Page 1: User Manual
L a r g e F o r m a t Pr int er User Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Introduction How to use th�s manual ..................1 About Th�s User Manual ......................1 Search�ng Top�cs .........................3 HTML Vers�on of the Manual for Pr�nt�ng ..................5 Printer Parts Pr�nter parts ....................13 Front ............................13 S�de ............................15 Top Cover (Ins�de) ........................16 Roll Cover (Ins�de) ........................17 Carr�age .............................17 Ink Tank Cover (Ins�de) ......................18 Stand ............................19...
Page 4 Contents Pr�nt�ng �n W�ndows ........................86 Pr�nt�ng �n Mac OS X .........................87 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (W�ndows) ..............89 Spec�fy�ng Paper �n the Pr�nter Dr�ver (Mac OS X) ..............91 Cancel�ng pr�nt jobs ..................93 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from the Control Panel ................93 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from W�ndows ..................94 Cancel�ng Pr�nt Jobs from Mac OS X ..................95 Paus�ng Pr�nt�ng ....................97...
Page 5 Contents Working With Various Print Jobs Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images ................154 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images ....................154 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (W�ndows) ..................156 Pr�nt�ng Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ................158 Pr�nt�ng CAD Draw�ngs .................161 Pr�nt�ng CAD Draw�ngs ......................161 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text ....................162 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (W�ndows) ................164 Pr�nt�ng L�ne Draw�ngs and Text (Mac OS X) ................166 Spec�fy�ng Colors and Pr�nt�ng CAD Draw�ngs ................169...
Page 6 Contents Pr�nt�ng at full s�ze ..................221 Pr�nt�ng on Overs�zed Paper ....................221 Pr�nt�ng at Full S�ze (W�ndows) ....................222 Pr�nt�ng at Full S�ze (Mac OS X) ....................224 Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze ...................227 Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze (W�ndows) .................229 Borderless Pr�nt�ng at Actual S�ze (Mac OS X) ...............231 Borderless Pr�nt�ng ..................234 Borderless Pr�nt�ng on Paper of Equ�valent S�ze ..............234 Borderless Pr�nt�ng by Res�z�ng Or�g�nals to Match the Paper S�ze (W�ndows) ......236...
Page 7 Contents Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns ......309 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (W�ndows) ..310 Conserv�ng Roll Paper by Pr�nt�ng Or�g�nals W�thout Top and Bottom Marg�ns (Mac OS X) ..312 Check�ng Images Before Pr�nt�ng ..............315 Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng ..............315 Check�ng the Layout �n a Prev�ew Before Pr�nt�ng (W�ndows) ..........317...
Page 8 Contents Prev�ew ......................380 The Features of Prev�ew ......................380 Operat�ng Env�ronment ......................380 Start�ng Prev�ew ........................381 Prev�ew Ma�n W�ndow ......................382 D�alog Area ..........................384 Pr�nt on the Center ........................386 Not Pr�nt Spaces at the Top/Bottom ..................387 Pr�or�ty sett�ng for rotat�ng 90 degrees ..................388 Pr�nt�ng w�th Select�ng the Layout ...................389 Enlarge/Reduce the screen d�splay ..................391 Mov�ng a Page ........................391...
Page 9 Contents Status Mon�tor ....................436 The Features of �magePROGRAF Status Mon�tor ..............436 Job Management Us�ng �magePROGRAF Status Mon�tor ............438 Account�ng ....................439 Account�ng Manager .......................439 Launch�ng the Account�ng Manager ..................439 Account�ng Manager Ma�n W�ndow ..................440 Account�ng Manager Bas�c Procedures ..................443 Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager ...............443 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Ink ....................444 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Paper ....................445 Sett�ng the Un�t Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ............446...
Page 10 Contents Prev�ew ......................478 The Features of Prev�ew ......................478 Operat�ng Env�ronment ......................478 Start�ng Prev�ew ........................479 Prev�ew Ma�n W�ndow ......................480 Paper Sett�ngs Panel .......................482 Easy Sett�ngs ..........................484 Advanced Sett�ngs ........................486 Output Sett�ngs Panel ......................487 Color Sett�ngs Panel ........................489 Color Adjustment ........................490 Match�ng ..........................492 Dr�ver Match�ng Mode ......................494 ICC Match�ng Mode .........................495 ColorSync ..........................496...
Page 11 Contents Lay�ng out Objects Automat�cally ....................532 Al�gn�ng Objects ........................533 Chang�ng the Object Overlapp�ng Order .................535 Past�ng a Cop�ed or Cut Object ....................537 Color �mageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ............538 The Features of Color �mageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ............538 Operat�ng Env�ronment ......................538 Start�ng Color �mageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..............539 Color �mageRUNNER Enlargement Copy D�alog Box ............540 Hot Folder ..........................541 Creat�ng a New Hot Folder ......................541...
Page 12 Contents Spec�fy�ng NetWare Pr�nt Serv�ces ..................590 Spec�fy�ng NetWare Protocols ....................593 Configuring NetWare Network Settings ...................595 Install�ng �magePROGRAF Dev�ce Setup Ut�l�ty ..............596 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .......597 Network Sett�ng (Mac OS X) .................598 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) ............598 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings .............599 Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Macintosh) ..........600 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks (Macintosh) ..........602...
Page 13 Contents Adjust�ng the feed amount ................674 Adjust�ng the Feed Amount .....................674 Select�ng a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Pr�or�ty) ..........675 Automat�c Band�ng Adjustment (Adj. Qual�ty) ................676 Manual Band�ng Adjustment (Adj. Qual�ty) ................678 F�ne-Tun�ng the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. F�ne Feed) ............680 Adjust�ng L�ne Length (Adjust Length) ..................681 Adjust�ng the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth) ..............683 Maintenance...
Page 14 Contents The size of clear film cannot be detected ................727 Roll Paper �s Cont�nuously Ejected ..................728 Pr�nt�ng does not start ...................729 The Data Recept�on Lamp on the Control Panel does not l�ght up .........729 The pr�nter does not respond even �f pr�nt jobs are sent ............729 Ink F�ll�ng..
Page 15 Contents Other problems .....................746 The pr�nter does not go on ......................746 The pr�nter takes t�me to start up .....................746 If the Pr�nter Makes a Strange Sound ..................747 Messages adv�s�ng to check the ma�ntenance cartr�dge are not cleared ........748 The pr�nter consumes a lot of �nk ....................748 Ink Level Detect�on ........................749 Error Message Messages regard�ng paper ................751...
Page 16 Contents Messages regard�ng pr�ntheads ..............769 Cannot adjust pr�nthead......................769 Wrong pr�nthead........................769 Pr�nthead error ........................769 No pr�nthead ..........................770 Execute pr�nthead clean�ng.....................770 Messages regard�ng the ma�ntenance cartr�dge ...........771 Insert the ma�ntenance cartr�dge.....................771 Wrong ma�ntenance cartr�dge....................771 Ma�nt. cart. The level �s low .....................771 No Ma�ntenance Cartr�dge capac�ty..................771 Ma�ntenance cartr�dge full.
Page 17: 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.
Page 18 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 19: Searching Topics
How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term. Search results are listed at left.
Page 20 How to use this manual Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button.
Page 21: 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 22 How to use this manual Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 6 Introduction...
Page 23 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 24 How to use this manual Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. 8 Introduction...
Page 25 How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. Introduction 9...
Page 26: Printing Selected Topics
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 27 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 28 How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. 12 Introduction...
Page 29: Printer Parts
Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front a. Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls. (→P.17) b. Paper Feed Slot When loading paper, insert it here. c. Roll Ledge When loading rolls, rest the Roll Holder here before loading it in the Roll Holder Slot. d.
Page 30 Printer parts m.Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. n. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) o. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. Note •...
Page 31: S�De
Printer parts Side a. Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. c.
Page 32: Top Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.17) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d.
Page 33: Roll Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Roll Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d. Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot.
Page 34: Ink Tank Cover (Ins�De)
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side a. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. b. Ink Set Label An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “J”...
Page 35: Stand
Printer parts Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. When using an optional Stand, you can store documents printed on rolls. • Printer Stand ST-26 a. Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. b. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c.
Page 36: Control Panel
Printer parts Control Panel a. Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages. b. Data Lamp (green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. •...
Page 37: Control Panel
Printer parts h. OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown. Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values.
Page 38: Control Panel
Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages. b. Data Lamp (green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware.
Page 39 Control Panel g. Arrow buttons • ◄ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▲ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. •...
Page 40: 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 Power Lamp is lit when the printer nishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.
Page 41: Turning The Printer Off
Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never disconnect the printer’s power supply or unplug it during a print job. This may 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 42: Control Panel Display
Control Panel Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◄...
Page 43: Printer Status And Modes
Control Panel Printer status and modes Printer status is classied according to the following ve modes. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed.
Page 44: Mode Transition
Control Panel Mode transition • Mode display The printer mode is indicated as follows. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specic period (by default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed.
Page 45: How To View Instructions With Navigate
Control Panel How to View Instructions With Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. Press the Navigate button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. Press ▲...
Page 46: Printer Menu Operations
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classied into menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu items only available during printing. • Menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.30) • Menu operations during printing (→P.31) Menu operations when no print job is in progress To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK...
Page 47: Menu Operations During Printing
Control Panel Menu operations during printing To display menus during printing, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel, and then press the OK button. Other menus are available after printing is nished. Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus. Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem.
Page 48: Menu Operations
Control Panel Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see “Menu Settings”. (→P.49) • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) Note •...
Page 49: Accessing Menus
Control Panel Accessing menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲...
Page 50: Specifying Menu Items
Control Panel Specifying menu items Menu items can be set as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Note • If a conrmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button.
Page 51: Menu Structure
Control Panel Menu Structure The menu structure is organized by tabs, as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk are the defaults. • Paper Menu (→P.35) • Ink Menu (→P.37) • Job Menu (→P.38) • Set./Adj. Menu (→P.39) For instructions on menu operations, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu items, see “Menu Settings”.
Page 52 Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic CutDustReduct. VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest Scan Wait Time 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Roll DryingTime 30 sec.
Page 53: Ink Menu
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off * *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.98) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Conguration Tool.
Page 54: Job Menu
Control Panel Job Menu First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Print Job Job List (Choose a print job.) Delete Preempt Jobs (*1) Stored Job Mailbox List (Enter a password if Job List Print one has been set.) Delete Print Job List Job Log...
Page 55 Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Test Print Nozzle Check Status Print Interface Print GL2 Set Print Paper Details Print Job Menu Map Color Palette Adjust Head Posi.
Page 56 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level B:Standard/ Draft Adj. Fine Feed (*2) Mainte- Head Head nance Cleaning Cleaning Head Cleaning Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl. maint cart Head Info Product Name: s/n:...
Page 57 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Print Off * (Economy) Paper Paper Automatic Manager Source Roll Paper Cut Sheet Margin (Standard) Conserve Off * Paper Auto Off * Rotate Nesting Off *...
Page 58 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Circle Setting Palette B (Select (Indicates (Specify the pen Width, the values number) Color, of Width, and Line Color, Attributes) and Line Attributes) Factory (Select...
Page 59 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP (*9) IPv4 IPv4 Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol DHCP (*5) Off *...
Page 60 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Bindery Service PServer (*6) RPrinter PServer * NPrinter AppleTalk (*9) Off * Ethernet Auto On * Driver (*9) Detect Comm.
Page 61 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Buzzer On * Contrast -4, -3, -2, -1, Adj. 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Date &...
Page 62 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan, Baku Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo, Seoul +10: Canberra +11:New Caledonia +12: Wellington -12: Eniwetok -11:Midway -10Hawaii (AHST) -9:Alaska (AKST) -8:Oregon (PST)
Page 63 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level feet/inch Detect Pause Mismatch Warning None * Hold Job Paper Size Roll ISO A3 Basis Selection (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll 10in. Selection (254mm) * JIS B4...
Page 64 Control Panel Second Fourth Seventh Eighth First Level Third Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Level Level Secure High Spd. (*9) Secure (*9) Output Print * Method Print (Auto Del) Save: Box Print After Off * Recv Save: Shared Box (*9) On * Prep.Move...
Page 65: Menu Settings
Control Panel Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Paper Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Load Paper Select sheets or rolls and load the paper. Eject Paper Choose this item before removing loaded paper.
Page 66 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type VacuumStrngth Specify the level of suction that holds paper against of paper is the Platen. (→P.683) displayed Scan Wait Time Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between here.)(*1) each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the ink dries.
Page 67 Control Panel Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (→P.685) Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (→P.694) Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Page 68 The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 69 Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Test Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Print Status Print Print information about the printer. Interface Print Print interface settings information. GL2 Set Print Print GL2 settings information. Paper Details Print the paper settings as specied in Paper Details.
Page 70 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Feed Adj. Auto(OtherPaper) Specify this mode with paper not in the Paper Printer Priority Quality Reference Guide. The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. Note that this function takes more time and consumes more ink than Auto(GenuinePpr).
Page 71 Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors. Color (CAD) 3 Print emulating the following printers, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers: Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, and iPF820.(*2) Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.(*2)
Page 72 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Line Enable merge Specify whether to merge or print over colors where Settings & Pen lines overlap. Manager Choose Off to print the second line over the rst. Choose On to merge all overlapping colors. Select Palette As pen values, choose Software, Palette A, Palette Setup...
Page 73 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Process- Warning Select On to have any GL2-related warnings Settings displayed. Option On-the-Fly Selecting On will start printing jobs sooner if you are printing only HP RTL print jobs and printing would not start until later. However, images may be incomplete in some cases, so be sure to check the printing results.
Page 74 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface Ethernet Auto Detect Specify the communication method. To apply your Setup Driver changes, choose Register Setting. Choose On for automatic conguration of the LAN communication protocol. Choose Off to use settings values of Comm.Mode and Ethernet Type. Comm.Mode Choose the LAN communication method.
Page 75 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions System Keep Paper Size Choose On to use the paper size setting as the basis Setup for printing instead of other settings. The margin setting of the printer menu will be used instead of the margin setting of the printer driver if the latter is smaller, which may prevent text or images in the margin from being printed.
Page 76 Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions System Erase High Speed Erases le management data for print job data stored Setup on the printer’s hard disk. Data (→P.609) Secure High Spd. Overwrites the entire hard disk with random data. (→P.609) Secure Overwrites the entire hard disk with 00, FF, and random data (one time each).
Page 77 The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 78: Menu Sett�Ngs (Dur�Ng Pr�Nt�Ng)
Control Panel Menu Settings (During Printing) Menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep.
Page 79 The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. Estimates may vary depending on conditions of use. Calculation of these estimates does not include ink consumed when cleaning printheads by forceful ejection of ink.
Page 80: Status Print
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
Page 81 Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu System settings. System Setup Sleep Timer Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding warnings Buzzer and errors. Contrast Adj. Date Format Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Current paper-related settings.
Page 82 Control Panel HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that COUNTER xx require servicing. COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other CUTTER items (indicating how much they have been MEDIA used). LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET MEDIA 1-7,OTHER...
Page 83: Printing Interface Setting Reports
Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Conrming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
Page 84 Control Panel EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IPv4 Frame Type IPv4 settings values. Use DHCP Use BOOTP Use RARP Enable DNS Dynamic Update Use Zeroconf Function IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI...
Page 85 Control Panel TCP/IPv6 Use IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Use DHCPv6 Stateful Address Prex Length Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address Use a stateless address Stateless Address 1 Prex Length 1 Stateless Address 2 Prex Length 2 Stateless Address 3 Prex Length 3 Stateless Address 4 Prex Length 4...
Page 86 Control Panel NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings values. IPX External Network Number Node Number Print Application Bindery Pserver(*1) File Server Name Print Server Name Print Server Password Polling Interval RPrinter(*1) Print Server Name Printer Number NDS Pserver(*1) Tree Name Context Name Print Server Name Print Server Password Polling Interval...
Page 87: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Control Panel Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.
Page 88: Optional Accessories
Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.105) •...
Page 89: Stand
Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. When using an optional Stand, you can store documents printed on rolls. • Printer Stand ST-26 a. Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. b. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c.
Page 90: 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 91: Printing Performance
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-04 Number of nozzles MBK: 5,120; others: 2,560 per color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface USB 2.0 (*1) Format...
Page 92 Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Rolls 254.0-609.6 mm (10-24 in) Sheets 203.2-609.6 mm (8-24 in) Length of one page Rolls 203.2(*2)-18,000 mm (8-708.7 in) Sheets 279.4-1,600 mm (11-63 in) Thickness Rolls 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Paper Size Roll width 24-in.
Page 93: Output Stacker Capacity, In Sheets
Printer Specications Hard Disk Hard disk capacity 80 GB (print job storage capacity: 48 GB) Print job storage capacity Common Box 100 jobs Personal Boxes 100 jobs Output stacker capacity, in sheets Regular position Extended position (*1) *1: For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 94: 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. Note •...
Page 95: 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 96: Sheet Printing
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.203) (→P.215) •...
Page 97: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to load and print on rolls. Note • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) (→P.98) •...
Page 98 Printing procedure Load the roll in the printer. (→P.108) Select the type of paper. (→P.112) Note • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper. (→P.114) 82 Basic Printing Workow...
Page 99 Printing procedure Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.89) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.91) Send the print job. •...
Page 100: 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. Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) (→P.98) Turn the printer on.
Page 101 Printing procedure Load the sheet. (→P.138) The printer now starts printing the print job. Basic Printing Workow 85...
Page 102: Printing In Windows
Printing procedure Printing in Windows Print from the application 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 103: Registering The Printer
Printing procedure Printing in Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • The Macintosh printer driver can be used in the following versions of Mac OS. • Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5 • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
Page 104 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. 88 Basic Printing Workow...
Page 105: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (W�Ndows)
Printing procedure 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 106 Printing procedure In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width.
Page 107: Spec�Fy�Ng Paper �N The Pr�Nter Dr�Ver (Mac Os X)
Printing procedure 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. This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 108 Printing procedure Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width.
Page 109: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel. When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status. •...
Page 110: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed.
Page 111: Cancel�Ng Pr�Nt Jobs From Mac Os X
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Otherwise, you can cancel jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor if they have been received by the printer or are currently being printed.
Page 112 Canceling print jobs Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed.
Page 113: Pausing Printing
Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (→P.26) Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state. To restore normal operation after this state, set Pause Print to Off.
Page 114: Handling Paper
Paper Handling Paper Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photo paper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide identies types of paper and gives specications, printer driver settings, and tips on handling paper.
Page 115 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. Handling Paper 99...
Page 116 Paper The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. 100 Handling Paper...
Page 117: Updating Paper Information
Paper Updating paper information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool (Macintosh). The imagePROGRAF website is accessible from imagePROGRAF Support Information.
Page 118 Paper • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. 102 Handling Paper...
Page 119: Paper Sizes
Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: Up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out Roll Paper Width Setting in Roll Width Borderless Printing (*1) Printer Driver (*1)
Page 120 Paper Paper Sizes Dimensions 11"x17"(Ledger) 279.4 × 431.8 mm (11.00 × 17.00 in) 13"x19"(Super B) 330.2 × 482.6 mm (13.00 × 19.00 in) Letter(8.5"x11") 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.50 × 11.00 in) Legal(8.5"x14") 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.50 × 14.00 in) 24"x36"(ARCH D) 609.6 ×...
Page 121: Handling Rolls
Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed.
Page 122 Handling rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. •...
Page 123 Handling rolls With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it rmly until the roll touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown.
Page 124: Loading Rolls In The Printer
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (→P.709) Press the Load button.
Page 125 Handling rolls Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the “R” label (c) on the Roll Holder ange is aligned with the “R” label (d) on the printer . Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot.
Page 126 Handling rolls Advance the roll to insert the leading edge in the Paper Feed Slot (a) until you hear a tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality.
Page 127 Handling rolls Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors or the blade after removing creased edges. (→P.131) Handling Paper 111...
Page 128: Changing The Type Of Paper
Handling rolls Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 129 Handling rolls Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 130: Spec�Fy�Ng The Paper Length
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • Specify the paper length when you have set ManageRemainRoll to On. (→P.128) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 131: Printing From A Desired Starting Point
Handling rolls Printing From a Desired Starting Point When printing inside boundaries or in other situations when you want to specify a particular position to start printing from, set Width Detection to Off in the printer menu for the type of paper used. Set Width Detection to Off On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄...
Page 132 Handling rolls Open the Top Cover and check the position where paper is loaded. To start printing from the current position, close the Top Cover. To reposition the paper, push the Release Lever back. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.
Page 133 Handling rolls Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover. Handling Paper 117...
Page 134: Removing The Roll From The Printer
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut the roll, see “Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls”. (→P.131) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 135 Handling rolls Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Note • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see “Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls”. (→P.120) Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.
Page 136: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment.
Page 137 Handling rolls • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Important • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
Page 138: Clearing Jammed Roll Paper
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Page 139 Handling rolls Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 140 Handling rolls • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. 124 Handling Paper...
Page 141: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 142 Handling rolls Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. 126 Handling Paper...
Page 143: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲...
Page 144: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left
Handling rolls Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded.
Page 145: Specifying The Ink Drying Time For Rolls
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 146: 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 the desired settings values in Between Pages and Between Scans in Drying Time, and then click OK.
Page 147: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings. Cutting Method Printer Setting Driver Setting Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Media Automatic Auto Cut Unit following printer driver settings. Menu >...
Page 148: Eject (Waiting For Ink To Dry After Printing)
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality or cause rough cut edges.
Page 149 Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 150 Handling rolls Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) Press the Feed button. Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button.
Page 151: 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 in the Paper Menu on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll.
Page 152: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct. > On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel. This option reduces debris from cutting by printing black lines at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Page 153: Roll Holder Set
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.105) •...
Page 154: Handling Sheets
Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. Important • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the Paper Feed Slot at a time. Do not load more than one sheet at a time.
Page 155 Handling sheets Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover. Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you hear a tone.
Page 156 Handling sheets Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job.
Page 157: Chang�Ng The Type Of Paper
Handling sheets Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 158 Handling sheets Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 159: Pr�Nt�Ng From A Des�Red Start�Ng Po�Nt
Handling sheets Printing From a Desired Starting Point When printing inside boundaries or in other situations when you want to specify a particular position to start printing from, set Width Detection to Off in the printer menu for the type of paper used. Set Width Detection to Off On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄...
Page 160 Handling sheets Load paper in the desired position to start printing from Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off. If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲...
Page 161 Handling sheets Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing. Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover.
Page 162: Removing Sheets
Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 163: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
Handling sheets Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Push the Release Lever back. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam.
Page 164 Handling sheets Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 165 Handling sheets Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling Paper 149...
Page 166: Clear�Ng Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 167 Handling sheets Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. Handling Paper 151...
Page 168: Output Stacker
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, or when moving the printer Use position (2).
Page 169: Note Regarding The Extended Position
Output Stacker Note regarding the Extended position The Output Stacker can be used in the regular position and an Extended position for easy removal of printed documents. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 170: Working With Various Print Jobs
Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images 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 171: Print Quality
Printing Photos and Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important.
Page 172: 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: Premium Glossy Paper 200 •...
Page 173 Printing Photos and Images Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 174: Pr�Nt�Ng Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
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 paper •...
Page 175 Printing Photos and Images Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note •...
Page 176 Printing Photos and Images Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 177: Printing Cad Drawings
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT.
Page 178: Printing Line Drawings And Text
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text 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 line drawings and text Print Target Description...
Page 179 Printing CAD Drawings Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality.
Page 180: 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 paper •...
Page 181 Printing CAD Drawings Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 182: Pr�Nt�Ng L�Ne Draw�Ngs And Text (Mac Os X)
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 183 Printing CAD Drawings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing) in the Print Target list.
Page 184 Printing CAD Drawings Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 185: Specifying Colors And Printing Cad Drawings
Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors. Color (CAD) 3 Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820. Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.
Page 186: Spec�Fy�Ng Colors And Pr�Nt�Ng Cad Draw�Ngs (W�Ndows)
Printing CAD Drawings Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text.
Page 187 Printing CAD Drawings Select the desired color settings in the Color Compatibility list. Note • For details on color settings,see “Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings”. (→P.169) For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) (→P.192) Working With Various Print Jobs 171...
Page 188: Hp-Gl/2 Printing
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 189: 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 190: 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 or spreadsheet programs • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 191 Printing Ofce Documents In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.338) Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 192: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
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]) •...
Page 193 Printing Ofce Documents Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the Print Target list. Note •...
Page 194 Printing Ofce Documents Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.456) Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.459) 178 Working With Various Print Jobs...
Page 195: 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 196: Color Adjustment
Adjusting Images Color Adjustment You can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. 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 197 Adjusting Images Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Color adjustment based on the original This is the default color-matching Mode color prole of the printer driver.
Page 198 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 199: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (W�Ndows)
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 200 Adjusting Images Click Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Page 201 Adjusting Images Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.342) Enhanced Printing Options 185...
Page 202: F�Ne-Tun�Ng Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
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. This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 203 Adjusting Images In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the Color Mode list. Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 187...
Page 204 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 205: 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 206: Color Settings
Adjusting Images Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Standard Choose this setting to print at standard resolution when Image quality and speed are both important. Line Drawing/Text Printing takes less time than in “Highest” or “High” mode. Ofce Document Draft Choose this setting to print faster.
Page 207: 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 208: 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 209 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.179) Select the Sharpen Text check box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on.
Page 210: Choos�Ng The Document Type And Pr�Nt�Ng Cond�T�Ons (Mac Os X)
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. This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 211 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 type of paper. Click Color (CAD) in the Color Mode list.
Page 212: 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 213: Chang�Ng The Type Of Paper
Choosing Paper for Printing Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again.
Page 214 Choosing Paper for Printing Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note •...
Page 215: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
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 216 Choosing Paper for Printing Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll...
Page 217: 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. This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 218 Choosing Paper for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width.
Page 219: 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 220: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To Match The Paper S�Ze (W�Ndows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 221 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.
Page 222: 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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 223 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 224 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 225: 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 226: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (W�Ndows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) •...
Page 227 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 228: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals To F�T The Roll W�Dth (Mac Os X)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 229 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 230 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 231: 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 232: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (W�Ndows)
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 233 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.
Page 234: Res�Z�Ng Or�G�Nals By Enter�Ng A Scal�Ng Value (Mac Os X)
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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 235 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 236 Printing enlargements or reductions Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 237: 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.78) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size.
Page 238: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Printing at full size For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) (→P.222) • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) (→P.224) Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example.
Page 239 Printing at full size Click Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the Page Size list.
Page 240: 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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 241 Printing at full size Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 242 Printing at full size Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 243: 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 244 Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
Page 245 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 246 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 247 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 248 Printing at full size Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 249 Printing at full size Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 250: 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 251 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 252: 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 253 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 254 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 255 Borderless Printing Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 256 Borderless Printing Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 257 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 258 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 259 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 260 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 261 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) 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 ×...
Page 262 Borderless Printing Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 263 Borderless Printing Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 264 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 265 Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note •...
Page 266 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 267 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 268 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 paper •...
Page 269 Borderless Printing Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 270 Borderless Printing Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 271 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 272: Registering A Custom Paper Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word •...
Page 273: Creating The Banner In The Application
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.264) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered.
Page 274 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 275 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.342) If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box.
Page 276: Register A Custom Page Sizes
Printing 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 277: Print The Banner
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter “100*500.” If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. Under Page Size, enter “10”...
Page 278 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Page 279: 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 280: 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 • Printing by using Custom Paper Size Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example.
Page 281 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Conrm that mm is selected in Units.
Page 282: Printing By Using Custom Paper Size
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size. •...
Page 283 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. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example.
Page 284: 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 section describes how to register and print Custom Page Sizes based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Page Sizes. •...
Page 285 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. In Page Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter “43.00 cm” in Height and Width.
Page 286 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Page Size, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note •...
Page 287: 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 288: Imageprograf Free Layout (Macintosh)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. •...
Page 289: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
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. Important • Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Page 290 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important •...
Page 291 Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Note • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. •...
Page 292 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout. 276 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 293: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
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 294: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. •...
Page 295 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings,see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.342) Enhanced Printing Options 279...
Page 296: 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 297 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the Paper Source list.
Page 298: 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 299: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) •...
Page 300 Tiling and multiple pages per 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. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 301: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) •...
Page 302 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Click 4 in the Pages per Sheet list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in Layout Direction and Border. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Page 303 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 304: Printing Posters In Sections
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing.
Page 305: 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 306 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box.
Page 307: Centering Originals
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing.
Page 308: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Windows)
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 309 Centering originals In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
Page 310: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
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 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 311 Centering originals Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 312 Centering originals Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 313: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper.
Page 314: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Windows)
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • Document: Any Type • Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) • Paper: Sheets •...
Page 315 Centering originals Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click Match Page Size in the Paper Size list. Click Scaling and enter “50”. Click Manual in the Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box.
Page 316: 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 • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper •...
Page 317 Centering originals Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 318 Centering originals Select the Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.459) Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
Page 319: 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 320: 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 321 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
Page 322 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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) •...
Page 323 Conserving roll paper Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
Page 324 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 325: 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 326 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • Document: Any type •...
Page 327 Conserving roll paper In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm).
Page 328 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 329 Conserving roll paper Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
Page 330 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 then click Print to start printing.
Page 331: 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 332: Preview (Macintosh)
Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: •...
Page 333: Checking The Layout In A Preview Before Printing
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.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 334 Checking Images Before Printing On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview. 318 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 335 Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane.
Page 336: Other Useful Settings
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 337: Printing With Watermarks-Copy, File Copy, And So On
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • Document: CAD drawing • Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) •...
Page 338 Other useful settings Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 339: 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 340: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Windows)
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • Document: An original in landscape orientation •...
Page 341 Other useful settings In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Orientation, click Landscape. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Page 342: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper
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 343 Other useful settings Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Page 344 Other useful settings Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Page 345: 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 346 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 347 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.348) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 348 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 349: 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.98) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.
Page 350: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows)
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead.
Page 351: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note •...
Page 352 Other useful settings Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. 336 Enhanced Printing Options...
Page 353 Other useful settings 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. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel.
Page 354: 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.348) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.350) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 355: Free Layout
Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.374) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.376) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.
Page 356 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 357 Printer Driver In the Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in Roll Paper Width.
Page 358 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 • Checking a print preview Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Page 359 Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click View Settings on the Main sheet 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. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing.
Page 360 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.348) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Page 361 Printer Driver On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview. Windows Software 345...
Page 362 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.348) Complete the print settings.
Page 363 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.348) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet.
Page 364: 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 365 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 366 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 367 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 368: Main Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 369: View Settings
Printer Driver About Displays version information for the printer driver. Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. Conguration using Easy Settings Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images (→P.154) •...
Page 370: Color Mode
Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.189) Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.189) Color Mode Choose the color mode.
Page 371: Paper Source
Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note •...
Page 372: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Paper 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 373: 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.352) Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).
Page 374: Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.
Page 375 Printer Driver Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation makes colors more subdued. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
Page 376: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note •...
Page 377: Matching Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list.
Page 378 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 379 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 380 Printer Driver Saturation Not available. Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note •...
Page 381: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note •...
Page 382: Page Setup Sheet (Windows)
Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes,see “Paper Sizes”.
Page 383: Paper Size
Printer Driver Enlarged/Reduced Printing Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (→P.203) • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.209) • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (→P.215) Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size.
Page 384: Output Method
Printer Driver Output Method Click to display the Output Method dialog box, which enables you to complete the Output Method and Name of data to be saved settings. Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use.
Page 385: Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows)
Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note •...
Page 386: Edit Watermark
Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.282) •...
Page 387: Reverse Order
Printer Driver No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.309) Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.”...
Page 388: Print Date
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.370) Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select Print Time Also.
Page 389: 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.370) FineZoom Settings This function is used in large-format printing.
Page 390: Settings Details
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. Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. • Using Favorites (→P.329) Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the Favorites.
Page 391 Printer Driver Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a le. Export Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a le.
Page 392: Hot Folder
Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. •...
Page 393: Support Sheet (Windows)
On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. 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.
Page 394: 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. Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
Page 395: 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. Color Compatibility Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode >...
Page 396: The Features Of Preview
Preview Preview The Features of Preview The main features of Preview are as follows. • While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
Page 397: Starting Preview
Preview Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box.
Page 398: Preview Main Window
Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Page 399: Preview Area
Preview Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see “Dialog Area”. (→P.384) Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.
Page 400: Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size
Preview Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can conrm the information that is set. Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see “Printing with Selecting the Layout”.
Page 401: Printer Information
Preview Printer Information You can conrm the information acquired from the printer. Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Windows Software 385...
Page 402: Print On The Center
Preview Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. Click the “Print” button Printing on the center begins. Note • You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Paper Source. 386 Windows Software...
Page 403 Preview Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the “No Spaces at Top or Bottom” check box on. Click the “Print”...
Page 404: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees
Preview Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can t lengthwise across the roll.
Page 405: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Preview Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of Right Button Turn at the position of Left Button Turn at the position of Lower Button...
Page 406 Preview Note • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can t lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 407: Using The Ruler
Preview Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu. Setting Details Fit Screen Display all. Fit to Width Display to the width of the paper. Reduce Display at half of the standard size. Standard Display at the standard size.
Page 408: The Features Of Free Layout
Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout The main features of Free Layout are as follows. • Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 409: Starting Free Layout
Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print”...
Page 410 Free Layout On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. 394 Windows Software...
Page 411: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Page 412: Detailed Settings
Free Layout Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select “Detailed Settings” from the “File” menu. The printer driver is used to congure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver.
Page 413: Preferences Dialog Box
Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Preferences” from the “File” menu. This allows you to congure the preferences of Free Layout. “Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. “Gridlines” You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note •...
Page 414 Free Layout “Object Frame Style” You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details “None” You can print with no frame style. “Solid Line” You can print the solid line as the frame style. “Dotted Line”...
Page 415: Page Options Dialog Box
Free Layout Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Page Options” from the “File” menu. This allows you to congure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout. “Roll Paper Length” Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. The following settings are available for roll paper length.
Page 416: Zoom Dialog Box
Free Layout “Margins” You can input the paper margins in numerical characters. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 50.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 1.97(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom”...
Page 417: Format Dialog Box
Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. “Size” Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”. “Rotate”...
Page 418: Object Position
Free Layout “Position” Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”. “Object Position” You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details “Vertical Pos” You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters.
Page 419 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note •...
Page 420 Free Layout In the “Layout” sheet, click on the “Page Layout” check box and select “Free Layout” from the list. Note • When you select “Free Layout”, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. In the “Print”...
Page 421 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with the application software and repeat the above steps. Windows Software 405...
Page 422 Free Layout Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box.
Page 423 Free Layout In the “Layout” sheet, click on the “Page Layout” check box and select “Free Layout” from the list. Note • When you select “Free Layout”, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. In the “Print”...
Page 424 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with other application software and repeat the above steps. 408 Windows Software...
Page 425: Selecting An Object
Free Layout Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. •...
Page 426: Changing The Object Size
Free Layout Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object.
Page 427: Moving An Object
Free Layout Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Alternatively, you can move the “Object Position” by changing the values in “Vertical Pos”, “Horizontal Pos”...
Page 428: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange Object” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting in the Page Options Dialog Box (→P.399) dialog box.
Page 429: Aligning Objects
Free Layout Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically”...
Page 430 Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 414 Windows Software...
Page 431: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the Overlapping Order menu from the “Object” menu. Note • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. •...
Page 432 Free Layout “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back. 416 Windows Software...
Page 433: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click “Copy” or “Cut” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Copy” or “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. Click “Paste” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. Note •...
Page 434: Folded Duplex Window
Free Layout Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select “Folded Duplex” from the “Edit” menu after selecting an object. Using the “Folded Duplex” function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note •...
Page 435 Free Layout Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Windows Software 419...
Page 436: Prints Using Folded Duplex
Free Layout Prints using Folded Duplex Allows you to produce duplex printing by combining two pages and folding them. “Folded Duplex” Any two pages can be arranged and printed in a layout that becomes duplex on folding. This can be used such as for advertising posters that are suspended from the ceiling. Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout.
Page 437: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
Free Layout Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select “Finished Size Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure nished size settings. “Finished Size” Selects the method for setting the nished size. The following settings are available for the nished size.
Page 438: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Free Layout Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select “Binding Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure the binding edge settings. “Binding Edge” Congures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge. Setting Details “Bottom”...
Page 439: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The main features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy are as follows. • Allows the document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER to be automatically enlarged and printed. •...
Page 440: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. To start by selecting “Printers and Faxes” from the “start” button From the Windows “start” button, select “Printers and Faxes” to open the “Printers and Faxes” dialog box.
Page 441 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy To start by selecting “imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” from the “start” button From the Windows “start” button, select “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. The “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box displays. Windows Software 425...
Page 442: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.424) “Hot Folder”...
Page 443 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. •...
Page 444: Creating A New Hot Folder
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Creating a New Hot Folder Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”.
Page 445 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Select the media type to print. Note • If the “Borderless Printing” checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Click the “Next” button. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the “Next”...
Page 446 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the “Next” button. Note • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. •...
Page 447: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”...
Page 448 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the “OK” button. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (→P.433) Click the “OK” button to close the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the “Hot Folder”...
Page 449: Setting The Print Parameters
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the “Properties” button in the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The printer driver is used to congure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver.
Page 450 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 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 451 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 452: The Features Of Imageprograf Status Monitor
Status Monitor Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 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 453 Status Monitor Note • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Windows Software 437...
Page 454: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the “Job” sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the “Preempt” button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue.
Page 455: Accounting Manager
The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink consumed per printed page. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on the conditions of printer use.
Page 456: Accounting Manager Main Window
Accounting Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. Menu Bar Allows you to select the menu options required for operation.
Page 457: Job List Area
Accounting Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specied period. For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs.
Page 458: Totals Area
Accounting Totals Area Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Note • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed.
Page 459: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Accounting Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The rst time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to congure the settings. Congure unit costs, including the costs of ink and paper. For details of the unit cost settings, see Conguring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager. (→P.443) Set options such as the units displayed.
Page 460: Setting The Unit Cost For Ink
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the “Ink” sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. To set the same unit cost for all the inks Select the “Use same price for all ink” checkbox. Enter the “Tank Capacity” and “Price”. Click the “OK”...
Page 461: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Open the “Paper” sheet. Set the unit cost for paper in this sheet. Select a media type from the “Media Type” list. Enter the “Width”, “Length” and “Price”. Click the “Add” button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the “Overwrite”...
Page 462: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the “Other” sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. Enter any name in the “Name” eld. Enter a value in “Unit Cost”. Use “Allocated”...
Page 463: Paper Width
Accounting Conguring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select “Units and Display” in the “Settings” menu to open the “Units and Display” dialog box. Use this dialog box to congure the display settings. “Date Display Format” Use this option to select the display format for dates. "YYYY" indicates the year, "MM" the month and "DD" the day.
Page 464: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
Accounting Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer. Select “Regular Data Acquisition” in the “Settings” menu. Select “Acquire print job logs regularly”. Click the “OK”...
Page 465: Exporting Print Job Data As A Csv File
Accounting Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs The print job logs displayed by the Status Monitor Accounting Manager contain two types of job: Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs. You can select whether to display Jobs on Printer or Regularly Acquired Jobs in the Listed Job Selection Area on the left side of the window.
Page 466: Showing Job Properties
Accounting Showing Job Properties If you select a job in the job list and then select “Show Job Properties” in the “File” menu, the “Job Properties” dialog box appears, allowing you to check information such as detailed cost data. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the “Copy” button. Note •...
Page 467: 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 468: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing.
Page 469 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist.
Page 470: Device Setup Utility
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 471 Device Setup Utility Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 472: 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.462) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics.
Page 473 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. This sets the Format for and Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 474 Printer Driver Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Manual in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width.
Page 475 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 • Checking a print preview Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Page 476 Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews,see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.315) 460 Mac OS X Software...
Page 477 Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. Select the Print Preview check box.
Page 478 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 479: Print Preview
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 480 Printer Driver Conguration using Easy Settings Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images (→P.154) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (→P.162) • Printing Ofce Documents (→P.173) Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. View set.
Page 481 Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.189) Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.189) Color Mode Choose the color mode.
Page 482 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 483: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Paper 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 Set by Media Type. (→P.463) Media Type Select the paper type.
Page 484 Printer Driver Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application.
Page 485: Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac Os X)
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 486: Matching Pane
Printer Driver Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation makes colors more subdued. Note • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
Page 487: 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 488 Printer Driver Saturation Not available. Note • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.179) Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
Page 489: 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. Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Page 490: Rotate Page 90 Degrees
Printer Driver Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on. Click Display all selections for Paper Size to list available sizes. For details on available paper sizes,see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.103) Print Centered Select this checkbox to print document images in the center of the paper. •...
Page 491: Utility Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utility pane. Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment •...
Page 492: Additional Settings Pane (Mac Os X)
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer Send job to You can congure the method for saving print jobs to the printer hard disk.
Page 493: Support Pane (Mac Os X)
On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. 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.
Page 494 Preview Preview The Features of Preview The main features of Preview are as follows. • While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
Page 495: Start�Ng Prev�Ew
Preview Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. Click “Print Preview”...
Page 496: Prev�Ew Ma�N W�Ndow
Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Page 497: Drawer Area
Preview Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click “Drawer” from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select “Drawer” from the “View” menu. Status Area This shows “Input Size”...
Page 498: Paper Settings Panel
Preview Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. “Media Type” This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Page 499 Preview “Copies” You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. “Print”...
Page 500: Easy Sett�Ngs
Preview Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each “Print Target”...
Page 501 Preview “Print Quality” Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality “Highest” / “High” / “Standard” / “Draft” Resolution “1200dpi”...
Page 502: Advanced Settings
Preview Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details “Image”...
Page 503: Output Settings Panel
Preview Output Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area. “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to t the media size selected for output.
Page 504: Rotate Page
Preview Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • This is not displayed when “Fit Roll Paper Width” is set in “Enlarged/Reduced Printing”. “Print Centered” You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about “Print Centered”, see “Print on the Center”.
Page 505: Color Sett�Ngs Panel
Preview Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. “Color Mode” You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details “Color” Enables color printing. “Monochrome” Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome.
Page 506: Color Adjustment
Preview Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select “Color”...
Page 507 Preview Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Select “Monochrome” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel. Select “Color Adjustment”. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details “Brightness”...
Page 508: Match�Ng
Preview Matching You can set the matching. “Matching Mode” You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Independent driver color matching is performed. (→P.494) ICC Matching Mode (→P.495) Color matching using ColorGear is performed. ColorSync (→P.496) Color matching using CMM from Mac OS is performed.
Page 509: Soft Proof
Preview “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the preview area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”. Mac OS X Software 493...
Page 510: Driver Matching Mode
Preview Driver Matching Mode Under “Mode”, select Driver Matching Mode. Click “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images.
Page 511: Icc Matching Mode
Preview ICC Matching Mode Under “Matching Mode” on the “Matching”, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 512: Colorsync
Preview ColorSync Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 496 Mac OS X Software...
Page 513: Preferences D�Alog Box
Preview Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Preferences” from the “imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview” menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. “Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display.
Page 514: Print With No Borders
Preview Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. Note • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specied media must be set to the printer. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.482) , select “Roll Paper”...
Page 515: Pr�Nt On The Center
Preview Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Print Centered” check box on. Click the “Print”...
Page 516: Not Pr�Nt Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Preview Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.482) , select “Roll Paper”...
Page 517: Pr�Nt Page Rotated 90 Degrees
Preview Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.482) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Rotate Page” check box on. Select “Rotate Right 90 Degrees”...
Page 518: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
Preview Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. Select “Fit to Width” from the tool bar. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. 502 Mac OS X Software...
Page 519: Display With All
Preview Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. Select “Fit Screen” from the tool bar. All is displayed. Mac OS X Software 503...
Page 520: Display With Actual Size
Preview Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. Select “Actual Size” from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed. 504 Mac OS X Software...
Page 521: Moving A Page
Preview Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in “Go to Page” on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the rst page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page.
Page 522: Free Layout
Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout The main features of Free Layout are as follows. • Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Page 523: Start�Ng Free Layout
Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print”...
Page 524: Free Layout Ma�N W�Ndow
Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Page 525 Free Layout Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Mac OS X Software 509...
Page 526: Paper Sett�Ngs Panel
Free Layout Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. “Media Type” This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results.
Page 527 Free Layout “Copies” You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. “Print”...
Page 528: Easy Sett�Ngs
Free Layout Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each “Print Target”...
Page 529 Free Layout “Print Quality” Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality “Highest” / “High” / “Standard” / “Draft” Resolution “1200dpi”...
Page 530: Advanced Sett�Ngs
Free Layout Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details “Image”...
Page 531: Color Sett�Ngs Panel
Free Layout Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. “Color Mode” You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details “Color” Enables color printing. “Monochrome” Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome.
Page 532: Color Adjustment
Free Layout Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select “Color”...
Page 533 Free Layout Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Select “Monochrome” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel. Select “Color Adjustment”. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details “Brightness”...
Page 534: Match�Ng
Free Layout Matching You can set the matching. “Matching Mode” You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Independent driver color matching is performed. (→P.520) ICC Matching Mode (→P.521) Color matching using ColorGear is performed. ColorSync (→P.522) Color matching using CMM from Mac OS is performed.
Page 535 Free Layout “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the layout area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”. Mac OS X Software 519...
Page 536: Dr�Ver Match�Ng Mode
Free Layout Driver Matching Mode Under “Matching Mode”, select Driver Matching Mode. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images.
Page 537: Icc Match�Ng Mode
Free Layout ICC Matching Mode Under “Matching Mode”, select ICC Matching Mode. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching.
Page 538: Colorsync
Free Layout ColorSync Check that “ColorSync” is selected in “Matching Mode”. Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area. 522 Mac OS X Software...
Page 539: Preferences D�Alog Box
Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Preferences” from the “imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview” menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. “Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. “Gridlines” You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note •...
Page 540 Free Layout Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. 524 Mac OS X Software...
Page 541: Page Setup Dialog Box
Free Layout Page Setup Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Page Setup” from the “File” menu.This dialog box provides selections for setting the media size, orientation and other important features. “Paper Orientation” This selects the paper orientation. The following settings are available for orientation.
Page 542: Zoom D�Alog Box
Free Layout Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • You cannot display this if “Roll Paper” is selected in Paper Source. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display.
Page 543: Format D�Alog Box
Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”. “Rotate”...
Page 544: Lay�Ng Out A Mult�Ple-F�Le Document On One Page
Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note •...
Page 545: Select�Ng An Object
Free Layout Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key. •...
Page 546: Chang�Ng The Object S�Ze
Free Layout Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation Select an object.
Page 547: Mov�Ng An Object
Free Layout Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. Select an object.
Page 548 Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box. (→P.525) 532 Mac OS X Software...
Page 549 Free Layout Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. “Align Bottom”...
Page 550 Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. 534 Mac OS X Software...
Page 551 Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the “Object” menu. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back” Moves the object to the backmost position. Mac OS X Software 535...
Page 552 Free Layout “Bring Forward” Moves the object one position to the front. “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back. 536 Mac OS X Software...
Page 553 Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click “Copy” or “Cut” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Copy” or “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. Click “Paste” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. Note •...
Page 554 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The main features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy are as follows. • Allows the document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER to be automatically enlarged and printed. •...
Page 555: Hot Folder
Copy” dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the Dock when starting OS X thereafter. • You can also start the utility directly by clicking on the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app” icon in “Applications” > “Canon Utilities” > “iR Enlargement Copy”. Mac OS X Software 539...
Page 556: Monitor Hot Folder Constantly
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.539) “Delete les in the folder”...
Page 557 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. •...
Page 558 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Click the “OK” button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. In “Name”, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list. In “Hot Folder”, enter the Hot Folder name. Click the “OK” button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”...
Page 559 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list. From “Enlarged Copy Settings”, click “Edit” button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel.
Page 560 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel. (→P.551) Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel. (→P.553) Click the “OK” button to close the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. From the “Apple” Menu, open the “Sharing” dialog box for “System Preferences”. Select the check box labeled “File Sharing”, and click the “Options”...
Page 561: Deleting A Hot Folder
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Deleting a Hot Folder Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select “Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the list above”, and then click the “Delete” button.
Page 562 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setting the Print Parameters You can set the print conditions in the setting panels within the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The settings available on each panel are as follows. • Paper Settings Panel (→P.546) • Output Settings Panel (→P.551) •...
Page 563 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Roll Paper Width” This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Automatic Cutting You can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guideline for cutting. The following settings are available for automatic cutting.
Page 564 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each “Print Target”...
Page 565 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Print Quality” Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality “Highest”...
Page 566 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details “Image”...
Page 567: Enlarged/Reduced Printing
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Output Settings Panel “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to t the media size selected for output. Select the media size to print from Paper Size. “Fit Roll Paper Width”...
Page 568: Output Method Button
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Print Centered” Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. Note • This feature is useful when you print the document enlarged or reduced with Scaling as well. When an image is scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.
Page 569: Colorsync
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color Settings Panel “Color Mode” You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details “Color” Enables color printing. “Monochrome” Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see.
Page 570 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Driver Matching Mode Under “Mode”, select Driver Matching Mode. Click “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images.
Page 571 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ICC Matching Mode Under “Mode”, select ICC Matching Mode. Click “Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. “Saturation” Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Page 572 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ColorSync Under “Mode”, select “ColorSync”. Click the “Printer Prole” list, and then select a printer prole. Note • Available when using Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.4. 556 Mac OS X Software...
Page 573 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 - “iR Enlargement Copy” in the Applications folder or click Set in the Utility pane In Enlarged Copy Settings, click Add or Edit and either create or modify the hot folder.
Page 574 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 575: The Features Of Imageprograf Printmonitor
Printmonitor Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor “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 576: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue.
Page 577: Printing Held Jobs
Printmonitor Printing Held Jobs Printing of the job with a “Status” of “Holding” is paused because the paper specied by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer. Use the procedure below to print the held job. Select the held job and click the “Replace Paper”...
Page 578: Network Setting
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 (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) •...
Page 579 Network Setting • Printing over an AppleTalk network • Compatible operating systems • Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4 • Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. •...
Page 580: Network Environment
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 581 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 Setup Guide. Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection.
Page 582 Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 583 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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note •...
Page 584 Network Setting Important • Be sure to complete step 11. This will activate the values you have entered. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway on the Control Panel. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. 568 Network Setting...
Page 585 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 586 Network Setting Note • The subnet mask and default gateway are set to “0.0.0.0.” Use RemoteUI to change the subnet mask and default gateway to match your network settings. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.571) Conguring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must congure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel.
Page 587: Using Remoteui
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 588: When Using An Ipv4 Ip Address
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. When using an IPv4 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 589 “.” for the rst character, or “-” or “.” for the last character. Multicast DNS Service Name Specify the printer’s Multicast DNS Canon iPFxxxx (xxxxxx) service name. (1-63 characters) This name will be displayed when Bonjour functions are used. Click OK to display the Network page.
Page 590: When Using An Ipv6 Ip Address
Network Setting When using an IPv6 IP address Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Page 591 Network Setting Default Setting Item Details Perform dynamic updating of Activate when assigning a stateful stateful addresses address dynamically. Dynamically update the stateless Activate when assigning a stateless address address dynamically. Dynamically update the manual Activate when assigning a manual address address dynamically.
Page 592 Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. 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-18GB (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 593 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 594 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 595: Specifying Printer-Related Information
Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Specify device information, security, and email notication settings as follows. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Page 596 Network Setting Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 597 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. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
Page 598: 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 599: 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 600: 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 601 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 602 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 603 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 604: 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 these steps to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel.
Page 605: Specifying The Frame Type Using The Printer Control Panel
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 606: 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 Novell software provided with NetWare.
Page 607 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 608 Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. Log into NetWare as Admin and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. In Available Options, select Quick Setup, and press the Enter key.
Page 609: Specifying Netware Protocols
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.571) Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address) box to display the RemoteUI page.
Page 610 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 611 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 612: Installing Imageprograf Device Setup Utility
Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
Page 613 Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 614: Network Setting (Mac Os X)
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. •...
Page 615 Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. 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-18GB (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 616: Activating Appletalk On The Printer
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄...
Page 617 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the destination (Mac OS X) Important • AppleTalk is supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window.
Page 618 If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. (→P.567) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next.
Page 619 Network Setting (Mac OS X) Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. Network Setting 603...
Page 620 Network Setting (Mac OS X) 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. Important •...
Page 621: Hard Disk
Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF HDI Driver • imagePROGRAF Free Layout • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • imagePROGRAF Status Monitor •...
Page 622 Hard Disk image PROGRAF Printer driver Free Layout image PROGRAF Windows Color image Status image RUNNER Monitor PROGRAF Control Enlargement RemoteUI HDI Driver Panel Copy Color image image RUNNER Mac OS Printer driver PROGRAF Enlargement Printmonitor Copy Operation Availability Availability Availability Availability Availability...
Page 623: Checking The Free Hard Disk Space
Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 624 Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 608 Hard Disk...
Page 625: Erasing Data On The Printer's Hard Disk
Hard Disk Erasing Data on the Printer’s Hard Disk When erasing all data on the hard disk, choose from the following three options. This operation is only available from the Control Panel. Erasure Method Time Required Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Page 626 Hard Disk Press ▲ or ▼ to select High Speed, Secure High Spd., or Secure, and then press the OK button to display the conrmation screen. Note • If a password has been set on the printer, the Admin.Pswd screen is displayed. In this case, enter the password and press the OK button to go to the next step.
Page 627: Print Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations Print Jobs Basic Print Job Operations Using the Printer Hard Disk The printer can save print jobs on the built-in hard disk. Using print jobs stored on the printer enables you to print the jobs again as needed without using a computer. Saving print jobs offers the following benets.
Page 628: Storage Destination
Basic Print Job Operations Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. The temporary storage area stores print jobs in the “job queue” or “shared mailbox.” The permanent storage area stores jobs in “personal boxes.”...
Page 629: Saving Print Jobs On The Printer Hard Disk
Basic Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk To save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk, congure the printer driver. Note • Printing from the following software also enables you to save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Windows •...
Page 630 Basic Print Job Operations Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. Make your selection in Output Method. • Print Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination personal box in the Mail box list.
Page 631 Basic Print Job Operations Conguring the printer driver in Mac OS Access the Additional Settings pane. Make your selection in Send job to. • Print Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk.
Page 632 Basic Print Job Operations Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Print jobs being processed by the printer are collectively called the job queue. You can delete or preempt jobs in the job queue as needed. These operations are available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 633 Basic Print Job Operations Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 634 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 618 Print Jobs...
Page 635 Basic Print Job Operations Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) If the type or size of paper loaded does not match the settings in the print job received when you have set Detect Mismatch to Hold Job in the Control Panel menu, the print job is held on the printer as a pending job in the job queue.
Page 636 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI Manage jobs as needed on the Print Job page. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Manage jobs as needed on the Job sheet. For details, see “Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor”.
Page 637: Printing Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations Printing Saved Jobs Print saved print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 638 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job and click Print. 622 Print Jobs...
Page 639 Basic Print Job Operations On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note •...
Page 640 Basic Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Print. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. Note • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job.
Page 641 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” by Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the saved job and click Resume Printing. Print Jobs 625...
Page 642 Basic Print Job Operations In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 626 Print Jobs...
Page 643: Deleting Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations Deleting Saved Jobs Delete saved print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 644 Basic Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. 628 Print Jobs...
Page 645 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Page 646 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Select the print job and click the Delete button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 647: Moving Saved Jobs
Basic Print Job Operations Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be moved from the current box to another box as follows. However, jobs saved in personal boxes cannot be moved to the shared mailbox. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 648 Basic Print Job Operations Select the print job and click Move. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. 632 Print Jobs...
Page 649 Basic Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move. Print Jobs 633...
Page 650 Basic Print Job Operations In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Note •...
Page 651 Basic Print Job Operations Select the print job and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Print Jobs 635...
Page 652: Advanced Print Job Operations
Advanced Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver To save print jobs sent from software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, complete the Output Method and Print After Recv settings in the Control Panel menu. Important •...
Page 653: Specify Print After Recv
Advanced Print Job Operations Specify Print After Recv To save print jobs on the hard disk before printing, specify Print After Recv. Printing will start when Print After Recv is set to On, even if you have selected Save: Box 01 in Output Method.
Page 654: Printing Without Saving Jobs In The Common Box
Advanced Print Job Operations Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box Jobs sent from a computer for which you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver are saved in the shared mailbox. (→P.611) When Save: Shared Box is Off in the Control Panel menu, print jobs for which you have selected Print in the Output Method dialog box of the printer driver are deleted from the shared mailbox after printing.
Page 655: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes
Advanced Print Job Operations Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes For greater security, you can specify a password for personal boxes. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the personal box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the personal box.
Page 656 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password Select the check box. • Password Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) •...
Page 657 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password Select the check box. • Password Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) •...
Page 658 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. •...
Page 659: Naming Personal Boxes
Advanced Print Job Operations Naming Personal Boxes For easier identication, you can assign names to personal boxes. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the personal box. Note •...
Page 660 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open. Note •...
Page 661 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Print Jobs 645...
Page 662 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Select a saved job in the list and click Set. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click OK.
Page 663: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be listed by box as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄...
Page 664 Advanced Print Job Operations Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in the box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. 648 Print Jobs...
Page 665 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Page 666 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 650 Print Jobs...
Page 667: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Printing a List of Saved Jobs The list of print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be printed by box as follows. This operation is only available from the Control Panel. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Job tab ( Note •...
Page 668: Displaying Details Of Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Displaying Details of Saved Jobs Details of print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be displayed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box.
Page 669 Advanced Print Job Operations The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Print Jobs 653...
Page 670 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. 654 Print Jobs...
Page 671 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. Print Jobs 655...
Page 672: Renaming Saved Jobs
Advanced Print Job Operations Renaming Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the box. Note •...
Page 673 Advanced Print Job Operations On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le. Print Jobs 657...
Page 674 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. 658 Print Jobs...
Page 675 Advanced Print Job Operations In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name. Note •...
Page 676 Advanced Print Job Operations Select the print job and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le. 660 Print Jobs...
Page 677: Printer Hard Disk Operations
Advanced Print Job Operations Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • Printer driver • imagePROGRAF HDI Driver • imagePROGRAF Free Layout • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • imagePROGRAF Status Monitor •...
Page 678 Advanced Print Job Operations image Printer driver PROGRAF Free Layout image PROGRAF Windows Status Color image image Monitor RUNNER PROGRAF Control Enlargement RemoteUI HDI Driver Panel Copy Color image image RUNNER Mac OS Printer driver PROGRAF Enlargement Printmonitor Copy Availability Availability Availability Availability...
Page 679 Advanced Print Job Operations Checking the Free Hard Disk Space Check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. This operation is available from the Control Panel, in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Using the Control Panel On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄...
Page 680 Advanced Print Job Operations Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Page 681: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging. For instructions, see “Checking for Nozzle Clogging”.
Page 682: Automatic Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors
Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced). Auto(Standard) will x most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
Page 683 Adjusting the Printhead On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.
Page 684 Adjusting the Printhead Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). (→P.666) However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Auto(Advanced), try Manual.
Page 685 Adjusting the Printhead Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Press ▲ or ▼ to select D, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select D-1, and then press the OK button. Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines.
Page 686: Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj)
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) If printed lines are misaligned, execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the Printhead. Executing Head Inc. Adj. requires you to examine a printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value. Paper to Prepare Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide...
Page 687 Adjusting the Printhead Align the Angle Adjustment Lever with the red square and close the Top Cover. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. •...
Page 688 Adjusting the Printhead Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete. 672 Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
Page 689: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images
Adjusting the Printhead Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) If the Printhead rubs against paper during printing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Note • Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem.
Page 690: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the feed amount. • Banding in different colors • Line length is not accurate in the direction paper is fed To adjust the feed amount, do the following, in this order.
Page 691 Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set in Adj. Priority. Adjust Adj. Priority to suit your particular printing application. • Print Quality : Adjusts the feed amount to reduce banding across the sheet in printed documents. Adj.
Page 692: Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Adjusting the feed amount Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount. There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper). In either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Page 693 Adjusting the feed amount On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj.
Page 694: Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality)
Adjusting the feed amount Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj. Quality for adjustment of the paper feed amount. Use Manual adjustment with highly transparent media or other paper for which Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) cannot be used.
Page 695 Adjusting the feed amount Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment. Note • When printing on sheets, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet. Examine test pattern A for adjustment.
Page 696 Adjusting the feed amount Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed) If the contrast is uneven or banding in different colors appears at 50 mm (2.0 in) intervals in printed documents, try executing Adj. Fine Feed during printing to ne-tune the feed amount. Note •...
Page 697: Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length)
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust the amount that paper is advanced. There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings. •...
Page 698 Adjusting the feed amount Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲...
Page 699: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength (Vacuumstrngth)
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth) When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the Printhead rubs against paper, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄...
Page 700: Maintenance
Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a “J” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers. •...
Page 701: Replacing Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.684) Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks.
Page 702: Access The Menu For Ink Tank Replacement
Ink Tanks Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Press the OK button.
Page 703: Install The Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Caution • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 704 Ink Tanks Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Caution • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.
Page 705 Ink Tanks Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Maintenance 689...
Page 706: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◄ or ►...
Page 707: When To Replace Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks 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 Not much ink is left. is shown on the Display Screen.
Page 708: Checking For Nozzle Clogging
Printheads Printheads Printhead A replacement Printhead. • Printhead PF-04 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.695) Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Page 709 If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. Clean the Printhead. (→P.694) Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer. Maintenance 693...
Page 710: Cleaning The Printhead
If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. •...
Page 711: 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 printheads For information on compatible printheads, see “Printhead”. (→P.692) Precautions when handling the Printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.
Page 712: Access The Menu For Printhead Replacement
Printheads Access the menu for Printhead replacement Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts.
Page 713: Replace The Printhead
Printheads Replace the Printhead Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. Important • During Printhead replacement, do not move the Carriage from the position indicated. If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone, and Printhead replacement is no longer possible.
Page 714 Printheads Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely.
Page 715 Printheads Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. •...
Page 716 Printheads With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Page 717: Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-10 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.701) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.701) Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 718 Maintenance Cartridge Make sure the printer is ready for Maintenance Cartridge replacement You can replace Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen advises you to check the remaining capacity or replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step “Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement.”...
Page 719: Replace The Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge. Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out.
Page 720 Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Note • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance cartridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 721 Maintenance Cartridge Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance 705...
Page 722: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Maintenance Cartridge 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. To check remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◄...
Page 723: 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 is almost full, the Message Lamp is lit and The level is low is shown on the Display Screen.
Page 724: 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. To ensure a comfortable working environment, clean the printer exterior about once a month. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Page 725: 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 726 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 Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). Important •...
Page 727 Cleaning the Printer Note • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover. Maintenance 711...
Page 728 If printing does not improve after Head Cleaning B, try repeating Head Cleaning B once or twice. If this still does not improve printing, the Printhead may have reached the end of its useful life. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. •...
Page 729: Other Maintenance
• Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit.
Page 730 Other Maintenance Remove the Ink Tank Open the Ink Tank Cover. Pressing the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever horizontally, lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to release the lock. Holding the ink tanks by the grips, remove them. Note •...
Page 731: Pack The Printer
Other Maintenance Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the process is nished, Completed! Turn Power Off!! is displayed. Pack the printer Press the Power button and turn off the printer.
Page 732: Updating The Firmware
The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website. If the rmware available online is newer than the installed rmware, update the printer rmware. For details on downloading and updating the rmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 733: Troubleshooting
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 734 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. Þ"Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.303) " Þ"Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.309) "...
Page 735: Problems Regarding Paper
Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Push the Release Lever back. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover.
Page 736 Problems Regarding Paper Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Pull the Release Lever forward. 720 Troubleshooting...
Page 737 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Page 738 Problems Regarding Paper Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Page 739 Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting 723...
Page 740 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Push the Release Lever back. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam.
Page 741 Problems Regarding Paper Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Page 742 Problems Regarding Paper Pull the Release Lever forward. 726 Troubleshooting...
Page 743: 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. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper. (→P.122) (→P.147) Cannot load sheets...
Page 744: Roll Paper Is Continuously Ejected
Problems Regarding Paper Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected Cause Corrective Action Although sheets are selected as the paper source, a After roll ejection stops, follow these steps to reload roll was advanced. the roll. Push the Release Lever back. Open the Roll Cover. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll.
Page 745: Printing Does Not Start
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data Reception 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 on the printer.
Page 746: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
RTL commands when Auto Rotate is On in the print again. Control Panel menu. (→P.49) 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 747: 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 748: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The type of paper 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. in the printer driver.
Page 749: 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.709) The type of paper as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver.
Page 750: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.709) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. In the Control Panel menu, set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min.
Page 751: Printed Colors Are Inaccurate
Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Advanced Settings of the printer driver. access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors.
Page 752: Banding In Different Colors Occurs
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.674) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. jobs are interrupted during transmission.
Page 753: 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 In Print Priority in the Advanced Settings of the in many solid colors. printer driver, choose Image. 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 754: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Problems with the printing quality Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. In the Control Panel menu, set VacuumStrngth to Weakest. (→P.683) The Printhead is set too high in the Control Panel In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to menu.
Page 755: Images Are Printed Crooked
Problems with the printing quality The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Set Adj. Priority to Print Length in the Control Print Quality. Panel menu, and then execute Adjust Length.
Page 756: Line Thickness Is Not Uniform
Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows Access the printer driver Properties dialog box from printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected. Print in the File menu of the source application, and follow these steps to print.
Page 757: 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 758: 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. (→P.577) The computer you are trying to print from is not Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are...
Page 759: Installation Problems
In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights, such as those of the “Administrator” account. From the Windows start menu, select Programs >Canon Printer Uninstaller >imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
Page 760: Hp-Gl/2 Problems
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. The Margin setting in the Control Panel menu is Adjust the Margin setting values in the Control Panel incorrect. menu.
Page 761: Hp-Gl/2 Printing Takes A Long Time
HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specied Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 the source application, is incorrect. to On. (→P.49) HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specied Cause...
Page 762: The Printer Does Not Go On
Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. Use a power source that conforms to the printer specications.
Page 763: If The Printer Makes A Strange Sound
However, printing may start later after data reception, depending on the size of print data.) • After ink tank replacement. (Ink agitation takes about three and a half minutes.) In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Troubleshooting 747...
Page 764: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink
Other problems Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. just installed and insert it again rmly. Restart the printer.
Page 765: Ink Level Detection
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of relling ink.
Page 766 Other problems Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Check the message and press the ► button. 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.
Page 767: Messages Regarding Paper
Messages regarding paper Error Message Messages regarding paper MediaType Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not on the printer and in the printer driver.
Page 768: The Paper Is Too Small
Messages regarding paper The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK is set to Pause, paper smaller than the size specied button to resume printing.
Page 769: Replace Paper With A4/Ltr (Vertical) Or Larger
Messages regarding paper The paper is too small. Replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or larger Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. Replace the paper with paper of A4/Letter (vertical) size or larger as follows. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, press the OK button, and remove the paper.
Page 770: Paprwidth Mismatch
Messages regarding paper PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK set to Pause or Warning, the width of the loaded roll button to resume printing.
Page 771: Paper Size Not Detected
Messages regarding paper Paper size not detected. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has Follow these steps to reload the roll. been loaded. Push the Release Lever back. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the orange Paper Alignment Line.
Page 772: This Paper Cannot Be Used
Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause Corrective Action The printer has received a print job longer than the Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK amount of roll paper left when ManageRemainRoll button to resume printing. in the Control Panel menu is On.
Page 773: The Roll Is Empty
Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Cut Sheet, press the OK button, and remove the sheet.
Page 774: Sheet Printing Is Selected
Messages regarding paper Sheet printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Cut Sheet, and then printer status information on a sheet, but no sheet press the OK button.
Page 775: Paper Jam
Messages regarding paper Paper jam Push the release lever back. Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred in the printer during printing. Push the Release Lever back and remove the jammed paper. (→P.122) (→P.147) Load the paper. Pull the Release Lever forward. If Not nished printing.
Page 776: Paper Is Crooked
Messages regarding paper Paper is crooked. Cause Corrective Action Paper loaded crooked was detected when the paper Follow these steps to reload the roll. was advanced. Push the Release Lever back. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the orange Paper Alignment Line.
Page 777: Paper Not Aligned With Right Guide
Messages regarding paper Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the Follow these step to reload a sheet. guide on the right side. Push the Release Lever back. Pull out the sheet. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Page 778: Paper Cutting Failed
(→P.98) Push the Release Lever back and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel Release the ▲...
Page 779: Rel Lever Is In Wrong Position
Messages regarding paper Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause Corrective Action The Release Lever is pushed back. Pull the Release Lever forward. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of Follow these steps to change the settings of the print paper that is not compatible with borderless printing.
Page 780: Paper Position Not Suitable For Borderless Printing
Messages regarding paper Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or contracts depending on Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then the environment of use, it may become narrower or press the OK button. wider than the supported width for borderless printing.
Page 781: Messages Regarding Ink
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then Printhead, or do other operations that require ink. press the OK button.
Page 782: Ink Tank Is Empty
Messages regarding ink Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.685) Not much ink is left. Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left.
Page 783: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again, as follows. Press the OK button to clear the error. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.692) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged.
Page 784: Check Printed Document
Messages regarding printing or adjustment Check printed document. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.694) 768 Error Message...
Page 785: Messages Regarding Printheads
Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again, as follows. Press the OK button to clear the error. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.692) Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged.
Page 786: Execute Printhead Cleaning
Messages regarding printheads No printhead Cause Corrective Action No Printhead is installed. Install the Printhead. (→P.695) Execute printhead cleaning. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing.
Page 787: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. Cause Corrective Action The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.701) Wrong maintenance cartridge. Cause Corrective Action A Maintenance Cartridge for a different model of Replace it with the Maintenance Cartridge for your printer is installed.
Page 788: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause Corrective Action The format of the printer’s hard disk is invalid. Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, data on the printer hard disk is erased and the printer automatically restarts.
Page 789: Too Many Jobs For Mail Box
Messages regarding the hard disk Too many jobs for mail box. Cause Corrective Action Saved jobs exceed the personal box capacity. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. Delete print jobs from the queue. (→P.616) Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes (box numbers in the range 01-29).
Page 790: Gl2: W0502 The Parameter Is Out Of Range
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 Follow these steps to replace the type of paper in cannot be printed on the paper that has been the printer.
Page 791: Top Cover Is Open
Cause Corrective Action An error requiring service may have occurred. Write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause Corrective Action...
Page 792: Prepare For Parts Replacement
You can continue to use the printer for some time service is required. until Parts replacement time has passed. will be displayed. 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 793 Index Index Align Top ...........413, 533 Center Horizontally ........414, 534 About This User Manual ..........1 Center Vertically ........413, 533 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from An error message is shown on the Display Applications (Mac OS X) ........462 Screen ..............730 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ......105 Applications (Windows) ..........348...
Page 794 Index Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ..234 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ...315 Borderless Printing ...........234 Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) ............315 Borderless Printing Method ......234 Preview (Macintosh) .........316 Fit Paper Size ...........235 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Borderless printng not possible.
Page 795 Index Object Adjustment ..........364 Color Mode ........489, 515, 553 Sample Type ............363 Mode ..............553 Saturation ............364 Print Button ..........489, 515 View Color Pattern ...........363 Restore Defaults Button ......489, 515 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..423, 538 Update Printer Info. Button .......489, 515 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Colors in printed images are uneven ......737 Box ..............426, 540...
Page 796 Index Paper Width ............447 Device Setup Utility ..........454 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X) ....459 Dialog Area .............384 Checking a preview of the settings ....459 Cancel Button ...........384 Checking a print preview ........460 Center Originals Across Roll ......384 Confirming Print Settings (Windows) ......342 Layout Selection ..........384 Checking a preview of the settings ....342 Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size ..384...
Page 797: Hp-Gl/2 Jobs Are Printed 6 Mm Larger Than Specified
Index Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File ....449 Frequently Asked Questions ........717 Listed Jobs ............449 Front .................13 Selected Jobs ...........449 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ....775 Favorites Sheet (Windows) ........374 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ...........189 Add ..............375 Advanced Settings ...........189...
Page 798 Index Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs ...738 No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) ..........371 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ....454 Page Layout .............370 Images are printed crooked ........739 Page Options ............371 Initializing the Network Settings ......582 Print Centered ..........370 Ink Filling..
Page 799 Index Color Mode ............354 Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) .....678 Color Settings ...........354 Matching ............492, 518 Common Items ..........352 Input Profile ..........492, 518 Configuration using Advanced Settings ....354 Matching Method ........492, 518 Configuration using Easy Settings ....353 Matching Mode .........492, 518 Defaults ............353 Printer Profile ..........492, 518 Economy Printing ..........354...
Page 800: Other Problems
Index Moving Saved Jobs ..........631 Paper Size ..........488, 551 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Print Button ............488 (Macintosh) ............634 Print Centered ..........488, 552 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Restore Defaults Button ........488 (Windows) ............633 Rotate Page ..........488, 552 Using RemoteUI ..........631 Update Printer Info. Button .......488 Multi-sensor error ...........776 Output Stacker ............152 Naming Personal Boxes .........643...
Page 801: Paper Jam
Index Paper Source ...........367 Media Type ........482, 510, 546 Print Image with Actual Size ......366 Paper Source ........482, 510, 546 Roll Paper Options ...........367 Print Button ..........483, 511 Roll Paper Width ..........367 Restore Defaults Button ......483, 511 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) ..367 Roll Paper Width ......482, 510, 547 Scale to fit Roll Paper Width ......366 Update Printer Info.
Page 802 Index Print on the Center .........386, 499 Printing Interface Setting Reports ......67 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees ......501 Confirming Interface Print information ....67 Print with No Borders ..........498 Printing Interface Print reports ......67 Printed colors are inaccurate ........735 Printing is faint ............731 Printed colors of lines are inaccurate during Printing Large Posters (Windows) ......289 HP-GL/2 printing .............744...
Page 803 Index Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ....79 Prints using Folded Duplex ........420 Roll printing ............79 Folded Duplex ..........420 Sheet printing .............80 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees ....388 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ......291 Problems Regarding Paper ........719 Centering originals relative to roll paper width ...291 Problems with the printing quality ......731 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..294 Problems with the printing quality caused by the...
Page 804 Index Replacing the Printhead .........695 Selecting an Object ........409, 529 Access the menu for Printhead replacement ...696 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes ....639 Compatible printheads ........695 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) ............642 Precautions when handling the Printhead ..695 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Replace the Printhead ........697 (Windows) ............640 When to replace the Printhead ......695...
Page 805 Index Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings User Manual .............377 (Windows) ..............170 Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Specifying NetWare Print Services ......590 Regularly Acquired Jobs .........449 Choosing the type of print services ....590 Jobs on Printer ..........449 Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the Regularly Acquired Jobs ........449 print server ............591 Specifying NetWare Protocols ........593...
Page 806: Unknown File
Index Turning the Printer On and Off .........24 Turning the printer off .........25 View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Turning the printer on .........24 (Mac OS X) .............468 Types of Paper ............98 Details ..............468 Accessing the Paper Reference Guide from Name ..............468 imagePROGRAF Support Information ....98 Print Target ............468...

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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Basic Printing Workflow

Handling Paper

Working with Various Print Jobs

Enhanced Printing Options

Quick Links

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