Page 1 Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions ........68 Printing at full size ..............84 Borderless Printing ..............95 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes ....108 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet ........121 Centering originals ..............
Page 2 Note In order to be printed easily, this PDF-format manual is converted from the HTML-format instruction manual included on the "User Manuals CD-ROM" supplied with the printer. Thus, there are descriptions that are applied only in HTML format, and functions (video display function, etc.) that cannot be used. We appreciate your understanding.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................ 20 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................21 Loading and Printing on Rolls ..........................22 Loading and Printing on Sheets ..........................25 Printing in Windows ..............................26 Printing from Mac OS X ............................
Page 4 Printing at Full Size (Windows) .......................... 85 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ........................86 Borderless Printing at Actual Size .......................... 89 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ....................90 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) ....................92 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................
Page 5 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing ........................... 167 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) ....................167 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) ....................168 Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................172 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................174 Confirming Print Settings ............................
Page 6 Detailed Settings ..............................220 Preferences Dialog Box ............................221 Page Options Dialog Box ............................222 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................223 Format Dialog Box ..............................223 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................225 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ..........227 Selecting an Object ..............................
Page 7 Adjust the Colors by Color Matching ......................287 Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images ..................... 288 Prints monochrome photographs with high quality ................... 289 Using Adobe CMM ............................ 290 Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values ............... 291 Perform Black Point Compensation ........................293 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print ........................
Page 8 Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................358 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................360 Confirming Print Settings ............................362 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ....................362 Using Favorites ..............................363 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................. 364 Main Pane ................................
Page 9 Color Adjustment ............................. 421 Gray Adjustment ............................. 424 Matching ................................. 425 Driver Matching Mode ..........................428 ICC Matching Mode ..........................429 ColorSync ..............................430 Preferences Dialog Box ............................431 Page Setup Dialog Box ............................432 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................433 Format Dialog Box ..............................
Page 10 Print History Details Dialog Box ..........................485 Utilize Three Types of Previews ..........................486 Check Image with Print Area Layout ......................487 Check the original image with Image ......................487 Check Image with Roll Paper Preview ....................... 488 Print with a Desired Picture Quality ........................488 Adjust the Colors and Print ...........................
Page 11 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically ..................552 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls ......................... 554 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ..........................555 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ........................558 Removing Sheets ..............................560 Output Stacker Output Stacker ..............................
Page 12 Import Custom Media Information ........................642 Warnings ................................. 644 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ................................. 648 Control Panel Display ............................649 How to View Instructions With Navigate ....................... 653 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................655 Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ............................
Page 13 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) ..................709 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............709 NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ........................ 712 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ........................712 Specifying NetWare Print Services ........................715 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............
Page 14 Deleting Saved Jobs ............................. 768 Moving Saved Jobs .............................. 772 Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ..............776 Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box ....................777 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes ......................... 778 Naming Personal Boxes ............................
Page 15 Replacing the Cutter Unit ............................848 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................852 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................852 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................. 859 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ...................... 859 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ..........................861 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ..........................
Page 16 Line thickness is not uniform ..........................897 Lines or colors are misaligned ..........................898 Borders appear in borderless printing ........................898 Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ......................899 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................899 Cannot print over a NetWare network ........................
Page 17 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized..................... 921 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command. Use other paper....................922 Cannot calibrate..............................922 Excessive temperature or humidity........................922 Please execute common calibration........................923 Please commn calibrt using above paper......................923 Please calibrate using above paper.
Page 18 Appendix Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ..............................938 Legal Notices ................................ 940 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................942 About This User Manual ............................942 How to use this manual Searching Topics ..............................944 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing ....................... 945 Disposal of the product WEEE Directive ..............................
Page 19: Basic Printing Workflow
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ................20 Canceling print jobs ................29 Pausing Printing ................33 Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management...
Page 20: Printing Procedure
Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF9400 Printing procedure Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ......................20 Turning the Printer On and Off ..........................21 Loading and Printing on Rolls ..........................22 Loading and Printing on Sheets ........................... 25 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ..................
Page 21: 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, "Start- ing up... Please wait." is displayed. The Power Lamp is lit when the printer finishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby.
Page 22: Loading And Printing On Rolls
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF9400 • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet.
Page 23 Loading and Printing on Rolls • If you are not using the Media Take-up Unit when printing long documents such as banners, spread a clean cloth or paper on the floor. Use the Output Stacker to prevent long printed documents from being soiled by the floor after they Important are printed.
Page 24 Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF9400 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.533 • When printing without borders, definitely set the blue Switch on the platen to the ● side. If the switch is set incorrect- ly, print quality may deteriorate.
Page 25: Loading And Printing On Sheets
Loading and Printing on Sheets • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") →P.539 Note Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details.
Page 26: Printing In Windows
Printing in Windows iPF9400 Send the print job. • Printing in Windows →P.26 • Printing from Mac OS X →P.27 Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.555 Start printing. Printing in Windows Printing in Windows Print from the application menu.
Page 27: Printing From Mac Os X
Printing from Mac OS X After confirming that the printer is selected in the dialog box, click Print or OK to start printing. • The appearance of the dialog box varies depending on the software application. In most cases, the dialog box includes...
Page 28 Printing from Mac OS X iPF9400 Select the printer in the Printer list. 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 re- duced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Page 29: Canceling Print Jobs
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ....................... 29 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ........................30 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X ........................30 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel.
Page 30: Canceling Print Jobs From Windows
Canceling Print Jobs from Windows iPF9400 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows 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 31 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Pause Printer to stop printing. If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
Page 32 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X iPF9400 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job pro- cessing, the next job cannot be printed.
Page 33: Pausing Printing
Pausing Printing 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. (See "Control Panel Display.") →P.649...
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Page 35: Enhanced Printing Options
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ............. 36 Printing Photos and Office Documents ..........37 Adjusting Images ................54 Printing enlargements or reductions ..........68 Printing at full size ................84 Borderless Printing ................95 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes ......
Page 36: Choosing Paper For Printing
Select the appropriate media type from the printer control panel or printer driver to match the paper loaded in the print- er. The appropriate media type differs between the case of genuine Canon paper or Canon feed confirmed paper and the case of paper other than Canon feed confirmed paper.
Page 37: Printing Photos And Office Documents
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Photos and Images ..........................37 Printing Photos and Images (Windows) ......................38 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) ......................39 Printing from Photoshop ............................42 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) ......................
Page 38: Printing Photos And Images (Windows)
→P.179 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. In the Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Pa- per, and so on.
Page 39: 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 Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
Page 40 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF9400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 41 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Page 42: Printing From Photoshop
Printing from Photoshop iPF9400 Make sure Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specified in Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings "...
Page 43: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Windows)
Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop • Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280 • Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. •...
Page 44 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) iPF9400 In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list.
Page 45 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. Color Space, click Adobe RGB. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 46: Printing Adobe Rgb Images (Mac Os X)
In the Color Handling list, click Printer Manages Colors. Click Print. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. User's Guide...
Page 47 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper.
Page 48: Printing Office Documents
Printing Office Documents iPF9400 Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the Roll Width list—here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in...
Page 49 Printing Office Documents (Windows) • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.(See " Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ")
Page 50: Printing Office Documents (Mac Os X)
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see " Printer Driver Settings " →P.172 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings "...
Page 51 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS X) Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the Print Target list.
Page 52: Using Posterartist To Compose Originals
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF9400 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Specify additional printing conditions.
Page 53 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Page Layout list. • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS.
Page 54: Adjusting Images
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF9400 Adjusting Images Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ....................... 54 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) ................... 56 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) .................. 58 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ..............
Page 55 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using You should normally select this mode. a driver specific color profile. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles.
Page 56: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Windows)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF9400 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing.
Page 57 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) 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 Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Page 58: Fine-Tuning Colors Of Photos And Images (Mac Os X)
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Confirm the settings of Page Size, Paper Source, and so on. Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Page 59 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) Select the printer in the Printer list. Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu.
Page 60 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Page 61: Giving Priority To Particular Graphic Elements And Colors For Printing
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. Confirm the settings of Paper Source and Page Size. Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings "...
Page 62 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF9400 Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when Image quality is most important. Line Drawing/Text Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in...
Page 63: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Windows)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing. • To print at a higher level of quality, in the printer driver, choose High or Highest in Print Quality, and select the Unidir- ectional Printing check box.
Page 64 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF9400 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper.
Page 65: Choosing The Document Type And Printing Conditions (Mac Os X)
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For details on how to check the printing settings, refer to " Confirming Print Settings ". →P.176 Note Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets.
Page 66 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
Page 67 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.362 Note User's Guide...
Page 68: Printing Enlargements Or Reductions
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF9400 Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ......................68 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................. 68 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ................70 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................
Page 69 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.
Page 70: Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.176 Note Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) 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.
Page 71 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) 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.
Page 72: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF9400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in...
Page 73: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) • Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired. For instructions on resizing originals to match the roll paper width, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Page 74 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF9400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.
Page 75: Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not dis- played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Note Printing check box.
Page 76 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF9400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 77 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm).
Page 78: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value iPF9400 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value 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.
Page 79 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printing application in the Print Target list.
Page 80: Resizing Originals By Entering A Scaling Value (Mac Os X)
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portions off the bottom and right edges of the paper will not be printed.
Page 81 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 82 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
Page 83 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) Click Scaling and enter 120. • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed.
Page 84: Printing At Full Size
Printing on Oversize Paper iPF9400 Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversize Paper ..........................84 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ........................85 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) ........................86 Borderless Printing at Actual Size ........................89 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) ....................
Page 85: Printing At Full Size (Windows)
Printing at Full Size (Windows) For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) →P.85 • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) →P.86...
Page 86: Printing At Full Size (Mac Os X)
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 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.
Page 87 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 88 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm).
Page 89: Borderless Printing At Actual Size
Borderless Printing at Actual Size Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.362 Note Borderless Printing at Actual Size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) with- out a surrounding margin, or border.
Page 90: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Windows)
Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) —that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 ×...
Page 91 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches...
Page 92: Borderless Printing At Actual Size (Mac Os X)
• • Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)–Borderless • Paper: Roll Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to dis- play the Page Attributes dialog box.
Page 93 Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 94 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Confirm 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). •...
Page 95: Borderless Printing
Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size ....................95 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ..........96 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) ........... 98 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ................
Page 96: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Windows)
Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Page 97 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 98: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Match The Paper Size (Mac Os X)
Once printed and cut, please cut the upper and lower bands with scissors. • Document: Any type • Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
Page 99 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. User's Guide...
Page 100 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches...
Page 101: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, 10"x12". Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Page 102: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Windows)
Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) • In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Page 103 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 104: Borderless Printing By Resizing Originals To Fit The Roll Width (Mac Os X)
• Document: Any type • Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll • • Paper type: Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) User's Guide...
Page 105 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Choose Print in the application menu. Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coat- ed Paper. User's Guide...
Page 106 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select the print target in the Print Target list. • When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere for borderless printing and the Cutter Unit touches...
Page 107 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4.
Page 108: Printing Banners Or At Other Non-Standard Sizes
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF9400 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ................ 108 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) ..........109 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing;...
Page 109: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
Page 110 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF9400 Under Paper Size, enter 100 in Width and 500 in Height. Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box.
Page 111 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After confirming that Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the Print Target list.
Page 112 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF9400 Select the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not dis- played on the Page Setup sheet, clear the Borderless Note Printing check box. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 113: Printing Vertical Or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac Os X)
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maxi- mum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners.
Page 114 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select the printer in the Printer list. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, en- ter 100*500.
Page 115 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) 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.
Page 116: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes iPF9400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in Roll Width, click...
Page 117 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Registering and Printing With a Custom Paper Size This topic describes how to register a non-standard paper size by the name of 430 mm Squareand print based on the following example. • Document: Any Type Page Size: A square sheet (430 ×...
Page 118: Printing On Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac Os X)
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF9400 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 119 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) • Document: Any Type • Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets • • Media Type: Any type • Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) •...
Page 120 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) iPF9400 If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu. Access the Main pane.
Page 121: Tiling And Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other ....................121 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ................122 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) ................124 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously .........................
Page 122: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Windows)
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF9400 • imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.
Page 123 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click Free Layout in the Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.
Page 124: Printing Multiple Originals Next To Each Other (Mac Os X)
Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note •...
Page 125: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout →P.410 Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
Page 126 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF9400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list.
Page 127: Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac Os X)
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.176 Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages.
Page 128 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Access the Main pane. In the Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. Make your selection in the Print Target list. Make your selection in the Print Quality list.
Page 129: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Printing 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 130 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 131: Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac Os X)
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Page Layout list. • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking Set.
Page 132 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) iPF9400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 133 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) 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.
Page 134: Printing Posters In Sections
Printing Posters in Sections iPF9400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in...
Page 135: Printing Large Posters (Windows)
Printing Large Posters (Windows) • When printing using this function, the Print Centered, Watermark, No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper), and Page Options settings are disabled. Important For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and oper- ating system.
Page 136 Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF9400 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list.
Page 137 Printing Large Posters (Windows) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.176 Note User's Guide...
Page 138: Centering Originals
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF9400 Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ........................138 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ................... 138 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) ..................140 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ....................... 143 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ..................
Page 139 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the print target in the Print Target list.
Page 140: Printing Originals Centered On Rolls (Mac Os X)
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings "...
Page 141 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 142 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
Page 143: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.362 Note Printing Originals Centered on Sheets 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...
Page 144 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF9400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 145: Printing Originals Centered On Sheets (Mac Os X)
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the Print Centered check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
Page 146 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) iPF9400 This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 147 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the Paper Source list. Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4 - Cut Sheet.
Page 148: Conserving Roll Paper
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF9400 Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees ................. 148 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) ............148 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) ............150 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ..........
Page 149 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet.
Page 150: Conserving Roll Paper By Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac Os X)
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) 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.
Page 151 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) 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.
Page 152: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF9400 Make sure the Page Size setting matches the origi- nal size as selected in Paper Size in the Page At- tributes dialog box—in this case, ISO A4. Select the Rotate Page 90 degrees check box.
Page 153: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Windows)
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) 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.
Page 154: Conserving Roll Paper By Printing Originals Without Top And Bottom Margins (Mac Os X)
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF9400 In the Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Page 155 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This sets the Format for and Paper Size. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. Note If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the set- tings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Page 156 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Access the Page Setup pane. Select and click a roll paper in the Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in Roll Width —in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm).
Page 157 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) Confirm the print settings, and then click Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.362...
Page 158: Checking Images Before Printing
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF9400 Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen.
Page 159: Other Useful Settings
Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks ........................... 159 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ............160 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ................162 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) ............ 162 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) ..........
Page 160: Printing With Watermarks- Copy, File Copy, And So On (Windows)
Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF9400 For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: • Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) →P.160 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Printing with Watermarks—...
Page 161 Printing with Watermarks— COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2.
Page 162: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF9400 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing.
Page 163 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Make your selection in the Print Target list.
Page 164: Making The Original Orientation Match The Paper Orientation (Mac Os X)
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see " Confirming Print Settings " →P.176 Note Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X)
Page 165 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) 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.
Page 166: Using Favorites
Using Favorites iPF9400 Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the Roll Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in Roll Width, click...
Page 167: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. • 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.
Page 168: Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac Os X)
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later your- self, click Print Cut Guideline.
Page 169 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) Select the printer in the Printer list. Choose the original size in the Paper Size list. If you configured the settings using the Page Attributes dialog box, click OK to close the dialog box, and then select Print from the application software menu.
Page 170 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings di- alog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the pa- per later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline.
Page 171: Windows Software
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Printer Driver .................. 172 Preview ................... 207 Free Layout ..................217 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ........240 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional ....251 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop ............311 Print Plug-In for Office ..............
Page 172: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings (Windows) iPF9400 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................172 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................ 174 Confirming Print Settings ............................ 176 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................... 176 Using Favorites ..............................178 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 173 Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet →P.182 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 174: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) iPF9400 You can view support information and the user manual. • Device Settings Sheet →P.206 You can display settings for optional equipment installed on the printer and see the version information for the printer driver.
Page 175 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. • Click the Get Information button to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box. On the Paper Informa-...
Page 176: Confirming Print Settings
Confirming Print Settings (Windows) iPF9400 Confirming Print Settings Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. • 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 confirm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Page 177 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Select the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the image- PROGRAF Preview window will be displayed.
Page 178: Using Favorites
Using Favorites (Windows) iPF9400 Using Favorites Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favor- ites.
Page 179: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click Export and specify the file to save.
Page 180 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) iPF9400 Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for configuring the printer driver is added to the dialog box.
Page 181: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From The Operating System Menu
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers).
Page 182: Main Sheet
Main Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • 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 183 Main Sheet (Windows) • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box →P.185...
Page 184 Main Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application →P.187 Configuration 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.61...
Page 185: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and configure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type.
Page 186 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF9400 • Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink dried even if Cutting Mode is set to Automatic.
Page 187: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) Setting Item Details Enabled Print using the calibration results. Disabled Print without using the calibration results. Select this to avoid the changing of the color of images during printing by color calibration.
Page 188 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) iPF9400 • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.(See " Main Sheet ") →P.182 Note • Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics.
Page 189: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.54 Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Page 190 Matching Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system.
Page 191 We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in or- der to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using.
Page 192: Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome
Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) iPF9400 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings.(See "...
Page 193: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see " Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver " →P.54 Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Page 194: Gray Adjustment Sheet
Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 Gray Adjustment Sheet Gray Adjustment Sheet On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Ad- →P.182...
Page 195: Page Setup Sheet
Page Setup Sheet (Windows) • Highlight Adjust the brightness of the lightest portion. • Shadow Adjust the brightness of the darkest portion. • Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet.
Page 196 Page Setup Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 • Scale to fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. • Print Image with Actual Size Prints documents at their actual size. This function is available when you have selected the size same as the width of Roll Paper for either the length or width of the document from the Page Size list.
Page 197 Page Setup Sheet (Windows) For details on available roll widths, see " Paper Sizes " →P.522 • Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Under Automatic Cutting, you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline.
Page 198: Output Method Dialog Box
Output Method Dialog box iPF9400 Output Method Dialog box Output Method Dialog box The Output Method dialog box allows you to select the Output Method and set the save settings when saving to the box. • To display the Output Method dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Output Method. (Refer to " Page Setup ")
Page 199: Paper Size Options Dialog Box
Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) Paper Size Options Dialog Box Paper Size Options Dialog Box In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed.
Page 200: Layout Sheet
Layout Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 Layout Sheet Layout Sheet The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. • Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout.
Page 201: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins →P.152 • Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of 1–999. • Reverse Order Activate this option to print pages in reverse order.
Page 202: Special Settings Dialog Box
Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF9400 • Format Settings Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. • If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, user name, and page number.
Page 203: Favorites Sheet
Favorites Sheet (Windows) • Application Color Matching Priority When this is on, you can give applications priority in color management. • Fast Graphic Process Turning this setting on may help produce the expected results if image colors are inconsistent in printed docu- ments or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses.
Page 204: Utility Sheet
Utility Sheet (Windows) iPF9400 • Delete Click to delete the selected favorite from the Favorites list. • Edit Click to display the Edit dialog box, which enables you to change the name and icon for the favorite selected in the Favorites list.
Page 205: Support Sheet
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 find the latest information on the printer and consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. •...
Page 206: Settings Summaries Dialog Box
Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) iPF9400 Settings Summaries Dialog Box Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Fa- vorites sheets. • Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application.
Page 207: Preview
The Features of Preview Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................. 207 Starting Preview ..............................207 Preview Main Window ............................208 Dialog Area ................................ 210 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display ........................211 Moving a Page ..............................211 Using the ruler ..............................211 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees .......................
Page 208: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window iPF9400 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Preview main window is displayed. Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar.
Page 209 Preview Main Window • 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."...
Page 210: Dialog Area
Dialog Area iPF9400 Dialog Area Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. • Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout.
Page 211: Enlarge/Reduce The Screen Display
Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer.
Page 212: Priority Setting For Rotating 90 Degrees
Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF9400 Setting Details inch Use inches as the ruler unit. Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu.
Page 213: Printing With Selecting The Layout
Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout 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...
Page 214 Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF9400 • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. • Note By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper.
Page 215: Print On The Center
Print on the Center Print on the Center 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.
Page 216: Not Print Spaces At The Top/Bottom
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF9400 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom.
Page 217: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout (Windows) Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................217 Starting Free Layout ............................217 Free Layout Main Window ..........................219 Detailed Settings ..............................220 Preferences Dialog Box ............................. 221 Page Options Dialog Box ........................... 222 Zoom Dialog Box ..............................
Page 218 Starting Free Layout (Windows) iPF9400 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet.
Page 219: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Main Window (Windows) Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar.
Page 220: Detailed Settings
Detailed Settings (Windows) iPF9400 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu.
Page 221: Preferences Dialog Box
Preferences Dialog Box (Windows) Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferen- ces of Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on.
Page 222: Page Options Dialog Box
Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) iPF9400 Setting Details Crop Marks You can print with the crop marks. Page Options Dialog Box Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.
Page 223: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box (Windows) • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Up- per Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top.
Page 224 Format Dialog Box (Windows) iPF9400 • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise.
Page 225: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Windows) • Object Position You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details Vertical Pos You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. Horizontal Pos You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters.
Page 226 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Windows) iPF9400 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.
Page 227: Laying Out A Document Created With Multiple Application Programs On One Page
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject.
Page 228 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) iPF9400 Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.
Page 229 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page (Windows) In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.
Page 230: Selecting An Object
Selecting an Object (Windows) iPF9400 Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an ob- ject. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with other application software and repeat the above steps.
Page 231: Changing The Object Size
Changing the Object Size (Windows) • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. Note • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key.
Page 232: Moving An Object
Moving an Object (Windows) iPF9400 Moving an Object Moving an Object You can move the object position. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object.
Page 233: Aligning Objects
Aligning Objects (Windows) • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box dialog box. →P.222 Note Aligning Objects Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar.
Page 234: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order (Windows) iPF9400 • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizon- tal center. • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right.
Page 235 Changing the Object Overlapping Order (Windows) • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front.
Page 236: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object (Windows) iPF9400 Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 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.
Page 237: Finished Size Settings Dialog Box
Finished Size Settings Dialog Box (Windows) • 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. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu.
Page 238: Binding Settings Dialog Box
Binding Settings Dialog Box (Windows) iPF9400 Binding Settings Dialog Box Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. • Binding Edge Configures the binding edge when folding paper.
Page 239: Prints Using Folded Duplex
Prints using Folded Duplex (Windows) Prints using Folded Duplex Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively. Folding back the paper at the fold lines of the center substitutes for duplex printing. Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout.
Page 240: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (Windows) iPF9400 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................240 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................... 240 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................241 Hot Folder ................................
Page 241: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box (Windows) The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter.
Page 242: Hot Folder
Hot Folder (Windows) iPF9400 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy." →P.240 Note • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder.
Page 243: Creating A New Hot Folder
Creating a New Hot Folder (Windows) Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
Page 244 Creating a New Hot Folder (Windows) iPF9400 Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are dis- played in the list. Note Click the Next button.
Page 245 Creating a New Hot Folder (Windows) 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. • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder.
Page 246: Specifying An Existing Shared Folder As A Hot Folder
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder (Windows) iPF9400 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder.
Page 247 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder (Windows) The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a fold- er, to set the existing shared folder.
Page 248 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder (Windows) iPF9400 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") →P.249 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Page 249: Setting The Print Parameters
Setting the Print Parameters (Windows) Setting the Print Parameters Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. The printer driv- er is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Page 250 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) iPF9400 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 251: Print Plug-In For Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional ............. 252 Installation Procedures ............................252 Uninstall Procedures ............................255 Starting from Photoshop ............................. 255 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ......................
Page 252: Features Of The Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional iPF9400 Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The main features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows.
Page 253 Installation Procedures Click imagePROGRAF Print Plug-in button. Click the Install button corresponding to the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional you are us- ing. • For 32-bit Windows • For 64-bit Windows User's Guide...
Page 254 Installation Procedures iPF9400 • If a version of Photoshop supported by Print Plug-In for Photoshop is not installed, The application is not installed. is displayed. Install the Print Plug-In on a computer that has a supported version of Photoshop installed.
Page 255: Uninstall Procedures
• Uninstall the Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional Select start in Control Panel menu. Select Programs and Features. Select Canon iPFxxxx Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional, then click Change/Remove. • iPFxxxx is the name of your printer. Note •...
Page 256: Starting From Digital Photo Professional
Starting from Digital Photo Professional iPF9400 Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range. • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Photoshop are less than 60,000 pixels in width and height. Reduce the selection...
Page 257: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window
Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window If required, select the print range. • Images for use with Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional are less than 6,000 pixels in width and height. Re- duce the selection range or reduce the image with processing for images more than 6,000 pixels in width and height, Note and then attempt step 3.
Page 258 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF9400 • Sheet Selection Area The tabs used to switch between each sheet on the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional window are displayed. When you select a tab, a sheet is displayed. The settings available on each sheet are as follows.
Page 259: Preview Area
Preview Area • Button Area This contains the buttons Print, Quit and Help PrintButton • Click this button to begin printing. • QuitButton Click this button to close the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main window and return to application software.
Page 260 Preview Area iPF9400 Setting Details Print Area Layout *You can change the image print position when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed Image The entire image is displayed. *You can select the print range when you drag the image while the cursor is displayed as *When you click the image while the cursor is displayed as , the selected area is deselected.
Page 261: Main Sheet
Main Sheet Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed. • Select button Click this button to display the Select Printer dialog box.
Page 262: Output Profile
Main Sheet iPF9400 Setting Details High Gradation 8bit This processes images with at 8bit/channel (24 bit). Highest Gradation 16bit This processes images with at 16bit/channel (48 bit). *This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type and Input Resolution to Plug-in.
Page 263 Main Sheet • Matching Method You can select the processing method when performing color conversion. The following settings are available for the matching method. Setting Details Perceptual This converts the image to an image with natural color balance and gradation. This is useful for pictures.
Page 264: Page Setup Sheet
Page Setup Sheet iPF9400 Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional is displayed.
Page 265 Page Setup Sheet • When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size, part of the image may not print. Note • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing.
Page 266: Color Settings Sheet (Color)
Color Settings Sheet (Color) iPF9400 Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. • Roll Paper Options button Click this button to open the Roll Paper Options dialog box, where you can set roll paper width and perform auto cut settings.
Page 267: Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome)
Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 268: Print History Sheet
Print History Sheet iPF9400 • Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression. • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 269: Support Sheet
Support Sheet Select Restore Defaults and click the Apply button to restore all settings to their initial settings. • You can check the 3 print preferences in the preview display. Note • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites.
Page 270: Adjustment Pattern Setting Dialog Box
Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF9400 • Support Information button Click the button to display websites that contain the latest product information. • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. Note • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer.
Page 271 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box • Use Paper Size Selects the paper size to print the adjustment pattern on. The adjustment pattern is printed so that it fits into the selected paper size. • If the image size is large and Dimensions is selected in Pattern Size, the pattern display might not fit within the vertical direction of the paper size.
Page 272 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF9400 • Pattern Size You can specify the size of the image when printing the adjustment pattern. When Auto is selected, the image is enlarged or reduced to fit the adjustment pattern into the Use Paper Size.
Page 273 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box • Specify the Range of Images button When this button is clicked, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box is displayed for specifying the range of images. When you specify the range by using the mouse or other means and then click the OK button, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box closes and the specified image range is redisplayed as the adjustment pattern.
Page 274: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF9400 • The job name when printing the adjustment pattern is "Original Image Name + Pattern-Print". For example, the print job name for the image "ABC.jpg" is "ABC_Pattern-Print.jpg". Note Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Advanced Settings button on the Main Sheet.
Page 275: Unidirectional Printing
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Setting Details Printer Default The settings of the printer operating panel are applied. Fast Select this setting if cutting with the Standard setting is not clean. Standard Select this setting when you are not experiencing problems.
Page 276: Set Configuration Dialog Box
Set Configuration Dialog Box iPF9400 Set Configuration Dialog Box Set Configuration Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Set Configuration button on the Main Sheet. You can set the adjustment of image sharpness and image enlargement method.
Page 277: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box
ICC Conversion Options dialog box • Initialize all warning dialog boxes When this is checked, all of the warning dialog boxes that have been set to "Do not show this screen again" be- come displayed. ICC Conversion Options dialog box...
Page 278: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box
Roll Paper Options Dialog Box iPF9400 Roll Paper Options Dialog Box Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet. You can set the roll paper width and perform the auto cut settings.
Page 279: Curves Dialog Box
Curves Dialog Box Enter the width of the media size. Height Enter the height of the media size. • Add button Click the button to register the contents of the settings. Curves Dialog Box Curves Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Curves button on the Color Settings Sheet. You can set Channel and other settings.
Page 280: Print History Details Dialog Box
Print History Details Dialog Box iPF9400 • Save Curves button Click the button to stores the current tone curve settings. Print History Details Dialog Box Print History Details Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Details button on the Print History Sheet. This controls print history. For more information about Print History Details, see "Utilize Print History."...
Page 281: Utilize Three Types Of Previews
Utilize Three Types of Previews • Import button Click the button to import print history saved as a file. • Export button Click the button to save print history as a file that is stored in print preferences. •...
Page 282: Check The Original Image With Image
Check the original image with Image iPF9400 Check the original image with Image Check the original image with Image In the image preview you can check the entire image that you have input. Select Image in Preview. • When the cursor appears as a small magnifying glass...
Page 283: Print With A Desired Picture Quality
Print with a Desired Picture Quality Print with a Desired Picture Quality Print with a Desired Picture Quality You can specify and print at the resolution you desire. Display the Main sheet. Select the media set to the printer in Media Type.
Page 284: Adjust The Colors And Print
Adjust the Colors and Print iPF9400 Adjust the Colors and Print Adjust the Colors and Print You can adjust the colors to your liking and print images. The explanation below is on 6 ways to adjust the colors using Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional.
Page 285: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)
Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Saturation. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Warm Black in Gray Tone. • You can change the numbers by inputting in numerical characters.
Page 286 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF9400 Open the Main sheet. Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. In Highlight, drag the slide bar toward Light.
Page 287: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching
Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors by Color Matching...
Page 288: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images
Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF9400 Select the profile in Output Profile. • When you place a checkmark in Perform Proof in Preview, you can check the color matching in the preview. This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type.
Page 289: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality
Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Display the Main sheet. Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in. Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in. Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching.
Page 290: Using Adobe Cmm
Using Adobe CMM iPF9400 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can be selected only after a compatible Media Type has been selected. Note Click the Print button. Performs conversion to the most suitable monochrome and printing begins.
Page 291: Printing An Adjustment Pattern And Selecting Adjustment Values
Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button. In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine.
Page 292 Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values iPF9400 Click the Adjustment pattern setting button to display the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box. Set the Adjustment Item, Number of Patterns, and Adjustment Value Spacing for the Horizontal Axis and Vertical Axis.
Page 293: Perform Black Point Compensation
Perform Black Point Compensation If there are any other items that you want to adjust, select Adjustment Item and perform steps 7 and 8. Once you have made the necessary adjustments, select the Update Base Values in the Color Settings Sheet check box and click the Close button.
Page 294: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
Perform Printing Press Simulation Print iPF9400 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specify- ing an ICC profile for the printing press.
Page 295: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Output Media Size
Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size • Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper →P.296 • Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print →P.297 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer, the image can be enlarged or reduced to fit the size of the image area of the media.
Page 296: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Width Of Roll Paper
Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper iPF9400 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper You can enlarge/reduce and print an image matching the width of the roll paper set in the printer. This is useful when you wish to print an image that covers the entire width of the roll paper.
Page 297: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print
Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a spe- cific size.
Page 298: Print With No Borders
Print with No Borders iPF9400 Print with No Borders Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges.
Page 299: Customize Media Settings
Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. • 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 300: Confirm Print History Details
Confirm Print History Details iPF9400 Confirm Print History Details Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. Display Print History sheet. Click the Details button. • Select the print history you wish to check the details of,...
Page 301: Apply Print History To An Image
Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. Display the Print History sheet. If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →P.300...
Page 302 Store Print History to Print Preferences iPF9400 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Set- tings. Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History and click the button.
Page 303: Delete Print History
Delete Print History Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Delete Print History Delete Print History You can delete print history. • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Important Display the Print History sheet.
Page 304 Delete Print History iPF9400 Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button. Click the OK button. Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box.
Page 305: Export Print History From Print Preferences
Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file. Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button.
Page 306: Import Print History To Print Preferences
Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF9400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Import Print History to Print Preferences Import Print History to Print Preferences You can import print history in file format and store it to print preferences.
Page 307 Import Print History to Print Preferences Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb. •...
Page 308: Delete Print History From Print Preferences
Delete Print History from Print Preferences iPF9400 Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences.
Page 309: Set Information To Print With Image
Set Information to Print with Image Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Set Information to Print with Image Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date.
Page 310 Set Information to Print with Image iPF9400 When you wish to edit the comment, click the Edit Comment button. • When you do not wish to edit the comment, move to step 7. Note Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button.
Page 311: Layout Plug-In For Photoshop
About the Layout Plug-In Layout Plug-In for Photoshop Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ............................ 311 Layout Plug-In Main Window ..........................311 Add Canvas Size dialog box ..........................313 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame ............... 314...
Page 312 Layout Plug-In Main Window iPF9400 • Since values entered in mm or inches are first converted temporarily to pixels and then reconverted to mm or inches, values may be displayed that differ from the entered values. Important • Select Canvas Size Selects the canvas size.
Page 313: Add Canvas Size Dialog Box
Add Canvas Size dialog box Displays the original image size before creating the layout image. • Finished Displays the image size of the entire layout image with the canvas sides, crop marks, and the amount of ex- tension added to the input image size.
Page 314: Creating And Printing A Layout Image For Mounting On A Frame
Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF9400 Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size. When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List, the values are displayed in the Width and Height in the Size field.
Page 315 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame Select the canvas size that matches the frame for mounting the image and create a layout image by adding effects such as frame side effects. For details, see "Layout Plug-In Main Window."...
Page 316: Print Plug-In For Office
Print Plug-In for Office features (Windows) iPF9400 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Office features .......................... 316 Steps to install ..............................317 Steps to uninstall ..............................319 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed ....................320 To start from Microsoft Word ..........................
Page 317: Steps To Install
Steps to install (Windows) Steps to install Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. Note Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer.
Page 318 Steps to install (Windows) iPF9400 Click the Next button. Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes but- ton. Click the Start button. User's Guide...
Page 319: Steps To Uninstall
The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is com- plete. • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. Important •...
Page 320: When Print Plug-In For Office Is Not Displayed
When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF9400 Select imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In, and click the Remove button. • You cannot uninstall Print Plug-In for Office if an Office application is running. When a message appears, select Cancel and close all Office applications that are running.
Page 321 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) Select Options from the File menu. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.
Page 322 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) iPF9400 Click the Office button and then click the <application name> options button. From the list on the left side of the <application name> options dialog box, select Add-ins. Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button.
Page 323 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed (Windows) If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
Page 324: To Start From Microsoft Word
To start from Microsoft Word (Windows) iPF9400 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. To start from Microsoft Word To start from Microsoft Word Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Word.
Page 325: Print Matching Roll Width (Word)
Print Matching Roll Width (Word) (Windows) Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar.
Page 326 Print Matching Roll Width (Word) (Windows) iPF9400 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 327: Borderless Printing (Word)
Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 328 Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF9400 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 329 Borderless Printing (Word) (Windows) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. For Pages, insert the page number. Enter Copies.
Page 330: Multi-Page Printing (Word)
Multi-Page Printing (Word) (Windows) iPF9400 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (Word) Multi-Page Printing (Word) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft Word. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.
Page 331: Register The Settings (Word)
Register the settings (Word) (Windows) Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 332: Print Using Registered Settings (Word)
Print Using Registered Settings (Word) (Windows) iPF9400 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen.
Page 333 Print Using Registered Settings (Word) (Windows) • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 334: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word)
Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) (Windows) iPF9400 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 335: To Start From Microsoft Powerpoint
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows) Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width (Word)."...
Page 336 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint (Windows) iPF9400 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • Important When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.320 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
Page 337: Print Matching Roll Width (Powerpoint)
Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) (Windows) Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate Important the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 338 Print Matching Roll Width (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF9400 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 339: Borderless Printing (Powerpoint)
Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 340 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF9400 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box.
Page 341 Borderless Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select Layout. Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number.
Page 342: Multi-Page Printing (Powerpoint)
Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF9400 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Multi-Page Printing (PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it.
Page 343: Register The Settings (Powerpoint)
Register the settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) Select Next. Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Page 344: Print Using Registered Settings (Powerpoint)
Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF9400 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. Click OK, and return to the Print screen.
Page 345 Print Using Registered Settings (PowerPoint) (Windows) • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
Page 346: Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (Powerpoint)
Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) (Windows) iPF9400 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Portrait Orientation / Landscape Orientation (PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orienta- tion Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard.
Page 347: To Start From Microsoft Excel
To start from Microsoft Excel (Windows) Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. Click the Create Page button. Click OK if the message is displayed. Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
Page 348 To start from Microsoft Excel (Windows) iPF9400 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. • Important When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed →P.320 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed.
Page 349: Print Entire Sheet (Excel)
Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application.
Page 350 Print Entire Sheet (Excel) (Windows) iPF9400 The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application.
Page 351: Print Selected Area (Excel)
Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. Select image size. Select layout. To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to Configuring Binding (Excel) for details on the procedure for configuring Binding.
Page 352 Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) iPF9400 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. • When more than one worksheet is selected, the Printing Wizard cannot be run. Select only one worksheet and click Print again.
Page 353 Print Selected Area (Excel) (Windows) A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If the range selected in Excel 2007/2010 is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis.
Page 354: Configuring Binding (Excel)
Configuring Binding (Excel) (Windows) iPF9400 Select Next. Select Media Type. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. • Note When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Page 355: Configuring Special Settings
Configuring Special Settings (Windows) Open the Binding Settings dialog box. If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. Select Binding Edge. Select Binding Margin. Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the pre- view screen.
Page 356 Configuring Special Settings (Windows) iPF9400 Item Details Center sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. When this setting is on, printing is performed with the top, bottom, left, and right margins layed out equally. When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position.
Page 357: Mac Os X Software
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Printer Driver .................. 358 Preview ................... 382 Free Layout ..................410 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ........441 Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional ....458 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop ............
Page 358: Printer Driver
Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Printer Driver Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ............................358 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................ 360 Confirming Print Settings ............................ 362 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing ..................... 362 Using Favorites ..............................363 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications ................
Page 359 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired.
Page 360: Specifying Paper In The Printer Driver
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. This sets the Format for and Paper Size.
Page 361 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) Access the Page Setup pane. In the Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet in Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is dis- played in Page Size.
Page 362: Confirming Print Settings
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. User's Guide...
Page 363: Using Favorites
Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is dis- played. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, refer to Preview →P.382...
Page 364: Accessing The Printer Driver Dialog Box From Applications
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
Page 365 Main Pane (Mac OS X) Common Items • Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See " Paper Refer- ence Guide ".) • Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer.
Page 366 Main Pane (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Configuration using Easy Settings • Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images →P.37 • Printing Office Documents →P.48 • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality.
Page 367: Paper Information On Printer Dialog Box
Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) • Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing →P.61 • Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit. Optimal results when printing data with rich gra- dation are possible by choosing 16-bit.
Page 368: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.
Page 369 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) Setting Item Details 1 sec. / 3 sec. / 5 sec. / 7 sec. / 9 sec. The next line is printed when the set time elapses after a line is printed.
Page 370: View Settings Dialog Box For The Printing Application
View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) iPF9400 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.
Page 371 Matching pane Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. • Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system.
Page 372 We recommend that you select an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in or- der to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The created ICC profile needs to be saved in the following folder on the computer you are using.
Page 373: Color Settings Pane: Color
Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) Color Settings Pane: Color Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver.
Page 374: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Color
Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF9400 • Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color →P.374 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Page 375: Color Settings Pane: Monochrome
Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) Color Settings Pane: Monochrome Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings.(See " Main ")
Page 376: Object Adjustment Dialog Box: Monochrome
Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF9400 • Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome →P.376 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to.
Page 377 Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Ad- →P.364 vanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. Note • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Page 378: Page Setup Pane
Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Page Setup Pane Page Setup Pane 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.
Page 379: Utility Pane
Utility Pane (Mac OS X) • 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 "...
Page 380: Additional Settings Pane
Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs. • Click to complete the settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy). For details, see Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy →P.441...
Page 381 Support Pane (Mac OS X) • Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consum- ables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. • User Manual Click to view the printer user's manual.
Page 382: Preview
The Features of Preview (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Preview Preview The Features of Preview ............................. 382 Starting Preview ..............................382 Preview Main Window ............................384 Paper Settings Panel ............................387 Easy Settings ..............................389 Advanced Settings ............................390 Output Settings Panel ............................392 Color Settings Panel ............................
Page 383 Starting Preview (Mac OS X) Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Preview main window is displayed. User's Guide...
Page 384: Preview Main Window
Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Preview Main Window Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar.
Page 385 Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. User's Guide...
Page 386 Preview Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar.
Page 387: Paper Settings Panel
Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel 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.
Page 388 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper.
Page 389: Easy Settings
Easy Settings (Mac OS X) Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 390: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • 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.
Page 391: Print Quality
Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.
Page 392: Output Settings Panel
Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Output Settings Panel 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.
Page 393 Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • Borderless Printing You can print the media without margins on all sides when the roll paper with the specific width and the specific media type is used. For more information about Borderless Printing, see "Print with No Borders."...
Page 394: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Color Settings Panel 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...
Page 395: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) • Color Adjustment →P.395 • Gray Adjustment →P.398 • Matching →P.399 • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode. • Note Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode.
Page 396 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Page 397 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel.
Page 398: Gray Adjustment
Gray Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Gray Adjustment Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel.
Page 399: Matching
Matching (Mac OS X) Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression.
Page 400: Matching Method
Matching (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally →P.402 select this mode.
Page 401 Matching (Mac OS X) • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2, select 1.8.
Page 402: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Driver Matching Mode 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.
Page 403: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode (Mac OS X) Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space. ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.
Page 404: Colorsync
ColorSync (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu.
Page 405: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box (Mac OS X) Zoom Dialog Box Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
Page 406: Print On The Center
Print on the Center (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click the Borderless Printing check box on. Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer.
Page 407: Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees
Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) On the Paper Settings Panel , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. →P.387 On the Output Settings Panel , click the No →P.392 Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on.
Page 408: Display With Fitting To The Width Of The Paper
Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper.
Page 409: Moving A Page
Moving a Page (Mac OS X) Actual size is displayed. Moving a Page Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page.
Page 410: Free Layout
The Features of Free Layout (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ..........................410 Starting Free Layout ............................410 Free Layout Main Window ..........................412 Paper Settings Panel ............................415 Easy Settings ..............................417 Advanced Settings ............................
Page 411 Starting Free Layout (Mac OS X) Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note Free Layout main window is displayed. User's Guide...
Page 412: Free Layout Main Window
Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool.
Page 413 Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. User's Guide...
Page 414 Free Layout Main Window (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. User's Guide...
Page 415: Paper Settings Panel
Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) Paper Settings Panel 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. • 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 416 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Setting Details Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper. • Roll Paper Width This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.
Page 417: Easy Settings
Easy Settings (Mac OS X) Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 418: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • 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.
Page 419 Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) Setting Details Image This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations. Line Drawing This mode is best for printing CAD drawings with fine lines or wall newssheet or other documents that contain large amounts of text.
Page 420: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Color Settings Panel 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...
Page 421: Color Adjustment
Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) • Color Adjustment →P.421 • Gray Adjustment →P.424 • Matching →P.425 • You can select Gray Adjustment only after Monochrome (Photo) has been selected in Color Mode. • Note Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode.
Page 422 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select Color Adjustment. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Page 423 Color Adjustment (Mac OS X) Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital cam- era or other color images. Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel.
Page 424: Gray Adjustment
Gray Adjustment (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Gray Adjustment Gray Adjustment You can set the gray adjustment. Adjusting Monochrome (Photo) Sets monochrome printing for black-and-white photo image data captured with a scanner or digital camera. Select Monochrome (Photo) on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel.
Page 425: Matching
Matching (Mac OS X) Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Tone You can adjust the brightness of intermediate tones in an image. Selecting Hard tone gives a hard impression with more definition. Selecting Soft tone gives a soft impression.
Page 426 Matching (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally →P.428 select this mode.
Page 427 Matching (Mac OS X) • You can select only after Driver Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer im- pression than 2.2, select 1.8.
Page 428: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Driver Matching Mode 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.
Page 429: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode (Mac OS X) Setting Details Adobe RGB Uses wide color space. Use this setting to print images created with Adobe RGB color space. ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode.
Page 430: Colorsync
ColorSync (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click the Printer Profile list and select a printer profile. ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. User's Guide...
Page 431: Preferences Dialog Box
Preferences Dialog Box (Mac OS X) Preferences Dialog Box 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.
Page 432: Page Setup Dialog Box
Page Setup Dialog Box (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). •...
Page 433: Zoom Dialog Box
Zoom Dialog Box (Mac OS X) • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose only Upper Left to Right. Note • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose only Upper Left to Bottom.
Page 434: Laying Out A Multiple-File Document On One Page
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Page 435: Selecting An Object
Selecting an Object (Mac OS X) Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. • To select an object, click that object. • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key.
Page 436: Moving An Object
Moving an Object (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Resizing by specifying a scaling value Select an object. Open the Format Dialog Box →P.433 Use Scaling to set the magnification for enlargement or reduction. You either enter numbers directly. • You can input between 25 and 400.
Page 437: Laying Out Objects Automatically
Laying out Objects Automatically (Mac OS X) Laying out Objects Automatically 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. •...
Page 438 Aligning Objects (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Page 439: Changing The Object Overlapping Order
Changing the Object Overlapping Order (Mac OS X) • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Changing the Object Overlapping Order Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object.
Page 440: Pasting A Copied Or Cut Object
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object (Mac OS X) iPF9400 • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Pasting a Copied or Cut Object Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar.
Page 441: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (Mac OS X) Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................441 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ..................... 442 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ..................443 Hot Folder ................................
Page 442: Starting Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy
RUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • You can also start the utility directly by clicking on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy.app icon in Applications > Canon Utilities > iR Enlargement Copy. Note • If you are using Mac OS X v10.7 and later, start it from Launchpad.
Page 443: Color Imagerunner Enlargement Copy Dialog Box
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box (Mac OS X) Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlarge- ment Copy."...
Page 444: Creating A New Hot Folder
Creating a New Hot Folder (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Creating a New Hot Folder Creating a New Hot Folder Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy."...
Page 445: Editing A Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions)
Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Page 446 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Pan- →P.448 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Pan- →P.452 User's Guide...
Page 447: Deleting A Hot Folder
Deleting a Hot Folder (Mac OS X) Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Pan- →P.454 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.
Page 448: Setting The Print Parameters
Setting the Print Parameters (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button.
Page 449 Paper Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • 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 450: Easy Settings
Easy Settings (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Easy Settings Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. • Print Target You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply.
Page 451: Advanced Settings
Advanced Settings (Mac OS X) Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. • Print Priority Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job.
Page 452: Output Settings Panel
Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Output Settings Panel 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 fit the media size selected for output. Select the media size to print from Paper Size.
Page 453: Rotate Page
Output Settings Panel (Mac OS X) • 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. • 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 454: Color Settings Panel
Color Settings Panel (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome (Photo) Prints monochrome photo image data in a gray scale that is free of color casting (phenomenon of grays that appear tinted).
Page 455: Driver Matching Mode
Driver Matching Mode (Mac OS X) Driver Matching Mode Driver Matching Mode Under Matching 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.
Page 456: Icc Matching Mode
ICC Matching Mode (Mac OS X) iPF9400 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature.
Page 457 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Complete the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. After these settings are complete, you can print enlarged copies of scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER.
Page 458: Print Plug-In For Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional
Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Print Plug-In for Photoshop / Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional ............. 459 Installation Procedures ............................459 Uninstall Procedures ............................461 Starting from Photoshop ............................. 463 Starting from Digital Photo Professional ......................
Page 459: Features Of The Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional
Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional The main features of the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows.
Page 460 Installation Procedures iPF9400 Input the Administrator name and password and click the OK button. After you have read the software User's Licensing Agreement, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Custom Install to put a checkmark on your Print Plug-In, then click the Install button.
Page 461: Uninstall Procedures
Uninstall Procedures To quit another application, click the Continue button. Click the Quit button. The Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Profes- sional installation is complete. Uninstall Procedures Uninstall Procedures The procedures for uninstalling the Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional are as follows.
Page 462 Uninstall Procedures iPF9400 Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. To quit another application, click on the Continue but- ton. Click the Quit button. User's Guide...
Page 463: Starting From Photoshop
Starting from Photoshop Starting from Photoshop Starting from Photoshop Follow the procedure below to start the Print Plug-In for Photoshop from Photoshop. Start Photoshop. Open the image that you wish to print. If required, select the print range. •...
Page 464: Print Plug-In For Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window
Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window iPF9400 Select File from the Plug-in printing menu and then select the output plug-in that matches your printer. The imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional window (hereinafter referred to as the Print Plug-In window) is displayed.
Page 465 Print Plug-In for Photoshop/Digital Photo Professional Main Window • Main Sheet →P.467 • Page Setup Sheet →P.470 • Color Settings Sheet (Color) →P.472 • Print History Sheet →P.474 • Support Sheet →P.475 • Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area.
Page 466: Preview Area
Preview Area iPF9400 Preview Area Preview Area You can check the settings you made on the image in this area. • Preview Select the preview display method. For more information about preview, see "Utilize Three Types of Previews." →P.486 Setting...
Page 467: Main Sheet
Main Sheet Click the Close button to return to Print Plug-In. Main Sheet Main Sheet You can use this sheet to perform basic settings such as selecting a printer, setting the media type, or adjusting image quality. • Printer The printer types are displayed.
Page 468 Main Sheet iPF9400 Setting Details Accuracy 300ppi This processes images at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory ca- pacity. High Accuracy 600ppi This processes images at a more accurate resolution. This setting results in the best print quality,...
Page 469 Main Sheet • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can only be selected for the corresponding media types. Note • Proof This is displayed when an ICC profile is selected as the Output Profile. When this is checked, you can perform printing press simulation prints.
Page 470: Page Setup Sheet
Page Setup Sheet iPF9400 Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet You can use this sheet to set the size of the image to be printed, the media size, and whether to enlarge/reduce the image. • Input Image Size The size of the image imported to Print Plug-In is displayed.
Page 471 Page Setup Sheet • When Paper Size is smaller than Output Image Size, part of the image may not print. Note • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing.
Page 472: Color Settings Sheet (Color)
Color Settings Sheet (Color) iPF9400 Setting Details Cut Sheet Select to print on the cut sheet. • Roll Paper Options button Click this button to open the Roll Paper Options dialog box, where you can set roll paper width and perform auto cut settings.
Page 473: Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome)
Color Settings Sheet (Monochrome) • Saturation You can adjust the saturation of vivid color balance to dark color balance by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Adjustment pattern setting button When this button is clicked, the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box is displayed. The Adjustment pattern setting dialog box allows you to print an adjustment pattern with adjustment values that vary in steps up and down, and to select your preferred adjustment values.
Page 474: Print History Sheet
Print History Sheet iPF9400 • Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the printed image without losing the brightest and darkest areas by either input- ting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar. • Contrast You can relatively adjust the brightness of the brightest and darkness areas by either inputting a numerical value or dragging the slide bar.
Page 475: Support Sheet
Support Sheet • Apply button When you click the button, the print setting content applies to the current image selected with Print History and Favorites. • Details button Click the Details button to open the Print History Details dialog box, where you can manage print history.
Page 476: Adjustment Pattern Setting Dialog Box
Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF9400 • An Internet connection is needed to view the websites. Note • User Manual button Click the button to display the printer manuals installed on the computer. • You must have User Manual installed on your computer.
Page 477 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box • Use Paper Size Selects the paper size to print the adjustment pattern on. The adjustment pattern is printed so that it fits into the selected paper size. • If the image size is large and Dimensions is selected in Pattern Size, the pattern display might not fit within the vertical direction of the paper size.
Page 478 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box iPF9400 • Pattern Size You can specify the size of the image when printing the adjustment pattern. When Auto is selected, the image is enlarged or reduced to fit the adjustment pattern into the Use Paper Size.
Page 479 Adjustment pattern setting dialog box • Specify the Range of Images button When this button is clicked, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box is displayed for specifying the range of images. When you specify the range by using the mouse or other means and then click the OK button, the Specify the Range of Images dialog box closes and the specified image range is redisplayed as the adjustment pattern.
Page 480: Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF9400 Each of the setting values for the paper type, print mode, and output profile as well as the adjustment values con- figured in the Color Settings sheet (color or monochrome) are printed at the bottom of the paper. However, the adjustment values for the Curve are not printed.
Page 481: Set Configuration Dialog Box
Set Configuration Dialog Box Setting Details Disregard Value The calibration results are not used for printing. Select this option to avoid changes to image color tones during printing due to color calibration. • 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.
Page 482: Icc Conversion Options Dialog Box
ICC Conversion Options dialog box iPF9400 • Perform printing in the background When you place a checkmark here, the plug-in performs printing with the Plug-In in the background. • Close Plug-in After Printing When you place a checkmark here, the plug-in closes after printing finishes.
Page 483: Roll Paper Options Dialog Box
Roll Paper Options Dialog Box • Proof Options Configures settings related to printing press simulation. The proof options consist of the following settings. Setting Details Simulate Paper Color Select this when performing paper color simulation. Roll Paper Options Dialog Box Roll Paper Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you click the Roll Paper Options button on the Page Setup Sheet.
Page 484: Curves Dialog Box
Curves Dialog Box iPF9400 • Custom Paper Size Name You can enter any name up to 63 characters. • Units You can select the units of measure to use when you define custom media size. Switching this setting resets the units of measure for the entire Plug-In.
Page 485: Print History Details Dialog Box
Print History Details Dialog Box • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Note • Output Enter an output value. • The allowed entry range is 0 to 255.
Page 486: Utilize Three Types Of Previews
Utilize Three Types of Previews iPF9400 • Add button Click the button to add the selected print history to preferences. • Up to 200 print preference items can be added. Note • Favorites The print history stored in print preferences displays in list format.
Page 487: Check Image With Print Area Layout
Check Image with Print Area Layout Check Image with Print Area Layout Check Image with Print Area Layout Displays the print range and the area out of the print range in the layout matching the media size set in the print area layout.
Page 488: Check Image With Roll Paper Preview
Check Image with Roll Paper Preview iPF9400 Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Check Image with Roll Paper Preview Display the media size and roll paper information on the top in the layout printing on roll paper in Roll Paper Preview Select Roll Paper Preview in Preview.
Page 489: Adjust The Colors And Print
Adjust the Colors and Print Choose either Accuracy 300ppi or High Accuracy 600ppi for the resolution to process images in Input Res- olution to Plug-in. • When you select Accuracy 300ppi images are processed at an accurate resolution. This can control print speed and memory capacity.
Page 490 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Color) iPF9400 The above image adjustments are reflected in the before and after images below. Display the Color Settings sheet. Drag the slide bar in the direction of Low in Cyan. Drag the slide bar in the direction of High in Yellow.
Page 491: Adjust The Colors While Checking The Preview (For Monochrome)
Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. Click the Print button. The adjustments are reflected in the image and printing begins. Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) You can adjust the colors while checking the adjustments in the preview.
Page 492 Adjust the Colors while Checking the Preview (for Monochrome) iPF9400 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. Open the Color Settings sheet. In Contrast, drag the slide bar toward Low. In Highlight, drag the slide bar toward Light. In Shadow, drag the slide bar toward Light.
Page 493: Adjust The Colors By Color Matching
Adjust the Colors by Color Matching Enter 120 in Input and 135 in Output then click the OK button. Click the Print button. This applies the image adjustments and starts the print job. Adjust the Colors by Color Matching...
Page 494: Print High-Quality Adobe Rgb16Bit Images
Print High-Quality Adobe RGB16bit Images iPF9400 Select the profile in Output Profile. • When you place a checkmark in Perform Proof in Preview, you can check the color matching in the preview. This may not be displayed depending on how you set Media Type.
Page 495: Prints Monochrome Photographs With High Quality
Prints monochrome photographs with high quality Display the Main sheet. Select High Accuracy 600ppi in Input Resolution to Plug-in. Select Highest Gradation 16bit in Input Bit to Plug-in. Select the highest quality possible in Print Mode. If required, adjust the colors using color matching.
Page 496: Using Adobe Cmm
Using Adobe CMM iPF9400 Select Auto (Monochrome Photo) in Output Profile. • Auto (Monochrome Photo) can be selected only after a compatible Media Type has been selected. Note Click the Print button. Performs conversion to the most suitable monochrome and printing begins.
Page 497: Printing An Adjustment Pattern And Selecting Adjustment Values
Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values Display the Main sheet. Select one of the ICC profiles as the Output Profile. Click the ICC Conversion Options button. In the ICC Conversion Options dialog box, select Adobe CMM from Conversion Engine.
Page 498 Printing an Adjustment Pattern and Selecting Adjustment Values iPF9400 Click the Adjustment pattern setting button to display the Adjustment pattern setting dialog box. Set the Adjustment Item, Number of Patterns, and Adjustment Value Spacing for the Horizontal Axis and Vertical Axis.
Page 499: Perform Black Point Compensation
Perform Black Point Compensation If there are any other items that you want to adjust, select Adjustment Item and perform steps 7 and 8. Once you have made the necessary adjustments, select the Update Base Values in the Color Settings Sheet check box and click the Close button.
Page 500: Perform Printing Press Simulation Print
Perform Printing Press Simulation Print iPF9400 Perform Printing Press Simulation Print Perform Printing Press Simulation Print You can perform printing press simulation prints by specifying ICC profiles such as Japan Color or SWOP, and specify- ing an ICC profile for the printing press.
Page 501: Enlarge/Reduce And Print Matching Output Media Size
Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Output Media Size By specifying the media type loaded in the printer, the image can be enlarged or reduced to fit the size of the image area of the media.
Page 502 Enlarge/Reduce and Print Matching Width of Roll Paper iPF9400 Display the Page Setup sheet. Select Roll Paper in Paper Source. Click the Roll Paper Options button. Set the roll paper options and click the OK button. • For more information about the Roll Paper Options dialog box, see "Roll Paper Options Dialog Box."...
Page 503: Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce And Print
Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print Specify Scaling, Enlarge/Reduce and Print You can specify scaling to enlarge/reduce an image and print. This is useful when you wish to print an image at a spe- cific size.
Page 504: Print With No Borders
Print with No Borders iPF9400 Print with No Borders Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges.
Page 505: Customize Media Settings
Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings Customize Media Settings You can customize media settings. Display the Main sheet. Select the media type that you wish to customize in Media Type. • 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 506: Confirm Print History Details
Confirm Print History Details iPF9400 Confirm Print History Details Confirm Print History Details You can confirm the print history details. Display Print History sheet. Click the Details button. • Select the print history you wish to check the details of, from either Print History or Favorites in the Print History Details dialog box.
Page 507: Apply Print History To An Image
Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image Apply Print History to an Image You can use previous print history, and apply it to an image. Display the Print History sheet. If required, check the print history details. (See "Confirm Print History Details.") →P.506...
Page 508 Store Print History to Print Preferences iPF9400 Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and check the print history details in Set- tings. Select the print history you wish to store in print prefer- ences from Print History and click the button.
Page 509: Delete Print History
Delete Print History Delete Print History Delete Print History You can delete print history. • Be aware that you cannot undo deletions of print history. Important Display the Print History sheet. Click the Details button. Select the print history you wish to delete from Print History in the Print History Details dialog box, and click the Delete button.
Page 510: Export Print History From Print Preferences
Export Print History from Print Preferences iPF9400 Click the OKbutton to close the Print History Details dialog box. Export Print History from Print Preferences Export Print History from Print Preferences You can export print history stored in print preferences as a file.
Page 511: Import Print History To Print Preferences
Import Print History to Print Preferences Input the name of the print history in Save As in the Save dialog box, and click the Save button. The print history is exported under the specified file name. Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box.
Page 512 Import Print History to Print Preferences iPF9400 Select the print history you wish to import in the Open dialog box, and click the Open button. The print history is imported. • The print history file name suffix is *.pjb/*.pjb2. •...
Page 513: Delete Print History From Print Preferences
Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences Delete Print History from Print Preferences You can delete print history store to print preferences. You cannot store more than 200 print history items in print pref- erences.
Page 514: Set Information To Print With Image
Set Information to Print with Image iPF9400 Click the OK button to close the Print History Details dialog box. Set Information to Print with Image Set Information to Print with Image You can print information with an image that is related, such as the file name and the time and date.
Page 515 Set Information to Print with Image Input the comment in the Edit Comment dialog box, and click OK button. Click the Print button. Comments are printed with images. User's Guide...
Page 516: Layout Plug-In For Photoshop
About the Layout Plug-In iPF9400 Layout Plug-In for Photoshop Layout Plug-In for Photoshop About the Layout Plug-In ............................ 516 Layout Plug-In Main Window ..........................516 Add Canvas Size dialog box ..........................518 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame ............... 519...
Page 517 Layout Plug-In Main Window • Since values entered in mm or inches are first converted temporarily to pixels and then reconverted to mm or inches, values may be displayed that differ from the entered values. Important • Select Canvas Size Selects the canvas size.
Page 518: Add Canvas Size Dialog Box
Add Canvas Size dialog box iPF9400 Displays the original image size before creating the layout image. • Finished Displays the image size of the entire layout image with the canvas sides, crop marks, and the amount of ex- tension added to the input image size.
Page 519: Creating And Printing A Layout Image For Mounting On A Frame
Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame Enter the width and height of the canvas size you are adding in Size. When you select a size displayed in the Paper Size List, the values are displayed in the Width and Height in the Size field.
Page 520 Creating and Printing a Layout Image for Mounting on a Frame iPF9400 Select the canvas size that matches the frame for mounting the image and create a layout image by adding effects such as frame side effects. For details, see "Layout Plug-In Main Window."...
Page 521: Handling And Use Of Paper
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................522 Handling rolls .................. 530 Handling sheets ................555 Output Stacker ................562 Media take-up unit ................570 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) ..........
Page 522: Paper
Types of Paper iPF9400 Paper Paper Types of Paper ..............................522 Paper Sizes ................................ 522 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ..............525 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings ........525 Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper by Adding a Media Type ..
Page 523 Paper Sizes Roll width Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver Borderless Printing ( *1 ) 1524.0 mm (60.00 in) 60-in. Roll (1524.0mm) 1371.6 mm (54.00 in) 54-in. Roll (1371.6mm) 1270.0 mm (50.00 in) 50-in. Roll (1270.0mm) 1117.6 mm (44.00 in) 44-in.
Page 524 Paper Sizes iPF9400 Paper size Dimensions 34"x44"(ANSI E) 863.6 × 1117.6 mm (34.00 × 44.00 in) 28"x40"(ANSI F) 711.2 × 1016.0 mm (28.00 × 40.00 in) 22"x34"(ANSI D) 558.8 × 863.6 mm (22.00 × 34.00 in) 17"x22"(ANSI C) 431.8 × 558.8 mm (17.00 × 22.00 in) 11"x17"(Ledger)
Page 525: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genuine Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may bleed or the print- Important head may rub against the paper.
Page 526: Printing On Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper By Adding A Media Type
Choosing General-Purpose Paper Settings Since these settings anticipate a wide variety of paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, these settings will make it difficult for bleeding ink and the printhead rubbing to occur. Refer to the following table for the relationships between the conditions of the paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper and the media type to select.
Page 527: Displaying The Paper Reference Guide
We recommend that you use an ICC profile created using commercially available profile creation software in order to perform color management accurately on paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. The cre- ated ICC profile can be registered to the printer driver and printed. For details, see "Matching Sheet (Windows)."...
Page 528: Updating Paper Information
File) from the imagePROGRAF website. Download the latest Media Information File (Media Information File) after accessing the imagePROGRAF-dedicated site from imagePROGRAF Support Information. If you cannot download it, contact your Canon dealer. For details on Media Information File (Media Information File), refer as follows.
Page 529 Updating paper information Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. • Mac OS X Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock ( Launchpad in OS10.7). The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed.
Page 530: Handling Rolls
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF9400 Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ........................530 Loading Rolls in the Printer ..........................533 Changing the Type of Paper ..........................537 Specifying the Paper Length ..........................539 Removing the Roll from the Printer ........................539 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls .........................
Page 531 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface.
Page 532 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF9400 • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper Side Roll Holder Side Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 with the Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the holes holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly.
Page 533: Loading Rolls In The Printer
Loading Rolls in the Printer Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touch- es the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.
Page 534 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF9400 Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot, fully into the slot.
Page 535 Loading Rolls in the Printer Pull out the roll evenly on both ends and insert it in the Paper Feed Slot (a). Advance the roll until it touches the Paper Retainer (b). Once the roll reaches the Paper Retainer, it is automati- cally advanced over the Platen.
Page 536 Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF9400 Holding the edge of the roll paper, lift the Release Lev- Hold the edge of the roll paper as you gently pull it evenly with both hands to the position of the Ejection Guide (a). Align the right side of the roll paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b), keeping this side parallel to the line, and then lower the Release Lever.
Page 537: Changing The Type Of Paper
Changing the Type of Paper Close the Top Cover. Once paper feeding starts, you will need to do the following, based on the ManageRemainRoll setting and the barcode printed on rolls. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") →P.544...
Page 538 Changing the Type of Paper iPF9400 Changing the Type of Paper • When you load a roll, a menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen. Select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Page 539: Specifying The Paper Length
Specifying the Paper Length Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. • The specified media type setting is updated in the following situations.
Page 540 Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF9400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 541 Removing the Roll from the Printer Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." →P.542 Note Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover.
Page 542: Removing The Roll Holder From Rolls
Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF9400 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to un- lock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indica- ted (b), remove it from the Roll Holder.
Page 543: Feeding Roll Paper Manually
Feeding Roll Paper Manually • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 ( Holder Stopper side) • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment • 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 544: Keeping Track Of The Amount Of Roll Paper Left
Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left iPF9400 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left.
Page 545 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls Select the Main sheet and click Advanced Settings 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 546: Specifying The Cutting Method For Rolls
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF9400 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. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X).") →P.368...
Page 547 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls • Automatic and Eject are valid only when you have selected Auto Cut > Yes in the printer driver. • Note With Eject, printing does not resume after a series of jobs have been printed continuously until the roll is cut.
Page 548 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF9400 Holding the printed document to prevent it from drop- ping, press the Cut button to cut the roll. Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( •...
Page 549 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Press the Feed button. Roll paper is fed to the specified cut position and then automatically stopped. Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically.
Page 550 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF9400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 551 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Print the job. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. • The printer can continue to receive print jobs from computers. If a print job is received and printed here, it can be printed without the margin of about 10 cm being created at the paper leading edge.
Page 552: Cutting The Leading Edge Of Roll Paper Automatically
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF9400 Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Press the Feed button. Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. Press the Cut button.
Page 553 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically • On (Preset Len) The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper varies depending on the media type, and is cut to a prescri- bed length. For more information on the prescribed length, see the leading edge precut length in the Paper Refer- ence Guide.
Page 554: Reducing Dust From Cutting Rolls
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll. Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct.
Page 555: Handling Sheets
Loading Sheets in the Printer Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ..........................555 Changing the Type of Paper ..........................537 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ....................... 558 Removing Sheets ............................... 560 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..........................881...
Page 556 Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF9400 • If no print job was received Press the Load button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Cut Sheet, and then press the OK button. • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it.
Page 557 Loading Sheets in the Printer With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right.
Page 558: Printing From A Desired Starting Point
Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF9400 Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. • If a print job was received Pressing the OK button will advance the paper, and then printing will begin. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is shown on the Display Screen.
Page 559 Printing From a Desired Starting Point Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press the OK button. 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.
Page 560: Removing Sheets
Removing Sheets iPF9400 Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the ex- tended line of the paper alignment line (a) on the right side of the printer and the position from which to start printing aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the platen, load the paper.
Page 561 Removing Sheets Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.
Page 562: Output Stacker
Output Stacker iPF9400 Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker ..............................562 Parts of the Output Stacker ..........................563 Using the Output Stacker ........................... 564 Storing the Output Stacker ..........................568 Output Stacker Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. (Optional) •...
Page 563: Parts Of The Output Stacker
Parts of the Output Stacker Parts of the Output Stacker Parts of the Output Stacker Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. White tag A point of reference for attaching the Output Stacker in the right direction.
Page 564: Using The Output Stacker
Using the Output Stacker iPF9400 (See "Using the Output Stacker.") →P.564 Using the Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be held at four positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1).
Page 565 Using the Output Stacker • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1). If you do not, printed documents may not be dropped into the Output Stacker, and the printed surface may become soiled.
Page 566 Using the Output Stacker iPF9400 • When using the stacker for ejection in front, always select Cutting Mode > Eject. Selecting Automatic may damage printed documents. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") →P.546 Important • During ejection in the front of the printer, be especially careful when using delicate paper or paper that curls easily.
Page 567 Using the Output Stacker Stow the left and right basket arms. Next, with the Rod Holder still attached, remove the Rod Holder Adapter and put it in front of the printer. Pull out the left and right Basket Hooks from the Ejec- tion Guide.
Page 568: Storing The Output Stacker
Storing the Output Stacker iPF9400 Form the Basket Cloth into a sloping shape to make it taut, and attach the middle Basket Rod to the Rod Holder. Storing the Output Stacker Storing the Output Stacker Stow the Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Output Stacker for an extended period.
Page 569 Storing the Output Stacker • When using the Media Take-up Unit, position the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Important Sensor (wave portion). This may impair operation. Push in the left and right basket arms toward the back all the way, until they stop.
Page 570: Media Take-Up Unit
Media Take-up Unit iPF9400 Media take-up unit Media take-up unit Media Take-up Unit ............................570 Using the Media Take-up Unit ........................... 570 Enabling Roll Take-Up ............................571 Disabling Roll Take-Up ............................571 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit ..................572 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit ................
Page 571: Enabling Roll Take-Up
• In humid environments, documents printed using plenty of ink on relatively insubstantial media such as lightweight Canon Coated Paper may not be retracted evenly by the unit. In this case, take steps to control humidity in the operating environ- ment, or adjust the Roll DryingTime setting so that printed documents are retracted after the ink has fully dried.
Page 572: Loading The Rewind Spool On The Media Take-Up Unit
Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The mode now switches from take-up mode to regular mode. • The printer will also switch from take-up mode to regular mode if you lift the Release Lever and cut the roll with scissors instead of pressing the Cut button.
Page 573 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit Unlock the flange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the flange. When rewinding rolls with 3-inch paper cores, insert the 3-inch Adapter on the flanges at both ends.
Page 574 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF9400 Push the flanges in firmly until the paper core is se- cured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. • After the flange is pressed strongly, confirm that the paper core does not move. If you can hold and move the paper core leftward and rightward and there is clearance between the flange and paper core, repeat procedures 2 to 4.
Page 575 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit Press ▲ or ▼ to select Take-up Reel, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Feed, and then press the OK button. The roll is now advanced to the Media Take-up Unit.
Page 576 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit iPF9400 Press the ▼ button to make the roll a little slack. On the Right Media Take-up Unit, pull the Rewind Mode Switch forward to turn it on. Press the ▼ button to rewind the roll so that it is nearly taut.
Page 577 Loading the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit You can unwind rolls by holding down ▼ on the control panel. Refer to the following table and securely insert the Weight Flange and Weight Joint suitable for the type and width of roll into the Weight Roll.
Page 578 Weight Flange Weight Flange to Roll Type Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280, Semi-Glossy Photo Paper, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280, Heavy- Weight Flange weight SemiGlossy Photo Paper, Fine Art Photo, Fine Art Heavyweight Photo, Fine Art Textured, Canvas Matte,...
Page 579: Removing Printed Documents From The Media Take-Up Unit
Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Press the Feed button. Hold down the ▼ button to advance the roll a little.
Page 580 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes. As you hold the trailing edge of the printed document, press the OK button. The roll is now cut. • Always hold the trailing edge of printed documents when cutting rolls. If you do not hold the documents, they may fall on the floor and the printed surface may become soiled.
Page 581 Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Remove the Rewind Spool from the Media Take-up Unit. • Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-up Unit may be dam- aged if you do not turn it off first.
Page 582: Media Configuration Tool (Windows)
Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files. • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks.
Page 583: Installation Procedures
Important Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as when you have downloaded a new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. • You must be logged in as Administrator when installing software in Windows.
Page 584 Installation Procedures (Windows) iPF9400 The License Agreement is displayed. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click the Next button. The Choose Destination Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button. The Ready to Install the Program screen appears.
Page 585: Starting Method
Starting Method (Windows) All the required files are copied to your computer and InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool.
Page 586: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 587 To add genuine paper or feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." →P.588 • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button.
Page 588: Adding Media Types
If a display name is displayed grayed out, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
Page 589 Adding Media Types (Windows) Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files). The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.
Page 590: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names (Windows) iPF9400 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note •...
Page 591 Changing Media Names (Windows) In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button.
Page 592: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Windows) iPF9400 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
Page 593 Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Windows) In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
Page 594: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide (Windows) iPF9400 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 595: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Windows) The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 596 Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Windows) iPF9400 Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click.
Page 597: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
• The printer cannot be changed after this. • Note Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here.
Page 598: Compatible Paper
Changing the display order of media types displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon genuine paper or custom paper. Refer to "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...
Page 599: Add Custom Paper
Important For Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper, print using the media type as recommended in the Paper Refer- ence Guide. The print quality and feed properties are not guaranteed if you use Add Custom Paper in the Media Configura- tion Tool.
Page 600 The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
Page 601 Add Custom Paper (Windows) • Do not load paper that is curled or that has already been printed on. Important The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is dis- played. Select the paper source where the custom pa- per is loaded and then click the OK button.
Page 602 Add Custom Paper (Windows) iPF9400 Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings • Automatic Cut :Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit. • Eject Cut :When the Cut key is pressed on the printer control panel, the roll paper is cut by the cutter unit.
Page 603 Add Custom Paper (Windows) The Test Print Settings dialog box is displayed. Select the print priority and print quality of the test print using Print Priority and Print Quality. Set the level to test print using Maximum ink usage and the image to use using Image used in test print, and then click the Start Print button.
Page 604 Add Custom Paper (Windows) iPF9400 • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help. • Note If you cannot obtain sufficiently high quality printing no matter which maximum ink usage level you select, use the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box to change the paper that is the basis of the custom paper to another paper.
Page 605: Delete Custom Paper
Delete Custom Paper (Windows) The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is added to the control panel of the printer and to the printer driver of the PC you are using.
Page 606: Edit Custom Paper
Edit Custom Paper (Windows) iPF9400 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Confirm the updates and then click the Execute button. The custom paper is deleted from the control panel of the printer and from the printer driver of the PC you are using.
Page 607: Export Custom Media Information
Export Custom Media Information (Windows) Export Custom Media Information Export Custom Media Information You can export to file and save media information about custom paper that you have added. The saved Custom Media Information File can be used by importing it into another printer or PC. Refer to "Import Cus- tom Media Information"...
Page 608 Import Custom Media Information (Windows) iPF9400 Click the Import button. Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 609: Warnings
Warnings (Windows) Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
Page 610 Warnings (Windows) iPF9400 • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high print quality, change the maximum ink usage, or change the media type used as the basis for the custom paper in the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box.
Page 611: Media Configuration Tool (Mac Os X)
Settings for Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are provi- ded by Canon in these media information files. • Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper are detailed in the Paper Reference Guide. Any other paper is called custom paper. Note The Media Configuration Tool allows you to perform the following tasks.
Page 612: Procedures For Installing
Media Configuration Tool without using the User Software CD-ROM, such as when you have downloaded a new version of the Media Configuration Tool from the Canon website, use the following procedure. Double click the MCT Installer iPFxxxx for X icon to start the Media Con- figuration Tool installer.
Page 613 Procedures for Installing (Mac OS X) The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. Select Easy Install then click the Install button. Click the Continue button to quit another application.
Page 614: Procedures For Uninstalling
• When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool Note • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use.
Page 615 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the OK button. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agree- ment, click the Continue button. Click the Agree button. User's Guide...
Page 616 Procedures for Uninstalling (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select Uninstall. Click the Uninstall button. Press the Continue button when another application is running. User's Guide...
Page 617: Starting Method
Starting Method Starting Method Follow the procedure below to start the Media Configuration Tool. From the Applications menu > Canon Utilities >iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > MCTxxxx.app. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Con- figuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed.
Page 618: Media Configuration Tool Main Window
When this button is clicked, the Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed, which allows you to add media informa- tion files released by Canon to the printer control panel and printer driver. You can also change names, toggle between displaying and hiding, and delete added media types.
Page 619: Editing Media Type Information For Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
To add genuine paper or feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button. For details on the procedure for adding media types, see "Adding Media Types." →P.620 • To add media types, download the media information file (.amf file) in advance from the Canon website. Important User's Guide...
Page 620: Adding Media Types
If a display name is displayed grayed out, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. Adding Media Types Adding Media Types Media information files (.amf files) released by Canon are registered in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not perform printing on the target printer while adding the media types.
Page 621 Adding Media Types (Mac OS X) Open the Edit Media Types dialog box, and then click the Add button. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 622 Adding Media Types (Mac OS X) iPF9400 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button.
Page 623: Changing Media Names
Changing Media Names (Mac OS X) • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button.
Page 624 Changing Media Names (Mac OS X) iPF9400 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. • To restore the original names, click the Restore button.
Page 625: Deleting Media Types You Have Added
Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Mac OS X) Click the OK button. Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 626 Deleting Media Types You Have Added (Mac OS X) iPF9400 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file is updated.
Page 627: Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide (Mac OS X) Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 628 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide (Mac OS X) iPF9400 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins.
Page 629: Changing The Display Order Of Media Types
Changing the Display Order of Media Types (Mac OS X) Changing the Display Order of Media Types Changing the Display Order of Media Types Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper."...
Page 630: Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper And Feed Confirmed Paper
Using Paper Other than Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, and export and import the media information file for that paper, click the Add and Edit Custom Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Page 631 • The printer cannot be changed after this. • Note Custom paper is paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper (paper that is detailed in the Paper Refer- ence Guide). • Added Custom Paper Added custom paper is displayed here.
Page 632: Compatible Paper
Changing the display order of media types displayed in the printer control panel and printer driver is performed from the Edit Media Types dialog box regardless of whether it is Canon genuine paper or custom paper. Refer to "Editing Media Type Infor- mation for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper"...
Page 633: Add Custom Paper
Important For Canon genuine paper and Canon feed confirmed paper, print using the media type as recommended in the Paper Refer- ence Guide. The print quality and feed properties are not guaranteed if you use Add Custom Paper in the Media Configura- tion Tool.
Page 634 The media type names of the Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper within the selected category are shown in Media Type Name. Select the media type to use as the basis of the custom paper, and click the Next button.
Page 635 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) Load the custom paper in the printer and then click the OK button. • Do not load paper that is curled or that has already been printed on. Important The Step 3: Paper Source Settings dialog box is dis- played.
Page 636 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Configure the following settings as necessary, and then click the Next button. Setting Details Automatic Cutting Settings Configures the method for cutting roll paper when it is ejected after printing. • Automatic Cut :Roll paper is automatically cut by the cutter unit.
Page 637 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) The Step 5: Configure the amount of ink used dialog box is displayed. The upper limit on the amount of ink used to print to the custom paper is set on this screen by selecting from among several levels.
Page 638 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Determine and set the ink level that is thought to give the best visual test print results with no bleeding or scraping of ink. • Select the optimal ink level by referring to the help.
Page 639 Add Custom Paper (Mac OS X) • If you set the Head Height lower than the automatically set height in parentheses ( ), check that the printhead does not rub against the paper. (If the printhead rubs against the paper, there will be scratches in the printing results.) If Important the printhead rubs against the paper, this can cause damage to the printhead.
Page 640: Delete Custom Paper
Delete Custom Paper (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Delete Custom Paper Delete Custom Paper You can delete custom paper that you have already added from printer control panel and from the printer driver of the PC you are using. Open the Add and Edit Custom Paper dialog box.
Page 641: Export Custom Media Information
Export Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) Select the paper you want to edit from the Added Cus- tom Paper list and then click the Edit button. The View Settings dialog box is displayed. Follow the on-screen directions and change the set- tings as required.
Page 642: Import Custom Media Information
Import Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Select the paper you want to export to media informa- tion file from the Added Custom Paper list and then click the Export button. • You can select multiple paper. Note Specify the location to save the Custom Media Informa- tion File.
Page 643 Import Custom Media Information (Mac OS X) Click the Import button. Select the Custom Media Information File (.am1 file) to import. The Confirm Update dialog box opens. Click the Execute button. • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Page 644: Warnings
Warnings (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Warnings Warnings Take note of the following warnings when added custom paper other than Canon genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer driver and the printer itself. About the Cutter • Depending on the paper, there are types that cannot be cut by the cutter unit, and types that speed deterioration of the blade and cause damage to the cutter.
Page 645 Warnings (Mac OS X) • If you cannot obtain sufficiently high print quality, change the maximum ink usage, or change the media type used as the basis for the custom paper in the Step 1: Select the standard paper dialog box.
Page 646 User's Guide...
Page 647: Control Panel
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Operations and Display Screen ............648 Printer Menu ................... 657 Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality...
Page 648: Operations And Display Screen
Control Panel iPF9400 Operations and Display Screen Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ..............................648 Control Panel Display ............................649 How to View Instructions With Navigate ......................653 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations ....................655 Control Panel Control Panel Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages.
Page 649: Control Panel Display
Control Panel Display • ▲ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. ▶ 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.
Page 650 Control Panel Display iPF9400 Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to access other tabs. Paper tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to paper. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted will display the Paper Menu.
Page 651 Control Panel Display Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediate- Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed.
Page 652 Control Panel Display iPF9400 Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Page 653: How To View Instructions With Navigate
How to View Instructions With Navigate If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are dis- played flashing. You can move between the tabs to check the errors by pressing the ◀ and ▶ keys. If multiple errors have occurred in the Job tab and Settings/Adj.
Page 654 How to View Instructions With Navigate iPF9400 Example: Loading sheets User's Guide...
Page 655: Checking Instructions During Printer Operations
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations 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 in- struction screen.
Page 656 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF9400 When all actions in the sequence are finished, the instruction screen for the next step is displayed. Example: Ink tank replacement • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen.
Page 657: Printer Menu
Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ............................ 657 Menu Operations ..............................658 Menu Structure ..............................661 Menu Settings ..............................667 Status Print ................................. 676 Printing Interface Setting Reports ........................679 Printer Menu Operations Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 658: Menu Operations
Menu Operations iPF9400 Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." →P.667 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations."...
Page 659 Menu Operations • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted.
Page 660 Menu Operations iPF9400 Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value.
Page 661: Menu Structure
Menu Structure Menu Structure Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress.
Page 662: Ink Menu
Menu Structure iPF9400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level BordlessOversize Standard *┋ Little Off ┋ On * Width Detection Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off *┋ On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) 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 Configuration Tool.
Page 663 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Print Job Log Pause Print Off *┋ On Total capacity ┋ Box free space HDD Information *1: If a pending job is selected, Print Anyway is displayed.
Page 664 Menu Structure iPF9400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level DNS Host Name ( *9 ) DNS Domain Name ( *9 ) On ┋ Off * IPv6 ( *8 ) IPv6 Support ( *8 ) IPv6 Stles- On *┋...
Page 665 Menu Structure First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level 0:London (GMT) ┋ +1:Paris,Rome ┋ +2:Athens,Cairo ┋ +3:Moscow ┋ +4:Eere- Time Zone ( *8 ) van,Baku ┋ +5:Islamabad ┋ +6:Dacca ┋ +7:Bangkok ┋ +8:Hong Kong ┋ +9:To- kyo,Seoul ┋...
Page 666 Menu Structure iPF9400 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Error Log Other Counter *1: Available after you have used Standard or Initial adjustmt in Head Posi. Adj. once. *2: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality.
Page 667: Menu Settings
Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during print- ing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations."...
Page 668 Menu Settings iPF9400 Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Details (The type of paper Trim Edge First Selects whether or not to automatically cut the leading edge of the roll is displayed here.) paper when roll paper is loaded. ( *1 ) (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically.")
Page 669 Menu Settings *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) 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 Configuration Tool.
Page 670 *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accuracy of these estimates.
Page 671 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Feed Pri- Adj. Pri- Automatic Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Auto- Printer ority ority matic. Choose Print Quality for attractive printing. Choosing Print Quality Print Quality also makes banding less noticeable. Choose Print Length Print Length if you prefer to feed the paper an exact amount.
Page 672 Menu Settings iPF9400 Setting Item Description, Instructions Adjust Calibra- Use Adj. Value Choose Disabled > OK if you prefer not to apply the color cali- Printer tion bration adjustment value in print jobs. However, printer driver settings are given priority.
Page 673 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Interface TCP/IP IPv4 DNS Set- Specify the DNS server address. Sec. DNS SrvAddr Setup tings DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. IPv6 IPv6 Support Specify whether to connect via IPv6.
Page 674 Menu Settings iPF9400 Setting Item Description, Instructions System Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city Setup in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time. Length Unit Choose the display unit for length. Change the unit displayed for the remaining amount of roll paper, Tot.Print Area, and so...
Page 675 Menu Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions System Nozzle Check Select Warning > On to display warnings if the nozzles clog Setup during printing. CarriageScanWdth Specify the scan width of the carriage during printing. Select Automatic for movement equivalent to the width of paper loa- ded.
Page 676: Status Print
*1: A rough estimate of how much ink was consumed per job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different. The average margin of error for estimates calculated according to Canon measurement conditions for ink costs is ±15%. Canon does not guarantee the accu- racy of these estimates.
Page 677 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 678 Status Print iPF9400 Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding Buzzer warnings and errors. Contrast Adj. Date Format Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Paper-related settings. Sht Selection 1 Sht Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Rep.P.head Print...
Page 679: Printing Interface Setting Reports
Printing Interface Setting Reports Indicates the total amount of RAM. Error Log The past five error codes. HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT L: R: PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
Page 680 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Print, and then press the OK button. Confirming Interface Print information The following information is included in the Interface Print report. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Interface Print Printer model Firm Firmware Version...
Page 681 Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv4 IPv4 settings values. IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName...
Page 682 Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF9400 TCP/IPv6 IPv6 settings values. Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings val- ues. IPX External Network Number Node Number Print Application...
Page 683: Printer Parts
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Printer parts ..................684 Hard Disk ..................693 Optional accessories ..............697 Network Setting Print Job Management...
Page 684: Printer Parts
Front iPF9400 Printer parts Printer parts Front ................................... 684 Back ................................... 686 Top Cover (Inside) ............................. 687 Carriage ................................688 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ............................689 Stand .................................. 690 Media Take-up Unit ............................691 Control Panel ..............................648 Front Front...
Page 685 Front Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. Ejection Support Prevents printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot. Paper Feed Slot When loading a roll, insert the edge of the roll paper here.
Page 686: Back
Back iPF9400 Back Back Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the Media Take-up Unit here. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port.
Page 687: Top Cover (Inside)
Top Cover (Inside) Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it.
Page 688: Carriage
Carriage iPF9400 Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
Page 689: Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. Retracted when not in use. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. Cutter Unit Detachment Lever Used when replacing the Cutter Unit. Ink Tank Cover (Inside)
Page 690: Stand
Stand iPF9400 Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • The Ink Tank is installed correctly.
Page 691: Media Take-Up Unit
Media Take-up Unit Leg Covers Covers for Stand L and Stand R. Stopper Locks the Stand casters. Always release the Stopper before moving the printer. Moving the printer while the Stopper is locked may scratch the casters or the floor.
Page 692 Media Take-up Unit iPF9400 Weight Weight Roll (7) Weights required when rewinding rolls. Use one roll or combine two (with a Weight Joint), depending on the roll width. Weight Joint Fastens two Weight Roll. Weight Flange (2 Sets) Attached to the ends of Weight Roll to adjust the weight. Use Weight Flange 1 or Weight Flange 2, depending on the type of paper.
Page 693: Hard Disk
Printer Hard Disk Operations Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations ..........................693 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space ......................... 694 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk ......................695 Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces.
Page 694: Checking The Free Hard Disk Space
Checking the Free Hard Disk Space iPF9400 Checking the Free Hard Disk Space 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 imagePROG- RAF Printmonitor.
Page 695: Erasing Data On The Printer's Hard Disk
Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space.
Page 696 Erasing Data on the Printer's Hard Disk iPF9400 Erasure Method Details Secure High Spd. Overwrites the entire hard disk with random data. No verification is performed to check if the data was correctly written. Choose this method to erase highly confidential data. Note that it may be possible to read the overwrit- ten data using specialized data recovery tools.
Page 697: Optional Accessories
Roll Holder Set Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-64 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores.
Page 698 User's Guide...
Page 699: Network Setting
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Network Environment ..............700 Using RemoteUI ................703 Initial Settings ................. 705 NetWare Settings ................712 Mac OS X Settings .................
Page 700: Network Environment
Network Environment iPF9400 Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment 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 XP Windows Server 2003 •...
Page 701 Network Environment • Windows XP (Professional) • In NetWare 6.0, iPrint is not supported. Note Network Environment After confirming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. For the specifications of the network interface, see "Specifications."...
Page 702 Network Environment iPF9400 • Example of a NetWare network • Even if there is a NetWare server in your network environment, you can use it in conjunction with TCP/IP or AppleTalk. In this case, complete the settings for each protocol you will use.
Page 703: Using Remoteui
Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary.
Page 704 Using RemoteUI iPF9400 • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. Important •...
Page 705: Initial Settings
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer Initial Settings Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ......................705 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............ 730 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ................ 705 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands ..............
Page 706: Configuring The Ip Address Using Arp And Ping Commands
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF9400 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button.
Page 707 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. Check the printer's MAC address.
Page 708: Configuring Tcp/Ipv6 Network Settings
Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF9400 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.
Page 709: Configuring The Printer Driver Destination (Mac Os X)
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS X) Click the Port tab to display the Port sheet. Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port.
Page 710 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF9400 Refer to the TCP/IP Settings Items table to complete the settings. TCP/IP Settings Items Item Details Default Setting Use DHCP Activate this setting to use DHCP for configuring the IP address.
Page 711 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI 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/...
Page 712: Netware Settings
Configuring NetWare Network Settings iPF9400 NetWare Settings NetWare Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings ......................712 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type ........................712 Specifying NetWare Print Services ........................715 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI ..............717 Configuring NetWare Network Settings Configuring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, configure the network environment as follows.
Page 713 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type • Before specifying the frame type, make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. Important • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer's IP address is configured.
Page 714 Specifying the Printer's Frame Type iPF9400 Select the IPv4 tab. In IP Address, enter the IP ad- dress assigned to the printer, and then enter the subnet mask in Subnet Mask and the default gateway in Gateway Address. • You must specify the IP address here to be able to configure NetWare protocol settings using RemoteUI.
Page 715: Specifying Netware Print Services
Specifying NetWare Print Services Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK button.
Page 716 Specifying NetWare Print Services iPF9400 Choosing the type of print services Before completing print service settings, choose the type of print service. Refer to the following descriptions as needed. • In NetWare 5.1 or 6.0, NDPS may also be used as the print service. If you use NDPS, use the Novell printer gateway included with NetWare.
Page 717: Configuring The Printer's Netware Network Settings With Remoteui
Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI Click OK or Cancel to close the details dialog box. To use the printer in remote printer mode, start the print server. To use the NetWare file server as the print server, enter LOAD PSERVER.NLM at the file server and press the Enter key.
Page 718 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF9400 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 719 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings With RemoteUI Default Set- Item Details ting NDS PServer Print Server Pass- Set a password for the print server. — word (0–20 characters) Polling Interval Specify the interval to confirm jobs. (1–255 seconds)
Page 720: Mac Os X Settings
If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer's IP address is configured correctly. (See "Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel.") →P.705 Important Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROG- RAF PrinterSetup.app. Click Next. Click Registering IP Address.
Page 721: Configuring The Destination For Bonjour Network
By default, Bonjour is activated on the printer. You can activate or deactivate the Bonjour function or change the printer name by using RemoteUI. For instructions on changing it, see "Using RemoteUI." →P.703 Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROG- RAF PrinterSetup.app. User's Guide...
Page 722 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Click Next. Select the printer to register and click Next. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. Click Finish. User's Guide...
Page 723: Configuring The Destination For Appletalk Networks
Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Mac OS X) Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks Configuring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and configure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer •...
Page 724: Configuring The Printer's Appletalk Network Settings
Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings iPF9400 • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of configuring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. Note • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk.
Page 725 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. If there are no zones, leave the asterisk * entry (for the default zone) as it is.
Page 726: Other Settings
Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF9400 Other Settings Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................726 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ....................727 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ................728 Initializing the Network Settings ......................... 728 Specifying Printer-Related Information Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings.
Page 727: Configuring The Communication Mode Manually
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj.
Page 728: Email Notification When Printing Is Finished Or Errors Occur
Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF9400 • Communication can also be configured on the Network page in RemoteUI. Note Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email.
Page 729 Initializing the Network Settings • You can also use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the Control Panel to restore the default network settings. Note User's Guide...
Page 730: Device Setup Utility (Windows)
Device Setup Utility iPF9400 Device Setup Utility (Windows) Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ........................ 730 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ....................730 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............730 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility...
Page 731 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility When specifying an IPv4 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu.
Page 732 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF9400 When specifying an IPv6 IP address Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu.
Page 733: Print Job Management
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) .............. 734 Printmonitor (Mac OS X) ..............737 Accounting (Windows) ..............
Page 734: Status Monitor (Windows)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF9400 Status Monitor (Windows) Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ....................734 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................. 735 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
Page 735: Job Management Using Imageprograf Status Monitor
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor • You can check the status of the hard disk and the documents saved on the hard disk. • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as the printing costs.
Page 736 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF9400 • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. • Note The printing behavior when the paper specified by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer can be changed by using Detect Mismatch in the operation panel menu.
Page 737: Printmonitor (Mac Os X)
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Printmonitor (Mac OS X) Printmonitor (Mac OS X) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ....................737 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ..................738 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
Page 738: Job Management Using Imageprograf Printmonitor
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF9400 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 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 pre- cedes it in the print queue.
Page 739 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click Continue to print button. Note User's Guide...
Page 740: Accounting (Windows)
• The Accounting Manager in Status Monitor displays approximate estimates of the amount of paper consumed and the ink consumed per job. Canon cannot guarantee the accuracy of these estimates. These estimates will also vary depending on Important the conditions of printer use.
Page 741: Accounting Manager Main Window
Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Account- ing button. Accounting Manager Main Window 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.
Page 742 Accounting Manager Main Window iPF9400 If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified peri- For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs →P.750...
Page 743: Job List Area
Job List Area • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • The job serial number.
Page 744: Accounting Manager Basic Procedures
Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF9400 • If the job has multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed. Note • Paper Length The length of paper used for printing. • Ink Consumed The amount of ink used for printing.
Page 745: Configuring Unit Costs In Accounting Manager
Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager If you are using Regular Data Acquisition, configure the Regular Data Acquisition settings. For details of the Regular Data Acquisition settings, see Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Inter- vals →P.749 Specify the jobs to be listed.
Page 746: Setting The Unit Cost For Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF9400 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. Click the OK button. • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important To set different unit costs for each ink color Select the ink color to be costed.
Page 747 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Setting Standard Prices Select the media type in Media Type. Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height. Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Over- write button.
Page 748: Setting The Unit Cost For Items Other Than Ink And Paper
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper iPF9400 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper 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.
Page 749: Configuring Units And Display Settings In Accounting Manager
Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to con- figure the display settings.
Page 750: Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition
Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition iPF9400 • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and then select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. Note • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record.
Page 751: Displaying Job Properties Or Period Properties
Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties • Selected Jobs Exports the data for the selected print jobs in the job list as a CSV file. • You can select multiple jobs by holding down the Shift key or Ctrl key as you click the job names.
Page 752: Showing, Saving And Loading Selected Unit Cost Data
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF9400 • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/ Period Properties Dialog Box • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name.
Page 753 Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is shown as Other.
Page 754: Basic Print Job Operations
Using the Printer Hard Disk iPF9400 Basic Print Job Operations Basic Print Job Operations Using the Printer Hard Disk ..........................754 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk ......................756 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) ............... 759 Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) ................
Page 755 Using the Printer Hard Disk 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 756: Saving Print Jobs On The Printer Hard Disk
Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk iPF9400 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk To save print jobs on the printer's hard disk, configure the printer driver. • Printing from the following software also enables you to save print jobs on the printer's hard disk.
Page 757 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk Click Output Method to display the Output Method di- alog 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.
Page 758 Saving Print Jobs on the Printer Hard Disk iPF9400 Configuring 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.
Page 759: Managing The Job Queue (Deleting Or Preempting Other Jobs)
Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Print jobs being processed by the printer are collectively called the job queue. You can delete or preempt jobs in the job queue as needed.
Page 760 Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) iPF9400 Press the OK button. The Job Menu is displayed. Manage the job queue as needed. • Deleting jobs Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job, and then press the OK button.
Page 761: Managing Pending Jobs (Printing Or Deleting Jobs On Hold)
Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold)
Page 762 Managing Pending Jobs (Printing or Deleting Jobs on Hold) iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to manage, and then press the OK button. Held jobs are labeled with an icon. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Anyway or Delete, and then press the OK button.
Page 763: Printing Saved Jobs
Printing Saved Jobs Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Manage jobs as needed on the Driver sheet. For details, see "Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor." →P.738 Printing Saved Jobs Printing Saved Jobs Print saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows.
Page 764 Printing Saved Jobs iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. Note Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job List, and then press the OK button.
Page 765 Printing Saved Jobs On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quanti- ty to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 766 Printing Saved Jobs iPF9400 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. • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to finish printing one copy during the previous print job.
Page 767 Printing Saved Jobs Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the saved job and click Resume Printing.
Page 768: Deleting Saved Jobs
Deleting Saved Jobs iPF9400 In the Resume Printing dialog box, enter the quantity to print and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Deleting Saved Jobs Deleting Saved Jobs Delete saved print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk as follows.
Page 769 Deleting Saved Jobs Using RemoteUI On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. • Enter a password if one has been set. Note Select the print job and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file.
Page 770 Deleting Saved Jobs iPF9400 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. • Enter a password if one has been set. Note In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Delete.
Page 771 Deleting Saved Jobs Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name. • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the print job and click the Delete button.
Page 772: Moving Saved Jobs
Moving Saved Jobs iPF9400 Moving Saved Jobs Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be moved from the current box to another box as follows. However, jobs saved in personal boxes cannot be moved to the shared mailbox.
Page 773 Moving Saved Jobs On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destina- tion mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 774 Moving Saved Jobs iPF9400 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Move. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶...
Page 775 Moving Saved Jobs • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the print job and click Move. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destina- tion personal box and click OK.
Page 776: Advanced Print Job Operations
Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver iPF9400 Advanced Print Job Operations Advanced Print Job Operations Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver ..............776 Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box ..................... 777 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes ......................
Page 777: Printing Without Saving Jobs In The Common Box
Printing Without Saving Jobs in the Common Box Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Output Method, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, Print (Auto Del), or Save: Box 01.
Page 778: Setting Passwords For Personal Boxes
Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes iPF9400 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Common Box Set., and then press the OK button.
Page 779 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.
Page 780 Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes iPF9400 • Password Enter the password. (This field is limited to four digits in the range 0001–9999.) • Re-enter to confirm Re-enter the password to confirm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file.
Page 781: Naming Personal Boxes
Naming Personal Boxes For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Naming Personal Boxes Naming Personal Boxes For easier identification, you can assign names to personal boxes. This operation is available in RemoteUI, imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, and imagePROGRAF Printmonitor.
Page 782 Naming Personal Boxes iPF9400 In the Set/Register User's Inbox dialog box, enter the name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select the personal box and click Open.
Page 783 Naming Personal Boxes In the Documents dialog box, click Settings. In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name.
Page 784: Displaying A List Of Saved Jobs
Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF9400 • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note In the Settings dialog box, enter the name and click For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.
Page 785 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. • Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button.
Page 786 Displaying a List of Saved Jobs iPF9400 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open. • Enter a password if one has been set. Note Jobs saved in that box are displayed in the Documents dialog box.
Page 787: Printing A List Of Saved Jobs
Printing a List of Saved Jobs Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ by Inbox No./Name. • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.
Page 788: Displaying Details Of Saved Jobs
Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stored Job, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00–29), and then press the OK button. •...
Page 789 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs The Details of the saved document page is dis- played. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 790 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs iPF9400 In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶ next to Inbox No./ Name.
Page 791: Renaming Saved Jobs
Renaming Saved Jobs • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file. Renaming Saved Jobs Renaming Saved Jobs Print jobs stored on the printer's hard disk (saved jobs) can be renamed as follows.
Page 792 Renaming Saved Jobs iPF9400 On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document. In the Rename Saved Document dialog box, enter the name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help file. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a box and click Open.
Page 793 Renaming Saved Jobs In the Documents dialog box, select the print job and click Properties. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help file. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) In the Hard Disk pane, click ▶...
Page 794 Renaming Saved Jobs iPF9400 • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. Note Select the print job and click Set. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help file.
Page 795: Adjustments For Better Print Quality
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustment for high-precision printing ..........796 Adjusting the Printhead ..............
Page 796: Adjustment For High-Precision Printing
Enhancing Printing Quality iPF9400 Adjustment for high-precision printing Adjustment for high-precision printing Enhancing Printing Quality Enhancing Printing Quality With some types of paper and under some conditions, adjusting the printer as follows with the paper to be used can enhance printing quality when printing fine lines/text or photos.
Page 797 Enhancing Printing Quality Set Head Height to Super Low. (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") →P.803 • If Super Low is not available, select Lowest. Note Execute Standard in Head Posi. Adj.. • If paper rubs against the Printhead or becomes jammed during Printhead height adjustment, try selecting a higher level in Head Height and performing Standard again.
Page 798: Adjusting The Printhead
Adjusting the Printhead iPF9400 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ............................798 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................. 798 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ..................800 Adjustment When Installing the Printhead ....................802 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images ..................
Page 799 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors • This function is not available with CAD Tracing Paper, CAD Translucent Matte Film, or CAD Clear Film. • Important If adjustment is not possible as expected using special media, try another type of paper, or try Manual adjustment.
Page 800: Manual Adjustment To Straighten Lines And Colors
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Simple, and then press the OK button.
Page 801 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Page 802: Adjustment When Installing The Printhead
Adjustment When Installing the Printhead iPF9400 Press the Back button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Register Setting, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The adjustment value is now registered, and adjustment is complete.
Page 803: Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion And Blurry Images
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images Press ▲ or ▼ to select Initial adjustmt, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Adjustment is now finished if you have printed on a roll. If you are printing on sheets, a confirmation message is displayed requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions.
Page 804 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting value, and then press the OK button. • Using Automatic will ensure that the printer adjusts the Printhead height to the optimal level before printing, ac- counting for the ambient temperature and humidity.
Page 805: Adjusting The Feed Amount
Adjusting the Feed Amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ..........................805 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ..................... 805 Automatic Banding Adjustment ........................806 Manual Banding Adjustment ......................... 807 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount ......................809 Adjusting Line Length ...........................
Page 806: Automatic Banding Adjustment
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF9400 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se- lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button.
Page 807: Manual Banding Adjustment
Manual Banding Adjustment Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Auto(GenuinePpr) : One sheet of unused paper, A4/Letter size Auto(OtherPaper) : Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2) Perform adjustment as follows.
Page 808 Manual Banding Adjustment iPF9400 • We recommend executing the adjustment if you have changed the paper type or paper size. • Note Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") →P.805 •...
Page 809: Fine-Tuning The Paper Feed Amount
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. • If banding seems least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value.
Page 810: Adjusting Line Length
Adjusting Line Length iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Fine Feed, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting value in the range -5 to 5, and then press the OK button.
Page 811: Adjusting The Vacuum Strength
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button.
Page 812 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. • When VacuumStrngth is set to Automatic, the setting value selected for...
Page 813: Color Management
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Monitor Matching ................814 Color Calibration ................
Page 814: Monitor Matching
Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors iPF9400 Monitor Matching Monitor Matching Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors ......................814 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) ..................815 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) .................. 817 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor...
Page 815: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Windows)
Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) • Printing in exactly the same colors as displayed on the monitor may not be possible due to differences in the monitor and printer color gamuts. Note • Calibrating your monitor requires a measuring device.
Page 816 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) iPF9400 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280). Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.
Page 817: Printing Images To Match Monitor Colors (Mac Os X)
Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. Color Space, select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application.
Page 818 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) iPF9400 Make sure the Main panel is displayed. In the Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded (for example, Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280). Click Advanced Settings to switch the print mode.
Page 819 Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode is selected in Matching Mode. Matching Method, select Monitor Matching. Color Space, select the color space used when displaying the file in the source application.
Page 820: Color Calibration
Corrects slight differences in how colors appear (color calibration) iPF9400 Color Calibration Color Calibration Corrects slight differences in how colors appear (color calibration) ..............820 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration ....................822 Corrects slight differences in how colors appear (color calibration)
Page 821 Corrects slight differences in how colors appear (color calibration) • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Press the OK button. Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button.
Page 822: Paper That Can Be Used In Color Calibration
Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF9400 If you enable this function, an Execution Guide is displayed in the following cases. When a new Printhead has been installed • • When a certain amount of printing has been executed after color calibration is executed When the data of color calibration has been initialized •...
Page 823 To Register Paper Information on the Printer When using newly released paper, paper information must be registered on the printer and the printer driver. Download the new version of Media Information File from the Canon website and install it. (See "Types of Paper.") →P.522...
Page 824 Paper that can be used in Color Calibration iPF9400 Furthermore, calibration adjustment values are set on all print qualities for all media types where color calibration has not been executed. • The calibration adjustment values are not overwritten for media types where color calibration has been executed once and dedicated calibration adjustment values have been set.
Page 825: Maintenance And Consumables
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ..................826 Printheads ..................
Page 826: Ink Tanks
Ink Tanks iPF9400 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ................................826 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................826 Checking Ink Tank Levels ..........................836 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........................837 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape...
Page 827 Replacing Ink Tanks • Depending on the color, you can also use an ink tank with a different capacity. Note Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children.
Page 828 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400 If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow the instructions in Remove the ink tanks.
Page 829 Replacing Ink Tanks Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks.
Page 830 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400 Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml) Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp flashes quickly if there is no ink left. • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. Jolting the printer during printing may deteriorate print quality.
Page 831 Replacing Ink Tanks • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Important • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.
Page 832 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400 • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. Important Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.
Page 833 Replacing Ink Tanks Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. Note Close the Ink Tank Cover. • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely.
Page 834 Replacing Ink Tanks iPF9400 • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. • Important If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality.
Page 835 Replacing Ink Tanks Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank.
Page 836: Checking Ink Tank Levels
Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF9400 • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed.
Page 837: When To Replace Ink Tanks
When to Replace Ink Tanks If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining ink levels, or after tasks that consume a lot of ink such as large-format printing or head cleaning, check the remaining levels and replace Ink Tank as needed.
Page 838: Printheads
Printhead iPF9400 Printheads Printheads Printhead ................................838 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ........................... 838 Cleaning the Printhead ............................839 Replacing the Printhead ............................. 840 Printhead Printhead When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number PF-05 • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see "Replacing the Printhead."...
Page 839: Cleaning The Printhead
If printing does not improve even if you execute 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 assis- tance.
Page 840: Replacing The Printhead
• If the Display Screen indicates "Open top cover and replace the printhead." Replace both printheads. • If your Canon dealer has advised Printhead replacement Replace the Printhead as directed. Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see "Printhead." →P.838 Precautions when handling the Printhead Take the following precautions when handling the Printhead.
Page 841 Replacing the Printhead • For safety, keep the Printhead out of the reach of children. • If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately. Caution • Do not touch the Printhead immediately after printing. The Printhead becomes extremely hot, and there is a risk of burns.
Page 842 Replacing the Printhead iPF9400 Press the OK button. Ink begins being drawn in. When it finishes, instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. It takes about three minutes for ink to be drawn into the system. Replace the Printhead Open the Top Cover.
Page 843 Replacing the Printhead • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Page 844 Replacing the Printhead iPF9400 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
Page 845 Replacing the Printhead Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. • 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 846 Replacing the Printhead iPF9400 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, tilt the Printhead slightly forward and insert it into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage.
Page 847 Replacing the Printhead Push the Carriage Cover down toward the front. Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about 13 minutes for ink to fill the system. • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak out.
Page 848: Cutter Unit
Cutter Unit iPF9400 Cutter Unit Cutter Unit Cutter Unit ................................848 Replacing the Cutter Unit ........................... 848 Cutter Unit Cutter Unit When purchasing, check the Model number. Shape Model number CT-06 • For instructions on Cutter Unit replacement, see "Replacing the Cutter Unit."...
Page 849 Replacing the Cutter Unit Replacing the Cutter Unit Open the Top Cover. If the Cutter Unit or Carriage Cover is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c).
Page 850 Replacing the Cutter Unit iPF9400 Holding the Cutter Unit by the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b), remove it from the Carriage. • Never touch any part of the Cutter Unit except the Lock Lever (a) and grip (b). This may stain your hands or cause injury.
Page 851 Replacing the Cutter Unit Close the Top Cover. A confirmation message is displayed about the Cutter Unit lock. Press ▲ or ▼ to select "Yes", and then press the OK button. The Carriage is moved, and a confirmation message is displayed about resetting the cut count.
Page 852: Maintenance Cartridge
Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ............................852 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ....................... 852 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ................859 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge ....................859 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge When purchasing, check the Model number.
Page 853 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the mes- sage, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Mainte- nance Cartridge.")
Page 854 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400 Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Open the box, remove the plastic bag, packaging mate- rial, and Shaft Cleaner, and then take out the Mainte- nance Cartridge. • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 855 Important • In accordance with active and ongoing environmental programs, Canon supports recycling of used maintenance car- tridges. Follow the instructions provided with the new Maintenance Cartridge that describe how to process the used Note Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 856 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400 • Support the Maintenance Cartridge Cover from underneath as you wipe it. Important Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge.
Page 857 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge After you execute Repl. maint cart and replace the Maintenance Cartridge, a message will appear on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Shaft Cleaner. Select Yes and press the OK button. When a message requests you to open the Top Cover, go to step 5.
Page 858 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. Holding the new Shaft Cleaner by the grips (a), attach it to the Carriage.
Page 859: Checking The Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can confirm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen.
Page 860 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge iPF9400 If a message for the Maintenance Cartridge replacement is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, the Message Lamp lights, a message to replace the Maintenance Cartridge is displayed on the Display Screen, and you cannot print. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one.
Page 861: Cleaning The Printer
Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ..........................861 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .......................... 861 Cleaning the Printhead ............................839 Cleaning the Printer Exterior Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems.
Page 862 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF9400 • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. Important • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Page 863 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out complete- ly, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue and paper dust (debris from cutting) on the Top Cover Roller (a), all over the Platen (b), on the...
Page 864 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF9400 Close the Top Cover. User's Guide...
Page 865: 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 866 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF9400 Required Shipping Method Amount of Ink Mainte- Level Permitted Angle of Inclination (Example) to Dispose of nance Car- tridges( *1 ) Tipping the Lengthwise: 0–90º Approx. 2 or 3 printer or Rotation: 0–30º 1,900 ml holding it up- (64.3 fl oz)
Page 867 If consumables must be replaced, the message "Consumables must be replaced. Call for service." is shown on the Display Screen and preparation is not possible. If this message is displayed, press the OK button and contact Important your Canon dealer for assistance. Removing Ink Tanks Open the left and right ink tank covers.
Page 868 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF9400 Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
Page 869 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except when the message for replacing it is displayed. If you remove the Maintenance Cartridge while ink is being drawn out, the ink may leak out.
Page 870 Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF9400 Remove the six Ejection Supports and lower the Ejec- tion Guide. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and affix the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated. •...
Page 871: Updating The Firmware
Updating the Firmware Close the Top Cover. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. If the Output Stacker is installed, reverse the installation procedure to remove the Output Stacker. Remove the Stand by reversing the installation procedure, when it was attached to the printer.
Page 872 Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firm- ware, update the printer firmware. For details on downloading and updating the firmware, visit the Canon website.
Page 873: Consumables
Consumables Consumables Ink Tanks ................................826 Printhead ................................838 Cutter Unit ................................848 Maintenance Cartridge ............................852 User's Guide...
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Page 875: Troubleshooting
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions ............
Page 876: Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions iPF9400 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyper- links in the answer column. Question Answer I want to easily create ver- You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll width.
Page 877 Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer I want to perform enlarge- (See "Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width.") →P.72 ment printing. (See "Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.") →P.78 User's Guide...
Page 878: Problems Regarding Paper
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF9400 Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ..........................878 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..........................881 Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot ..................883 Cannot load sheets ............................884 Paper is not cut straight .............................
Page 879 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c), This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. Lift the Release Lever. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed por- tion out toward the front.
Page 880 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF9400 • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer.
Page 881: Clearing A Jammed Sheet
Clearing a Jammed Sheet Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") →P.21 The roll is advanced and the printer is ready to print. • For a neater edge, press the Cut button, select Yes, and cut the edge.
Page 882 Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF9400 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Fixed Blade (c). This may stain your hands and damage Important the printer. Lift the Release Lever. If the paper is visible, hold the paper and pull it out to- ward the front.
Page 883: Roll Paper Cannot Be Inserted Into The Paper Feed Slot
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the paper feed slot If the paper is not visible, lift the Ejection Guide, remove the Roll Holder, and clear the paper jam from below. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer, and then lower the Ejec- tion Guide.
Page 884: Cannot Load Sheets
Cannot load sheets iPF9400 Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source. Cannot load sheets Cannot load sheets Cause Corrective Action The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source.
Page 885: The Size Of Clear Film Cannot Be Detected
Turn the printer on. (See "Using the Media Take-up Unit.") →P.570 If the Media Take-up Unit continues rotating, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. The size of clear film cannot be detected The size of clear film cannot be detected Cause Corrective Action The Platen is soiled with ink or other substances.
Page 886: Printing Does Not Start
The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF9400 Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ..................886 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent ................... 886 Ink Filling..
Page 887: The Printer Stops During A Print Job
(See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") →P.838 A print job was received from an incom- Use the correct imagePROGRAF printer driver for the printer and try printing again. patible printer driver. The printer is damaged. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. User's Guide...
Page 888: Problems With The Printing Quality
Printing is faint iPF9400 Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ..............................888 Paper rubs against the printhead ........................889 The edges of the paper are dirty ........................889 The surface of the paper is dirty ........................890 The back side of the paper is dirty ........................
Page 889: Paper Rubs Against The Printhead
→P.803 You are printing on heavyweight paper or When printing on Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a Vac- paper that curls or wrinkles easily after uumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If rubbing still occurs, in absorbing ink.
Page 890: The Surface Of The Paper Is Dirty
→P.803 You are printing on heavyweight paper or pa- When printing on Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper or other paper-based media, choose a per that curls or wrinkles easily after absorb- VacuumStrngth setting of Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If rubbing still oc- ing ink.
Page 891: Immediately After Borderless Printing, The Trailing Edge Margin Is Soiled During Regular Printing
Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing Immediately after borderless printing, the trailing edge margin is soiled during regular printing...
Page 892: Colors In Printed Images Are Uneven
Density may be uneven if you use Glossy In Advanced Settings of the printer driver, choose Highest quality or High in Print Quality. Paper or Canon Coated Paper. The type of paper specified in the printer driv- Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Page 893: Image Edges Are Blurred Or White Banding Occurs
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driv- Press the Stop button and stop printing. er does not match the type loaded in the Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 894 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen iPF9400 Remove the Cleaning Brush (a). Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the first Switch to the side opposite ●. User's Guide...
Page 895 Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen Refer to the following table to confirm the number on the Platen (a) that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Number Dimensions 254.0 mm (10.00 in) 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 431.8 mm (17.00 in)
Page 896: The Contrast Becomes Uneven During Printing
The contrast becomes uneven during printing iPF9400 Using the back of the Cleaning Brush, move the Switch to the side opposite ●, corresponding to the size of the paper for printing. In this case, note that you will move the switch in the opposite direction from the direction in step 4.
Page 897: Images Are Printed Crooked
Images are printed crooked Cause Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver Press the Stop button and stop printing. does not match the type loaded in the printer. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
Page 898: Lines Or Colors Are Misaligned
Lines or colors are misaligned iPF9400 Lines or colors are misaligned Lines or colors are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead is not being aligned correct- Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.798 (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") →P.800...
Page 899: Cannot Print Over A Network
Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ......................899 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ........................899 Cannot print over a NetWare network ........................ 899 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks .....................
Page 900: Cannot Print Over Appletalk Or Bonjour Networks
Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks iPF9400 Cause Corrective Action The NetWare server and services Make sure there is enough free disk space on the NetWare file server. Insufficient disk space may are not configured correctly. prevent you from processing large print jobs.
Page 901: Installation Problems
The following instructions are for Windows XP. The method of removing printer drivers varies depending on the version of Windows. Note From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window. Select the printer in the list and click Delete.
Page 902 Removing Installed Printer Drivers iPF9400 From the Windows start menu, select Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (im- agePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
Page 903: Other Problems
After the printer is turned on • After data transmission • After ink tank replacement In other cases, contact your Canon dealer. Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action...
Page 904: The Printer Consumes A Lot Of Ink
Printing with the ink level detection canceled may lead to printer damage and printing problems. Canon Inc. is not liable for any damage that may occur as a result of refilling ink.
Page 905 Ink Level Detection A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
Page 906 Ink Level Detection iPF9400 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button.
Page 907: Error Message
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting Error Message Error Messages ................
Page 908: Error Messages
Error Messages Error Messages Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch.................. 923 Blue platen switch is dirty..........................924 Borderless printng not possible......................... 918 Borderless printng not possible. Paper stretched or shrank................923 Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor..................931 Cannot adjust paper feed.
Page 909 Parts replacement time has passed........................931 PHeads: wrong pos............................925 Please calibrate using above paper........................923 Please commn calibrt using above paper......................923 Please execute common calibration........................923 Prepare for parts replacement........................... 931 Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded.
Page 910: Messages Regarding Paper
Paper mismatch iPF9400 Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ..............................910 MediaType Mismatch ............................910 The paper is too small............................911 The paper is too small............................911 PaprWidth Mismatch ............................912 Paper size not detected............................. 912 Insufficient paper for job ............................
Page 911: The Paper Is Too Small
The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button. is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the match the type specified in the printer driver.
Page 912: Paprwidth Mismatch
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF9400 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. The printer will resume printing. (When you have attempted to print a test print sheet Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button.
Page 913: Insufficient Paper For Job
Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action If this error recurs after you reload the roll, re- move the Roll Holder from the printer, push the roll firmly in until it touches the Roll Holder flange, and reload the Roll Holder in the print- (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.")
Page 914: Roll Printing Is Selected
Roll printing is selected. iPF9400 Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too small for the printer has been loaded. Lift the Release Lever and load paper of the correct size. (See "Paper Sizes.") →P.522 Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test Lift the Release Lever and load unused paper A4/Letter (vertical) or larger.
Page 915: No Sheets
No sheets. Cause Corrective Action • Choose a higher level of Print Quality in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. If the unused portion of the roll pa- (See "Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing.") →P.61...
Page 916: Paper Loaded Askew
Paper loaded askew. iPF9400 Paper loaded askew. Paper loaded askew. Cause Corrective Action Paper loaded crooked was detected when the paper was advanced. Lift up the Release Lever and reload the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") →P.533 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") →P.555...
Page 917: End Of Paper Feed
For information about paper that is compatible with automatic cutting, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See Paper Reference Guide .) Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper. In other cases, the Cutter Unit Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. may be damaged. End of paper feed. End of paper feed.
Page 918: Media Take-Up Unit Ready
Media take-up unit ready. iPF9400 Media take-up unit ready. Media take-up unit ready. Cause Corrective Action The Take-up Reel setting in the printer Set./Adj. Menu was Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop changed from Enable to Disable, but a print job was re- printing.
Page 919 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or contracts de- However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. pending on the environment of use, it may become narrower or wider than the suppor- ted width for borderless printing.
Page 920: Messages Regarding Ink
Ink insufficient. iPF9400 Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient..............................920 No ink left................................920 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected................... 920 Close Ink Tank Cover ............................920 Ink tank is empty..............................921 Not much ink is left.
Page 921: Ink Tank Is Empty
Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. 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 the There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in color that is out of ink.
Page 922: Messages Regarding Printing Or Adjustment
Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. iPF9400 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot execute this command. Use other paper....................922 Cannot adjust printhead............................. 925 Cannot calibrate..............................922 Excessive temperature or humidity........................922 Please execute common calibration.
Page 923: Please Execute Common Calibration
Please execute common calibration. Please execute common calibration. Please execute common calibration. Cause Corrective Action There is not even one Common calibration execution result. Execute Common calibration. Note that this is displayed when all of the following are satisfied.
Page 924: Blue Platen Switch Is Dirty
Blue platen switch is dirty. iPF9400 Blue platen switch is dirty. Blue platen switch is dirty. Cause Corrective Action The blue Switch on the platen is dirty. Open the Top Cover and clean the blue Switch on the platen. (See "Cleaning Inside the Top Cover.") →P.861...
Page 925: Messages Regarding Printheads
Cannot adjust printhead. Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead............................. 925 PHeads: wrong pos............................925 Wrong x printhead. (x is L, R, or not displayed) ....................925 x printhead error (x is L, R, or not displayed) ....................925 Cannot recognize print head x.
Page 926: Cannot Recognize Print Head X. (X Is L, R, Or Not Displayed)
Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) iPF9400 Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cannot recognize print head x. (x is L, R, or not displayed) Cause Corrective Action No Printhead is installed.
Page 927: Messages Regarding The Maintenance Cartridge
No maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge..........................927 Wrong maintenance cartridge........................... 927 Maint. cart. The level is low ..........................927 No Maintenance Cartridge capacity........................927 Maintenance cartridge full..........................927 Maintenance cartridge problem.
Page 928: Messages Regarding The Hard Disk
Hard disk error. iPF9400 Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error..............................928 File read error..............................928 The mail box is full.............................. 928 Mail box full. Now printing without saving data....................928 Mail box nearly full.
Page 929 Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Cause Corrective Action 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. (See "Managing the Job Queue (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).") →P.759 Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (See "Deleting Saved Jobs.") →P.768...
Page 930: Other Messages
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) Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)
Page 931: Prepare For Parts Replacement
Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. Cause Corrective Action The performance of a sensor inside the printer may be im- Press the OK button and cancel calibration. Contact your Canon dealer for assis- paired. tance. Multi-sensor error Multi-sensor error...
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Page 933: Specifications
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
Page 934: Printer Specifications
*1: The printer uses a trace amount of power even when turned off. To stop all power consumption, turn off the printer and unplug the power cord. *2: Calculation based on ISO 7779. Operating conditions: On the Main sheet of the printer driver, Media Type > Canon Glossy Photo Paper HG 170, Advanced Settings > Print Priority > Image, and Print Quality > Standard.
Page 935: Print Area
IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Protocols IPX/SPX (Netware 3.2 (J), 4.1 (J), 4.11 (J), 4.2 (J), 5.0 (J), 5.1 (J), 6.0 (J) ), SNMP (Canon-MIB compatible), HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." →P.826 Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Page 936 Print Area iPF9400 • Printable Area: The area that can be printed. • There is no margin (that is, a margin of 0 mm) during borderless printing on rolls. Note • Recommended Print Area: We recommend printing within this area.
Page 937: Appendix
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options Windows Software Mac OS X Software Handling and Use of Paper Control Panel Printer Parts Network Setting Print Job Management Adjustments for Better Print Quality Color Management Maintenance and Consumables Troubleshooting...
Page 938: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions iPF9400 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ............................. 938 Legal Notices ..............................940 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely. Do not perform any operations or procedures oth- er than as described in this manual. Doing so may result in unexpected accidents and can cause a fire or electrical shocks.
Page 939: In An Emergency
Safety Precautions In an Emergency • If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact the nearest service center.
Page 940: Legal Notices
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail. Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC. • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Page 941 Legal Notices • Other company and product names in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright • Unauthorized reproduction of this user manual in whole or part is prohibited. Legal Notice • It is illegal to reproduce currency, bills, negotiable securities and other documents prohibited by law. Reproduction of such items may be subject to criminal prosecution.
Page 942: Manuals For This Printer
Manuals for this printer iPF9400 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ............................942 About This User Manual ............................. 942 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals. Name...
Page 943 About This User Manual • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Turning the Printer On and Off." →P.21 Click the link to jump to the corresponding page.
Page 944: How To Use This Manual
Searching Topics iPF9400 How to use this manual How to use this manual Searching Topics ............................... 944 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing ......................945 Searching Topics Searching Topics You can find information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms.
Page 945: Html Version Of The Manual For Printing
HTML Version of the Manual for Printing To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button. HTML Version of the Manual for Printing HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing.
Page 946 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF9400 Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workflow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button.
Page 947 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workflow is used as an example.
Page 948 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF9400 The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed togeth- er in HTML format, ready for printing. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button. User's Guide...
Page 949 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing 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 figure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box.
Page 950 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing iPF9400 Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh). • Windows • Macintosh • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method. Note User's Guide...
Page 951: Disposal Of The Product
WEEE Directive Disposal of the product Disposal of the product WEEE Directive WEEE Directive User's Guide...
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Page 961 Index Media Take-up Unit ........570, 572, 579, 691 Menu Operations ............. 657, 658 Accounting ........740, 741, 744, 745, 749 Menu Structure ............... 661 Additional Settings Pane ........... 380 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ......... 54 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength .......... 811 Navigate ................
Page 962 Utility Sheet ..............204 Watermark .............. 159, 160 When to Replace Ink Tanks ..........837...
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