Frequently Asked Questions - Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5100 User Manual

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
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How do I print on a roll?
How do I print manually?
How do I print on sheets in the cassette?
How do I switch between printing on a roll and
printing manually?
How do I change the paper type or size?
How do I cut the roll paper after printing?
686 Troubleshooting
Question Answer
When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify
the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel
and in the printer driver.
Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.82)
When printing manually, specify the paper type and
size in the printer driver, and then load the paper.
Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed
Slot (→P.86)
When printing from the cassette, load the paper, and
then complete the printer driver settings for the paper
type and size.
Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette
(→P.80)
You can switch between manual and auto paper feed
methods by pressing the Feeder Selection button.
Selecting the Roll as the Paper Source (→P.114)
Selecting the Tray as the Paper Source (→P.155)
Selecting the Cassette as the Paper Source
(→P.154)
Specify the type and size of paper, both on the
Control Panel and in the printer driver.
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Specifying it in the Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (→P.688)
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Specifying it on the Control Panel
Selecting the paper type
Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) (→P.124)
Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) (→P.168)
Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) (→P.167)
Selecting the Paper Size
Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) (→P.125)
Selecting the Paper Size (Tray) (→P.193)
Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P.170)
You can wait until ink dries before cutting the roll, and
you can cut rolls at a desired position.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls (→P.130)