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  • Page 1: User Manual

    L a r g e F o r m a t Pr int er User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Introduction How to use th�s manual ..................1 About Th�s User Manual ......................1 Search�ng Top�cs .........................3 HTML Vers�on of the Manual for Pr�nt�ng ..................5 Printer Parts Pr�nter parts ....................13 Front ............................13 Back ............................14 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................15 Carr�age .............................16 Ink Tank Cover (Ins�de) ......................17 Control Panel ..........................18 Control Panel ....................20...
  • Page 4 Contents Pr�nt�ng from Mac OS 9 ......................87 Cancel�ng pr�nt jobs ..................89 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from the Control Panel ................89 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from W�ndows ..................90 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from Mac OS X ..................91 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from Mac OS 9 ..................93 Handling Paper Paper ......................95 Types of Paper ..........................95...
  • Page 5 Contents Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ................150 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) .................153 Pr�nt�ng CAD Draw�ngs .................156 Pr�nt�ng CAD Draw�ngs ......................156 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (W�ndows, Mac OS X)............157 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (Mac OS 9)................158 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (W�ndows) ................159 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (Mac OS X) ................161 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (Mac OS 9)................164...
  • Page 6 Contents Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to F�t the Roll W�dth (Mac OS 9) ..............226 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value...............229 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value (W�ndows).............230 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value (Mac OS X) ...........232 Res�z�ng Or�g�nals by Enter�ng a Scal�ng Value (Mac OS 9) ...........235 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER ......239 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER (W�ndows) ..240 Pr�nt�ng Enlargements of Scanned Or�g�nals from a Color �mageRUNNER (Mac OS X) ..242...
  • Page 7 Contents Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Pages Cont�nuously (Mac OS 9) ..............326 Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Pages Per Sheet ...................328 Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Pages Per Sheet (W�ndows) .................329 Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) ...............331 Pr�nt�ng Mult�ple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) ...............334 Pr�nt�ng Posters �n Sect�ons ....................337 Pr�nt�ng Large Posters (W�ndows) ...................338 Pr�nt�ng Large Posters (Mac OS 9) ..................340...
  • Page 8 Contents Windows Software Pr�nter Dr�ver ....................407 Pr�nter Dr�ver Sett�ngs (W�ndows) ...................407 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (W�ndows) ..............409 Confirming Print Settings (Windows) ..................411 Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ..........413 Us�ng Favor�tes (W�ndows) .....................415 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (W�ndows) ........417 Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from the Operat�ng System Menu (W�ndows) ..419 Ma�n Sheet (W�ndows) ......................421 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (W�ndows) ...............424...
  • Page 9 Contents Access�ng the Pr�nter Dr�ver D�alog Box from Appl�cat�ons (Mac OS X) .........460 Ma�n Pane (Mac OS X) ......................461 Paper Informat�on on Pr�nter D�alog Box (Mac OS X) .............463 Med�a Deta�led Sett�ngs D�alog Box (Mac OS X) ..............464 V�ew Sett�ngs D�alog Box for the Pr�nt�ng Appl�cat�on (Mac OS X) ..........465 Color Sett�ngs Pane: Color (Mac OS X) ..................466 Color Sett�ngs Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) ..............468 Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) ....................469...
  • Page 10 Contents Spec�fy�ng Pr�nter-Related Informat�on ..................513 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..............514 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ..........515 In�t�al�z�ng the Network Sett�ngs ....................516 Network Sett�ng (W�ndows) ................517 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) .............517 Shar�ng the Pr�nter �n W�ndows ....................518 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings ...............520 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ..................522 Spec�fy�ng NetWare Pr�nt Serv�ces ..................524...
  • Page 11 Contents Replac�ng the Pr�nthead ......................569 Cutter Un�t .....................576 Cutter Un�t ..........................576 Replac�ng the Cutter Un�t ......................577 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge .................579 Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ......................579 Replac�ng the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge ..................579 Check�ng the Rema�n�ng Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge Capac�ty .............586 When to Replace the Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge .................587 Clean�ng the Pr�nter ..................588 Clean�ng the Pr�nter Exter�or ....................588 Clean�ng Ins�de the Top Cover ....................589...
  • Page 12 Contents Pr�nted colors are �naccurate ....................612 Band�ng �n d�fferent colors occurs ...................613 Colors �n pr�nted �mages are uneven ..................614 Image Edges are Blurred or Wh�te Band�ng Occurs ...............614 The contrast becomes uneven dur�ng pr�nt�ng ................614 The length of pr�nted �mages �s �naccurate ................615 Documents are pr�nted crooked ....................615 Documents are pr�nted �n monochrome ..................615 L�ne th�ckness �s not un�form (W�ndows) .................615...
  • Page 13 Contents Th�s paper cannot be used......................632 Roll pr�nt�ng �s selected......................633 Roll pr�nt�ng �s selected, but sheets are loaded...............633 The roll �s empty........................633 No sheets..........................634 Sheet pr�nt�ng �s selected......................634 Regular pr�nt�ng �s selected, but a roll �s loaded..............634 Cannot feed paper.
  • Page 14 Contents GL2: W0504 Th�s command �s not supported.................644 Other Messages ...................645 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ...................645 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ..............645 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ...........645 Top cover �s open........................645 Carr�age Cover �s open.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
  • Page 16 Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

  • Page 17: Searching Topics

    How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term. Search results are listed at left.
  • Page 18 How to use this manual Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button.

  • Page 19: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing

    How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example.
  • Page 20 How to use this manual Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 6 Introduction...
  • Page 21 How to use this manual Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print.
  • Page 22 How to use this manual Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction...
  • Page 23 How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 9...

  • Page 24: Printing Selected Topics

    How to use this manual Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box.
  • Page 25 How to use this manual • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).
  • Page 26 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction...

  • Page 27: Printer Parts

    Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (→P.15) b. Ejection Guide Supports paper as it is ejected to prevent it from rising. c.

  • Page 28: Back

    Printer parts Back a. Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Push this release lever back before loading paper or cleaning inside the printer. b. Carrying Handles (Four Positions) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides. c.

  • Page 29: Top Cover (Ins�De)

    Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. c. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.16) d.

  • Page 30: Carr�Age

    Printer parts Carriage a. Carriage Cover Protects the Carriage. b. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. c. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It is a key part of the printer. d. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. e.

  • Page 31: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)

    Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Open or close the lever when replacing an Ink Tank.

  • Page 32: Control Panel

    Printer parts Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.29) • The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.48) c.
  • Page 33 Printer parts g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. h. Color Labels These labels indicate the Ink Tank colors. The labels correspond to the ink levels on the Display Screen. i. ◄ Button Menu mode: Press this button to display the menu one level higher.

  • Page 34: Control Panel

    Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.29) • The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.48) c.
  • Page 35 Control Panel f. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages.

  • Page 36: Turning The Printer On And Off

    Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up... Please wait. is displayed. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit.

  • Page 37: Turning The Printer Off

    Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never turn the printer off or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary.

  • Page 38: Printer Modes

    Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • Modes (→P.24) • Mode transition (→P.25) • Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.26) • Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.27) •...

  • Page 39: Mode Transition

    Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.

  • Page 40: Online, And State Of The Control Panel

    Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Printing in progress (receiving or Not printing processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Level of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner.
  • Page 41 Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring the power. If the message is still displayed after this, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact the Canon dealer for assistance. Printer Parts 27...

  • Page 42: Menu Mode, And State Of The Control Panel

    Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Menu items and settings Main menu (during printing) • • • Display Screen Display Screen Display Screen Pressing the Menu button The title of the selected menu Menus available during printing when printing is not in progress is displayed on the rst line, are displayed if you press the...

  • Page 43: Switching Modes

    Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the printer online/ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows.

  • Page 44: Switching To Menu Mode

    Control Panel Switching to Menu mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. Printer Status When the Menu Button is Pressed Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing The printer stays online.

  • Page 45: Printer Menu Operations

    Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. • Main menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.31) • Main menu operations during printing (→P.31) • Submenu operations (→P.32) Main menu operations when no print job is in progress Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel.

  • Page 46: Submenu Operations

    Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus. • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity • Ink levels • Information on the loaded paper • Printer information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus, see “Submenu Display”.

  • Page 47: Main Menu Operations

    Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.48) • Main menu when no print job is in progress • Main menu during printing Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following cases even if you press the Menu button. •...

  • Page 48: Accessing Menus

    Control Panel Accessing Menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲...

  • Page 49: Specifying Menu Items

    Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow the steps below to specify menu items. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. The check box at left is selected, and the setting is conrmed.

  • Page 50: Specifying Numerical Values

    Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow the steps below to enter numbers for items such as network settings. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...

  • Page 51: Menu Structure

    Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.33) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.48) First Level Second Level Third Level...
  • Page 52 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Lowest Skew Check Lv. Standard * Loose VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest...
  • Page 53 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm Return Defaults GL2 Settings GL2 Replot GL2 BufferClear Color Mode Monochrome Color (CAD) 1 * Color (CAD) 2 Print Quality Fast Standard * High Input Resolution 600dpi *...
  • Page 54 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level AdjustFaintLines On * Auto Rotate Off * Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Advanced Adj. Auto Print On * Manual Head Adj Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. Advanced Adj.
  • Page 55 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off * RARP Off * IP Setting IP Address 0. 0. 0. 0 - 255. 255. 255. 255 Subnet Mask 0. 0. 0. 0 - 255. 255. 255. 255 Default G/W 0.
  • Page 56 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Replace P.head Repl. S. Cleaner No * Change Cutter No * Move Printer No * System Setup Warning Buzzer On * Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None * Keep Media Size Off * Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 1...
  • Page 57 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Time Zone 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan,Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11NewCaledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is. -10Hawaii(AHST) -9:Alaska(AKST) -8:Oregon (PST) -7:Arizona(MST) -6:Texas (CST) -5:NewYork(EST) -4:Santiago -3:Buenos Aires -1:Cape Verde...
  • Page 58 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Contrast Adj. -4, -3, -2, -1, 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Reset PaprSetngs No Test Print Status Print Media Details Print Job Log Menu Map Nozzle Check Information System Info Error Log ########-####...
  • Page 59 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Media Type Interface Ink Consumed *1: Available only if a roll is loaded. *2: Available only if Chk Remain.Roll is On. *3: Available only if Feed Priority is Print Length. *4: Available only if IP Mode is Automatic.
  • Page 60 Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information of the loaded paper ■Printer information ■HP-GL/2 settings information For details on submenu screens, see “Submenu Display”.

  • Page 61: Main Menu During Printing

    Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.33) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.59) First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level...

  • Page 62: Main Menu Settings

    Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”.. (→P.33) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.37) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting This command is available only if a roll is loaded.

  • Page 63: Media Menu

    Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Cut Sheet Type (*1) Choose the type of sheets. (→P.134) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the type of roll. (→P.105) Chk Remain.Roll 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.

  • Page 64: Paper Details

    Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item Description, Instructions (The paper type is Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. displayed here.)(*1) Scan Wait Time Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the ink dries.
  • Page 65 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions (The paper type is Cutting Mode Specify whether or not to cut with the standard displayed here.)(*1) round-bladed cutter. Choose Automatic to have the roll cut automatically after printing. If you choose Manual, the paper will not be cut after printing.

  • Page 66: Gl2 Settings

    Control Panel GL2 Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Replot Print the last printed job (still stored in the printer memory) again. GL2 BufferClear Delete the last job printed using HP-GL/2, still stored in the printer memory. Color Mode Monochrome Print in monochrome.
  • Page 67 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions ThickenFineLines Select On to print ne lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If ne lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.

  • Page 68: Adjust Printer

    (→P.549) Advanced Adj. Choose this option when using paper other than genuine Canon paper, or paper for purposes other than checking output. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a band adjustment test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.

  • Page 69: Interface Setup

    Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. TCP/IP IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually.

  • Page 70: System Setup

    Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Repl. maint cart When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.579) Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the Printhead, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 71 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Sht Selection 2 If sheet size detection is activated, choose whether ISO B1 or 28"x40" (ANSI F) is applied when an intermediate size is detected. Noz. Check Specify the timing for automatic checks of nozzle clogging. Choose Freq.
  • Page 72 Control Panel Information Description, Setting Item Instructions System Info Version Firm Displays the printer rmware version. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. Displays the version of the MIT database format. Displays the printer’s serial number. Displays the MAC address of the printer.

  • Page 73: Ma�N Menu Sett�Ngs (Dur�Ng Pr�Nt�Ng)

    Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.33) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.37) Setting Item Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options.

  • Page 74: Submenu Display

    Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, and printer information. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note •...
  • Page 75 Control Panel GL2 Settings The following settings information is displayed on two screens: HP-GL/2 Color Mode, Print Quality, Input Resolution, Media Source, Conserve Paper, Line Cap, Smoothing, and Line Width. Printer Parts 61...

  • Page 76: Status Print

    Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in the Status Print report The following information is included in the Status Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
  • Page 77 Control Panel HP-GL/2 Settings HP-GL/2 setting values. Color Mode Print Quality Input Resolution Media Source Conserve Paper Line Cap Smoothing Line Width ThickenFineLines AdjustFaintLines Auto Rotate Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing.
  • Page 78 Control Panel System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection 1 Sheet Selection 2 Noz. Check Freq. Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj.
  • Page 79 Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI. TCP/IP Frame Type Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address* Subnet Mask* Gateway Address* LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Port Number Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing...
  • Page 80 Control Panel Bindery PServer Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. File Server Name* Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* NDS PServer...
  • Page 81 Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used). CUTTER MEDIA MEDIA1-7 NAME ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION Printer Parts 67...

  • Page 82: Optional Accessories

    Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, remove the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment from the Holder Stopper and then attach the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on both the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.

  • Page 83: Ieee 1394 (F�Rew�Re) Expans�On Board

    Optional accessories IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port. • IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 Caution • Note that EB-04 is incompatible. For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the optional IEEE 1394 expansion board.

  • Page 84: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption During operation 140 W max.
  • Page 85 Printer Specications Interface Expansion Board Slots USB 2.0(*1) Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps) Connector Series B (4-pin) Ethernet Format Internal port Specication IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX /Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Protocols IPX/SPX (Netware 4.2, 5.1, 6.0), SNMP, HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk IEEE 1394 Format...
  • Page 86 Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width 203-917 mm (8-36.1 in) Maximum length per Rolls 18 m (19.9 yd) page Sheets 1.6 m (1.7 yd) Thickness Rolls 0.07-0.8 mm (8-36.1 in) Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Paper Size Roll width 36-in Roll (914 mm), ISO A0/A1 Roll (841 mm), 30-in Roll (762 mm), JIS B1/B2 Roll (728 mm), 24-in Roll (610 mm), ISO A1/A2 Roll (594 mm), JIS B2/B3 Roll (515 mm), 17-in Roll (432 mm), ISO A2/A3 Roll (420 mm), 16-in...

  • Page 87: Packaging Materials

    Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 1 W max.

  • Page 88: Print Area

    Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Printable Area Recommended Print Area Top Edge...

  • Page 89: Basic Printing Workflow

    Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets to suit your particular printing application. Note •...

  • Page 90: Sheet Printing

    Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.211) (→P.220) (→P.229)

  • Page 91: Loading And Printing On Rolls

    Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note •...
  • Page 92 Printing procedure Set a roll on the Roll Holder Slot. (→P.109) Load the roll in the printer. (→P.110) Select the paper type. (→P.105) Specify the paper length. (→P.106) 78 Basic Printing Workow...
  • Page 93 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.205) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.207) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.209) Important •...
  • Page 94 Printing procedure Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.84) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.85) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.87) Start printing. Note • You can skip steps 6 and 7 if a barcode has been printed on the roll paper and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll.

  • Page 95: Loading And Printing On Sheets

    Printing procedure 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. Turn the printer on. (→P.22) Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. •...
  • Page 96 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type and size of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.205) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.207) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.209) Send the print job.
  • Page 97 Printing procedure Load the sheet. (→P.135) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, after you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. Follow these steps. •...

  • Page 98: Printing From Windows

    Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) •...

  • Page 99: Printing From Mac Os X

    “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.533) Note • When registering the printer, choose USB if the printer is connected via USB, Canon FireWire(iPF) if connected via IEEE 1394, or AppleTalk, Canon IP(iPF), or Bonjour if connected via a network. •...
  • Page 100 Printing procedure Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on. 86 Basic Printing Workow...

  • Page 101: Pr�Nt�Ng From Mac Os 9

    Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Selecting the printer Before printing, you must conrm that the printer is selected in Chooser.
  • Page 102 Printing procedure Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. Click Print to start printing. 88 Basic Printing Workow...

  • Page 103: Canceling Print Jobs

    Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing.

  • Page 104: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows

    Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder, accessible through the Windows start menu.

  • Page 105: Cancel�Ng Pr�Nt Jobs From Mac Os X

    Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note •...
  • Page 106 Canceling print jobs Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer.

  • Page 107: Canceling Print Jobs From Mac Os

    Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs Open the GARO Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver.

  • Page 108: Canceling Foreground Print Jobs

    Canceling print jobs Canceling foreground print jobs When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing.

  • Page 109: Handling Paper

    Note • The media types with "†" marked in the product name are those specied as genuine Canon media. For other media, please contact the respective media manufacturer after reading the instruction manuals supplied with the media. Handling Paper 95...

  • Page 110: Viewing The Paper Reference Guide

    Paper Viewing the Paper Reference Guide You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide.
  • Page 111 Paper • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. Handling Paper 97...
  • Page 112 Paper • Mac OS 9 Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 98 Handling Paper...

  • Page 113: Updating Paper Information

    Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh).
  • Page 114 On a Macintosh computer, you can also access the imagePROGRAF website from the Finder by selecting Applications (in Mac OS X or OS 9) > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > MCTxxxx to start the Media Conguration Tool and then clicking Extra Information.

  • Page 115: Paper Sizes

    Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6.0 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll width Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 36-in.
  • Page 116 Paper Paper Size Dimensions JIS B2 515.0 × 728.0 mm (20.28 × 28.66 in) JIS B3 364.0 × 515.0 mm (14.33 × 20.28 in) JIS B4 257.0 × 364.0 mm (10.12 × 14.33 in) 34"x44"(ANSI E) 863.6 × 1117.6 mm (34.00 × 44.00 in) 28"x40"(ANSI F) 711.2 ×...
  • Page 117 Paper Paper Size Dimensions Poster 300x900mm 300.0 × 900.0 mm (11.81 × 35.43 in) Custom Paper Size 203.2 × 203.2 mm (8.00 × 8.00 in) - 917.0 × 1600.0 mm (36.10 × 62.99 in) Note • In the printer driver, paper sizes are categorized into groups based on the “size system” such as ISO A or ANSI.

  • Page 118: Handling Rolls

    Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). •...

  • Page 119: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Roll)

    Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing.

  • Page 120: Spec�Fy�Ng The Paper Length (Roll)

    Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown.

  • Page 121: Loading Rolls On The Roll Holder

    Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Attach the 2-inch or 3-inch paper core attachment to the roll holder, depending on the size of the paper core of the roll you will use.
  • Page 122 Handling rolls With the edge of the roll paper facing back as shown, set the roll with the Roll Holder from the right. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder. Important • When loading a roll, be careful to avoid hitting the printer hard with the roll. This may damage the Roll Holder.

  • Page 123: Loading Rolls In The Roll Holder Slot

    Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Holder Slot Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Holder Slot. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot.

  • Page 124: Loading The Roll In The Printer

    Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Roll (→P.113) (→P.114) • Sheet (→P.139) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.589) Push the Release Lever back and pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends.
  • Page 125 Handling rolls Open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Pull the roll edge gently and align it with the Paper Alignment Line (a). Lower the Release Lever toward the front. Important •...
  • Page 126 Handling rolls Close the Top Cover. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. At this point, specify the paper type. (→P.105) 112 Handling Paper...

  • Page 127: Removing The Roll From The Printer

    Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut a printed roll, select Paper Cutting in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→P.124) •...

  • Page 128: Removing Rolls From The Roll Holder Slot

    Handling rolls Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder Slot Remove rolls from the Roll Holder Slot as follows. Make sure the roll is away from the Paper Feed Slot, and then remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. 114 Handling Paper...

  • Page 129: Removing A Roll From The Roll Holder

    Handling rolls Removing a Roll from the Roll Holder Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important •...

  • Page 130: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper

    Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
  • Page 131 Handling rolls Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury and damaging the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.
  • Page 132 Handling rolls Close the Top Cover. Turn the printer on. (→P.22) The roll is now advanced. After it is nished being advanced, you can resume printing. Note • You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by following the steps below. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine.

  • Page 133: Feeding Roll Paper Manually

    Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually You can bring the printer ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲...

  • Page 134: Detection Of The Remaining Roll Paper

    Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll.

  • Page 135: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls

    Handling 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 136: Mac Os X

    Handling rolls Mac OS X Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.464) 122 Handling Paper...
  • Page 137 Handling rolls Mac OS 9 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click Settings in Media Type. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.497) Note •...

  • Page 138: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls

    Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Menu Settings Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Cutting Automatic Auto Cut Unit following printer driver settings.
  • Page 139 Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
  • Page 140 Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
  • Page 141 Handling rolls Press the Online button. The roll is rewound, and rewinding stops automatically. Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine. Press ▲...

  • Page 142: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically

    Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll.

  • Page 143: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls

    Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper.

  • Page 144: Roll Holder Set

    Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts comprising the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment. To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, remove the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment from the Holder Stopper and then attach the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on both the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper.

  • Page 145: Attaching Accessories To The Roll Holder

    Handling rolls Attaching Accessories to the Roll Holder The following attachments are provided with the Roll Holder. Use the attachment that matches the size of the paper core of the roll you will use. The printer is delivered with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder.

  • Page 146: Installing The 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment

    Handling rolls Installing the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment When loading a roll with a 2-inch paper core, remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment from both the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper and then attach the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Holder Stopper. Push the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 in and remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment from the Roll Holder.

  • Page 147: Handling Sheets

    Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). •...

  • Page 148: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Sheet)

    Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen.

  • Page 149: Loading The Sheet In The Printer

    Handling sheets Loading the Sheet in the Printer Note • For details on supported types and sizes of the paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.101) (→P.95) • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. •...
  • Page 150 Handling sheets Open the Top Cover and push the Release Lever back. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b).
  • Page 151 Handling sheets Important • Load a sheet so that it is parallel to the Paper Alignment Line (d). Loading paper askew will cause an error. • Warped paper may rub against the Printhead. Straighten paper if it is warped before loading it. •...

  • Page 152: Manually Loading Paper To The Position For Printing

    Handling sheets Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing You will need to advance the paper manually to the starting position for printing after selecting the type of paper in the Control Panel menu when rolls or sheets are loaded in the following cases, which require a different paper feeding method than usual.

  • Page 153: Removing The Sheet

    Handling sheets Removing the Sheet Press the Load/Eject button. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying.

  • Page 154: Clearing A Jammed Sheet

    Handling sheets Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
  • Page 155 Handling sheets If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. If you cannot see the paper, remove the scrap from behind the printer. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.

  • Page 156: Output Stacker

    Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be held at two positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Use position (2). Important •...
  • Page 157 Output Stacker Use the Output Stacker in the normal position (a). However, for some types of media, you can use the stacker in the position for easy removal (b). To switch the stacker to the position for easy removal, move the Support Rod to the position of (b). This position enables printed documents to be removed more easily.

  • Page 158: Working With Various Print Jobs

    Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed.
  • Page 159 Printing Photos and Images Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”.

  • Page 160: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)

    Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description...
  • Page 161 Printing Photos and Images Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”.

  • Page 162: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (W�Ndows)

    Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper •...
  • Page 163 Printing Photos and Images Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.

  • Page 164: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os X)

    Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 165 Printing Photos and Images In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. 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 Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
  • Page 166 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 167: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)

    Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • Document: Photo image from a digital camera • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 168 Printing Photos and Images In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on.
  • Page 169 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 170: Printing Cad Drawings

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.

  • Page 171: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows, Mac Os X)

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed.

  • Page 172: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os 9)

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed.

  • Page 173: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (W�Ndows)

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 174 Printing CAD Drawings Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).

  • Page 175: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os X)

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 176 Printing CAD Drawings Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 177 Printing CAD Drawings Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.453) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 178: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os 9)

    Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 179 Printing CAD Drawings Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 180: Hp-Gl/2 Pr�Nt�Ng

    Printing CAD Drawings HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL(*1) emulation.(*2) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the application’s plotter output settings. Note •...

  • Page 181: Printing Office Documents

    Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for ofce documents Print Target Description...

  • Page 182: Printing Office Documents (Windows)

    Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 183 Printing Ofce Documents In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select sheets in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.407) Conrm the print settings and print as desired.

  • Page 184: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)

    Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm [8.3×11.7 in])/Letter •...
  • Page 185 Printing Ofce Documents Access the Page Setup pane. Select sheets in the Media Source list. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Specify additional printing conditions.

  • Page 186: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os 9)

    Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 187 Printing Ofce Documents Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.475) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 188: Using The Printer With A Color Imagerunner

    Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic.
  • Page 189 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. Click Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer to the help le for the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility.

  • Page 190: Pr�Nt�Ng Enlargements Of Scanned Or�G�Nals From A Color �Magerunner (Mac Os X)

    Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane.
  • Page 191 Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER.

  • Page 192: Enhanced Printing Options

    Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired.
  • Page 193 Adjusting Images Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Color adjustment based on the original This is the default color-matching method.
  • Page 194 Adjusting Images Note • Be sure to calibrate your monitor colors correctly if you adjust the colors for printing. If monitor colors are not calibrated correctly, you may not obtain the desired printing results. For instructions on monitor calibration, refer to the documentation for your monitor and operating system. For instructions on color adjustment, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 195: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (W�Ndows)

    Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 196 Adjusting Images Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos.
  • Page 197 Adjusting Images Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.411) Enhanced Printing Options 183...

  • Page 198: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)

    Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
  • Page 199 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 185...
  • Page 200 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on.

  • Page 201: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os 9)

    Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
  • Page 202 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box. 188 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 203 Adjusting Images On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Cyan Magenta Yellow Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.

  • Page 204: G�V�Ng Pr�Or�Ty To Part�Cular Graph�C Elements And Colors For Pr�Nt�Ng

    Adjusting Images 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 205: Print Quality

    Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is Image most important.

  • Page 206: Enhancing Printing Quality

    Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Thicken Fine Lines Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar (Windows) documents.

  • Page 207: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (W�Ndows)

    Adjusting Images 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. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 208 Adjusting Images 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.178) Select the Sharpen Text check box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.

  • Page 209: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os X)

    Adjusting Images 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. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
  • Page 210 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the Print Priority list. Click High(1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list.
  • Page 211 Adjusting Images Conrm the settings of Media Source and Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.456) Enhanced Printing Options 197...

  • Page 212: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os 9)

    Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. Select the printer in Chooser.
  • Page 213 Adjusting Images Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the Print Priority list. Click High(1200dpi) in the Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list.
  • Page 214 Adjusting Images Conrm the selection in Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.478) 200 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 215: Choosing Paper For Printing

    Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note •...

  • Page 216: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Roll)

    Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing.

  • Page 217: Select�Ng The Paper Type (Sheet)

    Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen.

  • Page 218: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver

    Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 219: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (W�Ndows)

    Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible.
  • Page 220 Choosing Paper for Printing If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”.

  • Page 221: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)

    Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
  • Page 222 Choosing Paper for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size.

  • Page 223: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os 9)

    Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
  • Page 224 Choosing Paper for Printing Access the Finishing pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width. Note •...

  • Page 225: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions

    Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.

  • Page 226: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (W�Ndows)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 227 Printing enlargements or reductions Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4.

  • Page 228: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (Mac Os X)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 229 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Paper Width, click Printer...
  • Page 230 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Media Size is selected.

  • Page 231: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (Mac Os 9)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 232 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 233 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure Fit Media Size is selected.

  • Page 234: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired.

  • Page 235: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (W�Ndows)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 236 Printing enlargements or reductions Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed.

  • Page 237: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (Mac Os X)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 238 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on...
  • Page 239 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 240: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 241 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 242 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width.

  • Page 243: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired.

  • Page 244: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Windows)

    Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 245 Printing enlargements or reductions Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
  • Page 246 Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 247 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on...
  • Page 248 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Scaling and enter “120.” Note •...
  • Page 249 Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 250 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 251 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Enhanced Printing Options 237...
  • Page 252 Printing enlargements or reductions Click 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 253 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic.
  • Page 254 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) 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 255 Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
  • Page 256 Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. To display the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, either double-click the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon after navigating to Canon Utilities - imagePROGRAF in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane.
  • Page 257 Printing enlargements or reductions Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. Press Send to display the screen for transmission.

  • Page 258: Printing At Full Size

    Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. (→P.74) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size.
  • Page 259 Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Cut Sheet as the media source. • To perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer, you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it.

  • Page 260: Printing At Full Size (Windows)

    Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any Type • Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 261 Printing at full size Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...

  • Page 262: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)

    Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 263 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on...
  • Page 264 Printing at full size Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...

  • Page 265: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os)

    Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 266 Printing at full size Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 267: Borderless Printing At Actual Size

    Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
  • Page 268 Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
  • Page 269 Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper •...
  • Page 270 Printing at full size Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 271 Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless •...
  • Page 272 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in.
  • Page 273 Printing at full size Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
  • Page 274 Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless •...
  • Page 275 Printing at full size In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 276 Printing at full size Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note •...

  • Page 277: Borderless Printing On Paper Of Equivalent Size

    Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
  • Page 278 Borderless Printing Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.

  • Page 279: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The

    Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
  • Page 280 Borderless Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
  • Page 281 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
  • Page 282 Borderless Printing Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in.
  • Page 283 Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". On the Page Setup pane, select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Media Size under Enlarged/Reduced Printing.
  • Page 284 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) •...
  • Page 285 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 286 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. Click Fit Media Size under Enlarged/Reduced Printing.
  • Page 287 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
  • Page 288 Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
  • Page 289 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 290 Borderless Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 291 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 292 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 293 Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Enlarged/Reduced Printing.
  • Page 294 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 295 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 296 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the Borderless Printing check box.
  • Page 297 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
  • Page 298 Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
  • Page 299 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper •...
  • Page 300 Borderless Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 301 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 302 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in.
  • Page 303 Borderless Printing Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
  • Page 304 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 305 Borderless Printing In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 306 Borderless Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note •...

  • Page 307: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) 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 ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.

  • Page 308: Registering A Custom Paper Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word •...

  • Page 309: Creating The Banner In The Application

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.306) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered.
  • Page 310 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner." Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Printing check box.
  • Page 311 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.411) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box.

  • Page 312: Register A Custom Page Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...
  • Page 313 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes In the Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings.
  • Page 314 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 315: Register A Custom Paper Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner •...
  • Page 316 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner.” Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings.
  • Page 317 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note •...
  • Page 318 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Setup pane. Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.

  • Page 319: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.

  • Page 320: Printing By Using Custom Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.306) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.308) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
  • Page 321 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box.

  • Page 322: Printing By Using Custom Paper Size

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size. •...
  • Page 323 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Paper Size Options dialog box. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name.

  • Page 324: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. •...
  • Page 325 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the Print Target list.

  • Page 326: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os)

    Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Paper Size. Document: •...
  • Page 327 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430”, the size you registered. Print Area Setting, click Standard. Click Cut Sheet in the Standard list.
  • Page 328 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.478) 314 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 329: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.

  • Page 330: Imageprograf Free Layout (Macintosh)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.

  • Page 331: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.417) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  • Page 332 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important •...
  • Page 333 Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
  • Page 334 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout . 320 Enhanced Printing Options...

  • Page 335: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...

  • Page 336: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
  • Page 337 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.411) Enhanced Printing Options 323...

  • Page 338: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
  • Page 339 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.456) Enhanced Printing Options 325...

  • Page 340: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
  • Page 341 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.478) Enhanced Printing Options 327...

  • Page 342: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet.

  • Page 343: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 344 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list.

  • Page 345: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 346 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 347 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 348: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
  • Page 349 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direction and Page Border.
  • Page 350 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 351: Printing Posters In Sections

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing.

  • Page 352: Printing Large Posters (Windows)

    Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example.
  • Page 353 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. Note •...
  • Page 354 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example.
  • Page 355 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Page Setup pane. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the Page Layout list. In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion you do not want to print. Access the Finishing pane.

  • Page 356: Centering Originals

    Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing.

  • Page 357: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Windows)

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 358 Centering originals Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...

  • Page 359: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll •...
  • Page 360 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 361 Centering originals Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing. Note •...

  • Page 362: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os)

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 363 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 364 Centering originals Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 365: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper.

  • Page 366: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Windows)

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50 0.000000or printing centered on a sheet. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Sheets •...
  • Page 367 Centering originals Click Match Page Size in the Paper Size list. Click Scaling and enter “50.” Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...

  • Page 368: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper •...
  • Page 369 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media Source list. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Print Centered check box.

  • Page 370: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os)

    Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4/Letter • Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) •...
  • Page 371 Centering originals Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Media Source list. Select the Print Centered check box.
  • Page 372 Centering originals Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.478) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.

  • Page 373: Conserving Roll Paper

    Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees 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 ts within the roll width.

  • Page 374: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees

    Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) •...
  • Page 375 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
  • Page 376 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 377 Conserving roll paper Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 378 Conserving roll paper Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing.
  • Page 379 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
  • Page 380 Conserving roll paper Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 381: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins

    Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. 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.
  • Page 382 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type •...
  • Page 383 Conserving roll paper Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
  • Page 384 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. •...
  • Page 385 Conserving roll paper Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 386 Conserving roll paper Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Select the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click Print to start printing.
  • Page 387 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. •...
  • Page 388 Conserving roll paper Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 389: Checking Images Before Printing

    Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen.

  • Page 390: Preview (Macintosh)

    Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: •...

  • Page 391: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing

    Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.417) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  • Page 392 Checking Images Before Printing On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 378 Enhanced Printing Options...
  • Page 393 Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note •...
  • Page 394 Checking Images Before Printing Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing.

  • Page 395: Other Useful Settings

    Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provided: •...
  • Page 396 Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) •...
  • Page 397 Other useful settings Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
  • Page 398 Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0 ×...
  • Page 399 Other useful settings After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Line Drawing) in the Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the Print Target list by clicking View set.. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list.
  • Page 400 Other useful settings Select the Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click Edit Watermark. Refer to the printer driver help for instructions on modifying watermarks to create your own. Specify additional printing conditions.

  • Page 401: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation

    Other useful settings 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 402: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)

    Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
  • Page 403 Other useful settings Orientation, click Landscape. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note •...

  • Page 404: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper

    Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
  • Page 405 Other useful settings Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
  • Page 406 Other useful settings Make sure the Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
  • Page 407 Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
  • Page 408 Other useful settings Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Paper Width, click Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.

  • Page 409: Using Favorites

    Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as “favorites” to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details.
  • Page 410 Other useful settings Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 411 Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.417) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
  • Page 412 Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) 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 standard feature of the operating system.
  • Page 413 Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 414 Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.

  • Page 415: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing

    Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.

  • Page 416: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)

    Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note •...

  • Page 417: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)

    Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note •...
  • Page 418 Other useful settings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline.

  • Page 419: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os)

    Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note •...
  • Page 420 Other useful settings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline.

  • Page 421: Windows Software

    Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.417) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.419) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
  • Page 422 Printer Driver • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.442) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.443) You can view support information and the user manual. •...
  • Page 423 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible.
  • Page 424 Printer Driver If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.407) 410 Windows Software...
  • Page 425 Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.411) • Checking a print preview (→P.412) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
  • Page 426 Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”.
  • Page 427 Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.417) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
  • Page 428 Printer Driver On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview . 414 Windows Software...
  • Page 429 Printer Driver Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.417) Complete the print settings.
  • Page 430 Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.417) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.

  • Page 431: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications (Windows)

    Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box.
  • Page 432 Printer Driver Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. •...
  • Page 433 Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer.
  • Page 434 Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing.

  • Page 435: Main Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
  • Page 436 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help le.
  • Page 437 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. Unidirectional Printing Although unidirectional printing is slower, it can help prevent misaligned lines and ensure better results. Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply. Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished.
  • Page 438 Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note •...

  • Page 439: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows)

    Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type.

  • Page 440: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application

    Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.421) Setting Item Description...

  • Page 441: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)

    Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
  • Page 442 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.178) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 443: Driver Matching Mode

    Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note •...

  • Page 444: Icc Matching Mode, Driver Icm Mode And Host Icm Mode

    Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet.
  • Page 445 Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
  • Page 446 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.178) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 447: Page Setup Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”.
  • Page 448 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.387) Rotate Page 90 degrees Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before (Conserve Paper) printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.359) Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied.

  • Page 449: Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows)

    Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note •...

  • Page 450: Layout Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.328) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.337) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.315) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.448)
  • Page 451 Printer Driver Setting Item Description 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. Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed.

  • Page 452: Page Options Dialog Box (Windows)

    Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (→P.436) Setting Item Description Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select Print Time Also.

  • Page 453: Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows)

    Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (→P.436) Setting Item Description FineZoom Settings...

  • Page 454: Favorites Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P.395) Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the...
  • Page 455 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Click to move the selected favorite up in the Favorites list. Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the Favorites list. Windows Software 441...

  • Page 456: Utility Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. •...

  • Page 457: Support Sheet (Windows)

    On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Corresponding Utility Button Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the Support Information latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.

  • Page 458: Device Settings Sheet (Windows)

    Printer Driver Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Setting Item Description You can display version information for the printer driver.

  • Page 459: Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows)

    Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Button Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste Copy the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.

  • Page 460: Status Monitor

    Status Monitor Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor”...

  • Page 461: Digital Photo Front-Access

    Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application.

  • Page 462: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals

    PosterArtist PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArtist PosterArtist offers a wide range of features, including features to insert source documents in posters and compose an original with them.
  • Page 463 PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.
  • Page 464 PosterArtist Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. Print from the PosterArtist menu.

  • Page 465: Device Setup Utility

    Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially.
  • Page 466 Device Setup Utility Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.

  • Page 467: Mac Os X Software

    Printer Driver Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P.460) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
  • Page 468 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Select the printer in the Format for list.
  • Page 469 Printer Driver Access the Page Setup pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size.
  • Page 470 Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.456) • Checking a print preview (→P.457) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
  • Page 471 Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors.
  • Page 472 Choose Print in the application menu. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. Note •...
  • Page 473 Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) 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 standard feature of the operating system.
  • Page 474 Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.

  • Page 475: Main Pane (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
  • Page 476 Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied Information on the printer for each media source.
  • Page 477 Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media Type.

  • Page 478: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type.
  • Page 479 Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.461) Setting Item Description...

  • Page 480: Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.

  • Page 481: Matching Pane

    Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.178) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note •...

  • Page 482: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note •...

  • Page 483: Page Setup Pane (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Choose how paper is supplied. Media Source Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
  • Page 484 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.342) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.351) No Spaces at Top or Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above Bottom and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper.

  • Page 485: Utility Pane (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment •...

  • Page 486: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os X)

    Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. Setting Item Description Data Send Method Choose how printing data is sent to the printer. • Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer 472 Mac OS X Software...

  • Page 487: Support Pane (Mac Os X)

    On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Corresponding Utility Button Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual.
  • Page 488 Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. • You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. •...
  • Page 489 Printer Driver Mac OS 9 Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P.483) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
  • Page 490 Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.
  • Page 491 Printer Driver Access the Finishing pane. In the Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Paper Width. Note •...
  • Page 492 Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.478) • Checking a print preview (→P.479) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Finishing, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
  • Page 493 Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click View set. on the Main pane to display the View set. dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors.
  • Page 494 Printer Driver Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing.
  • Page 495 Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Print in the application menu.
  • Page 496 Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. Select the printer in Chooser. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Choose the original size in the Page Size list.

  • Page 497: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on.

  • Page 498: Main Pane (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
  • Page 499 Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” Page Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
  • Page 500 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Reduce Print Unevenness This option is displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in Media Type and Ofce Document in Print Priority. Activate this option to automatically switch between one-pass and two-pass printings, which reduces color shading. Deactivate this option for one-pass printing only.

  • Page 501: Page Setup Pane (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Page Size Displays the page size, as specied in the source application.
  • Page 502 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Layout Direction This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. Page Border This setting is available when Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple pages printed on a single sheet.

  • Page 503: Finishing Pane (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description You can choose the media source. Media Source Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.

  • Page 504: Device Settings Pane (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item Description Utility Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning •...

  • Page 505: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking On to print in the background.

  • Page 506: Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) 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. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
  • Page 507 Printer Driver Setting Item Description Gray Tone Adjustment Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged with blue), Warm Black (tinged with red), and so on. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
  • Page 508 Printer Driver Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching.

  • Page 509: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note •...
  • Page 510 Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.178) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.

  • Page 511: Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type.
  • Page 512 Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.484) Setting Item Description...

  • Page 513: Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os)

    Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Additional Settings pane, click Special Settings. (→P.491) Setting Item Description...
  • Page 514 Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. • You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. •...

  • Page 515: Network Environment

    Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) •...
  • Page 516 Network Setting Network environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. •...
  • Page 517 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide.
  • Page 518 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
  • Page 519 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
  • Page 520 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel.

  • Page 521: Using Remoteui

    Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. To access RemoteUI, start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page.
  • Page 522 Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
  • Page 523 “-”, or “.” for the rst character, or “-” or “.” for the last character. Multicast DNS Service Name Specify the printer’s Multicast Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) DNS service name. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used.
  • Page 524 Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx).” (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer’s MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone.
  • Page 525 Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
  • Page 526 Network Setting Default Setting Item Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS PServer tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server.

  • Page 527: Specifying Printer-Related Information

    Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
  • Page 528 Network Setting Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ►. Press ▲...
  • Page 529 Network Setting Email Notication 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 nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer.

  • Page 530: Initializing The Network Settings

    Network Setting 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 531: Network Setting (Windows)

    Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. The procedure described below is the conguration based on the LPR or Raw protocol using the standard TCP/IP port in Windows ( Standard TCP/IP Port ).

  • Page 532: Sharing The Printer In Windows

    Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing.
  • Page 533 Network Setting (Windows) On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted to choose the location of the printer driver le, insert the provided User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and specify the folder where the printer driver is located.
  • Page 534 Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
  • Page 535 Network Setting (Windows) Default Setting Item Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS PServer tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server.

  • Page 536: Specifying The Printer's Frame Type

    Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel.

  • Page 537: Specifying The Frame Type Using The Printer Control Panel

    Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Frame Type Using the Printer Control Panel Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...

  • Page 538: Specifying Netware Print Services

    Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. •...
  • Page 539 Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. Run Quick Setup.
  • Page 540 Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. In Available Options, select Quick Setup and press the Enter key.

  • Page 541: Specifying Netware Protocols

    Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.507) Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page.
  • Page 542 Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services.
  • Page 543 Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers.
  • Page 544 Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 545: Network Setting (Macintosh)

    Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. •...
  • Page 546 Utility (or Print Center ) in Mac OS X. If you use multiple printers in the same zone, assign a unique name to each printer. By default, the network interface name is “Canon NB-17FB (xxxxxx).” (Here, xxxxxx is the last six digits of the printer’s MAC address.) *2: If zones have been created on the network, enter the name of the printer’s zone.

  • Page 547: Activating Appletalk On The Printer

    Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.
  • Page 548 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet.
  • Page 549 Network Setting (Macintosh) Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add. Network Setting 535...
  • Page 550 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In AppleTalk, click Active. Close the Chooser window. Click AppleTalk under Control Panels to display the AppleTalk window. In Connect via, choose Built-in Ethernet. Close the AppleTalk window and save the settings.
  • Page 551 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer on TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. •...
  • Page 552 Network Setting (Macintosh) In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. 538 Network Setting...
  • Page 553 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. Click Registering IP Address in the Destination list to display the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box.
  • Page 554 Network Setting (Macintosh) In the Destination list, click the address you registered. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed. 540 Network Setting...
  • Page 555 Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Note •...

  • Page 556: Adjusting The Printhead

    Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically”.
  • Page 557 Adjusting the Printhead Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲...

  • Page 558: Adjusting The Printhead Alignment Manually

    Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment.
  • Page 559 Adjusting the Printhead Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment. After you determine the pattern with straight lines, press ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. Note • If lines seem straightest in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value.

  • Page 560: Adjusting The Printhead Orientation

    Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Orientation If printed lines are misaligned, try adjusting the angle of the Printhead. Even slight misalignment can be corrected. Adjust the Printhead orientation by printing and reading a test pattern. When using sheets, have an unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger ready. When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.
  • Page 561 Adjusting the Printhead Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines. Note • If no single set of lines is perfectly straight, choose the two sets of lines that are least misaligned. Open the Top Cover and move the Angle Adjustment Lever to match the number (or the square) of the straightest set of lines.

  • Page 562: Adjusting The Printhead Height

    Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If printed documents rub against the printer during printing or if the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, it may help to raise the Printhead. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU.

  • Page 563: Adjusting The Feed Amount

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Advanced Adj. offers a wider range of adjustment than Standard Adj..
  • Page 564 Adjusting the feed amount Follow the steps below to adjust the feed amount automatically. Prepare one unused sheet A4/Letter-sized or larger when Standard Adj. is selected or two when Advanced Adj. is selected (or one when using a sheet A2-sized or larger). When using a roll, load a roll 10 inches (254 mm) or wider.
  • Page 565 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different.

  • Page 566: Adjusting The Feed Amount Manually

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually. When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually.
  • Page 567 Adjusting the feed amount Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual Band Adj, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...
  • Page 568 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately.

  • Page 569: Adjusting The Measurement Scale For Better Accuracy

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount.
  • Page 570 Adjusting the feed amount Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the ► button. Press ▲...

  • Page 571: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength

    Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results.

  • Page 572: Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure an “A” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers.

  • Page 573: Replacing Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink Tanks”.

  • Page 574: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Ink Tanks Replacing an Ink Tank Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace Ink Tank if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace the Ink Tank. If a message prompts you to replace the Ink Tank, press the OK button.
  • Page 575 Ink Tanks Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip to remove it, and press the OK button. Note •...
  • Page 576 Ink Tanks Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink Tank gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly turning the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up several times. Note • If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
  • Page 577 Ink Tanks Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • Ink Lamp ashes when there is little ink left. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank. Maintenance 563...

  • Page 578: Checking Ink Tank Levels

    Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless an error message is displayed. During error messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.

  • Page 579: When To Replace Ink Tanks

    Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank.

  • Page 580: Checking The Print Quality

    Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.569) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.

  • Page 581: Checking For Nozzle Clogging

    If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. Clean the Printhead. (→P.568) Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. Maintenance 567...

  • Page 582: Cleaning The Printhead

    If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution •...

  • Page 583: Replacing The Printhead

    • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead. • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible Printhead For information on the compatible Printhead, see “Printhead”. (→P.566) Precautions when handling the Printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.
  • Page 584 Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak from the Printhead, which may cause stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. •...
  • Page 585 Printheads 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. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Lift the Carriage Cover to open it fully.
  • Page 586 Printheads Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it.
  • Page 587 Printheads Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or the metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a).
  • Page 588 Printheads With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Making sure that the metal contacts do not touch the Carriage, carefully push the printhead rmly into the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
  • Page 589 Printheads Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system. After about 13 minutes, the Printhead alignment will be automatically adjusted, and the printer will go online. If no paper has been loaded, a message is displayed requesting you to load paper. Important •...

  • Page 590: Cutter Unit

    Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit A reaplacement Cutter Unit. • Cutter Unit CT-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Cutter Unit, see “Replacing the Cutter Unit”. (→P.577) 576 Maintenance...

  • Page 591: Replacing The Cutter Unit

    Cutter Unit Replacing the Cutter Unit Note • For information on compatible Cutter Unit, see “Cutter Unit”. (→P.576) • During Cutter Unit replacement, do not open the Carriage Cover. Ink will automatically ll the Printhead after the Carriage Cover is opened, which consumes ink. Turn the printer on.
  • Page 592 Cutter Unit Hold the Cutter Unit by the grip (a). Pushing down at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Carriage. Important • Never touch any part of the Cutter Unit except the grips (a) and (b). This poses a risk of injury and may stain your hands.

  • Page 593: Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance Cartridge includes a Shaft Cleaner. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-07 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.579) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see “Maintenance Cartridge”.

  • Page 594: Replacing The Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Ofine or if messages advise you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, go to step 6 and remove the Maintenance Cartridge.
  • Page 595 Maintenance Cartridge Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage.
  • Page 596 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
  • Page 597 Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Shaft Cleaner. Replacing the (→P.584) The printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed advising you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, printing is not possible. Make sure that the Maintenance Cartridge is installed correctly. If a print job was in progress when the Maintenance Cartridge was replaced, printing is resumed.

  • Page 598: Replacing The Shaft Cleaner

    Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Shaft Cleaner Replace the Shaft Cleaner when you replace the Maintenance Cartridge. New Shaft Cleaner is included with replacement Maintenance Cartridge. After Maintenance Cartridge replacement, a message on the Display Screen prompts you to replace the Shaft Cleaner.
  • Page 599 Maintenance Cartridge After removing the cap of the new Shaft Cleaner, hold it by the grips (a) and attach it to the Carriage. Push the Shaft Cleaner until it clicks into place. Note • Attach the cap from the new Shaft Cleaner on the used one. Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal.

  • Page 600: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity

    Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. Press the Information button to display the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen.

  • Page 601: When To Replace The Maintenance Cartridge

    Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and Prepare for maint cart replacement.

  • Page 602: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution •...

  • Page 603: Cleaning Inside The Top Cover

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation. •...
  • Page 604 Cleaning the Printer 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 Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), the Paper Retainer (c), the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (d), the Ejection Guide (e), and the guide rail (f).

  • Page 605: Cleaning The Paper Retainer

    Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable working environment.
  • Page 606 Cleaning the Printer Pull the Release Lever forward. Plug the power cord into the outlet. 592 Maintenance...
  • Page 607 If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning A, try Head Cleaning B. If this does not solve the problem, repeat Head Cleaning B two or three times. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer. Caution •...

  • Page 608: Other Maintenance

    (→P.579) • Do not tilt the printer in transit. Ink inside the printer may leak and cause stains. If it is necessary to stand the printer up or tilt it, contact your Canon dealer. Remove the paper. •...
  • Page 609 Other Maintenance Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
  • Page 610 Other Maintenance Open the Top Cover. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Close the Top Cover.
  • Page 611 Other Maintenance Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Maintenance 597...

  • Page 612: Updating The Firmware

    The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website.

  • Page 613: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver.
  • Page 614 Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print without wasting To conserve paper, you can specify in the printer driver to rotate originals paper? 90 degrees or to print without top and bottom margins. ÞConserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.359) ÞConserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.367) How do I print without wasting...

  • Page 615: Problems Regarding Paper

    Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
  • Page 616 Problems Regarding Paper Push the Release Lever back. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury and damaging the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.
  • Page 617 Problems Regarding Paper Pull the roll edge gently and align it with the Paper Alignment Line (a). Lower the Release Lever toward the front. Important • Do not force the roll paper into alignment with the Paper Alignment Line (a). This may prevent the paper from being advanced straight.
  • Page 618 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Turn the printer off. (→P.22) Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage to separate it from the paper. Important •...
  • Page 619 Problems Regarding Paper If the paper is visible, grasp the paper and pull it forward. If you cannot see the paper, remove the scrap from behind the printer. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops.

  • Page 620: Cannot Load Sheets

    Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Cannot Load Sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp.

  • Page 621: Printing Does Not Start

    Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on.

  • Page 622: The Printer Stops During A Print Job

    Set Auto Rotate to Off before attempting to print RTL commands when Auto Rotate is On. again. (→P.48) The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) Cause Corrective Action The printer is analyzing the print job.

  • Page 623: Problems With The Printing Quality

    Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged.

  • Page 624: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead

    Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The paper type as specied in the printer driver does Load paper of the same type as you have specied not match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) in the printer driver.

  • Page 625: The Edges Of The Paper Are Dirty

    Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.589) The paper type as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same paper type is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver.

  • Page 626: The Back Side Of The Paper Is Dirty

    Problems with the printing quality The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.589) The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer.

  • Page 627: Banding In Different Colors Occurs

    Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.549) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. jobs are interrupted during transmission.

  • Page 628: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven

    Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images Specify Image in the printer driver. in many solid colors. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling.

  • Page 629: The Length Of Printed Images Is Inaccurate

    Problems with the printing quality The length of printed images is inaccurate Cause Corrective Action In the printer menu, Band Joint is specied in Feed To ensure the feed amount matches the paper size, Priority. select Print Length in Feed Priority in the printer menu and enter the amount for adjustment in Adjust Length.

  • Page 630: Printing Mode

    Problems with the printing quality Thin lines are not printed after switching to Economy Printing mode Cause Corrective Action You have selected Economy Printing in the printer Clear the Economy Printing check box in the printer driver before printing. driver and try printing again. Problems with the printing quality caused by the type of paper For paper-specic troubleshooting tips to improve the printing quality, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.

  • Page 631: Cannot Print Over A Network

    Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on.

  • Page 632: Cannot Print Over A Netware Network

    Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not congured Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are correctly. congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings”.

  • Page 633: Installation Problems

    Installation problems Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected the IEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver. If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface driver and the printer driver as follows. Important •...

  • Page 634: Removing Installed Printer Drivers

    In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.

  • Page 635: With Hp-Gl/2, Printing Is Misaligned

    HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned. Cause Corrective Action The plotter origin is incorrect. Check the printing commands. Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. Cause Corrective Action The memory is full. Check the size of the data in the print job.

  • Page 636: Replotting With Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Is Not Possible

    HP-GL/2 problems Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible. Cause Corrective Action The data was lost because of replotting. Data for replotting is lost after the following operations. In this case, send the print job again. • The memory buffer was cleared from the Control Panel.

  • Page 637: The Printer Does Not Go On

    If you suddenly hear the tone for cleaning operations At regular intervals, for printer maintenance, cleaning operations will begin automatically, even if the printer is in Sleep mode. In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared...

  • Page 638: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink

    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 relling ink.

  • Page 639: Disabling Ink Level Detection

    Other problems Disabling ink level detection On the Display Screen, a message indicates that the ink level cannot be detected. After checking the message, press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen about disabling ink level detection.
  • Page 640 Other problems Check the message and press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ► button. Press ▲...

  • Page 641: Error Message

    In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. •...

  • Page 642: Other Messages

    Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).

  • Page 643: Error Messages

    Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) (→P.645) •...
  • Page 644 Responding to Messages • No Maintenance Cartridge capacity. (→P.643) • Paper Mismatch (→P.631) • Paper jam. (→P.635) • Paper loaded askew. (→P.635) • Papr Size Mismatch (→P.631) • Paper size not detected. (→P.632) • Papr Type Mismatch (→P.631) • Leading edge detection error. (→P.636) •...

  • Page 645: Messages Regarding Paper

    Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action You printed a test pattern for printer adjustment on When printing a test pattern, use sheets of the same several sheets, but sheets of different types or sizes type and size of paper. of paper were used.

  • Page 646: Paper Size Not Detected

    Messages regarding paper Paper size not detected. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has Reload paper straight, in the correct position. been loaded. (→P.110) (→P.135) Insufcient paper for job Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job longer than the Follow the steps below to replace the roll.

  • Page 647: Roll Printing Is Selected

    Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or Load a roll and try printing again. other printer status information on a roll, but no roll To print on a sheet instead, hold the Stop button for is loaded.

  • Page 648: No Sheets

    Messages regarding paper No sheets. Cause Corrective Action A sheet is not loaded. Load paper of the type and size you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.135) Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. Sheet printing is selected.

  • Page 649: Paper Jam

    Messages regarding paper Paper jam. Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred in the printer during printing. Lift the Release Lever and remove the jammed paper. (→P.116) (→P.140) Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew. Follow the steps below to reload the roll. Open the Top Cover.

  • Page 650: Cannot Feed Paper

    Paper came out of the feed path during feeding. Reload the paper correctly and advance it again. (→P.110) If the message is displayed when paper is not being advanced, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Cannot cut this paper. Cause Corrective Action There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide.

  • Page 651: Borderless Printng Not Possible

    Messages regarding paper Borderless printng not possible. Check roll position. Cause Corrective Action The paper is loaded askew. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the paper. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange of the Roll Holder. (→P.107) (→P.109) (→P.110) If you press the Online button and continue printing,...

  • Page 652: Messages Regarding Ink

    Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean the Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is Printhead. low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.559) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is to nish printing.

  • Page 653: Ink Level: Check

    Messages regarding ink Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Corrective Action Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the rell ink tanks. section “Ink level detection” and take the appropriate action.

  • Page 654: Use Another Paper

    Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted We recommend using a type of paper that you often when highly transparent lm is loaded. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment.

  • Page 655: Messages Regarding Printheads

    Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.568) If the message is still displayed after Head Cleaning B, contact the Canon dealer for assistance. Problem with Printhead Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged.

  • Page 656: Printhead Error

    Messages regarding printheads Printhead error Cause Corrective Action An incompatible Printhead has been installed. Install a Printhead specied for use with the printer. (→P.569) There is a problem with the Printhead. Open the Top Cover. If the Carriage is over the Platen, replace the Printhead with a new one.

  • Page 657: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge

    Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.579) Prepare for maint cart replacement. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed.

  • Page 658: There Is No Data

    Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a HP-GL/2 print job that Replace the paper with a type compatible with cannot be printed on the paper that has been HP-GL/2.

  • Page 659: Other Messages

    In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power. If the message is still displayed, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. •...

  • Page 660: Prepare For Parts Replacement

    It is almost time to replace consumables for which If Parts replacement time has passed. is displayed, service is required. you can continue to use the printer for some time. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Parts replacement time has passed. Cause Corrective Action It is past the recommended time to replace Contact your Canon dealer for assistance.
  • Page 661 Index Index Borderless Printing ..........263 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ....253, 283 About This User Manual ..........1 Borderless Printing ........253, 283 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Borderless Printing Method ......253, 283 Applications (Mac OS 9) .........483 Print Image with Actual Size .....254, 283 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Borderless Printing at Actual Size Applications (Mac OS X) ........460...

  • Page 662: Confirming Print Settings (Mac Os 9)

    Index Cannot connect the printer to the network .....617 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) .....427 Cannot cut this paper..........636 Object Adjustment dialog box ......428 Cannot detect papr ..........635 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) ..............431 Cannot feed paper..........634, 636 Object Adjustment dialog box ......432 Cannot Load Sheets ..........606 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) ....492...

  • Page 663: Confirming Print Settings (Mac Os X)

    Index Checking a print preview ........479 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) ....456 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Checking a preview of the settings ....456 Errors Occur ............515 Checking a print preview ........457 End of paper feed...........636 Confirming Print Settings (Windows) ......

  • Page 664: Insufficient Paper For Job

    Index How to use this manual ..........1 Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder ......107 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome Loading the Roll in the Printer ........ 110 (or color)..............621 Loading the Sheet in the Printer ......135 HP-GL/2 Printing ............166 HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time.
  • Page 665 Index Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Page Setup Sheet (Windows) ........433 Printing ..............138 Paper ................95 Matching Sheet (Windows) ........429 Paper cannot be cut ..........606 Driver Matching Mode ........429 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and (Mac OS X) .............463 Host ICM Mode ..........430 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box...
  • Page 666 Index Submenu mode, and state of the Control Printing Line Drawings and Text Panel ..............28 (Windows, Mac OS X) ..........157 Printer Parts .............13 Easy Settings ...........157 Printer Specifications ..........70 Print Target ............157 Printhead ..............566 Print targets for line drawings and text .....157 Printhead error ............642 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ..315 Printheads ..............566...
  • Page 667 Index Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ......342 Printmonitor ............474, 500 Centering originals relative to roll paper width .342 Problem with Printhead ..........641 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) ...348 Problems Regarding Paper ........601 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..345 Problems with the printing quality ......609 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ..343 Problems with the printing quality caused by the...
  • Page 668 Index Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the (Windows) ..............230 print server ............525 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ....220 Specifying NetWare Protocols ........527 Enlarged/Reduced Printing ......220 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ....204 Fit Roll Paper Width .........220 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) .............209, 476...

  • Page 669: The Display Screen Indicates The System Is Filling With Ink

    Index The Display Screen indicates the system is filling Edit Using PosterArtist ........448 with ink ............607, 639 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals The edges of the paper are dirty ......611 (Windows) ..............449 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Using RemoteUI .............507 Correctly ..............619 Using the Output Stacker ........140...
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