tool.
Page 173 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 174: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 175 Note • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are 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. For details, see Media Conguration Tool.
Page 176 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in...
Page 177: 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 178: Printing Line Drawings And Text
Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • 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”.
Page 179 Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing line drawings and text, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 180: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows)
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 (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing) in the Print Target list.
Page 181 Printing CAD Drawings Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. 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 A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 182: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 183 Printing CAD Drawings 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 (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing) in the Print Target list.
Page 184 Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in...
Page 185: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings
Important • If you have selected Color (CAD) 3, Color (CAD) 4, or Color (CAD) 5, it is not possible to match the colors and image quality produced by the specied printer exactly. For instructions on conguring Color Compatibility, refer to the following topics.
Page 186: Spec�Fy�Ng Colors And Pr�Nt�Ng Cad Draw�Ngs (W�Ndows)
You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers).
Page 187 Select the desired color settings in the Color Compatibility list. Note • For details on color settings,see “Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings”. (→P.169) For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) (→P.192)
Page 188: Hp-Gl/2 Printing
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.49) This printer can emulate the following printers using HP-GL/2 emulation.
Page 189: Printing Office Documents
Draft Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing ofce documents, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. •...
Page 190: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.348) 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 191 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. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.338) Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 192: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 193 Printing Ofce Documents 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 194 Printing Ofce Documents Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.456) 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.459)
Page 195: 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 196: Color Adjustment
Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. 180 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 197 Adjusting Images 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 Description Remarks Driver Matching Color adjustment based on the original...
Page 198 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 199: 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 200 Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. Close the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 201 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.342) Enhanced Printing Options 185...
Page 202: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 203 Adjusting Images In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 187...
Page 204 Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 205: G�V�Ng Pr�Or�Ty To Part�Cular Graph�C Elements And Colors For Pr�Nt�Ng
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 206: Color Settings
Choose this setting to print faster. Image Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently Line Drawing/Text when checking layouts. *1: Options suitable for the selected Print Priority are listed under Print Quality. Color Settings Setting Item Options Description...
Page 207: Enhancing Printing Quality
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 208: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (W�Ndows)
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 209 To adjust the color, click Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) Select the Sharpen Text check box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.
Page 210: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os X)
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 211 Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
Page 212: 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 213: Chang�Ng The Type Of Paper
Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 214 Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 215: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
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 216 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.338) 200 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 217: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 218 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.456) 202 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 219: 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 220: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (W�Ndows)
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: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 221 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 222: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 223 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 224 Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in...
Page 225: 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 226: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (W�Ndows)
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 227 Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK. • Make sure the roll paper width you specify matches the width of the loaded roll. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...
Page 228: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 229 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 230 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.459) 214 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 231: 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 232: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (W�Ndows)
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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 233 Scaling and enter “120”. Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges 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 234: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 235 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 236 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 237: Printing At Full Size
(→P.77) 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 238: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (W�Ndows)
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. 222 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 239 Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Page Size list.
Page 240: Pr�Nt�Ng At Full S�Ze (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 241 Printing at full size Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 242 Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in...
Page 243: 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 244 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 245: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (W�Ndows)
• 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 246 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 247: Borderless Pr�Nt�Ng At Actual S�Ze (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 248 Printing at full size Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 249 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
Page 250: 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 251 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 252: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The
In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Note • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 253 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 254 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 255 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 256 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
Page 257 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 258 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 259 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Note • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 260 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 261 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 262 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 263 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
Page 264 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 265 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 266 • 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 267 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 268 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 269 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. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 270 Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
Page 271 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. Enhanced Printing Options 255...
Page 272: 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 273: 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.264) 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 274 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. 258 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 275 • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.342) 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 276: Register A Custom Page Sizes
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 277: Print The Banner
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter “100*500.” If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list.
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 X)”. (→P.459) 262 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 279: 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 280: Printing By Using Custom Size
Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) in the printer. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 281 Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog 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.342) Enhanced Printing Options 265...
Page 282: Printing By Using Custom Paper Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 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 283 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 284: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 285 Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. In Page Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter “43.00 cm” in Height and Width. In Printer Margins, enter “0.5” for the top and side margins and “2.3” for the bottom margin.
Page 286 Page Size, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. 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.459) 270 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 287: 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 288: 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. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.
Page 289: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
Page 290 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 291 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 292 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. 276 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 293: 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 294: 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 295 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Click 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.342)
Page 296: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 297 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper 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.459) Enhanced Printing Options 281...
Page 298: 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 299: 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: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) •...
Page 300 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 301: 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: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
Page 302 Direction and Border. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 303 Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in...
Page 304: 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 305: 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 306 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 307: 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 308: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.348) 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 309 Centering originals 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 310: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 311 Centering originals Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 312 Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
Page 313: 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 314: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Windows)
Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 315 For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.342) Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. Enhanced Printing Options 299...
Page 316: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 317 Centering originals Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 318 For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.459) Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. 302 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 319: 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 320: 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 321 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 322 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 323 Conserving roll paper Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
Page 324 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.459) 308 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 325: 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 326 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 327 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 328 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 329 Conserving roll paper Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
Page 330 Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom 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.459) 314 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 331: 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 332: 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. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: •...
Page 333: 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.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 334 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. 318 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 335 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane.
Page 336: Other Useful Settings
TOP SECRET You can also create your own watermarks. Specify the following options to customize your watermark. • Watermark string: Specify the font, size, color, and so on. Surround the watermark with a frame, if desired. • Watermark position: Specify the position on the page, the angle, and so on.
Page 337: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) •...
Page 338 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 software. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 339: 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 340: 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 341 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 Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 342: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 343 Other useful settings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 344 Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. Make sure the...
Page 345: 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.) For instructions on using favorites to print, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 346 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.348) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 347 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.348) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 348 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. 332 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 349: 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.97) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.
Page 350: 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 351: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
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 352 Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. 336 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 353 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 Paper Detailed Settings dialog box.
Page 354: Windows Software
• Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.352) 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 355: Free Layout
Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.374) 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.376) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.
Page 356 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 357 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.338) Windows Software 341...
Page 358 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 359 View Settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. 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.
Page 360 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.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 361 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. Windows Software 345...
Page 362 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.348) Complete the print settings. Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 363 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.348) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 364: 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 365 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 366 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 367 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 368: 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 369: View Settings
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.189) View Settings Displays the Print Target setting values. You can view and change the order of Print Target setting values. • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) (→P.357)
Page 370: Color Mode
Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply.
Page 371: Paper Source
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 372: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.352) Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. • (→P.129) Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page until ejecting the paper, as needed.
Page 373: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
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.352) Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).
Page 374: 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 375 Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation makes colors more subdued. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Page 376: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
Page 377: Matching Sheet (Windows)
Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC proles, select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system. If you prefer not to use the printer driver for color matching, select No.
Page 378 Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. To apply the same input prole automatically for Graphics and Text, select Use the Same Prole for All Objects. To apply separate input proles to Graphics and Text, clear Use the Same Prole for All Objects and specify the individual settings.
Page 379 Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen).
Page 380 Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) 364 Windows Software...
Page 381: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
Page 382: 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 le. Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application.
Page 383: Paper Size
Scales the document image to match the roll width. Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specied scaling value. Enter a value in a range of “5-600.” Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on.
Page 384: Output Method
Printer Driver Output Method Click to display the Output Method dialog box, which enables you to complete the Output Method and Name of data to be saved settings. 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.
Page 385: 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 386: Edit Watermark
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. Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.282) •...
Page 387: Reverse Order
Printer Driver No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.309) Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.”...
Page 388: Print Date
Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. 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. •...
Page 389: Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto. If documents are not printed correctly on large-format paper, it may help to select Yes, and if ne lines are not visible or if images are distorted when printed, it may help to select No.
Page 390: Settings Details
Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the Favorites list. Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in the Favorites list. 374 Windows Software...
Page 391 Printer Driver Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a le.
Page 392: Hot Folder
Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Page 393: Support Sheet (Windows)
Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer. Settings Summaries Click to display the View Settings dialog box, which enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Windows Software 377...
Page 394: 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. Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application. 378 Windows Software...
Page 395: Device Settings Sheet (Windows)
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 Settings sheet. Color Compatibility Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode > Color (CAD). •...
Page 396: The Features Of Preview
While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
Page 397: Starting Preview
Preview Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu.
Page 398: Preview Main Window
Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Page 399: Preview Area
Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see “Dialog Area”. (→P.384) Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.
Page 400: Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size
You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Paper Source. “No Spaces at Top or Bottom” You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.
Page 401: Printer Information
Printer Information You can conrm the information acquired from the printer. Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Windows Software 385...
Page 402: Print On The Center
Preview Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the “Print” button Printing on the center begins. Note • You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Paper Source.
Page 403 Preview Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the “No Spaces at Top or Bottom” check box on.
Page 404: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees
Preview Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can t lengthwise across the roll.
Page 405: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Preview Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of...
Page 406 Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can t lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. •...
Page 407: Using The Ruler
• You can also select the setting by clicking the ▼ button on the tool bar. Moving a Page You can move a page to display when you select Go to Page from the View menu. Setting Details First Page Go to the rst page.
Page 408: The Features Of Free Layout
Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 409: Starting Free Layout
Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. In the “Layout” sheet, click on the “Page Layout” check box and select “Free Layout” from the list. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. Note •...
Page 410 Free Layout On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. 394 Windows Software...
Page 411: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool and status bar.
Page 412: Detailed Settings
This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select “Detailed Settings” from the “File” menu. The printer driver is used to congure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Page 413: Preferences Dialog Box
“Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. “Gridlines” You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.88(inch)).
Page 414 Free Layout “Object Frame Style” You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details “None” You can print with no frame style. “Solid Line” You can print the solid line as the frame style.
Page 415: Page Options Dialog Box
Free Layout Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Page Options” from the “File” menu. This allows you to congure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout. “Roll Paper Length” Set the length of one page to print on roll paper.
Page 416: Zoom Dialog Box
• You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
Page 417: Format Dialog Box
Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. “Size” Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”.
Page 418: Object Position
You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details “Vertical Pos” You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. “Horizontal Pos” You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. “Page Pos”...
Page 419 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note •...
Page 420 When you select “Free Layout”, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “OK” button.
Page 421 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with the application software and repeat the above steps. Windows Software 405...
Page 422 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print”...
Page 423 When you select “Free Layout”, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “OK” button.
Page 424 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with other application software and repeat the above steps. 408 Windows Software...
Page 425: Selecting An Object
To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. • To select all objects, select “Select All” from the “Edit” menu. When you specify the area with dragging the mouse, the object in the area is selected. Windows Software 409...
Page 426: Changing The Object Size
Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.
Page 427: Moving An Object
You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Alternatively, you can move the “Object Position” by changing the values in “Vertical Pos”, “Horizontal Pos”...
Page 428: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange Object” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting in the Page Options Dialog Box (→P.399) dialog box.
Page 429: Aligning Objects
Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically”...
Page 430 Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 414 Windows Software...
Page 431: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
• The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back”...
Page 432 Free Layout “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back. 416 Windows Software...
Page 433: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. • In order to paste an object on any position that you like, you can paste the object with “Pointed Paste” by clicking the right button of the mouse on any position that you want.
Page 434: Folded Duplex Window
Free Layout Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select “Folded Duplex” from the “Edit” menu after selecting an object. Using the “Folded Duplex” function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar.
Page 435 Free Layout Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Windows Software 419...
Page 436: Prints Using Folded Duplex
Congure the Fold Line Color and Fold Line Type from Print Fold Lines. Note • When the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox is selected, fold lines are only printed at the three locations of the center and both edges. Click “OK” to save the settings.
Page 437: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
Free Layout Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select “Finished Size Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure nished size settings. “Finished Size” Selects the method for setting the nished size.
Page 438: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Free Layout Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select “Binding Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure the binding edge settings. “Binding Edge” Congures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge.
Page 439: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy settings. Operating Environment You can use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy in the following environments.
Page 440: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
The “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box displays. Note • If you click on the “Add to Startup folder” check box in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter.
Page 441 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy To start by selecting “imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” from the “start” button From the Windows “start” button, select “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. The “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box displays. Windows Software 425...
Page 442: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Click the button to open the “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. “Edit” Button From the “Hot Folder” list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
Page 443 When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note •...
Page 444: Creating A New Hot Folder
Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.424) The “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box displays.
Page 445 Select the media type to print. Note • If the “Borderless Printing” checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Click the “Next” button. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print.
Page 446 You cannot use the “Back” button, after clicking the “Next” button here. Click “Finish” button to close the “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the “Hot Folder” list in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.
Page 447: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.424) The “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box displays.
Page 448 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (→P.433) Click the “OK” button to close the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the “Hot Folder” list in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.
Page 449: Setting The Print Parameters
Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. “Apply Sharpness” Place a checkmark here to set the sharpness. Drag the slider bar to the left or right to adjust. You can also adjust by directly entering a number in the numeric input eld. Note •...
Page 450 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 451 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 452: The Features Of Imageprograf 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 453 Status Monitor Note • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Windows Software 437...
Page 454: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
You can use the “Job” sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the “Preempt” button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue. Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the “Pause”...
Page 455: Accounting Manager
Calculation of the Total Pages Used and the Total Cost This allows you to use the collected print job logs to calculate totals for items such as the number of pages printed, the amount of paper used and the printing costs incurred.
Page 456: Accounting Manager Main Window
Accounting Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using.
Page 457: Job List Area
Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specied period. For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs.
Page 458: Totals Area
Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Note • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Status Bar Displays messages and other information.
Page 459: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Note • When you select a job and then open the “Unit Costs” dialog box, items with unit costs that have not yet been congured for that job are shown highlighted. • Setting the Unit Cost for Ink (→P.444) •...
Page 460: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the “Ink” sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. To set the same unit cost for all the inks Select the “Use same price for all ink” checkbox. Enter the “Tank Capacity” and “Price”.
Page 461: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Select a media type from the “Media Type” list. Enter the “Width”, “Length” and “Price”. Click the “Add” button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the “Overwrite” button. Click the “OK” button.
Page 462: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the “Other” sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Enter any name in the “Name” eld. Enter a value in “Unit Cost”.
Page 463: Paper Width
Accounting Conguring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select “Units and Display” in the “Settings” menu to open the “Units and Display” dialog box. Use this dialog box to congure the display settings. “Date Display Format” Use this option to select the display format for dates. "YYYY" indicates the year, "MM" the month and "DD"...
Page 464: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
To save old data, it is recommended that you export the data as a CSV le. For details of how to export print job logs as CSV les, see Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File. (→P.449) Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition You can use this procedure to cancel the regular acquisition of print job logs from printers.
Page 465: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File
Up to 10,000 regularly acquired jobs are displayed for each printer. Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File You can export the collected print job data in the form of a CSV le by selecting “Export Job Cost Data” in the “File” menu.
Page 466: Showing Job Properties
Accounting Showing Job Properties If you select a job in the job list and then select “Show Job Properties” in the “File” menu, the “Job Properties” dialog box appears, allowing you to check information such as detailed cost data. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the “Copy” button.
Page 467: 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 468: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing.
Page 469 Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist.
Page 470: 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 471 Device Setup Utility On 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 472: Mac Os X Software
• Utility Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.475) 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.476) You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer.
Page 473 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are congured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 474 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.456) 458 Mac OS X Software...
Page 475 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 476 Printer Driver 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 “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.315)
Page 477 Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box.
Page 478 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 479: Print Preview
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 480 Choose the level of print quality. View set. Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to conrm the settings for the selected item from the Print Target list or change the order of items listed in Print Target.
Page 481 Activate this option to print text more sharply. Reduce Print Unevenness Select this checkbox for two-pass printing to reduce color shading. This option is displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in Media Type and Ofce Document in Print Priority. Economy Printing Select this checkbox to reduce the amount of ink consumed during printing.
Page 482 Media Type. (→P.463) Paper Source Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded. To update the media type setting in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK.
Page 483: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os X)
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.97) Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. •...
Page 484 Printer Driver Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application.
Page 485: 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 486: Matching Pane
• For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices.
Page 487: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os X)
Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen).
Page 488 For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. 472 Mac OS X Software...
Page 489: Page Setup Pane (Mac Os X)
Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane. Roll Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width. Page Size Displays the size of the original, as specied in the page settings of the application.
Page 490: Rotate Page 90 Degrees
• Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.297) No Spaces at Top or Bottom Select this checkbox to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.309) Rotate Page 90 degrees Select this checkbox to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing.
Page 491: Utility Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utility pane. Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment •...
Page 492: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os X)
• Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Send job to You can congure the method for saving print jobs to the printer hard disk. • Print • Save in mail box Print after reception is complete Jobs are printed after they are saved on the hard disk.
Page 493: Support Pane (Mac Os X)
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 494 While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
Page 495 Preview Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu.
Page 496 Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Page 497: Drawer Area
Preview Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click “Drawer” from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select “Drawer” from the “View” menu.
Page 498: Paper Settings Panel
Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings”...
Page 499 Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. “Print” Button Click the button to begin printing.
Page 500 Preview Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 501 Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Mac OS X Software 485...
Page 502: Advanced Settings
Preview Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.
Page 503: Output Settings Panel
*This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. “Borderless Printing” You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specic width and the specic media type is used. For more information about “Borderless Printing”, see “Print with No Borders”. (→P.498) Note •...
Page 504: Rotate Page
This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. “No Spaces at Top or Bottom” You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.
Page 505: Color Sett�Ngs Panel
Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)”...
Page 506: Color Adjustment
You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select “Color” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel.
Page 507 *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. Note • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Mac OS X Software 491...
Page 508: Match�Ng
You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in “Matching Mode”. “Printer Prole” Select the printer prole. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode or “ColorSync” has been selected in “Mode”. 492 Mac OS X Software...
Page 509: Soft Proof
Preview “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the preview area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”. Mac OS X Software 493...
Page 510: Driver Matching Mode
Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 511: Icc Matching Mode
Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 512: Colorsync
Preview ColorSync Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 496 Mac OS X Software...
Page 513: Preferences D�Alog Box
“Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
Page 514: Print With No Borders
With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specied media must be set to the printer. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.482) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source.
Page 515: Pr�Nt On The Center
Preview Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Print Centered” check box on.
Page 516: Not Pr�Nt Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Preview Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”.
Page 517: Pr�Nt Page Rotated 90 Degrees
Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.482) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Rotate Page” check box on.
Page 518: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
Preview Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select “Fit to Width” from the tool bar. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed.
Page 519: Display With All
Preview Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select “Fit Screen” from the tool bar. All is displayed. Mac OS X Software 503...
Page 520: Display With Actual Size
Preview Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select “Actual Size” from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. 504 Mac OS X Software...
Page 521: Moving A Page
Go to the rst page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. Mac OS X Software 505...
Page 522: Free Layout
Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 523: Start�Ng Free Layout
Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note •...
Page 524: Free Layout Ma�N W�Ndow
Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Page 525 Free Layout Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Mac OS X Software 509...
Page 526: Paper Sett�Ngs Panel
Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings”...
Page 527 Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. “Print” Button Click the button to begin printing.
Page 528: Easy Sett�Ngs
Free Layout Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 529 Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Mac OS X Software 513...
Page 530: Advanced Sett�Ngs
Free Layout Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.
Page 531: Color Sett�Ngs Panel
Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)”...
Page 532: Color Adjustment
You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select “Color” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel.
Page 533 *For soft gradation, decrease the contrast. For hard gradation, increase the contrast. Note • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Mac OS X Software 517...
Page 534: Match�Ng
You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in “Matching Mode”. “Printer Prole” Select the printer prole. Note • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode or “ColorSync” has been selected in “Mode”. 518 Mac OS X Software...
Page 535 Free Layout “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the layout area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”. Mac OS X Software 519...
Page 536: Dr�Ver Match�Ng Mode
Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 537: Icc Match�Ng Mode
Under “Matching Mode”, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 538: Colorsync
Free Layout ColorSync Check that “ColorSync” is selected in “Matching Mode”. Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 522 Mac OS X Software...
Page 539: Preferences D�Alog Box
“Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. “Gridlines” You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)).
Page 540 Free Layout Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button.
Page 541: Page Setup Dialog Box
Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. When you place a checkmark on “Auto Settings”, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page.
Page 542: Zoom D�Alog Box
• You cannot display this if “Roll Paper” is selected in Paper Source. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
Page 543: Format D�Alog Box
Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”.
Page 544: Lay�Ng Out A Mult�Ple-F�Le Document On One Page
Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. Click on “Free Layout” in the “Page Setup” panel to attach a checkmark. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “Print” button.
Page 545: Select�Ng An Object
Free Layout Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key.
Page 546: Chang�Ng The Object S�Ze
Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object.
Page 547: Mov�Ng An Object
Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Rotating an Object You can rotate the object.
Page 548: Lay�Ng Out Objects Automat�Cally
Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box. (→P.525)
Page 549: Al�Gn�Ng Objects
Select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. “Align Bottom” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Mac OS X Software 533...
Page 550 Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 534 Mac OS X Software...
Page 551: Chang�Ng The Object Overlapp�Ng Order
Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the “Object” menu. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back” Moves the object to the backmost position.
Page 552 Free Layout “Bring Forward” Moves the object one position to the front. “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back. 536 Mac OS X Software...
Page 553: Past�Ng A Cop�Ed Or Cut Object
Alternatively, you may select “Copy” or “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. Click “Paste” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. Mac OS X Software 537...
Page 554: Color �Magerunner Enlargement Copy
Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy settings. Operating Environment You can use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy in the following environments.
Page 555: Start�Ng Color �Magerunner Enlargement Copy
Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Note • If you click on the “Monitor Hot Folder Constantly” check box in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the Dock when starting OS X thereafter.
Page 556: Color �Magerunner Enlargement Copy D�Alog Box
Enlargement Copy”. (→P.539) “Delete les in the folder” From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the “Delete” button to delete only les in the hot folder. “Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the list above”...
Page 557 When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note •...
Page 558 From the “Apple” Menu, open the “Sharing” dialog box for “System Preferences”. Select the check box labeled “File Sharing”, and click the “Options” button. Select the check box labeled “Share les and folders using FTP” and “Share les and folders using SMB” to make shared settings.
Page 559 Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list. From “Enlarged Copy Settings”, click “Edit” button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel. (→P.546)
Page 560 Select the check box labeled “Share les and folders using FTP” and “Share les and folders using SMB” to make shared settings. Note • If you’ve made shared settings when you created a new Hot Folder, you do not need to execute steps 8 to 10. 544 Mac OS X Software...
Page 561: Deleting A Hot Folder
Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select “Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the list above”, and then click the “Delete” button.
Page 562 This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. Paper Source You can select the paper source.
Page 563 Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Automatic Cutting You can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guideline for cutting. The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Details “Printer Default”...
Page 564 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 565 Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Mac OS X Software 549...
Page 566 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.
Page 567: Enlarged/Reduced Printing
*This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. “Borderless Printing” You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specic width and the specic media type is used. Note •...
Page 568: Output Method Button
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Print Centered” Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. Note • This feature is useful when you print the document enlarged or reduced with Scaling as well. When an image is scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.
Page 569 Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)”...
Page 570 Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 571 Click the “Input Prole” list, and then select an input prole. Note • To match the color on the printing, select the input prole for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy of the Color imageRUNNER type in use. Click the “Printer Prole” list, and then select a printer prole.
Page 572 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ColorSync Under “Mode”, select “ColorSync”. Click the “Printer Prole” list, and then select a printer prole. Note • Available when using Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.4. 556 Mac OS X Software...
Page 573 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 574 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 575: The Features Of Imageprograf Printmonitor
You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. • If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately. • You can also set up automatic email notication of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance. Note •...
Page 576: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the button. Note • Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/resumed. Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button cancels printing of the selected job.
Page 577: Printing Held Jobs
Printmonitor Printing Held Jobs Printing of the job with a “Status” of “Holding” is paused because the paper specied by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer. Use the procedure below to print the held job.
Page 578: Network Setting
Mac OS X 10.3.9 or later Note • When using IPv6, you must specify IPv6 on the Control Panel or in RemoteUI. For instructions, see “Conguring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings”. (→P.570) or see “Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings”. (→P.572) •...
Page 579 Compatible operating systems • Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4 • Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. • Compatible with EtherTalk Phase 2. •...
Page 580: Network Environment
Example of a NetWare network Note • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use. 564 Network Setting...
Page 581 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 582 Device Setup Utility On 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 583 Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. • Make sure the IP address you enter for the printer is not the same as any computer IP address in your network. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button.
Page 584 Network Setting Important • Be sure to complete step 11. This will activate the values you have entered. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway on the Control Panel. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values.
Page 585 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 586 Network Setting Note • The subnet mask and default gateway are set to “0.0.0.0.” Use RemoteUI to change the subnet mask and default gateway to match your network settings. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.571) Conguring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must congure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel.
Page 587: 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 588: When Using An Ipv4 Ip Address
Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. When using an IPv4 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/...
Page 589 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 590: When Using An Ipv6 Ip Address
Network Setting When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 591 Activate when assigning a stateful stateful addresses address dynamically. Dynamically update the stateless Activate when assigning a stateless address address dynamically. Dynamically update the manual Activate when assigning a manual address address dynamically. Click OK to display the Network page. Network Setting 575...
Page 592 *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk “*” entry (for the default zone) as it is. If you enter a network zone name that does not match created zones, the printer will not be detected by Macintosh computers.
Page 593 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 594 (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. 578 Network Setting...
Page 595: Specifying Printer-Related Information
Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Specify device information, security, and email notication settings as follows. 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 596 Network Setting Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 597 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 598: 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 599: 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 600: 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 601 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 585...
Page 602 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 603 (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 587...
Page 604: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
Click the IPv4 tab and select ETHERNET II in the Frame Type list. 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 605: Specifying The Frame Type Using The Printer Control Panel
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 606: 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 607 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 608 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 Admin and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it.
Page 609: Specifying Netware Protocols
Network Setting (Windows) 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.571) Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 610 If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services.
Page 611 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 612: Installing Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account.
Page 613 Device Setup Utility On 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 614: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 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 615 *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk “*” entry (for the default zone) as it is. If you enter a network zone name that does not match created zones, the printer will not be detected by Macintosh computers.
Page 616: Activating Appletalk On The Printer
Be sure to complete step 6. This will activate the values you have entered. Note • By using RemoteUI, you can also specify the object name used for AppleTalk, as well as the printer zone name. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.571)
Page 617 AppleTalk is supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. 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 618 Follow these steps to congure the destination when using the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. (→P.567) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Navigate to Applications >...
Page 619 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. Network Setting 603...
Page 620 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 621: Hard Disk
Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF HDI Driver • imagePROGRAF Free Layout • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • imagePROGRAF Status Monitor •...
Page 622 Display error messages *1: This option is available in combination with Print. Print jobs are saved on the printer’s hard disk before printing. *2: Not available using imagePROGRAF HDI Driver. *3: Not available in Mac OS.
Page 623: Checking The Free Hard Disk Space
Press ▲ or ▼ to select HDD Information, and then press the OK button. Using RemoteUI To view the box list, select Stored Job in Job Management. On the Stored Job page, the free hard disk space is shown in the upper-right corner when boxes are listed.
Page 624 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 625: Erasing Data On The Printer's Hard Disk
Erase HDD Data is not available if there is a job queue. Additionally, print jobs are not processed during execution of Erase HDD Data. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 626 Hard Disk Press ▲ or ▼ to select High Speed, Secure High Spd., or Secure, and then press the OK button to display the conrmation screen. Note • If a password has been set on the printer, the Admin.Pswd screen is displayed. In this case, enter the password and press the OK button to go to the next step.
Page 627: Print Jobs
Save the time spent using a computer When you send a print job to the printer, you can save it on the printer after printing or simply save it on the printer without printing it yet. Saved print jobs can be printed in the required quantity later without the need to use a computer again.
Page 628: Storage Destination
When the job queue is full, additional jobs sent from a computer are treated as "standby" jobs, to be processed when possible. However, if all queued jobs are simply being held, the oldest job is deleted and the print job sent from the computer is processed.
Page 629: Saving Print Jobs On The Printer Hard Disk
Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk To save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk, congure the printer driver. Note • Printing from the following software also enables you to save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Windows • HDI Driver •...
Page 630 • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination personal box in the Mail box list. • Print after reception is complete This option is available in combination with Print. Print jobs are saved on the printer’s hard disk before printing.
Page 631 Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you select Save in mail box. Here, specify the name and personal box number for saved print jobs. In Document title, enter a name to identify saved print jobs.
Page 632 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Print jobs being processed by the printer are collectively called the job queue. You can delete or preempt jobs in the job queue as needed. These operations are available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 633 Basic Print Job Operations Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 634 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 635 Hold) If the type or size of paper loaded does not match the settings in the print job received when you have set Detect Mismatch to Hold Job in the Control Panel menu, the print job is held on the printer as a pending job in the job queue.
Page 636 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI Manage jobs as needed on the Print Job page. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, see “Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor”.
Page 637: Printing Saved Jobs
Print saved print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 638 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job and click Print. 622 Print Jobs...
Page 639 Basic Print Job Operations On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 640 The printing time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, the printing time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies.
Page 641 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” by Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the saved job and click Resume Printing.
Page 642 Basic Print Job Operations In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 626 Print Jobs...
Page 643: Deleting Saved Jobs
This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 644 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le.
Page 645 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Print Jobs 629...
Page 646 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the print job and click the Delete button.
Page 647: Moving Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be moved from the current box to another box as follows. However, jobs saved in personal boxes cannot be moved to the shared mailbox.
Page 648 Basic Print Job Operations Select the print job and click Move. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le.
Page 649 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move. Print Jobs 633...
Page 650 Basic Print Job Operations In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name.
Page 651 Basic Print Job Operations Select the print job and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Print Jobs 635...
Page 652: Advanced Print Job Operations
Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver To save print jobs sent from software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, complete the Output Method and Print After Recv settings in the Control Panel menu.
Page 653: Specify Print After Recv
Specify Print After Recv To save print jobs on the hard disk before printing, specify Print After Recv. Printing will start when Print After Recv is set to On, even if you have selected Save: Box 01 in Output Method.
Page 654: Printing Without Saving Jobs In The Common Box
Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box Jobs sent from a computer for which you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver are saved in the shared mailbox. (→P.611) When Save: Shared Box is Off in the Control Panel menu, print jobs for which you have selected Print in the Output Method dialog box of the printer driver are deleted from the shared mailbox after printing.
Page 655: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes
Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes For greater security, you can specify a password for personal boxes. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the personal box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the personal box.
Page 656 • Set Password Select the check box. • Password Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le.
Page 657 Set password Select the check box. • Password Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Re-enter to conrm Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Page 658 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK.
Page 659: Naming Personal Boxes
Advanced Print Job Operations Naming Personal Boxes For easier identication, you can assign names to personal boxes. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the personal box.
Page 660 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open.
Page 661 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Print Jobs 645...
Page 662 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number.
Page 663: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs
Print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be listed by box as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 664 Advanced Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in the box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. 648 Print Jobs...
Page 665 On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Print Jobs 649...
Page 666 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 667: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Printing a List of Saved Jobs The list of print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be printed by box as follows. This operation is only available from the Control Panel. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 668: Displaying Details Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Displaying Details of Saved Jobs Details of print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be displayed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
Page 669 The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Page 670 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. 654 Print Jobs...
Page 671 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 672: Renaming Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Renaming Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
Page 673 Advanced Print Job Operations On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Print Jobs 657...
Page 674 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. 658 Print Jobs...
Page 675 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name.
Page 676 Advanced Print Job Operations Select the print job and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 660 Print Jobs...
Page 677: Printer Hard Disk Operations
Advanced Print Job Operations Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF HDI Driver • imagePROGRAF Free Layout • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • imagePROGRAF Status Monitor •...
Page 678 Display the time of printing Display error messages *1:This option is available in combination with Print. Print jobs are saved on the printer’s hard disk before printing. *2:Not available using imagePROGRAF HDI Driver. *3: Not available in Mac OS. 662 Print Jobs...
Page 679 Press ▲ or ▼ to select HDD Information, and then press the OK button. Using RemoteUI To view the box list, select Stored Job in Job Management. On the Stored Job page, the free hard disk space is shown in the upper-right corner when boxes are listed.
Page 680 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space.
Page 681: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging.
Page 682: Automatic Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors
Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
Page 683 A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(Advanced), a conrmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing.
Page 684 Adjusting the Printhead Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). (→P.666) However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Auto(Advanced), try Manual.
Page 685 For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Repeat steps 8-10 to specify the adjustment value for D-2 to D-5 and D-7 to D-11.
Page 686: Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj)
Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) If printed lines are misaligned, execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the Printhead. Executing Head Inc. Adj. requires you to examine a printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.
Page 687 Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone. In this case, close the Top Cover. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines.
Page 688 Adjusting the Printhead Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete. 672 Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
Page 689: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images
Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem. (→P.732) (→P.733) (→P.738) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 690: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the feed amount. • Banding in different colors • Line length is not accurate in the direction paper is fed To adjust the feed amount, do the following, in this order.
Page 691 Either B:Standard/Draft or A:High in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver settings at the time of printing. • If you have selected Easy Settings in the printer driver, follow these steps to conrm the Print Priority setting. •...
Page 692: Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Adjusting the feed amount Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount. There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper).
Page 693 A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(GenuinePpr), a conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen requesting you to continue printing.
Page 694: Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Adjusting the feed amount Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj. Quality for adjustment of the paper feed amount. Use Manual adjustment with highly transparent media or other paper for which Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) cannot be used.
Page 695 Note • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another sheet of the same type of paper. Additionally, after test pattern B is printed, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet.
Page 696 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed) If the contrast is uneven or banding in different colors appears at 50 mm (2.0 in) intervals in printed documents, try executing Adj. Fine Feed during printing to ne-tune the feed amount.
Page 697: Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length)
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust the amount that paper is advanced. There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings.
Page 698 ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the amount of discrepancy, and then press the OK button. If the scale is shorter than the actual size, use a positive setting value. If it is longer, use a negative value.
Page 699: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength (Vacuumstrngth)
When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the Printhead rubs against paper, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 700: Maintenance
Ink Tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a “J” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers.
Page 701: Replacing Ink Tanks
Compatible ink tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.684) Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.
Page 702: Access The Menu For Ink Tank Replacement
Ink Tanks Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 703: Install The Ink Tanks
Caution • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it.
Page 704 Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. 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 705 Ink Tanks Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Maintenance 689...
Page 706: Checking Ink Tank Levels
The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen. These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: “!” if ink is low, “×” if no ink is left, and “?” if you have deactivated ink level detection.
Page 707: When To Replace Ink Tanks
If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message Lamp is lit and Not much ink is left. is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.690)
Page 708: Checking For Nozzle Clogging
For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.695) Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Page 709 If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. Clean the Printhead. (→P.694) 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 693...
Page 710: Cleaning The Printhead
It takes about three minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about three and a half minutes to complete. Caution •...
Page 711: Replacing The Printhead
When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead.
Page 712: Access The Menu For Printhead Replacement
Access the menu for Printhead replacement 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 713: Replace The Printhead
Carriage, you will hear a warning tone, and Printhead replacement is no longer possible. If you move the Carriage by mistake, close the Top Cover. The Carriage will be moved to the position as indicated. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
Page 714 Printheads Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely.
Page 715 The Printhead contains ink to protect the nozzles. We recommend removing Protective Part (b) as you hold it over the Printhead package or safely out of the way to avoid spilling ink and staining your clothes or the surrounding area. If ink accidentally spills, wipe off the ink with a dry cloth.
Page 716 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 and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place.
Page 717: Maintenance Cartridge
• If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. • 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. • Ink adheres to the top of the Maintenance Cartridge after it has been used. Handle the Maintenance Cartridge carefully during replacement.
Page 718 Printhead cleaning, or when ink is being absorbed. Ink may leak out. Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 719: Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. Caution •...
Page 720 The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag. Expel excess air from the plastic bag and seal the zipper.
Page 721 Maintenance Cartridge Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance 705...
Page 722: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and replace the Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (→P.701)
Page 723: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full, the Message Lamp is lit and The level is low is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one.
Page 724: Cleaning The Printer
Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Page 725: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover
• If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Page 726 Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). 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 727 Cleaning the Printer Note • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover. Maintenance 711...
Page 728 It takes about three minutes to complete. • Head Cleaning B Use this mode if no ink is ejected at all, or if Head Cleaning A does not solve the problem. It takes about three and a half minutes to complete. Caution •...
Page 729: Other Maintenance
Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit.
Page 730 Other Maintenance Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover. Pressing the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever horizontally, lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to release the lock. Holding the ink tanks by the grips, remove them.
Page 731: Pack The Printer
• Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again.
Page 732: Updating The Firmware
The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 733: Troubleshooting
Þ"Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls (→P.131) " How do I print without borders? Borderless printing is possible on rolls. You can also specify borderless printing in the printer driver by adjusting the original size to match the paper size.
Page 734 How do I print in landscape (or You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation portrait) orientation? automatically enlarged to t the roll width. This is an easy way to create vertical or horizontal banners. Þ"Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) (→P.255) "...
Page 735: 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. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back.
Page 736 Problems Regarding Paper Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. 720 Troubleshooting...
Page 737 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Page 738 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Open the Roll Cover.
Page 739 If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting 723...
Page 740 • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Page 741 • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 742 Problems Regarding Paper Pull the Release Lever forward. 726 Troubleshooting...
Page 743: Cannot Load Sheets
You are using paper that cannot be cut with the Specify Manual in Cutting Mode in the Control Cutter Unit. Panel menu and use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the roll after printing. (→P.131) Paper is not cut...
Page 744: Roll Paper Is Continuously Ejected
At this time, ensure that both ends of the roll are rewound evenly. Pull the Release Lever forward. Load the roll. At this time, be sure to press the Load button and select Load Roll Paper. (→P.108)
Page 745: 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 on the printer. The printer is not selected in the In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in printer driver.
Page 746: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
Check the error message and take action as necessary. (See "Error Messages.") The last portion of roll paper was used during a print Remove the used roll and insert a new roll. job, and paper could not be advanced because the (→P.118)
Page 747: 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 748: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
(→P.108) (→P.138) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 749: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.709) The type of paper as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver.
Page 750: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.709) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. In the Control Panel menu, set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min. (→P.49) When paper that does not dry easily is used for printing, it may curl during printing and touch the Output Tray.
Page 751: 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.692) In the Windows printer driver, Application Color Click Special Settings on the Layout sheet of the Matching Priority is not selected.
Page 752: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
The Printhead is out of alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.666) The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.692) Streaks may occur if you set the Print Quality too Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the low.
Page 753: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Select a stronger level in VacuumStrngth in the Control Panel menu to increase suction against the paper, and specify a trailing margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more. (→P.683) Printed colors may be uneven if you set the Print Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Quality too low.
Page 754: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
(→P.108) (→P.138) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 755: Images Are Printed Crooked
(→P.108) (→P.138) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 756: Line Thickness Is Not Uniform
Change the type of paper in the printer 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.97) 740 Troubleshooting...
Page 757: 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 Setup Guide.
Page 758: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are correctly. congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. (→P.577) The computer you are trying to print from is not Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. congured correctly. (→P.595) The NetWare server and services are not congured...
Page 759: Installation Problems
>imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete. Click Yes after the Warning message is displayed. Make sure that the printer has been removed from the list, and then click Exit. Removing printer drivers and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Remove the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor as follows.
Page 760: Hp-Gl/2 Problems
RTL commands when Auto Rotate is On in the print again. Control Panel menu. (→P.49) Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs Cause Corrective Action The Width setting in the Control Panel menu is Check the Width setting value specied for Pen incorrect.
Page 761: Hp-Gl/2 Printing Takes A Long Time
Cause Corrective Action Large print jobs with a lot of data take longer to print. Please wait a while until printing is nished. A job was printed when Input Resolution in the In the Control Panel menu, set Input Resolution to Control Panel menu was set to 600dpi.
Page 762: The Printer Does Not Go On
The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker.
Page 763: If The Printer Makes A Strange Sound
Vacuum holes under it. • There is a sound when a different size of paper is used and when the Carriage goes from side to side When paper of a different size is used, a valve is automatically activated to switch the area for paper suction, which may make a sound.
Page 764: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink
This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible.
Page 765: 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.684) 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 766 Check the message and press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ► button.
Page 767: Messages Regarding Paper
Replace the paper. (→P.83) Execute adjustment again from the control panel menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.
Page 768: The Paper Is Too Small
Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK is set to Pause, paper smaller than the size specied button to resume printing. in the printer driver is loaded.
Page 769: Replace Roll With 10 In. Wide Or Larger Roll
Replace roll with 10 in. wide or larger roll. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches in width or larger as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 770: Paprwidth Mismatch
Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK set to Pause or Warning, the width of the loaded roll button to resume printing. does not match the width specied in Fit Roll Paper However, note that this error may cause paper jams Width in the printer driver.
Page 771: Paper Size Not Detected
Follow these steps to reload the roll. been loaded. Push the Release Lever back. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the orange Paper Alignment Line. Pull the Release Lever forward. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button.
Page 772: This Paper Cannot Be Used
Control Panel menu is On. However, the roll paper may run out during the print job and you may not be able to print all of the document. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button to stop printing.
Page 773: The Roll Is Empty
Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Cut Sheet, press the OK button, and remove the sheet.
Page 774: Sheet Printing Is Selected
Sheet printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Cut Sheet, and then printer status information on a sheet, but no sheet press the OK button. Load the sheet, and then print.
Page 775: Paper Jam
Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. (→P.108) (→P.138) Manually rewind the roll all the way and press OK. Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred when advancing the paper. Rewind paper on the Roll Holder manually, all the way, and then press the OK button.
Page 776: Paper Is Crooked
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 and printing problems because paper may be askew when printed. Also, the Platen may become soiled, which may soil the back of the next document when it is printed.
Page 777: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide
Messages regarding paper Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the Follow these step to reload a sheet. guide on the right side. Push the Release Lever back. Pull out the sheet.
Page 778: Paper Cutting Failed
In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel Release the ▲ button. and trying to rewind the roll to the edge. 762 Error Message...
Page 779: Rel Lever Is In Wrong Position
Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause Corrective Action The Release Lever is pushed back. Pull the Release Lever forward. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of Follow these steps to change the settings of the print paper that is not compatible with borderless printing.
Page 780: Paper Position Not Suitable For Borderless Printing
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Fix Paper Position and straighten the paper so that the edges are between the ink grooves for borderless printing. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange of the Roll Holder. (→P.105) Select None when you have set Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu to Warning.
Page 781: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then Printhead, or do other operations that require ink. press the OK button. Replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank.
Page 782: Ink Tank Is Empty
Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded. Cause...
Page 783: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent Press the OK button to clear the error. lm is loaded. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.666) The Printhead is installed crooked.
Page 784: Check Printed Document
Messages regarding printing or adjustment Check printed document. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.694) 768 Error Message...
Page 785: Messages Regarding Printheads
The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent Press the OK button to clear the error. lm is loaded. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.666) The Printhead is installed crooked.
Page 786: Execute Printhead Cleaning
If this message is still displayed, replace the Printhead. (→P.695) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. If OK is shown on the Display Screen, clean the Printhead.
Page 787: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
Maint. cart. The level is low Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed. No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. Cause...
Page 788: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Mail box nearly full. Cause Corrective Action The free hard disk space left for personal boxes in the Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. printer’s hard disk does not have 1 GB, combined. (→P.627) Maximum jobs stored.
Page 789: Too Many Jobs For Mail Box
Too many jobs for mail box. Cause Corrective Action Saved jobs exceed the personal box capacity. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. Delete print jobs from the queue. (→P.616) Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes (box numbers in the range 01-29).
Page 790: Gl2: W0502 The Parameter Is Out Of Range
HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.97) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.
Page 791: Top Cover Is Open
The printer has detected that the Top Cover is open. Open the Top Cover fully, remove any foreign objects, and close the Top Cover again. If the error occurs again, close the Top Cover, turn off the printer, and wait a while before restoring power. Error Message 775...
Page 792: Prepare For Parts Replacement
Unknown le. Cause Corrective Action Data sent to keep the printer up to date (such as Check the data. Turn off the printer and wait a while paper information) is in the wrong format. before restoring power, and then resend the data.
Page 793 Center Horizontally ........414, 534 About This User Manual ..........1 Center Vertically ........413, 533 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from An error message is shown on the Display Applications (Mac OS X) ........462 Screen ..............730 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ......105...
Page 794 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X .......94 Choosing a Paper for Printing ........196 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ...92 If the paper type is not listed for selection ..196 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ......93 Media Type ............196 Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition ..448...
Page 795 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks Delete files in the folder ........540 (Macintosh) .............600 Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the Activating AppleTalk on the printer ....600 list above ............540 Configuring the destination (Mac OS X) ...601 Edit Button ..........426, 540...
Page 796 Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) .....312 Display with All ............503 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper ..502 Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ......310 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs ......647 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ..............303...
Page 797: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified
Index Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File ....449 Frequently Asked Questions ........717 Listed Jobs ............449 Front .................13 Selected Jobs ...........449 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ....775 Favorites Sheet (Windows) ........374 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ...........189...
Page 798 Line thickness is not uniform ........740 Ink Tanks ..............684 Lines are misaligned ..........740 Insert the maintenance cartridge......771 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print Installation problems ..........743 jobs .................744 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 Utility ...............454, 596...
Page 799 Matching Sheet (Windows) ........361 Media Type ............352 Driver Matching Mode ........361 Open Preview When Print Job Starts ....352 ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode ............362 Print Priority ............354 Input Profile Settings ........362 Print Quality ..........353, 354 Matching Method ..........361...
Page 800: Other Problems
No printhead ............770 Borderless Printing ...........473 Not much ink is left..........766 Enlarged/Reduced Printing ......473 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom ....387, 500 Fit Paper Size ...........473 Fit Roll Paper Width .........473 Free Layout ............474 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ......360 No Spaces at Top or Bottom ......474...
Page 801: Paper Jam
Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) ....369 Paper ................97 Add ..............369 Paper cutting failed..........762 Custom Paper Size Name ........369 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) ...467 Delete ...............369 Automatic Cutting ..........467 Paper Size ............369 Between Pages ..........467 Paper Size List ..........369...
Page 802 Printer Hard Disk Operations ......605, 661 Print targets for line drawings and text .....162 Printer Menu Operations ..........30 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) ..166 Menu operations during printing ......31 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ...164 Menu operations when no print job is in Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ..271...
Page 803 Centering originals on sheets ......297 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls ......136 (Mac OS X) .............300 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded..758 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Rel lever is in wrong position........763 (Windows) ..............298 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly Printing Photos and Images ........154...
Page 804 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value To set different unit costs for each ink color ..444 (Mac OS X) .............218 To set the same unit cost for all the inks ..444 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ..............216 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ..............446...
Page 805 Replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or Specifying the frame type using the printer larger ..............753 Control Panel ............589 Replace roll with 10 in. wide or larger roll..753 Stand ................19 The printer consumes a lot of ink ......748 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement The printer does not go on ........746...
Page 806: Unknown File
Before print jobs and maintenance that consume Updating the Firmware ........716 a lot of ink ............691 Using Favorites ............329 If a message for checking the ink is shown on Favorites ............329 the Display Screen ...........691 Using Favorites (Mac OS X) ......332, 462 If a message for ink replacement is shown on Using Favorites (Windows) ......330, 346...

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF755 User Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Printer Parts

Basic Printing Workflow

Handling Paper

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Quick Links

User Manual

Chapters

Troubleshooting

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