Page 1 Large Format Printer User Manual Basic Printing Workflow Working With Various Print Jobs Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Print Jobs Handling Paper Adjustments for Better Print Quality Printer Parts Network Setting Maintenance Troubleshooting Error Message Appendix...
Page 2 In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot be used. We appreciate your understanding.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ....................47 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ..................... 51 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ............... 54 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) ................57 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) .................
Page 4 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ............99 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ............ 101 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................. 105 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............
Page 5 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ............172 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ......... 172 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) ....... 175 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals ........................
Page 6 Format Dialog Box ............................... 264 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................266 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........269 Selecting an Object ............................... 272 Changing the Object Size ............................. 273 Moving an Object .................................
Page 7 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink ............................. 394 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper ..........................395 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ..................396 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager ................397 Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals ..................398...
Page 8 Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs ............398 Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File ........................399 Showing Job Properties ..............................399 Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data ....................400 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed ..................... 400 Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access ............................
Page 9 Format Dialog Box ............................... 504 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................505 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........505 Selecting an Object ............................... 506 Changing the Object Size ............................. 506 Moving an Object .................................
Page 10 Deleting Saved Jobs ..............................583 Moving Saved Jobs ..............................587 Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ................593 Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box ..................... 595 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes ......................... 595 Naming Personal Boxes ...............................
Page 11 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ..............................665 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ............... 665 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) ..............667 Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) ......................669 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) ................
Page 12 Network Environment ..............................753 Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ........................756 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................... 756 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ................758 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings ........................759 Using RemoteUI ................................
Page 13 Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected ..........................834 Printing does not start The Data Reception Lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ................835 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ....................835 Ink Filling.. is displayed ............................... 835...
Page 14 Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during HP-GL/2 printing ................... 852 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified ....................852 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified ............852 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time ..........................852 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) ..............
Page 15 Rel lever is in wrong position............................871 Borderless printng not possible............................ 871 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing....................... 871 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder....................872 Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient................................873 No ink left.
Page 16 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2....................883 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ................883 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range......................... 883 GL2: W0504 This command is not supported......................883 Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ........................
Page 17: Basic Printing Workflow
Basic Printing Workflow > Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Canceling print jobs Pausing Printing iPF655...
Page 18: Printing Procedure
Printing Options" from the table of contents. Roll printing 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 19: Loading And Printing On Rolls
(See "Types of Paper.") →P.623 →P.620 • If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate auto- matic cutting and cut the paper manually. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.644 Turn the printer on.
Page 20 Basic Printing Workflow > Printing procedure > Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") →P.626 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.630 Loading and Printing on Rolls...
Page 21 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.633 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. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") →P.635 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details.
Page 22: Loading And Printing On Sheets
These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. 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. (See "Paper Sizes.") (See "Types of Paper.") →P.623...
Page 23 > Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.692 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) →P.203 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) →P.428...
Page 24: Printing In Windows
• We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. In the source application, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Printing in Windows...
Page 25: Printing From Mac Os X
Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application • If another printer is selected, select the printer you want to use under Select Printer or in the dialog box displayed after clicking Printer.
Page 26 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 vari- ous methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 27: Canceling Print Jobs
When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status. • If you press the Stop button before printing starts Pressing the Stop button before printing starts will display a confirmation message. To cancel the print job, select Yes. • If you press the Stop button during printing Pressing the Stop button during printing will display a confirmation message.
Page 28: 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 29: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os X
• Print jobs are displayed in the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window from the moment the printer starts re- ceiving the print data until the moment printing is finished. They are not displayed before print data is sent to the printer, even if the computer has started preparing the print data.
Page 30 Canceling print jobs > 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. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job.
Page 31 > 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. iPF655 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X...
Page 32: Pausing Printing
Pausing Printing ..............................16 Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") →P.695...
Page 33: Working With Various Print Jobs
Working With Various Print Jobs > Working With Various Print Jobs Printing CAD Drawings Printing Photos and Images Printing Office Documents iPF655...
Page 34: Printing Cad Drawings
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) ................26 HP-GL/2 Printing ............................... 27 Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print fine lines and text clearly and sharply. It's easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note •...
Page 35: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Windows)
Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efficiently when checking layouts. For instructions on printing line drawings and text, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system.
Page 36 • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 37: Printing Line Drawings And Text (Mac Os X)
> Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 38: Working With Various Print Jobs 17
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 39 > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the Print Target list.
Page 40 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 41: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings
You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Colors can be adjusted before printing as follows when Color Compatibility is selected. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. Color Compatibility...
Page 42: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings (Windows)
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 specified printer exactly. For instructions on configuring Color Compatibility, refer to the following topics.
Page 43: Hp-Gl/2 Printing
• Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) →P.57 HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL( *1 →P.28 emulation.( *2 ) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the applica- →P.28...
Page 44 > The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTL job is received. Configure the optional settings for HP-GL/2 emulation on the printer control panel. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.715 This printer can emulate the following printers using HP-GL/2 emulation.
Page 45: Printing Photos And Images
• You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also fine-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see " Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for "...
Page 46: Printing Photos And Images (Windows)
• Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 47 Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. 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 Configuration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Configuration Tool.
Page 48: Printing Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 49 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 50 Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Pan- el ) are updated when you install the Media Configuration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Configuration Tool.
Page 51 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 52 For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.426 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF655...
Page 53: Printing Office Documents
• You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also fine-tune these values as needed. (Advanced Settings) For details on Advanced Settings, see " Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing "...
Page 54: Printing Office Documents (Windows)
• Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 55: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Click Manual in the Paper Source list.
Page 56 Select the printer in the Printer list. In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Mar- gins). If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu.
Page 57 Printing Office 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 confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
Page 58 Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.426 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)
Page 59 Printing Office Documents > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 iPF655 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X)
Page 60: Enhanced Printing Options
Adjusting Images Choosing Paper for Printing Printing enlargements or reductions Printing at full size Borderless Printing Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Centering originals Conserving roll paper Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Checking Images Before Printing...
Page 61: Adjusting Images
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) ............60 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specified 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.
Page 62 • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Image, Graphics, and Text. 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...
Page 63: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
→P.51 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 64 > Adjusting Images > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 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. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows)
Page 65 Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Saturation 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 66 Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.205 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF655...
Page 67: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
> Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing. This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 68 > Adjusting Images > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X)
Page 69 Adjust the level of color saturation, in a range from subdued to vivid. Saturation Note • Click Object Adjustment to open the Object Adjustment dialog box, which allows you to select the color adjustment target from Images, Graphics, and Text. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Page 70: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing.
Page 71: Print Quality
Print Priority (*1) Description Image A setting for posters or other documents made up mainly of photos or images, or for emphasizing photos or images in printed documents. Line Drawing/Text Choose this setting for CAD drawings made up mainly of intricate lines, or wall newspapers and other notices with a large amount of text.
Page 72 *1: Displayed in Mac OS X. Note • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and choose Unidirectional Printing as the direction of printing. For instructions on specifying the print quality and color settings before printing, refer to the following topics, as appropri- ate for your computer and operating system.
Page 73: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
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 74 Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.45 Select the Sharpen Text check box. Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)
Page 75 Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.205 iPF655 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)
Page 76: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (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 77 Enhanced Printing Options > Adjusting Images > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the Print Priority list. iPF655...
Page 78 Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.45 Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size.
Page 79: 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 80: 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 81 • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 82: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
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 specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 83 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 84 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 85 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 86: 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 87 • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- ") er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.210...
Page 88 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 89: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
→P.205 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 90 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 91 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 92: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 93: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)
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 comput- er and operating system. • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) →P.77...
Page 94 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 95: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os X)
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 specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 96 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 97 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 98 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 99 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 100: Printing At Full Size
"). To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized →P.750 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. Note •...
Page 101: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
• Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 102: Enhanced Printing Options 44
Printing at full size > In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box.
Page 103 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 104 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 105 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 106: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) cannot be selected. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be un- even 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.
Page 107: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
• 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. • The extra 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side will not be printed. Create the original so that it fits inside the paper area to be printed on.
Page 108 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 109: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os X)
> Printing at full size > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Page 110 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 111 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 112 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 113 Printing at full size > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 iPF655 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)
Page 114: Borderless Printing
If you require higher image quality, specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driv- er. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. Cut the printed docu- ment ejected from the printer, then use scissors to cut away the edges on the top and bottom.
Page 115: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
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 follow- ing topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 116 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 117: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
> Borderless Printing > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
Page 118 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 119 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 120 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 121: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) cannot be selected. • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be un- even 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.
Page 122: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
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 123 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 124: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
> Borderless Printing > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 125 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 126 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 127 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 128 Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)
Page 129: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to fill the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Page 130: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
> Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about five times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word •...
Page 131 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) "...
Page 132 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list.
Page 133 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. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 134: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os X)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about five times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...
Page 135: Register A Custom Page Sizes
Mac OS X. Register a Custom Page Sizes This example describes how to register and print using a page size that is horizontally elongated and suitable for banners in either horizontal or vertical format.
Page 136 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 137 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in...
Page 138: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Specifying custom paper sizes for temporary use Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the appli- cation. 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 139 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.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 140 →P.205 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. • Document: Any Type •...
Page 141 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.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 142 Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. 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.
Page 143: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
> Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This section describes how to register and print Custom Page Sizes based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named 430*430 in Custom Page Sizes. • Document: Any Type •...
Page 144 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 145 In Printer Margins, enter 0.5 for the top and side margins and 2.3 for the bottom margin. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. Double-click Untitled in the list at left in the Custom Page Sizes dialog box and enter the paper name—in this case, 430*430.
Page 146 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, select from the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 147 Page Size, make sure 430*430 is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 iPF655...
Page 148: 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 149: 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.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ")
Page 150 Enhanced Printing Options > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list.
Page 151: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os X)
• For details on imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout →P.255 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. iPF655...
Page 152 > Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Free Layout check box. Click Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) iPF655...
Page 153: 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 154: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.210...
Page 155 Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.205 iPF655 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Page 156: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 157 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 158: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
" →P.430 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.
Page 159 • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver ") Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) →P.210...
Page 160 > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 161: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Lay- out Printing dialog box by clicking Set. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 162 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 163 > Access the Layout pane. Click 4 in the Pages per Sheet list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direc- tion and Border. Access the Main pane.
Page 164 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 165: Printing Posters In Sections
→P.430 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 post- er larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing.
Page 166: 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 post- er larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for print- ing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example.
Page 167 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet > Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Manual in the Paper Source list.
Page 168 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 169: Centering Originals
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) ..................162 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 170 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 171: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
> Centering originals > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 172 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 173 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 174 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 175: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
" →P.430 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 176 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 177 > Centering originals > In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Match Page Size in the Paper Size list.
Page 178: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)
Select the printer in the Printer list. In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Mar- gins). Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF655...
Page 179 Print from the application software menu. 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 180 Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)
Page 181 Enhanced Printing Options > Centering originals > Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size. iPF655 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X)
Page 182: Conserving Roll Paper
You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it fits within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
Page 183 This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 de- grees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll paper (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 184: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os X)
Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 185 Conserving roll paper > This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper.
Page 186 > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 187 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 188: 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 189 > Conserving roll paper > Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) ") →P.210 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 190 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 191: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os X)
→P.205 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 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 192 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 193 > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 194 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 195 > Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) " →P.430 iPF655 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)
Page 196: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
• PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows).") →P.210...
Page 197 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 docu- ment will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist.
Page 198 > Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applica- tions on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual.
Page 199: 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 ap- plied on the preview screen.
Page 200 > 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 201: Other Useful Settings
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 202: Printing With Watermarks- Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
• Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) →P.186 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 water- mark. • Document: Any type •...
Page 203 View Settings. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 204 Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list. Note • Click Edit Watermark to open the Edit Watermark dialog box. In the Edit Watermark dialog box, you can create custom watermarks and change the position and angle of watermarks. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 205: 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 206 > Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 207: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os X)
> Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Orientation, click Landscape.
Page 208 If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 209 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 210 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the 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 Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 211: Using Favorites
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. (See " Types of Paper ")
Page 212 Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings (Windows) " →P.205 Roll paper will be automatically cut after printing.
Page 213: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Other useful settings > Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note •...
Page 214 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF655...
Page 215 Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click 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 216: Windows Software
Windows Software > Windows Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Print Plug-In for Office HDI Driver Status Monitor Accounting Digital Photo Front-Access Device Setup Utility Media Configuration Tool iPF655...
Page 217: Printer Driver
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................206 Using Favorites .............................. 208 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................210 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu ..........212 Main Sheet ..............................214 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ....................218 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ......................
Page 218 →P.235 • Favorites Sheet →P.236 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 →P.238 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color im- ageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.
Page 219: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
• Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications ")
Page 220 Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver settings for the feed source and type of paper.
Page 221: Confirming Print Settings
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 "...
Page 222: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
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 illustra- tions and numerical values in the preview, you can confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, lay- out, and so on.
Page 223 Windows Software > Printer Driver > Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications ") →P.210 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 224: Using Favorites
This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favorites. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (Refer to " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ")
Page 225 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.(See " Accessing the Printer Driv- er Dialog Box from Applications ")
Page 226: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
• The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Page 227 > Printer Driver > Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Note • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may be displayed.
Page 228: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
> 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 driv- er, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application.
Page 229 • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver.(See " Device Settings Sheet ") →P.241 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. iPF655 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu...
Page 230: Main Sheet
→P.210 Main Sheet The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing ap- plication, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 231: Advanced Settings
> Printer Driver > Advanced Settings Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink dry- ing time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.218 Open Preview When Print Job Starts If you turn this on, imagePROGRAF Preview starts before printing.
Page 232: View Settings
• Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.54 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 →P.220 Configuration using Advanced Settings Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing.
Page 233: Color Mode
Activate this option to print text more sharply. Economy Printing Select this checkbox to reduce the amount of ink consumed during printing. However, the print quality is worse than for normal printing. Select this mode if you want to conserve ink when checking drawings, for example. Depending on the Media Type and Print Quality settings, this mode may not be available.
Page 234: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Paper Source Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the paper source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK.
Page 235: Drying Time
Specify the time the printer waits after printing a line on the page until printing the next line, as needed. Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen.
Page 236: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each listed item for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application...
Page 237 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 238: 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 239: Matching Sheet
Printer Driver > Matching Sheet On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on vari- ous devices. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings in Color Mode in Advanced Set- tings, and then click the Matching sheet.
Page 240 Printer Driver > ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode in the Matching Mode list. Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Page 241: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
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 242: 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 243: Page Setup Sheet
Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application.
Page 244 Scales the document image to match the roll width. Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the Page Size list.
Page 245: Output Method
Banner Printing when printing multiple pages continuously. • Printing Multiple Pages Continuously →P.137 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. • Output Method dialog box →P.230...
Page 246: Output Method Dialog Box
If Print is selected, the print job is saved to the printer hard disk after printing has finished. If Save in mail box is selected, the print job is saved to the printer hard disk. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination personal box in the Mail box list.
Page 247: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Printer Driver > Paper Size Options Dialog Box In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note •...
Page 248: Layout Sheet
You can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List. Layout Sheet 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.
Page 249: Edit Watermark
Activate this option to print pages in reverse order. Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing the user name, date, or page number in the header or footer. • Page Options Dialog Box →P.234...
Page 250: Page Options Dialog Box
> Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options.(See " Layout Sheet ") →P.232 Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select Print Time Also.
Page 251: Special Settings Dialog Box
This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto. If documents are not printed correctly on large-for- mat paper, it may help to select Yes, and if fine lines are not visible or if images are distorted when printed, it may help to select No.
Page 252: Favorites Sheet
Adjust faint lines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, clearing this option may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
Page 253 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. Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite.
Page 254: Utility Sheet
> Utility Sheet 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 255: Support Sheet
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 confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Lay- out, and Favorites sheets.
Page 256: Settings Summaries Dialog Box
The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm 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 file created with a text editor or similar application. Settings Summaries Dialog Box...
Page 257: Device Settings Sheet
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). • For details on color settings, see Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings →P.25...
Page 258: 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 259 Windows Software > Preview > On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.
Page 260: 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 261 Windows Software > Preview > 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. iPF655 Preview Main Window...
Page 262 Windows Software > Preview > For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." →P.247 Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. Preview Main Window iPF655...
Page 263: Dialog Area
For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout." →P.251 Center Originals Across Roll You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about Center Originals Across Roll, see "Print on the Center." →P.253 Note •...
Page 264: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
No Spaces at Top or Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom."...
Page 265: Using The Ruler
Use mm as the ruler unit. inch Use inches as the ruler unit. Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing.
Page 266 Windows Software > Preview > Selecting Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Placing a checkmark for Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) on the printer driver Selecting Use Driver Settings Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF655...
Page 267: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Windows Software > 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...
Page 268 Turn at the position of Note • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 269: Print On The Center
Windows Software > 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 •...
Page 270: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on.
Page 271: 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-file document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 272: Operating Environment
Free Layout > Note • The media type, image size, detailed media settings, and the printer settings can cause the actual print output to differ from the Free Layout settings. Operating Environment You can use the Free Layout in the following environments.
Page 273 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 274: 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 275 Windows Software > Free Layout > Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. iPF655 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 276: Detailed Settings
Free Layout > Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver.
Page 277: Preferences Dialog Box
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 278: Page Options Dialog Box
You can print with the crop marks. Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.
Page 279: 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 magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
Page 280: Format Dialog Box
• You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. 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.
Page 281: Object Position
> Free Layout > Enl./Red. When you place a checkmark here, you can select Scaling, Fit Paper Size, or Fit Photo Size. Setting Details Scaling Allows you to input the value of the enlargement or reduction ratio of an object.
Page 282: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. 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 283 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. iPF655 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page...
Page 284 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. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object.
Page 285: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
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 dialog box. Note •...
Page 286 • 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. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page...
Page 287 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. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object.
Page 288: 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. Selecting an Object...
Page 289: 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 290: Rotating 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 and Page Pos in the Format Dialog Box →P.264...
Page 291: 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 Ar- range Object from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box →P.262...
Page 292 Windows Software > Free Layout > Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Page 293: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Select the Overlapping Order menu from the Object menu. Note • 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. iPF655 Changing the Object Overlapping Order...
Page 294 > Free Layout > Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF655...
Page 295: 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 296: Folded Duplex Window
> Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Du- plex 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 297: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings. Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size.
Page 298: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. Binding Edge Configures the binding edge when folding paper.
Page 299: Prints Using Folded Duplex
You can print the dashed line as the frame style. Only Print Center and Edges To print fold lines at the center and both edges, select the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox. Prints using Folded Duplex Allows you to produce duplex printing by combining two pages and folding them.
Page 300 Configure 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.
Page 301: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
• Allows the document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER to be automatically enlarged and printed. • You can perform basic printer settings such as printer selection, media type and output profile selection, and matching methods, in addition to borderless printing and enlargement/reduction process without growing through the printer driver.
Page 302 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 303: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.285 Hot Folder The hot folder list appears.
Page 304: Hot Folder
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 305: Creating A New Hot Folder
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.285 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays.
Page 306 Click the Next button. 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. Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 307 Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the Next button.
Page 308 Windows Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box. Creating a New Hot Folder iPF655...
Page 309: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
> Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder.
Page 310 Click the Manual Settings button. The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF655...
Page 311 The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") →P.296 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.
Page 312: Setting The Print Parameters
Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Page 313: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
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 field. Note • You can input between 0 and 500.
Page 314 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 315 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display. Scanned originals are sent to the hot folder and automatically enlarged and printed following the conditions you specified for the folder.
Page 316: Print Plug-In For Office
• It is displayed on the toolbar/ribbon, so it is easily accessible. • It can be set by just selecting from the Wizard. • Large-Format Printing custom media size can also be set in the Wizard from Microsoft Word or Microsoft Power- Point.
Page 317: Operating Environment
• If you opened the Office document from Internet Explorer, the software will not run correctly. • If you are editing an embedded object or link object, the software will not run correctly. • If you added the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In ribbon to the Microsoft Office 2007/2010 Quick Access toolbar, the software will not run correctly.
Page 318 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Install Individual Software button. Click Install in imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office. Steps to install iPF655...
Page 319 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. iPF655 Steps to install...
Page 320 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click the Start button. Click the Yes button. Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete. Steps to install iPF655...
Page 321: Steps To Uninstall
Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, and click the Remove button. Note • You cannot uninstall Print Plug-In for Office if an Office application is running. When a message appears, select Cancel and close all Office applications that are running. When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office applications, and the Print Plug-In for Office functions are not available.
Page 322 Print Plug-In for Office > If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 or later, you can also enable add-ins to display Print Plug-In for Office. See below for the procedure for re-installing the plug-in or enabling add-ins. Re-installing Print Plug-In for Office •...
Page 323 > Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
Page 324 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.
Page 325 > Print Plug-In for Office > If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. For Microsoft Office 2003 Click About <application name>...
Page 326: To Start From Microsoft Word
> Click the Disabled Items button in the About <application name> dialog box. If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
Page 327 →P.351 Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. Printer list The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing, Multi-Page Printing, and Print Using Registered Settings can be set.
Page 328 Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar.
Page 329: Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change dis- plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Print Matching Roll Width (Word) Prints to the edge of the roll width.
Page 330 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Print Matching Roll Width. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. Select Next. Print Matching Roll Width (Word) iPF655...
Page 331: Borderless Printing (Word)
• Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen. You can check and make changes to the layout in the preview screen. • When you print to the edge of the roll width, the maximum length will be the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m.
Page 332 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 333 > Print Plug-In for Office > A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. Note • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
Page 334: Multi-Page Printing (Word)
• The maximum length for Borderless Printing is the lesser of 5.587 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (Word) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft Word. Multi-Page Printing (Word) iPF655...
Page 335 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 336 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. Multi-Page Printing (Word) iPF655...
Page 337: Register The Settings(Word)
Press Print to start printing. Register the settings(Word) If you are going to print multiple times using the same setting, you can select One-Touch Registration. Registered settings can be recalled from Print Using Registered Settings. Set up to the Print screen from Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing or Multi-Page Printing of Printing Menu.
Page 338: Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings. Print Using Registered Settings (Word) Prints using the registered settings.
Page 339 > Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 340: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 341 > Click Portrait Orientation or Landscape Orientation. Note • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button.
Page 342: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
→P.313 Important • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. To start from Microsoft PowerPoint Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft PowerPoint.
Page 343 Printing Wizard dialog box Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/rib- bon.
Page 344: Print Matching Roll Width (Powerpoint)
Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change dis- plays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Note •...
Page 345 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 346 • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen. You can check and make changes to the layout in the preview screen. • When you print to the edge of the roll width, the maximum length will be the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m.
Page 347: Borderless Printing (Powerpoint)
The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 348 Print Plug-In for Office > Click Borderless Printing. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. Note • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the application.
Page 349: Multi-Page Printing (Powerpoint)
• The maximum length for Borderless Printing is the lesser of 14.22 times the roll paper width, or 18.0m. Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. iPF655 Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint)
Page 350 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 351 Windows Software > Print Plug-In for Office > Click Multi-Page Printing. Select the Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select layout from Layout Selection. Select Next. Select Media Type. iPF655 Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint)
Page 352: Register The Settings(Powerpoint)
Press Print to start printing. Register the settings(PowerPoint) If you are going to print multiple times using the same setting, you can select One-Touch Registration. Registered settings can be recalled from Print Using Registered Settings. Set up to the Print screen from Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing or Multi-Page Printing of Printing Menu.
Page 353: Print Using Registered Settings (Powerpoint)
Click OK, and return to the Print screen. Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. Note • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings. Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) Prints using the registered settings.
Page 354 > Important • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 355: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Powerpoint)
Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 356 Click Portrait Orientation or Landscape Orientation. Note • The steps taken to create a Portrait Page Size will be used as an example to explain the procedure. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) iPF655...
Page 357 Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. Important • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Note • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Match- ing Roll Width, refer to see "Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint)."...
Page 358: To Start From Microsoft Excel
Menu Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. Printer list The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Entire Sheet and Print Selected Area can be set.
Page 359 If you click No, you will return to the application. • If you click the Print button with a page break set, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. If you do not use the set page break, check the page break preview and change the setting.
Page 360: Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Print Plug-In for Office > Print Entire Sheet (Excel) For resizing the entire sheet to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge the currently displayed sheet before printing. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.
Page 361 A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer.
Page 362 Important • If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select. • You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Page 363: Print Selected Area (Excel)
Print Plug-In for Office > Print Selected Area (Excel) For resizing the selected range of cells to fit the roll width. Choose this option to enlarge a particular part of the sheet before printing. Start Microsoft Excel. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.
Page 364 The Layout menu will appear automatically. Important • If the range selected in Excel 2007/2010 is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. Print Selected Area (Excel)
Page 365 Print Plug-In for Office > Note • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size.
Page 366: Configuring Binding (Excel)
Important • If divided into plural pages, try reducing the data size or the range you select. • You cannot run Print or Print Preview if you select it for a worksheet with no data displayed. Configuring Binding (Excel) You can configure Binding margins for binding printouts.
Page 367: Configuring Special Settings
Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. Click imagePROGRAF in the toolbar, and select Special Settings. Turn the checkbox for the item you want to change on or off. Item Details Show progress indicator during plug-in...
Page 368 Center sheets and print areas This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel. Ensure image quality when creating page When this setting is on, documents are created at the maximum size. sizes This reduces the enlargement ratio during actual printing, which mini- mizes degradation of the quality of photos, etc.
Page 369: Hdi Driver
• A special HDI (Heidi Device Interface) compatible printer driver for the Autodesk, Inc. software applications for Auto- CAD and AutoCAD LT architecture (hereafter referred to together as "AutoCAD"). • You can set up the print job with the most appropriate settings for the media and print clear, sharp printouts of plans and diagrams created with AutoCAD.
Page 370: Installation Procedure
→P.361 Installing with the Canon Installer The Canon installer opens and displays as soon as you start the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer. Follow the procedure below to perform the installation from this screen. Mount the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and start the Canon installer.
Page 371 Windows Software > HDI Driver > The Installation List appears. Click the Install button of the imagePROGRAF HDI Driver. The driver setup screen appears. Click the Next button. iPF655 Installing with the Canon Installer...
Page 372 > HDI Driver > After you have read the Licensing Agreement, select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. Confirm that the installed AutoCAD is compatible with your computer environment. Click the OK button.
Page 373 HDI Driver > The HDI driver files are copied to the Drv folder where the AutoCAD program files are stored. Click the Finish button. This completes the setup of the HDI driver. After AutoCAD starts, select Plotter Manager from the File menu.
Page 374 > HDI Driver > The Add Plotter - Introduction Page screen opens. Check the displayed screen and then click the Nextbutton. Note • To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard you can also click Start > Control Panel > Autodesk Plotter Manager > and then double-click the Plotter Wizard icon in the Plotters window.
Page 375 The Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen opens. Make sure that Canon Inc. is selected in the list of Manufacturers, and for the Models select the name of the print- er that you want to install then click the Next button.
Page 376 HDI Driver > The Add Plotter - Ports screen opens. Make sure that Plot to a port is selected, select the port that you want to use for the plotter, then click the Next button. Note • In the Add Plotter - Ports screen, it is recommended to select Network Port. If you select Local Port, the AutoCAD warning message may appear when printing.
Page 377: Installing With The Add-A-Plotter Wizard
CD-ROM drive. Installing with the Add-A-Plotter Wizard Follow the procedure below to use the Add-A-Plotter Wizard to install the HDI driver without the Canon installer. After AutoCAD starts, select Plotter Manager from the File menu. The Plotters window opens. Click the Add-A-Plotter Wizard icon.
Page 378 > HDI Driver > The Add Plotter - Introduction Page screen opens. Check the displayed screen and then click the Next button. Note • To open the Add-A-Plotter Wizard you can also click Start > Control Panel > Autodesk Plotter Manager >...
Page 379 > On the Add Plotter - Plotter Model screen, click the Have Disk button. The Open dialog box opens. From the Look in box, select the CD-ROM drive, and then browse to the folder that holds the hif file. Select the hif file then click the Open button.
Page 380 > The display returns to the Add Plotter - Plotter model screen. Select Canon Inc. from the list of Manufacturers, select the name of the printer for Models, and then click the Next button. The Add Plotter - Import Pcp or Pc2 screen opens. Click the Next button.
Page 381 HDI Driver > The Add Plotter - Ports screen opens. Make sure that Plot to a port is selected, select the port that you want to use for the plotter, then click the Nextbutton. Note • In the Add Plotter - Ports screen, it is recommended to select Network Port. If you select Local Port, the AutoCAD warning message may appear when printing.
Page 382: Opening The Plotter Configuration Dialog Box
This completes the installation of the HDI driver. Remove the User Software CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive. Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box You can open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box by two ways. • Opening from the AutoCAD File Menu →P.367 •...
Page 383: Opening From The Autocad File Menu
Click the Properties button. Note • If any other printer name is selected, select the name of the printer that you want to use from the Name list. • The names of the printers installed when the HDI driver was installed are in the Name list.
Page 384: Opening From The Start Menu
The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens. Opening from the Start Menu Follow the procedure below to open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box from the Start menu. Click the Start button then select Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens.
Page 385 > Double-click the Autodesk Plotter Manager icon. The Plotters window opens. Double-click the iPFxxxx.pc3 icon (the icon name is the name of the printer you use) to open. The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens. iPF655 Opening from the Start Menu...
Page 386: Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog Box
Device and Document Settings Sheet Use this sheet to perform the main printing settings. The settings for each item are shown in a tree structure on this sheet. When you select an item the screen display changes so you make changes for the resolution and other graphic settings, the media type, the color matching and Custom Properties settings, the drying time and the roll paper margin for safety and other detailed media settings.
Page 387: Media Source And Media Size Settings
Follow this procedure to select the media source and the media size. Press the Source and Size below Media. The Device and Document Settings sheet opens and switches to the display that presents the media source and size settings. From the Source list, select the media source.
Page 388: Graphics Settings
Use these settings to adjust the print mode and resolution. Click the Vector Graphics below Graphics. The Device and Document Settings sheet opens and switches to the Vector Graphics settings. Select Color or Monochrome. Select a setting for Color Depth from the list.
Page 389 Perform dithering on the printer. Click the OK button. Raster Graphics settings PUse these settings to adjust the balance between the print quality, memory consumption, and the print speed of raster graphics. Click the Raster Graphics below Graphics. The Device and Document Settings sheet opens and switches to the Raster Graphic settings.
Page 390 OLE objects. Printing time will take longer the higher you set the Best set- ting. Trade-off Use these settings to lower the print quality by a certain degree if the print job can- not be completed at the best quality. Click the OK button.
Page 391: Opening The Custom Properties Dialog Box
• For more details about how to open the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box, see "Opening the Plotter Configuration Dialog Box." →P.366 Click Custom Properties. The Device and Document Settings sheet opens and switches to the display that presents the custom properties set- tings. Click the Custom Properties button. iPF655...
Page 392 Windows Software > HDI Driver > The Custom Properties dialog box opens. Opening the Custom Properties Dialog Box iPF655...
Page 393: Custom Properties Dialog Box
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.
Page 394: Color Matching
Colorimetric This item places priority on reducing the differences between the color tones you seen on the computer screen and those you see in the printout, so the printout more closely resemble the colors of the original. Saturation This item does color matching with priority on saturation.
Page 395: Paper Detailed Settings
HDI Driver > Adj. Pale Color Recognizable When you place a checkmark here, yellow or cyan lines or other portions of images that are difficult to see when printed in white space can become easier to see. Economy Printing You can reduce the amount of ink consumed for printing by placing a checkmark here.
Page 396 HDI Driver > Drying Time Between Pages This sets the wait time for the ink to dry between each completely printed sheet and the output of the sheet. Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied.
Page 397: Output Method Dialog Box
Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting is not clean. Output Method Dialog Box Output Method dialog box appears when you click Output Method button on the Main sheet in the Custom Properties dialog box. You can specify the output method for HDI Driver.
Page 398: Printing
Color (CAD) 5 Print with approximate colors emulating HP Designjet 1000. Printing This section describes how to execute a print job with the HDI driver. Note • The description below uses printing with the AutoCAD 2007 as an example. Start AutoCAD and open the image file.
Page 399 Click the Properties button. Note • If any other printer name is selected, select the name of the printer that you want to use from the Name list. • The names of the printers installed when the HDI driver was installed are in the Name list.
Page 400 > HDI Driver > The Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box opens. Perform the settings that you need for the print job. Click the OK button to close the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box. Note • For more details about how to perform the settings in the Plotter Configuration Editor dialog box, see "Plotter Configuration Editor Dialog Box."...
Page 401 • If the output exceeds the number of pixels prescribed for the media, in order to prevent AutoCAD from hanging up during the print job a warning dialog box opens and asks if you want to lower the resolution or reduce the number of colors. If this occurs, click the OK button to cancel the print job and then lower the resolution or reduce the number of colors.
Page 402: Status Monitor
Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : Printer List shows a list of printers, and Status Monitor shows details for each printer. • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer, printers connected to your computer, and printers found on the network.
Page 403: 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 Other Jobs button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue.
Page 404 To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the Resume 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 Cancel Job button cancels printing of the selected job.
Page 405: 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 406: Launching The Accounting Manager
Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. 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. Launching the Accounting Manager...
Page 407 You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period. For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs →P.398...
Page 408: Totals Area
> It displays a list of either the print jobs on the printers or the regularly acquired print jobs. The displayed information in- cludes the amounts of paper and ink consumed, the costs, the media type and the time taken for printing.
Page 409: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Select Unit Costs in the Settings menu to open the Unit Costs dialog box. Configure the unit cost settings in this dialog box. Note • When you select a job and then open the Unit Costs dialog box, items with unit costs that have not yet been configured for that job are shown highlighted. • Setting the Unit Cost for Ink →P.394...
Page 410: 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.
Page 411: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Enter the Width and Length of the paper, and the Price per area for the configured width x height. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the Overwrite button.
Page 412: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Use Allocated to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred by the print job. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the Overwrite button. Click the OK button.
Page 413: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
• Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Configuring 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 configure the display settings.
Page 414: Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs At Regular Intervals
Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record. To save old data, it is recommended that you export the data as a CSV file.
Page 415: 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 file by selecting Export Job Cost Data in the File menu. Note •...
Page 416: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Show Unit Cost Data Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper.
Page 417: Digital Photo Front-Access
• 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 418: Device Setup Utility
• Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network. In this list, select the printer (specifically, the printer's MAC address) that you want to set up, and then configure the basic settings from your computer, such as the printer's IP address and the network frame type.
Page 419: Configuring The Ip Address Using Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to configure the printer's IP address. This topic describes how to configure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 420 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed. Exit imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Note • To configure the IP address automatically, choose Auto in the Setting IP Address list and select DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway.
Page 421 > When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Select the IPv6 tab. In IPv6, select On.
Page 422 > Device Setup Utility > When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address. Additionally, when there is an DHCPv6-compatible server in the network environment, select On in DHCPv6. Note • When there is no IPv6-compatible router or DHCPv6-compatible server, select On in Manual and enter the IPv6 Address and Prefix Length.
Page 423: The Features Of Media Configuration Tool
(.amf and .med files). • You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions.
Page 424: Installation Procedures
Media Configuration Tool > Installation Procedures The Media Configuration Tool installation screen appears when you start the installation of a new version of the Media Configuration Tool. The installation procedure started from this screen is described below. Important • The Media Configuration Tool is normally installed when you install the printer driver from the User Soft- ware CD-ROM by selecting Install Printer Driver and media information is registered at this time.
Page 425 > Media Configuration Tool > The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. iPF655...
Page 426: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting the Media Configuration Tool Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool. Starting the Media Configuration Tool iPF655...
Page 427: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
Tool." →P.410 Edit Media Type Information Button Click the button to open the Edit Media Types dialog box and you can edit the media types. For more information about Edit Media Type Information, see "Editing Media Type Information." →P.412 iPF655...
Page 428: Editing Media Type Information
User Manual Button Click this button to display the printer user manual. This function requires that the user manual be installed on your comput- Editing Media Type Information Click the Edit Media Type Information button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to display the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 429: Adding Media Types
Media Configuration Tool > Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. Important • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
Page 430 The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Browse for Folder dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button.
Page 431: Changing Media Names
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.422 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 432 Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button.
Page 433: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.422 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 434 Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.422 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Deleting Media Types You Have Added...
Page 435: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden.
Page 436: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.422 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing the Display Order of Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 437 Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click.
Page 438: Updating Media Types
Updating Media Types Clicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use this wizard to apply new information about print media in the printer and in the printer driver.
Page 439 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button.
Page 440 > Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed. After the media information file is updated successfully, the screen switches to the Update Media Types - Finish dialog box.
Page 441: Mac Os X Software
Mac OS X Software > Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Preview Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Printmonitor Media Configuration Tool iPF655...
Page 442: Printer Driver Settings
• Main Pane →P.434 You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Set- tings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 443: Printer Driver
You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting. • Utility Pane →P.450 You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color im- ageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Additional Settings Pane →P.451 You can specify settings for how print jobs are sent to the printer.
Page 444: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. If it is not displayed, the settings are configured in the upper part of the printer driver displayed when you select Print from the application software menu.
Page 445 > Printer Driver > Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. iPF655 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver...
Page 446: Confirming Print Settings
Printer Informa- tion on the Main pane to update the printer information. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings "...
Page 447 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 confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Page 448: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
> Printer Driver > Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box.
Page 449: Using Favorites
You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a stand- ard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Page 450: Main Pane
Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for vari- ous methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 451: Print Preview
• Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →P.438 Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink dry- ing time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box →P.439...
Page 452 Choose the level of print quality. View set. Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to confirm the settings for the selected item from the Print Target list or change the order of items listed in Print Target.
Page 453 • Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver →P.45 Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print fine lines more distinctly.
Page 454: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
→P.434 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. Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box...
Page 455: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.(See " Types of Pa- ") →P.620 Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. • (See " Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls ") →P.642 Between Pages Specify the time the printer waits after printing a page until ejecting the paper, as needed.
Page 456: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
Printer Driver > Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed.
Page 457: Matching Pane
Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each item selected in the Print Target list. Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Important •...
Page 458: Matching Method
The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Set- tings, and then click the Matching tab.(See " Main Pane ") →P.434...
Page 459: Color Settings Pane: Color
Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver.
Page 460: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
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 461: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Color Adjustment pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings.(See " Main Pane ") →P.434...
Page 462 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 463: 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 464: Page Setup Pane
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 specified in the page settings of the application.
Page 465: Free Layout
→P.159 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 ena- bles you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins →P.172...
Page 466: Utility Pane
> Utility Pane 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 • Feed amount adjustment View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs.
Page 467: Additional Settings Pane
• Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Send job to You can configure 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 468: Support Pane
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 file. Click to display the Export dialog box, which enables you to specify where to save the file.
Page 469: 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 470: 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 471: Preview Main Window
Preview main window is displayed. 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.
Page 472 > Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Preview Main Window...
Page 473 > 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.
Page 474: Paper Settings Panel
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.
Page 475: Paper Source
You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. 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.
Page 476: Easy Settings
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 477: Advanced Settings
• Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. 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.
Page 478 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is high- • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower.
Page 479: Output Settings Panel
Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the width of the roll paper with the page width. *Make sure that the width of the roll paper in the printer is set correctly for Roll Paper Width in the Paper Settings panel.
Page 480: Rotate Page
No Spaces at Top or Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom."...
Page 481: Color Settings 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) Select to print all lines with black ink.
Page 482: 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 483 Adjusts the hues for vivid color or dark color. Gray Tone Adjusts gray from cool black (bluish tones) to warm black (reddish tones). Note • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. iPF655 Color Adjustment...
Page 484 Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the im- age. *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. Color Adjustment iPF655...
Page 485: Matching
ColorSync before printing. Note • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. • Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later, ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. iPF655...
Page 486: Printer Profile
Select the printer profile. Note • (Using Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.4)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode or ColorSync has been se- lected in Matching Mode. • (Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Match- ing Mode.
Page 487: Driver Matching Mode
Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input col- or space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color re- production range of the printer.
Page 488: Icc Matching Mode
Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input col- or space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color re- production range of the printer.
Page 489: Colorsync
Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on.
Page 490: Zoom Dialog Box
> Preview > 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 magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400.
Page 491: Print On The Center
Click the Borderless Printing check box on. Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. 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. iPF655...
Page 492: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Printing on the center begins. 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 493: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
> Preview > On the Output Settings panel, click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 494: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins. Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select Fit Roll Paper Width from the tool bar.
Page 495: Display With All
Mac OS X Software > Preview > Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select Fit Screen from the tool bar. All is displayed. iPF655 Display with All...
Page 496: Display With Actual Size
Select Actual Size from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page.
Page 497 Mac OS X Software > Preview > The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails. iPF655 Moving a Page...
Page 498: 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-file document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 499: 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 • Normally, select Print from the File menu.
Page 500: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout main window is displayed. 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.
Page 501 This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. iPF655 Free Layout Main Window...
Page 502 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Free Layout Main Window iPF655...
Page 503: Paper Settings Panel
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.
Page 504 You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. 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.
Page 505: Easy Settings
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 506: Advanced Settings
• Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these set- tings yourself.
Page 507 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is high- • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower.
Page 508: Color Settings Panel
Adobe Photoshop or when you want to print color charts using the profile creation tool. Note • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching.
Page 509: 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 510 Adjusts the hues for vivid color or dark color. Gray Tone Adjusts gray from cool black (bluish tones) to warm black (reddish tones). Note • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Color Adjustment iPF655...
Page 511 Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the im- age. *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. iPF655 Color Adjustment...
Page 512: Matching
ColorSync before printing. Note • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. • Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later, ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. Matching...
Page 513 Select the printer profile. Note • (Using Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.4)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode or ColorSync has been se- lected in Matching Mode. • (Using Mac OS X 10.5 or later)You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Match- ing Mode.
Page 514: Driver Matching Mode
Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input col- or space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color re- production range of the printer.
Page 515: Icc Matching Mode
Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input col- or space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color re- production range of the printer.
Page 516: Colorsync
Mac OS X Software > 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. ColorSync iPF655...
Page 517: Preferences Dialog Box
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 518: Page Setup Dialog Box
• You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Page Setup Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Setup from the File menu.This dialog box provides selections for setting the media size, orientation and other important features.
Page 519: Zoom 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 520: Format Dialog Box
• You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. 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 •...
Page 521: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
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. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object.
Page 522: Selecting An Object
• To select all objects, select Select All from the Edit menu. Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced.
Page 523: Moving An Object
> Free Layout > 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 524: Rotating An Object
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > 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. Select an object.
Page 525: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Free Layout > Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Ob- ject from the Object menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box →P.502...
Page 526 Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Page 527: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Mac OS X Software > Free Layout > Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order.
Page 528 > Free Layout > Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF655...
Page 529: Pasting A Copied 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. iPF655 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object...
Page 530: The Features Of Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
• Allows the document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER to be automatically enlarged and printed. • You can perform basic printer settings such as printer selection, media type and output profile selection, and matching methods, in addition to borderless printing and enlargement/reduction process without growing through the printer driver.
Page 531: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. Open the Utility panel of the Print dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. iPF655 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy...
Page 532: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- RUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.515...
Page 533: Hot Folder
From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete the hot folder. Delete Button Select Delete files in the folder or Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above and click this button to delete the hot folder or only files in the hot folder.
Page 534: Creating A New Hot Folder
Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Note • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." →P.515 Click the Add button in Enlarged Copy Settings to open the Destination Selection dialog box.
Page 535 In Name, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list. In Hot Folder, enter the Hot Folder name. Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. iPF655 Creating a New Hot Folder...
Page 536: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
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 files and folders using FTP and Share files and folders using SMB to make shared settings.
Page 537 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel →P.525 iPF655 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Page 538 Mac OS X Software > Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy > Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel →P.530 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF655...
Page 539 Select the check box labeled Share files and folders using FTP and Share files 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. iPF655...
Page 540: Deleting A Hot Folder
Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button.
Page 541: Paper Settings Panel
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.
Page 542 This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. 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 The value set on the printer operation panel takes priority.
Page 543: Easy Settings
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 544: Advanced Settings
• Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower. Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these set- tings yourself.
Page 545 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Draft, however, print quality is high- • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Draft than with High, however, print quality is lower.
Page 546: 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 specific width and the specific media type is used. Output Settings Panel...
Page 547 • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Print Centered Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper.
Page 548: Color Settings Panel
Click the button to open the Output Method dialog box. In this dialog box, you can specify the object output method. Note • To print after saving jobs in the temporary storage space, select Save data before printing. Color Settings Panel Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job.
Page 549: Driver Matching Mode
Mode →P.533 ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by spec- →P.534 ifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in detail. This allows you to use ICC profiles for digital cameras and scanners, ICC profiles created using the profile creation tool, etc.
Page 550: Icc Matching Mode
Color-matching optimized for printing image data with accurate colors in input col- or space. This is the easiest-to-use mode when you want to adjust the color and print. However, gradation may be lost for colors of wider range than the color re- production range of the printer.
Page 551: Colorsync
Click the Input Profile list, and then select an input profile. Note • To match the color on the printing, select the input profile for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy of the Color imageRUNNER type in use. Click the Printer Profile list, and then select a printer profile.
Page 552: Printing Enlargements Of Scanned Originals From A Color Imagerunner
Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder.
Page 553 Color imageRUNNER. You can specify printing conditions (such as the image quality and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed. Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders.
Page 554 Press Send to display the screen for transmission. Press Favorites, and then press the Favorites button assigned to the hot folder. Press Start on the control panel. If you scan originals on the platen glass, after scanning all originals, press Done on the touch-panel display.
Page 555: 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 notification of any printer problems or errors to email addresses you designate in advance.
Page 556: 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 557 Select the held job and click the Replace Paper button. Replace the paper in the printer with the correct paper. Note • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. iPF655...
Page 558: The Features Of Media Configuration Tool
(.amf and .med files). • You can rearrange lists of the types of paper on the printer control panel and in printer driver dialog boxes and rename them, in addition to other functions.
Page 559: Procedures For Installing
Media Configuration Tool > Procedures for Installing Start the installer in the new version of Media Configuration Tool, and follow procedures below to install the Media Config- uration Tool. Important • The Media Configuration Tool is normally installed when you install the printer driver from the User Soft- ware CD-ROM, and media information is registered at this time.
Page 560 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Easy Install then click the Install button. Procedures for Installing iPF655...
Page 561: Procedures For Uninstalling
When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. The installation of Media Configuration Tool is complete. Note • When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool •...
Page 562 > Input the administrator name and password, and click the OK button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. Procedures for Uninstalling...
Page 563 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Uninstall. iPF655 Procedures for Uninstalling...
Page 564 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Click the Uninstall button. Press the Continue button when another application is running. When the following message is displayed, click the Quit button. Media Configuration Tool has been uninstalled. Procedures for Uninstalling iPF655...
Page 565: Starting The Media Configuration Tool
Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Note • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is dis- played.
Page 566: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
Click this button to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest printer information, check for software updates, and browse other information. User Manual Button Click this button to display the printer user manual. This function requires that the user manual be installed on your comput- Media Configuration Tool main window iPF655...
Page 567: Editing Media Type Information
Media Configuration Tool > Editing Media Type Information Click the Edit Media Type Information button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to display the Edit Media Types dialog box. This dialog box presents functions for the following tasks. • Adding Media Types →P.551...
Page 568 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Adding Media Types iPF655...
Page 569 The names of media information files in the folder you selected in the Open dialog box are displayed under Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check boxes of paper to add and click the OK button.
Page 570: Changing Media Names
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.562 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing Media Names Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 571 Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • To restore the original names, click the Restore button.
Page 572: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.562 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 573 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button. Note • Only paper for which Status in the Media Type is Add can be deleted. In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. iPF655...
Page 574: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.562 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 575 Mac OS X Software > Media Configuration Tool > In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note •...
Page 576: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Update Media Types wizard, see "Updating Media Types." →P.562 Important • Be sure to click the Update button. If you do not, your changes will not be applied to the printer and printer driver. Changing the Display Order of Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box.
Page 577 Media Configuration Tool > Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click.
Page 578: Updating Media Types
Updating Media Types Clicking the Update button on the Edit Media Types dialog box opens the Update Media Types wizard. You can use this wizard to apply new information about print media in the printer and in the printer driver.
Page 579 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informa- tion file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button.
Page 580 Media Configuration Tool > Important • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Caution • When the program cannot communicate with the printer, the following warning message is displayed.
Page 581: Print Jobs
Print Jobs > Print Jobs Basic Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations iPF655...
Page 582: Basic Print Job Operations
• 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 583: Storage Destination
There is one shared mailbox, numbered 00. A password cannot be set for the shared mailbox. Up to 100 print jobs can be saved here, but they will be deleted one after another starting with the oldest job in the following situations.
Page 584: 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, configure 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 →P.353...
Page 585 Print Jobs > Basic Print Job Operations > Configuring the Printer Driver in Windows Access the Page Setup sheet. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. iPF655 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk...
Page 586 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 print- ing.
Page 587: Managing The Job Queue (Deleting Or Preempting Other Jobs)
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 imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
Page 588 Hold)." →P.574 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. Press the OK button.
Page 589 Manage jobs as needed on the Print Job page. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. iPF655...
Page 590: Managing Pending Jobs (Printing Or Deleting Jobs On Hold)
Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on 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 591: Using Remoteui
The Job Menu menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to manage, and then press the OK button. Held jobs are labeled with an icon.
Page 592 Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor." →P.387 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor."...
Page 593: Printing Saved Jobs
These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor. 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 594 Print Jobs > 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 Resume. Printing Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 595 > 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. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 596 • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Print. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. Printing Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 597 • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish 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 598 Basic Print Job Operations > Select the saved job and click Resume Printing. In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Printing Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 599: 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 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 600 > 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 file.
Page 601 Print Jobs > Basic Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. iPF655 Deleting Saved Jobs...
Page 602 > Basic Print Job Operations > In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./Name.
Page 603: Moving Saved Jobs
For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. 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 604 Basic Print Job Operations > Important • Jobs stored in the shared mailbox may be automatically deleted under some conditions. To prevent jobs from being deleted, move them from the shared mailbox to personal boxes. (See "Using the Printer Hard Disk.") →P.566 Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
Page 605 > Basic Print Job Operations > 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 file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 606 > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. Moving Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 607 > For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. 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.
Page 608 > 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 file. Moving Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 609: 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 Out- put Method and Print After Recv settings in the Control Panel menu.
Page 610 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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 611: 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. (See "Using the Printer Hard Disk.") →P.566...
Page 612 • A password cannot be set for the shared mailbox. • Enter a four-digit number as the password, in the range 0001–9999. • Even if you have set passwords, they are not required to access personal boxes in Administrator Mode in RemoteUI.
Page 613 In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password Select the check box. • Password Enter the password. (This field is limited to four digits in the range 0001–9999.) • Re-enter to confirm Re-enter the password to confirm it. iPF655...
Page 614 For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by 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 615: Naming Personal Boxes
For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Naming Personal Boxes For easier identification, 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 616 • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. Click Edit. 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 file. Naming Personal Boxes...
Page 617 Advanced Print Job Operations > Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. iPF655 Naming Personal Boxes...
Page 618 Print Jobs > 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 file. Naming Personal Boxes iPF655...
Page 619 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.
Page 620: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs
These operations are available from the Control Panel or in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor. 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 621 Advanced Print Job Operations > Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. Note • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button.
Page 622 > For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. 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. Displaying a List of Saved Jobs...
Page 623 > Advanced Print Job Operations > Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name.
Page 624: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs
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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 625: 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 626 > The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 627 > Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 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 file. iPF655...
Page 628 > 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 file.
Page 629: 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 630 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 file. Renaming Saved Jobs...
Page 631 Print Jobs > Advanced Print Job Operations > 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. iPF655 Renaming Saved Jobs...
Page 632 > Advanced Print Job Operations > In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file.
Page 633 Print Jobs > 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. iPF655...
Page 634 Print Jobs > 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 file. Renaming Saved Jobs iPF655...
Page 635: Handling Paper
Handling Paper > Handling Paper Paper Handling rolls Handling sheets Output Stacker iPF655...
Page 636: Types Of Paper
By downloading the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website, you can make sure the paper information indicated in the Paper Reference Guide, on the printer Control Panel, and in the printer driver is up to date.
Page 637 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. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. iPF655...
Page 638 > Updating paper information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Configuration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Configuration Tool, see Media...
Page 639: Paper Sizes
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. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.620 Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported.
Page 640 329.0 × 558.0 mm (12.95 × 21.97 in) Poster 300x900mm 300.0 × 900.0 mm (11.81 × 35.43 in) Custom Paper Size 203.2 x 279.0 mm (8.00 x 10.98 in) to 610.0 x 1600.0 mm (24.02 x 62.99 in) Paper Sizes iPF655...
Page 641 Handling Paper > Paper > Note • For details on non-standard Custom Paper Size, see "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes." →P.122 • Borderless printing is not supported on sheets. iPF655 Paper Sizes...
Page 642: Handling Rolls
3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R ment Needed Caution • Set the roll on a table or other flat surface so that it does not roll or fall. Rolls are heavy, and dropping a roll may cause injury. Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls...
Page 643 • Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Other- wise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barco- des printed on the roll.
Page 644 • Using rolls with a 2-inch paper core Roll Holder (Right Holder Stopper (Left Side) Side) Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper No attachment is and insert it firmly. needed.
Page 645 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 firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap.
Page 646: Loading Rolls In The Printer
Note • 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 647 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer .
Page 648 Advance the roll to insert the leading edge in the Paper Feed Slot (a) until you hear a tone. 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 print- ing surface.
Page 649: Changing The Type Of Paper
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. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.644...
Page 650 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Chg. Paper Type, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded ( Roll Paper or Cut Sheet ), and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button.
Page 651: Specifying The Paper Length
• The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations. • When using sheets, if you send a print job before loading a sheet, the media type setting is updated to match the type of paper specified by the print job.
Page 652: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed. You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →P.641...
Page 653 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. iPF655 Removing the Roll from the Printer...
Page 654 • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." →P.639 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.630 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF655...
Page 655: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls
> Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indica- ted (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll.
Page 656: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll.
Page 657: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left
• If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll will move about 1 mm (0.04 in). If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for more than a second, the roll will move until you release the button. Release the button when the Display Screen indicates "End of paper feed.
Page 658: 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 659 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Between Pages Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") →P.218 Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu.
Page 660: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
• 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.
Page 661 • 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 662 > Handling rolls > 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. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed.
Page 663 > 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 664 Handling Paper > Handling rolls > Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically.
Page 665: 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. The edge is not cut if the unevenness is less than 3 mm.
Page 666 • On The leading edge is cut off when you load a roll, and scraps are removed. The amount of paper cut from the leading edge varies depending on the type of paper. For more information, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.")
Page 667: 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 668: 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 669 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. iPF655 Loading Sheets in the Printer...
Page 670 Handling sheets > 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. Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you hear a tone.
Page 671 > 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 672: Printing From A Desired Starting Point
"Width Detection OFF. OK to continue?" is now shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Leave OFF", and then press the OK button. After a menu for selection of the paper size is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ to select the paper size, and then press the OK button.
Page 673 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Open the Top Cover and check the position where paper is loaded. To start printing from the current position, close the Top Cover. To reposition the paper, push the Release Lever back. iPF655 Printing From a Desired Starting Point...
Page 674 > 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 675: Removing 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 676 Handling Paper > Handling sheets > Pull the Release Lever forward. Removing Sheets iPF655...
Page 677: Output Stacker
Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used, or when moving the printer Use position (2). When moving the printer, lift the Support Rod to the Extended position. (See "Note regarding the extended posi- tion.") →P.662 iPF655...
Page 678 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 679 > Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position. Pull out the Adjustable Stopper when using roll paper that is A1 size or has a width of 24 inches. iPF655 Using the Output Stacker...
Page 680: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
Adjustments for Better Print Quality > Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the feed amount iPF655...
Page 681: Adjusting The Printhead
→P.671 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 align- ment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced).
Page 682 Sheets Auto(Standard) : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Auto(Advanced) : Five sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larg- Perform adjustment as follows. Load the paper.
Page 683: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors (Head Posi. Adj.)
Press the OK button and follow the instructions displayed. 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 align- ment.
Page 684 > Adjusting the Printhead > 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. Press the OK button.
Page 685: 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 686 • 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 Cov- Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.)
Page 687: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images (Head Height)
If no single set of lines is perfectly straight, move the Angle Adjustment Lever to a position between the numbers (or between the number and the square) of the two sets of lines that are least misaligned.
Page 688 > Adjusting the Printhead > 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. Press the OK button.
Page 689: Adjusting The Feed Amount
• Print Length : Adjusts the feed amount for better accuracy of lines in printed documents. The settings of A:High or B:Standard/Draft in Adjust Length are applied. • Automatic : Print Quality or Print Length is selected, depending on Print Priority as selected in the printer driver at the time of printing.
Page 690: Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
• Either A:High or B:Standard/Draft in the Adjust Length menu is applied, depending on printer driver set- tings at the time of printing. • If you have selected Easy Settings in the printer driver, follow these steps to confirm the Print Priority setting.
Page 691 An unused roll at least 10 inches wide Sheets Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larger) Perform adjustment as follows.
Page 692: Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
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 693 Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. 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 694: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed)
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 execut- ing Adj. Fine Feed during printing to fine-tune the feed amount.
Page 695 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be com- pleted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 696: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength (Vacuumstrngth)
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. The feed amount can be adjusted in 0.02% increments.
Page 697 Adjusting the feed amount > Press ▲ or ▼ to select VacuumStrngth, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. iPF655 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth)
Page 698: Printer Parts
Printer Parts > Printer Parts Printer parts Control Panel Hard Disk Optional accessories Printer Specifications iPF655...
Page 699: Front
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 700 All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m. Ejection 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. (See "Top Cover (Inside).") →P.686 o. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size.
Page 701: Side
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 702: Top Cover (Inside)
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 703: Roll Cover (Inside)
Roll Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d. Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot.
Page 704: Carriage
Holds the Printhead in place. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side a. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Carriage iPF655...
Page 705 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. (See "Ink Tanks.") →P.787...
Page 706: Control Panel Control Panel
Data Lamp (green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp flashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp flashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the firmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off.
Page 707 Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. f. Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations. (See "How to View Instructions With Navigate.") →P.698...
Page 708: Turning The Printer On And Off
Control Panel > m. Cut button Pressing this button when rolls are loaded cuts the paper, if you have specified Automatic or Eject in Cutting Mode in the Control Panel menu. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.644 n. Cut Sheet lamp (green) Lit when sheets are selected as the paper source.
Page 709 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.
Page 710 .") →P.860 If the Data Lamp is flashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is finished. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After "Shut Down.. Please Wait.." is shown on the Display Screen, the printer shuts off.
Page 711: 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 712 Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the cur- rent job. The time left until printing is finished is indicated in the upper-right corner of the screen. (Values exceeding 10 hours are not shown.) Sleep The printer is in power-saving mode.
Page 713: Mode Transition
The printer mode is indicated as follows. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed.
Page 714: How To View Instructions With Navigate
Control Panel > *2: In Sleep mode, any button can be pressed except the Power button to recover from Sleep mode. Sleep mode is also terminated if a print job is received or a command is issued from RemoteUI. • Error display Mode transition during error display is as follows.
Page 715: Printer Menu Operations
･ Example: Loading sheets Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified 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.699...
Page 716: Menu Operations
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 finished.
Page 717 Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • 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 ▲...
Page 718 After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Note • If a confirmation 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 719: Menu Structure
Press ▲ or ▼ to select the action to execute, and then press the OK button. The menu command is now executed. Menu Structure The menu structure is organized by tabs, as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk are the defaults. • Paper Menu →P.703 •...
Page 720 Printer Parts > Control Panel > First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Paper Details (The paper type is Head Height Standard displayed here.) ( *1 →P.705 Lowest Super Low Skew Check Lv. High Accuracy Standard *...
Page 721 *3: Available only if ManageRemainRoll is On. *4: Available only if Width Detection is Off. *5: Leading edge is not available as a setting option in the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box of the printer driv- Ink Menu First Level Rep.
Page 722 Print Job Log Pause Print Off * HDD Information Total capacity Box free space *1: If a pending job is selected, Print Anyway is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu Second Third Lev- Fourth Seventh Eighth Lev- First Level...
Page 723 ProductName: s/n: Days elapsed: Count [Mdot]: GL2 Set- Quality Color Monochrome tings Manager Mode Color (CAD) 1 * Color (CAD) 2 Color (CAD) 3 Color (CAD) 4 Color (CAD) 5 Print Fast Quality Standard * High Input Res- 600dpi *...
Page 724 Palette B (Select the (Indicates (Specify the pen number) Width, Col- values of or, and Line Width, Col- Attributes ) or, and Line Attributes ) Factory (Select the (Indicates Width, Color, pen number) and Line Attributes ) Menu Structure iPF655...
Page 725 Processin- Warning Off * gOption On-the- Off * PageSize- Off * Process1 PageSize- Off * Process2 GL2 Set Print Interface EOP Tim- 10 sec. Setup 30 sec. ( *9 1 min. →P.714 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min.
Page 726 ( *9 tings ( *10 →P.714 →P.714 DNS Set- DNS Dync tings update Off * ( *10 Pri. DNS SrvAddr →P.714 Sec. DNS SrvAddr DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name IPv6 IPv6 Sup- port Off * IPv6 Stles- On *...
Page 727 Type 100 Base-TX ( *7 1000 Base-T →P.714 Spanning Not Use * Tree MAC Ad- xxxxxxxxxxxx dress Interface Print ( *9 →P.714 Return Defaults ( *9 →P.714 System Sleep Tim- 5 min. * Setup 10 min. ( *12 15 min.
Page 728 Printer Parts > Control Panel > Second Third Lev- Fourth Seventh Eighth Lev- First Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level System Date For- yyyy/mm/dd * Setup dd/mm/yyyy ( *9 mm/dd/yyyy →P.714 Language Time Zone 0:London (GMT) ( *9 +1:Paris,Rome →P.714...
Page 729 On * teUI ( *9 →P.714 Reset PaprSetngs ( *9 →P.714 Erase High Speed ( *9 →P.714 HDD Data Secure High Spd. ( *9 →P.714 Secure ( *9 →P.714 Output Print * Method Print (Auto Del) Save: Box XX Print Af-...
Page 730 *9: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users. *10: Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators only. *11: Not displayed if IPv6 Support is Off. *12: Default setting for the time to enter the power save mode/Sleep mode is recommended. Menu Structure iPF655...
Page 731: Menu Settings
→P.635 →P.623 ManageRemainRoll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it. The printed barcode can be used in managing the amount of roll paper left. Choose Off if you prefer not to print the barcode.
Page 732 (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") →P.633 *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Con- →P.620...
Page 733: Ink Menu
Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") job) →P.571 Preempt Jobs Print the job first after the current print job is finished. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempt- ing Other Jobs).") →P.571 Print Anyway Displayed when a job being held is selected. (See "Man- aging the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).")
Page 734: Set./Adj. Menu
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 735 Adj. Auto(GenuinePpr) Specify this mode with paper identified in the Paper Quali- Reference Guide. The printer prints and reads a test pattern for auto- matic adjustment of the feed amount. (See "Auto- matic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality).") →P.674 Auto(OtherPaper) Specify this mode with paper not in the Paper Refer- ence Guide.
Page 736 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 fit on the paper.
Page 737 Auto Rotate HP RTL print jobs are not rotated. Because HP RTL Set- Man- images are not rotated even if the paper is rotated 90 tings ager degrees, images may be cut off or the blank paper may be ejected. In this case, set Auto Rotate to Off.
Page 738 ThickenFineLines Select On to print fine lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, selecting Off may help pro- duce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
Page 739 IP Address Specify the printer network information when using a Set- static IP address. tings Enter the IP address assigned to the printer, as well as the network subnet mask and default gateway. Subnet Mask Default G/W DNS Dync up-...
Page 740 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 741 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Keep Paper Size Choose On to use the paper size setting as the basis Setup for printing instead of other settings. The margin set- ting of the printer menu will be used instead of the...
Page 742 To print as usual, select Print. Selecting Print (Auto 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 743: Menu Settings (During Printing)
Indicates the total printing volume of the printer. *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 744 (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") →P.571 Preempt Jobs Print the job first after the cur- rent print job is finished. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Oth- er Jobs).") →P.571...
Page 745: Status Print
*1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%.
Page 746 > Control Panel > On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 747 Roll Selec- tion 1 Roll Selec- tion 2 Keep Paper Size Current paper-related settings. TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head re- placement. Nozzle Timing Nozzle-check settings. Check Warning Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI.
Page 748: Printing Interface Setting 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 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 749 > Control Panel > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report.
Page 750 IPv6 values. Use DHCPv6 Stateful Address Prefix Length Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address Use a stateless ad- Stateless Address dress Prefix Length 1 Stateless Address Prefix Length 2 Stateless Address Prefix Length 3 Stateless Address Prefix Length 4...
Page 751 Server Address Use the same host DNS Host Name name and domain DNS Domain name as IPv4 Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful ad- dresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings values.
Page 752: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Spanning Tree Use the Jumbo Frame Function Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other oper- ations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.
Page 753 Printer Parts > Control Panel > When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. ･ Example: Ink tank replacement iPF655 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations...
Page 754 • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the cur- rent 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 755: Control Panel
Checking the Free Hard Disk Space ....................... 741 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk ......................743 Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF HDI Driver •...
Page 756 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. Printer Hard Disk Operations...
Page 757: 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 758 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 file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space.
Page 759: 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 760 > Hard Disk > Press ▲ or ▼ to select High Speed, Secure High Spd., or Secure, and then press the OK button to display the confirmation 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 761: 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. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.")
Page 762: Stand
Printer Parts > Optional accessories > Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. When using an optional Stand, you can store documents printed on rolls. • Printer Stand ST-26 a. Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. b. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray.
Page 763: Printer Specifications
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 764 ( *1 →P.748 *1: The provided Starter Ink Tanks contain 90 ml (3.0 fl oz) each. Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.620 Paper width Rolls 254.0–609.6 mm (10–24 in)
Page 765 Output stacker capacity, in sheets Regular position Extended position ( *1 →P.749 *1: For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.620 iPF655...
Page 766: Print Area
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 sides is required.
Page 767 Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.620 • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 5 mm (0.20 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. iPF655 Print Area...
Page 768: Network Setting
Network Setting > Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Mac OS X) iPF655...
Page 769: Network Environment
Initializing the Network Settings ........................766 Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) •...
Page 770 • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • In NetWare 6.0, iPrint is not supported. Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. Network Environment iPF655...
Page 771 Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions. Note • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk. • Example of a NetWare network...
Page 772: Configuring The Ip Address On The Printer
Configure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING com- mands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection. For details on configuring the IP address, refer to the following topics.
Page 773 • 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 774: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
This topic describes how to configure 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 confirm the MAC ad- dress on the Control Panel.
Page 775: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
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 configure network settings.
Page 776: Configuring The Printer's Tcp/Ip Network Settings
However, this function might not be able to be used depending on the network environment. Important • Use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later as a web browser. In Mac OS X, you can also use Safari 1.32 or later or Safari 2.03 or later.
Page 777 Specify the printer domain name, up to 63 characters. Use single- blank byte letters, numbers, - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or . for the first character, or - or . for the last charac- ter. Multicast DNS Serv- Specify the printer's Multicast DNS service name.
Page 778 > Note • If you specify to configure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, there must be a server that sup- ports such protocol running in the network. • If you specify to configure the IP address using DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP, the IP address obtained by this method is used first.
Page 779: Specifying Printer-Related Information
Click OK to display the Network page. Note • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS serv- ers and DNS domain name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, respectively.
Page 780: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 781: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur. Receive notification via email on your mobile phone or at your computer.
Page 782: 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 783: Network Setting (Windows)
Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................776 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination 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 784: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to configure 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 785: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type
Click OK to display the Network page. Specifying the Printer's Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your Net- Ware environment. Follow these steps to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel.
Page 786 Network Setting > Network Setting (Windows) > Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. Click the NetWare tab and select the frame type in the NetWare Frame Type list. Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF655...
Page 787 > Network Setting (Windows) > Select the IPv4 tab. 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. Important • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using Remo- teUI.
Page 788 > 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 789: Specifying Netware Print Services
Before completing print service settings, choose the type of print service. Refer to the following descriptions as needed. 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 configuring NDPS, refer to the NetWare documentation.
Page 790 > Network Setting (Windows) > Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. Enter a desired printer name in Name. To use the printer in queue server mode, choose Other/Unknown in Type. To use the printer in remote printer mode, choose Parallel in Type, click Communications, and set Ports to LPT1 and Connection Type to Manual Load.
Page 791: Specifying Netware Protocols
Follow the steps below to configure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.759 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 792: Configuring Netware Network Settings
In Print Application, click the print service to be used. Note • Only one print service selected here will be enabled. Multiple print services are not available at the same time. For packet signature, click If Requested by Server in Packet Signature.
Page 793 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 Net- Ware server or tree. For instructions on connection, refer to the NetWare and operating system documentation.
Page 794: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ................... 783 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination 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 795: Configuring The Destination For Appletalk Networks
MAC address.) *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 796 • 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."...
Page 797: Configuring The Destination In Tcp/Ip Networks
Follow these steps to configure 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 configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") →P.756...
Page 798 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Click Next. Click Registering IP Address. Select the model and type and then enter the IP address before clicking the Next button. Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF655...
Page 799: Configuring The Destination For Bonjour Network
Click Finish. Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network Follow the steps below to configure the destination if you are using the printer in a network that uses the Bonjour function. Important • Bonjour and IP Print (Auto) do not support printing to a printer on other network groups that require a rout- er for connection.
Page 800 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Click Next. Select the printer to register and click Next. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network iPF655...
Page 801 Network Setting > Network Setting (Mac OS X) > Click Finish. iPF655 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network...
Page 802: Maintenance
Maintenance > Maintenance Ink Tanks Printheads Maintenance Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Other Maintenance iPF655...
Page 803: 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."...
Page 804 You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen advises you to check the amount of ink left or replace ink tanks. If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement.
Page 805 Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it.
Page 806 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 807 • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not fit 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 808: Checking Ink Tank Levels
On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( Note •...
Page 809: When To Replace Ink Tanks
The remaining ink levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identified 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 810 If a message for ink replacement is shown on the Display Screen When ink runs out, the Message Lamp flashes, a message regarding Ink Tank replacement is shown on the Display Screen, and printing is disabled. Replace the Ink Tank at this point.
Page 811: Printheads
• For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead." →P.797 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. Note •...
Page 812: Cleaning The Printhead
Canon dealer. Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to resolve. • Head Cleaning A Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances.
Page 813: 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 814 • Do not open the Printhead pouch until immediately before installation. After removing the Printhead from the pouch, install it right away. If the Printhead is left after the pouch is opened, the nozzles may dry out, which may affect printing quality.
Page 815 If you move the Carriage by mistake, close the Top Cover. The Carriage will be moved to the posi- tion 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 816 > 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 817 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality.
Page 818 Squeeze the grips (c) of Protective Part (b) and pull it down to remove it. Important • The inside surface of the Protective Part (a) and Protective Part (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles. Be careful not to touch these surfaces when removing the caps.
Page 819 • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is filling with ink. • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is per- formed if you have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Set- tings.")
Page 820: Maintenance Cartridge
• For safety, keep the Maintenance Cartridge out of the reach of children. • 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.
Page 821 > Make sure the printer is ready for Maintenance Cartridge replacement You can replace Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen advises you to check the remaining capacity or replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Main- tenance Cartridge replacement.
Page 822 Maintenance Cartridge > Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge. Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.
Page 823 • 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 824 Confirm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, and store it so that it stays level. Caution • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a flat surface. Other- wise, ink may leak and cause stains. Note •...
Page 825: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. To check remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 826: 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 827: 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 828 Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend clean- ing the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Page 829 > Cleaning the Printer > If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush (c), provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note •...
Page 830 > Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d).
Page 831 > 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. iPF655 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover...
Page 832: Other Maintenance
Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Important • Avoid tilting the printer excessively in transit. This may cause ink in the printer to leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to tilt the printer in transit, contact your Canon dealer.
Page 833 OK button and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 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. iPF655...
Page 834 Other Maintenance > Note • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place.
Page 835: Updating The Firmware
Important • 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 836 The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 837: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting > Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Problems Regarding Paper Printing does not start The printer stops during a print job Problems with the printing quality Cannot print over a network Installation problems HP-GL/2 problems Other problems iPF655...
Page 838: Frequently Asked Questions
⇒" Specifying the Paper Length " →P.635 How do I cut the roll You can wait until ink dries before cutting the roll, and you can cut rolls at a desired posi- paper after printing? tion. ⇒" Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls "...
Page 839 Question Answer How do I print without By specifying to rotate originals 90 degrees in the printer driver, you can print at A4 size to wasting all the blank fill the width of A3 paper. ⇒" Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees space on the right side "...
Page 840: Problems Regarding Paper
Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected ......................... 834 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. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.692...
Page 841 > Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out to- ward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen.
Page 842: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Pull the Release Lever forward. 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 843 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
Page 844 Important • 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 845 • 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. iPF655...
Page 846: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
Problems Regarding Paper > Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Push the Release Lever back. Remove the jammed paper.
Page 847 Important • 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 848 > Problems Regarding Paper > After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. • 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.
Page 849: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
Specify Yes in Auto Cut in the printer driver. specified in Auto Cut. In the Control Panel menu, Cutting Mode is set to If the Cutting Mode is Eject, press the Cut button to cut the pa- Eject or Manual. per.
Page 850: Depression On The Leading Edge Is Left
4. Pull the Release Lever forward. 5. Load the roll. At this time, be sure to press the Load button and select Load Roll Paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.630...
Page 851: Printing Does Not Start
1. Click Print & Fax. (This is identified as Printer Setup Utility in some ver- sions of Mac OS X.) 2. Select the printer, and then Start Jobs in the Printers menu to restart the print job. The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent...
Page 852: The Display Screen Indicates Agitating
Ink agitation is in pro- Please wait until ink agitation is finished. gress. The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printer has been off. (Between about 30 seconds and two minutes.) The display screen indicates Agitating iPF655...
Page 853: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
Corrective Action The leading edge of the roll paper was cut The leading edge of rolls may be cut to straighten it if you have selected to straighten it. Trim Edge First > On or Automatic in the Control Panel menu.
Page 854: Problems With The Printing Quality
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.795 Because the printer was left without After the ink tanks have been installed for 24 hours, run Head Cleaning B from ink tanks installed for some time, the Control Panel. ink has become clogged in the ink (See "Cleaning the Printhead.")
Page 855: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.652 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
Page 856: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty
(See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.811 small paper. The type of paper as specified on Make sure the same type of paper is specified on the printer as in the printer the printer does not match the type driver. specified in the printer driver.
Page 857: The Back Side Of The Paper Is Dirty
Cause Corrective Action You are using a paper that When paper that does not dry easily is used for printing, it may curl during printing does not dry easily. and touch the Output Tray. In this case, in the Control Panel menu, complete the settings for Dry time and Area in Scan Wait Time.
Page 858: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.652 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 859: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.652 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
Page 860: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.652 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 861: Images Are Printed Crooked
(See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.652 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing.
Page 862: Problems With The Printing Quality Caused By The Type Of Paper
2. 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-specific troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.620...
Page 863: Cannot Print Over A Network
Corrective Action The Ethernet cable 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then is not connected turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Setup Guide.
Page 864: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network
3. Start NWADMIN or PCONSOLE and confirm that the print service is configured correctly and the print queue is available. 4. If data transmission to a printer on another subnet fails, deactivate NCP burst mode in that printer's network protocol settings.
Page 865: Installation Problems
Removing imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Status Monitor as follows. Note • The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Select Control Panel from the start menu.
Page 866 Removing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility (Windows) Remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility as follows. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (image- PROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next.
Page 867: Hp-Gl/2 Problems
Corrective Action The Width setting in the Check the Width setting value specified for Pen no. in Palette A or Palette B in the Control Panel menu is in- Control Panel menu. If fine lines are printed faintly, setting ThickenFineLines to On correct.
Page 868: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed In Monochrome (Or Color)
In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On. source application, is incorrect. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.715 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as...
Page 869 A job was printed when Input Resolution in the In the Control Panel menu, set Input Resolution to 300dpi and Control Panel menu was set to 600dpi. print again. (See "Menu Settings.") →P.715 iPF655 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving)
Page 870: Other Problems
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 specified voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. (See "Specifications.") →P.747...
Page 871: If The Printer Makes A Strange Sound
To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under tion. • 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 872: Ink Level Detection
(See "Ink Tanks.") →P.787 This function will not work correctly if you use refill ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using refill ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection. Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Page 873 > Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the mes- sage, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button.
Page 874 Check the message and press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the mes- sage, press the ▶ button.
Page 875: Error Message
Error Message > Error Message Error Messages Messages regarding paper Messages regarding ink Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Other Messages iPF655...
Page 876: Error Messages
GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range....................883 GL2: W0504 This command is not supported....................883 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ..............883 Hard disk error..............................881 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ..............884 Ink insufficient.
Page 877 Rel lever is in wrong position........................... 871 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected................. 873 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder..................872 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded....................867 Roll printing is selected.
Page 878: Messages Regarding Paper
1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. specified in the printer driver. 2. Either change the type of paper specified in the printer driver settings or replace the loaded paper and change the paper type setting on the printer.
Page 879: The Paper Is Too Small
The loaded paper is too small. Replace the paper with paper of A4/Letter (vertical) size or larger as follows. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, press the OK button, and remove the paper. (See "Removing Sheets.") →P.659 2.
Page 880: Paprwidth Mismatch
The loaded paper is too small. Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches in width or larger as follows. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.636...
Page 881: Paper Size Not Detected
Fit Roll Paper Width in the printer driver ded roll does not match the width specified in Fit matches the width of the roll loaded in the printer, and then try Roll Paper Width in the printer driver.
Page 882: Insufficient Paper For Job
Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll Paper, and then press the OK but- or other printer status information on a roll, ton. Load the roll, and then print.
Page 883: Roll Printing Is Selected, But Sheets Are Loaded
Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. There is remaining The unused portion of the roll is heavy, and this is placing a burden on the printer. It may be roll paper, but be- helpful to change the printing mode, which will change the paper feed timing.
Page 884: Regular Printing Is Selected, But A Roll Is Loaded
2. After removing the roll, load and print on a sheet of the type and size of paper you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") →P.636...
Page 885: 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 prob- lems 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 886: Paper Cutting Failed
Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unit may be damaged. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel and trying to rewind the roll to the edge. Release the ▲ button. Paper cutting failed. iPF655...
Page 887: Rel Lever Is In Wrong Position
However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print With Border, and then press the OK button to con- tinue printing. The document will be printed with a border.
Page 888: Roll Paper Is Not Securely In Contact With Roll Holder
The paper is loaded askew. 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 firmly until it touches the flange of the Roll Holder.
Page 889: Messages Regarding Ink
No ink left. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is flashing. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.787 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected.
Page 890: Unable To Detect Ink Level Correctly
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. Unable to detect ink level correctly.
Page 891: No Ink Tank Loaded
Messages regarding ink > No ink tank loaded. Cause Corrective Action There is no Ink Tank of the indicated color in the printer. Load or reload the Ink Tank. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") →P.787 There is a problem with the Ink Tank.
Page 892: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
(See "Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality).") →P.674 Highly transparent film is loaded Press the OK button to clear the error, and then adjust the feed amount manually. that cannot be used for automatic (See "Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality).") →P.676 feed amount adjustment.
Page 893: Messages Regarding Printheads
→P.665 The Printhead can- Press the OK button to clear the error. not be aligned; high- We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than film, for Printhead adjust- ly transparent film is ment. loaded. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.).") →P.665...
Page 894: No Printhead
(See "Replacing the Printhead.") →P.797 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 895: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
Maint. cart. The level is low Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the almost full. message for replacement is displayed. No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. Cause...
Page 896: Maintenance Cartridge Problem
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge > Maintenance cartridge problem. Cause Corrective Action An incompatible or used Maintenance Install an unused Maintenance Cartridge specified for use with the printer. Cartridge has been installed. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") →P.804 Maintenance cartridge problem. iPF655...
Page 897: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Mail box full. Now printing without saving data. Cause Corrective Action No more space is available on the printer's hard disk, so jobs are now printed After printing, this message is without saving them. (Print jobs can no longer be saved on the hard disk.) cleared.
Page 898: Mail Box Nearly Full
Cause Corrective Action Saved jobs exceed the personal box ca- Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. pacity. Delete print jobs from the queue. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).")
Page 899: Messages Regarding Hp-Gl/2
Cause Corrective Action The printer memory is Because the entire print job could not be received, the printer may not be able to print the full. entire original. Check the printing results. In the Control Panel menu, setting On-the-Fly to On may enable printing. However, check the printing results because the image may be incomplete in some cases.
Page 900: Other Messages
ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and con- tact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause Corrective Action The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job.
Page 901: Top Cover Is Open
Open the Top Cover fully, remove any foreign objects, and close the Top is open. Cover again. If the error occurs again, close the Top Cover, turn off the printer, and wait a while before restoring power. Prepare for parts replacement.
Page 902: Multi-Sensor Error
Multi-sensor error Cause Corrective Action Direct sunlight or strong lighting may be shin- Take steps to ensure the printer is not used when exposed to direct ing on the printer and causing the sensor to sunlight or strong lighting. malfunction.
Page 903: Appendix
Appendix > Appendix How to use this manual Disposal of the product iPF655...
Page 904: How To Use This Manual
Indicates helpful reference information and supplemental information on particular topics. • 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.
Page 905: Searching Topics
Thank you for understanding the following points. • The information in this User Manual is subject to change without notice. • We strive to ensure accuracy of information in this User Manual, but if you notice errors or omissions, please contact us.
Page 906 > 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. Searching Topics iPF655...
Page 907: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing
The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workflow as an example. Printing a group of topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions of the content from section titles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print.
Page 908 How to use this manual > The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 909 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. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example.
Page 910 > How to use this manual > Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF655...
Page 911 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 figure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box.
Page 912 > • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a figure 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 913 Appendix > How to use this manual > • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. iPF655 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing...
Page 914: Disposal Of The Product
Appendix > Disposal of the product > Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ............................... 899 iPF655...
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Appendix > Disposal of the product > WEEE Directive iPF655 WEEE Directive...
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Page 924 Head Cleaning .............. 796 Saving Print Jobs ........... 568,593 Size Options ..............231 Special Settings ............235 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ....203,428 If a message is displayed ..........805 Support Pane ..............452 Ink level ................ 856 Support Sheet ...............
Page 925 Utility Sheet ..............238 Vacuum Strength ............680 When to replace ............797...

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF655 User Manual

Table of Contents

Basic Printing Workflow

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Windows Software

Hdi Driver

Accounting

Media Configuration Tool

Printer Driver

Quick Links

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