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Lar g e F o r m a t P r i n t e r User Manual ENG
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Contents Contents Introduction 1 How to use this manual.....................................................................................1 About This User Manual...............................................................................................................1 Searching Topics..........................................................................................................................3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing.....................................................
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Contents Basic Printing Workflow 80 Printing procedure...........................................................................................80 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets...................................................................................80 Loading and Printing on Rolls....................................................................................................82 Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette..........................................................
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Contents Selecting the Paper Type (Tray)...............................................................................................147 Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette)........................................................................................149 Selecting the Paper Size (Tray)................................................................................................150 Loading Sheets in the Cassette.....................................................................................
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Contents Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9)............................................................222 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing....................................225 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows)..........................................228 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X)........................................230 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9).......
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Contents Borderless Printing at Actual Size............................................................................................321 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows)..........................................................................323 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)........................................................................325 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9).........................................................................
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Contents Checking Images Before Printing..................................................................413 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing...................................................................413 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows).................................................415 Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X)....................................................................417 Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9).........
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Contents Status Monitor................................................................................................482 imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows)............................................................................482 Digital Photo Front-Access............................................................................483 Digital Photo Front-Access.......................................................................................................483 PosterArtist..................
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Contents Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9).......................................................................................527 Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9)...................................................................................528 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9).......................................................................531 Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9)......................................................................
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Contents Adjusting the feed amount.............................................................................587 Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically................................................................................587 Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually.......................................................................................590 Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy............................................................
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Contents Paper is not cut straight............................................................................................................652 Paper cannot be cut.................................................................................................................652 Depression on the leading edge is left.....................................................................................652 Roller marks are left across the trailing edge of paper................................................
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Contents HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time..........................................................................................669 Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible...........................................................................670 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving)............................670 Other problems..............................................................................................671 The printer does not go on........
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Contents Messages regarding ink.................................................................................690 Not Enough Ink.........................................................................................................................690 No Ink Left................................................................................................................................690 The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected.....................................
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How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
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How to use this manual • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases. • Screens depicted in this User Manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of Canon Inc.
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How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. 1. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term. Search results are listed at left.
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How to use this manual 2. Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button.
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How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example. Printing a group of topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions of the content from section titles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. 1.
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How to use this manual 2. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing.
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How to use this manual 3. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. 1. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workow is used as an example.
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How to use this manual 2. Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. 3. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area.
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How to use this manual The topics in Printing Procedure are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing. 4. Clear the topics you will not print and click the Apply button.
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How to use this manual Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. 1. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box.
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How to use this manual • Macintosh On a Macintosh computer, click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link while holding the Ctrl key. In the shortcut menu, click Print Frame to display the Print dialog box. 2. Specify conditions as needed, and then click Print (Windows) or Print (Macintosh).
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How to use this manual • Macintosh Note • To print only individual topics that are displayed, use this method.
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Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Front of the printer with the standard Paper Tray Unit installed (*1) Front of the printer with the optional Roll Feed Unit installed *1: When the Cassette and Output Tray are removed a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) b. Paper Tray Unit (Standard) A standard unit used when loading sheets manually.
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Printer parts i. Vertical Paper Guides Raise the guides before printing on rolls to prevent paper jams. The guides will support the paper after ejection. Lifting the guides when printing from the Front Paper Feed Slot will automatically raise the Front Tray Guides, making it easier to load paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot. j. Output Tray Extension An extension to prevent ejected paper from falling to the oor. Pull out the extension to match the paper size before printing on sheets. k.
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Printer parts Back a. Expansion Board Slots For installing an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. b. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. This port is compatible with USB 2.0 High Speed mode. c. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. d. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. e. Back Cover Open this cover to remove any jammed paper when printing from the Cassette, as needed. f.
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Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.18) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen during printing. The Vacuum holes on the platen holds paper in place. e. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f.
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Printer parts Tray Feed Area a. Tray Load sheets manually in this tray. b. Width Guide When loading paper, move the guide to match the paper size. c. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. d. Front Paper Feed Slot ( Output Tray ) When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. All printed documents are ejected from this slot.
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Printer parts Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot. Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover.
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Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left.
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Printer parts Cassette a. Width Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper widthwise. b. Length Guide Adjust this guide to hold paper lengthwise. c. Guide Lever Squeeze these levers to slide the guides. d. Maximum Capacity Line A guide line indicating how many sheets can be loaded. Do not load paper over this line. Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on.
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Printer parts Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. c.
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Printer parts f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.31) • Lit (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • Off The printer is ofine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between auto feed (when the paper source is a Cassette or roll) and manual feed (when the paper source is the Tray or the Front Paper Feed Slot ).
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Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. c.
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Control Panel f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.31) • Lit (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • Off The printer is ofine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between auto feed (when the paper source is a Cassette or roll) and manual feed (when the paper source is the Tray or the Front Paper Feed Slot ).
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Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. After all lamps are lit and then go off, the printer starts up. Initializing is displayed on the top line of the Display Screen, followed by the printer model and version number. Initializing 2. The printer goes online after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. The printer will not go online in the following situations. Take the appropriate action.
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Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never turn the printer off or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.676) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished. 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After Shut Down..
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Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • • • • • • Modes (→P.27) Mode transition (→P.28) Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.28) Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.29) Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.30) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.30) Modes The printer has ve modes as follows: • Online The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer.
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Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: In Sleep mode, you can press any button to bring the printer online again. *3: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
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Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Ofine Ofine • Top Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen Any warning messages are displayed here. Take the appropriate action. (→P.676) • Message lamp Lit when warning messages are displayed. Error Messages (If Action Can be Taken) Maint Cartridge Replace Cart • Display Screen Error messages are displayed in two pages. The pages are displayed alternately. Take the appropriate action.
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Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu Paper Settings Chk Remain.Roll • Top Line of the Display Screen Menus and menu items are displayed here. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen The selected item is displayed. Other items are available if “→” is displayed at right. Lower levels are available if “↓” is displayed at right. If other items and lower levels are both available, “↓” and “→” are displayed alternately. (→P.34) Menu items and settings Chk Remain.
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Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press Online to switch the printer online or ofine. When the printer is online, Online is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is lit. When the printer is ofine, Ofine is shown on the Display Screen top line and the Online lamp is off. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status When Online is Pressed Online Switches to ofine and the Online lamp goes off.
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Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press Menu to display the main menu. MAIN MENU is shown on the Display Screen top line. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. When Menu is Pressed Printer Status Online Switches to Menu mode. Online (printing) The printer stays online. It does not switch to Menu mode. Ofine Switches to Menu mode. Ofine (printing) Menus available during printing are displayed.
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Control Panel Printer Menu Operations For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu levels and menu items, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.36) The printer menu structure is made up of a main menu and submenus. Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel. The principal settings available in the main menu are as follows: • Paper Settings Specify the type and size of paper.
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Control Panel Main Menu Operations Selecting Menu Items To illustrate menu item selection, this section describes how to set the sleep timer for 10 minutes. For details on the sleep timer, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.51) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select System Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU System Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Sleep Timer, and then press ▼. System Setup Sleep Timer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select 10 min., and then press the OK button.
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Control Panel Entering Numbers in Main Menu Settings This section describes how to enter numbers for IP address settings. 1. 2. Display a menu item for numerical input. (→P.34) Press ◄ or ► to move the cursor (_) to each eld for entering numbers. IP Address =0.0.0.0 3. 4. Press the OK button to prepare to enter the number. Press ◄ or ► to select the number, and then press the OK button. IP Address =255.0.0.0 Note • Hold down ◄ or ► to increase or decrease the value continuously. 5.
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Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Photo PaperPlus (*6) PhotoPlus SemiGl (*6) Proong Paper (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-5(*6) Cas Paper Size ISO A2 ISO A3 ISO A3+ ISO A4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 8"x10" 16"x20" 13"x22" Manual Pap.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level High Resolution (*6) Coated Paper (*6) HW Coated (*6) Premium MatteP (*6) Matte Photo (*6) Glossy Photo (*6) Semi-Gl Photo (*6) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*6) HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*6) SatinPhoto 190 (*6) Glossy Paper (*6) Photo Paper Pro (*6) Photo PaperPlus (*6) PhotoPlus SemiGl (*6) Proong Paper (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) CAD Matte Film (*6) POP Board (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-5(*6) Manual Pap.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level ISO A3+ ISO A4 ISO B3 ISO B4 JIS B3 JIS B4 ANSI C ANSI B ANSI B Super ANSI Letter ANSI Legal ARCH B ARCH A DIN C3 DIN C4 14"x17" 12"x16" 10"x12" 10"x15" 16"x20" 13"x22" Roll Media Type Plain Paper HG (*1), (*2) (*6) PlainP_Cons MBK (*6) Coated Paper (*6) HW Coated (*6) Premium MatteP (*6) Glossy Photo (*6) Semi-Gl Photo (*6) HW GlossyPhoto2 (*6) Printer Parts 39
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level HW SemiGlPhoto2 (*6) SatinPhoto 190 (*6) Proong Paper (*6) CAD Trace Paper (*6) Special # Here, the number is 1-5 (*6) Chk On * Remain.Roll (*2) Off Roll Length Set (*2), (*3) ##.# m ### feet Med.Detail Set. (The paper type is displayed here.) (*6) Roll DryingTime Off 30 sec. 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min. Scan Wait Time Off 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Head Height Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Automatic * Highest High Standard Low Lowest Skew Check Lv. Standard * Off Loose High Accuracy VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest NearEnd RllMrgn (*2) 3mm 20mm Cut Speed (*2) Fast Standard Slow Trim Edge First (*2) Automatic On Off * Cutting Mode (*2) Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin (*2) Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level 20mm Tray Source Front Top Return Defaults No Yes GL2 Settings GL2 Replot No Yes GL2 BufferClear No Yes Color Mode Color * Monochrome Print Quality Draft Standard * High Input Reso.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level On Adj Faint Lines Off On * Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. No * Yes Advanced Adj. No * Yes Auto Print Off On * Manual Head Adj No * Yes Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. No * Yes Advanced Adj. No * Yes Manual Band Adj Adjust Band No * Yes Adj Far Ed Feed No * Yes Adjust Length No * Yes Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off * RARP On Off * IP Setting NetWare NetWare IP Address 0.0.0.0* 255.255.255.255 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0* 255.255.255.255 Default G/W 0.0.0.0* 255.255.255.255 On Off * Frame Type (*8) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*8) BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleTalk On Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Off Comm.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Yes Move Printer No * Yes Clean Roller (*12) No Yes Clean Platen No Yes System Setup Warning Buzzer Off On * Detect Mismatch Pause Warning None * Keep Media Size Off On * PaperSize Basis Sht Selection ISO A3+ * ANSI B Super Roll Selection1 (*2) ISO A3 (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll Selection2 (*2) 10in.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min. Length Unit meter * feet/inch Time Zone 0:London (GMT) +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens,Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan, Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11NewCaledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is.
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Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Date & Time Date Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level yyyy/mm/dd (*9) Time hh:mm Language * Reset MediaType No * Yes Test Print Status Print No Yes Media Details No Yes Print Job Log No Yes Menu Map No Yes Nozzle Check No Yes Information (*5) Version Firm Boot MIT RAM Ext.
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Control Panel First Level Second Level Job Log Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status OK CANCELED Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print Time xxx sec. Print Size xxxxxxxxsq. mm Media Type Interface USB Network IEEE1394 Ink Consumption Counter *1: *2: *3: *4: *5: *6: xx.x ml Cut Count Displayed if a roll is loaded.
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Control Panel Submenus On the Control Panel, press the Information button to display information about ink, paper, and so on. Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, different submenus are displayed in the following order. *1: Displayed if sheets are loaded. *2: Displayed if a roll is loaded. For details on submenu screens, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.
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Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.61) First Level MAIN MENU Second Level Third Level Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj. From -5 to 5 Information Version Firm Boot MIT RAM Ext.
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Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.36) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cut Displayed if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. The paper will be fed, if necessary, so that the sheet is at least 10 cm (39.4 in) long after the cut.
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Control Panel Paper Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions Cas Paper Type (*1) Choose the type of paper in the Cassette. (→P.146) Cas Paper Size Specify the size of paper in the Cassette. (→P.149) Manual Pap.Type (*1) Choose the type of paper in the tray. (→P.147) Manual Pap.Size Choose the type of paper in the tray. (→P.150) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the type of roll. (→P.112) Chk Remain.Roll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it.
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Control Panel Med.Detail Set. Setting Item (The paper type is Roll DryingTime displayed here.) (*1) Scan Wait Time Description, Instructions Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the paper absorbs ink. Note that printing will take longer if you specify a wait time. Feed Priority Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Automatic.
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Control Panel Setting Item (The paper type is Cutting Mode displayed here.) (*1) Description, Instructions Specify if the Cutter Unit is used for cutting. Choose Automatic to have roll paper cut automatically after printing. If you choose Eject, the paper will not be cut after printing. Instead, a line will be printed at the cut position. Bordless Margin Choose On for margin adjustment during borderless printing. CutDustReduct.
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Control Panel GL2 Settings Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Replot Print the last printed job (still stored in the printer memory) again. GL2 BufferClear Delete the last job printed using HP-GL/2, still stored in the printer memory. Color Mode Choose the color mode. Print Quality Choose the print quality. Input Reso. Choose the printer input resolution, 600dpi or 300dpi. Media Source Choose the media source for HP-GL/2 printing. Conserve Paper Conserves paper when printing.
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Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (→P.581) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the nozzle, ink tank, and printing direction. Six sheets are required when printing on sheets. (→P.
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Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer TCP/IP Specify the timeout period for print jobs. TCP/IP Specify the TCP/IP protocol settings. To apply your changes, choose Store Setting. IP Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. Protocol DHCP BOOTP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address automatically.
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Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the left Printhead, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.611) Move Printer Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When transferring the printer to another location, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.
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Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Nozzle Check Specify the timing for automatic checks of nozzle clogging. Choose Off to disable checking. Choose 5 pages to check after every 5 pages are printed. Choose 10 pages to check once after every ten pages are printed. Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Length Unit Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed.
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Control Panel Information Setting Item Description, Instructions Version Displays the version of the printer and rmware. RAM Displays the printer memory capacity. Ext. Interface Identies boards in the expansion slot. MAC Address 000085###### Displays the MAC address. Error Log Job Log Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). (Choose from Document information Name about the latest User Name three print jobs.) Page Count Job Status Displays the document name in the last print job.
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Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.34) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.36) Setting Item Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Specify Printhead cleaning options. (→P.610) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
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Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display the following information, one item after another: remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity, size and type of the paper loaded in the Cassette, size and type of the paper loaded in the tray, roll width and remaining length, and roll type. Remaining ink levels and Maintenance Cartridge capacity The remaining level of each ink is shown on the Display Screen bottom line at left.
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Control Panel Manual Paper Type Displays the type of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray. Manual Pap.Type Plain Paper Manual Paper Size Displays the size of paper loaded in the tray. This information is displayed only when paper is loaded in the tray. Manual Pap.Size ISO A4 Roll: width and remaining length Displays the width and remaining length of roll loaded in the Roll Feed Unit.
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Control Panel Status Print You can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer. With Status Print, information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Note • If you have selected 20mm in Nr End Sht Mrgn in the printer menu, the Status Print sheet may not be printed completely. (→P.51) Printing Status Print Reports 1. Load paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized.
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Control Panel Media Menu Information on the loaded paper. Cassette Paper Type Cassette Paper Size Roll Media Type Check Remain. Roll Cut Sheet Type Adjust Printer Current printer settings. Head Adjust Printhead adjustment value. Auto Print A1-F1 Feed Priority Settings related to paper feeding. Adjust Length Calibration The color calibration setting value. Execution Log The calibration log. Date: Indicates the date calibration was performed and the type of paper used.
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Control Panel AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.Mode Ethernet Type Spanning Tree MAC Address System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect Mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj.
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Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI.
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Control Panel Bindery PServer File Server Name* Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* NDS PServer Values set when NetWare > Print Service > NDS PServer is selected.
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Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
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Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. (Optional) • Printer Stand ST-11 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand. Roll Feed Unit A unit for using rolls. (Optional) • Roll Feed Unit RU-01 For instructions on installing the Roll Feed Unit, see “Installing the Roll Feed Unit”. (→P.
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Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A2 (420 mm [16.
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Optional accessories Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker. IEEE 1394 Expansion Board An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port.
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Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption In operation 100 W max. Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max.
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Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles MBK: 5,120; Others: 2,560 each color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface Expansion Board Slots 1 USB 2.0(*1) Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specication IEEE 802.
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Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Maximum length per page 203-432 mm (8-17 in) Sheets Cassette 594 mm (23.4 in) Tray (top) 1,600 mm (63.0 in) Tray (front) 914 mm (36.0 in) Rolls Thickness Sheets 18 m (19.7 yd.) Cassette 0.08-0.3 mm (0.003-0.012 in) Tray (top) 0.08-0.8 mm (0.003-0.031 in) Tray (front) 0.5-1.5 mm (0.02-0.06 in) Rolls Paper size Print area Sheets 0.08-0.8 mm (0.003-0.
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Printer Specications Print area Oversized (*2), (*3) Supported width for borderless printing Printable area Entire surface 10 inches (254 mm), JIS B4 (257 mm), A3+ (329 mm), 14 inches (356 mm), 16 inches (407 mm), ISO A2/A3 (420 mm) (*4), 17 inches (432 mm), *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) *2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper. *3: Load paper at least 6 mm (0.
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Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode Off Resource efciency Weight Product safety 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 1 W max. Printer only: 39 kg (86 lb) (Printer and Roll Feed Unit : 43 kg (94.8 lb) Dimensions (W × D × H) Printer only: 819×733×317 mm (32.2×28.9×12.5 in.
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Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Sheets Printable Area Recommended Print Area Bottom Bottom Top Edge Top Edge Sides Sides Edge Edge 3 mm (0.12 3 mm (0.12 3 mm (0.12 Top Paper Feed Slot in) in) in) 20 mm 27 mm 5 mm (0.20 (0.79 in) (1.06 in) in) Front Paper Feed 3 mm (0.12 23 mm 3 mm (0.
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Printer Specications Rolls • Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on the top, bottom, and both sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) • Recommended print area: A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top and 5 mm (0.20 in) on the bottom and left and right sides is required.
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Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets to suit your particular printing application. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) • A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here.
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Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.248) (→P.256) (→P.265) • Free Layout function Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other. (→P.
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Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow the steps below to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • An optional Roll Feed Unit is required. (→P.70) (→P.143) • If you have installed an optional Roll Feed Unit, select Roll Feed Unit on the Device Settings sheet of the printer properties, and then click Acquire Status. This will enable roll printing. (→P.
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Printing procedure 3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.114) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder. (→P.121) 4. Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.
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Printing procedure 5. Load the roll in the printer. (→P.117) 6. Select the paper type. (→P.112) 7. Specify the paper length. (→P.
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Printing procedure 8. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.242) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.244) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.246) Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message may be displayed and printing may not be possible.
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Printing procedure 9. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.91) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.94) Start printing. Note • Steps 6 and 7 are not required, if a barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper. The paper type and amount of paper left are automatically detected. • Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge.
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Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Cassette These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the cassette and then printing from the cassette. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the cassette. 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.25) 2. Load paper in the Cassette. (→P.152) 3. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.242) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.
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Printing procedure 4. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.91) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.94) Start printing. Note • For details on supported paper sizes for the Cassette, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.109) (→P.
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Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. (→P.141) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.25) 2. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type and size of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.
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Printing procedure 3. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.91) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.92) • Printing from Mac OS 9 (→P.94) 4. Load a sheet manually. (→P.155) (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, you must select the type and size of paper in advance on the printer Display Screen. Follow these steps. • Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) (→P.147) • Selecting the Paper Size (Tray) (→P.150) Start printing.
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Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. 1.
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Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ).
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Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
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Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS 9 After selecting the printer in Chooser from the Apple menu, print by using menus in the application software. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Selecting the printer Before printing, you must conrm that the printer is selected in Chooser.
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Printing procedure Printing from the application software 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options for the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. You can also specify enlargement or reduction, borderless printing, and a variety of other print settings. 2. Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
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Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress, and eject the paper when the printer is online, ofine, or in menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the condition when you hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more during printing.
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Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder, accessible through the Windows start menu. 2. Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel.
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Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent to the printer). 1. 2. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job.
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Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 1. 2. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is displayed on the printer’s screen during the transmission of print data from the computer. When the transmission is completed, the job is not displayed even during printing.
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Canceling print jobs 2. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer. It is not displayed before transmission of print data to the printer, even if the computer has started the process of the data. 3. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs.
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Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 9 How to cancel print jobs varies depending on whether you are printing in the foreground or background. Canceling background print jobs 1. Open the GARO Printer Extra folder, which was installed on the hard disk at the same time as the printer driver. 2. 3. Open imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Choose Pause Printing in the File menu to stop print processing. The job status changes from Sending to Send. 4.
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Canceling print jobs Canceling foreground print jobs 1. When the progress indicator is displayed, hold down the Command key and press the period (.) key to cancel print jobs. 2. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to stop printing.
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Paper Handling Paper Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide . This guide identies supported plain paper, coated paper, photo paper (such as glossy photo paper), proong paper, CAD paper, and other types of paper. The Paper Reference Guide identies types and specications of paper, as well as information on printer driver settings and tips on handling paper.
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Paper Viewing the Paper Reference Guide You can access the Paper Reference Guide as follows. Follow the steps for your particular operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
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Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
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Paper • Mac OS 9 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Paper Reference Guide icon on the desktop. (Here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model.) The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
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Paper Updating paper information You can update paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer by downloading the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see the Media Conguration Tool Guide (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool Guide (Macintosh). Follow these steps to access the imagePROGRAF website.
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Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The online support window is displayed. 2. Select Stay Informed. The default browser is started, and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • In Windows, you can also access the imagePROGRAF webpage by clicking the start menu, selecting Programs > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (here, iPFxxxx represents the printer model) > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool to start the Media Conguration Tool, and clicking Extra Information.
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Paper Paper Sizes Roll If the Roll Feed Unit is installed, rolls that meet the conditions below are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out 431.8 mm (17.00 in) Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver (*1) 17-in. Roll (431.8mm) Yes 420.0 mm (16.54 in) ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) Yes (*2) 406.4 mm (16.00 in) 16-in. Roll (406.4mm) Yes 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 14-in. Roll (355.6mm) Yes 329.0 mm (12.95 in) A3+ Roll (329.
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Paper Legal(8.5"x14") 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.50 × 14.00 in) Feeding from Cassette Yes 12"x18"(ARCH B) 304.8 × 457.2 mm (12.00 × 18.00 in) Yes 9"x12"(ARCH A) 228.6 × 304.8 mm (9.00 × 12.00 in) No DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in) No DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) No 14"x17" 355.6 × 431.8 mm (14.00 × 17.00 in) Yes 12"x16" 304.8 × 406.4 mm (12.00 × 16.00 in) Yes 10"x12" 254.0 × 304.8 mm (10.00 × 12.00 in) Yes 10"x15" 254.0 × 381.0 mm (10.00 × 15.
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Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the Paper Tray lamp (b). • Auto Feed lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media or the Cassette. • Paper Tray lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper.
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Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown.
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Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Attach the 2-inch or 3-inch paper core attachment to the Roll Holder, depending on the size of the paper core of the roll you will use. The printer is delivered with the 2-inch paper core attachment installed. (→P.139) Important • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll.This may cause feeding problems.
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Handling rolls 2. With the Roll Holder sideways and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder. Important • Always put the Roll Holder sideways when loading rolls. If you accidentally load a roll when the Roll Holder is upright, it may damage the Roll Holder. 3.
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Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 2. With the edge of the roll facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides. Make sure that the colors of the Roll Holder shaft ends (b) and the guide grooves match.
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Handling rolls Loading the Roll in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls: (→P.119) • Sheets: (→P.167) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.627) • If the Output Tray Extension is extended, push it in. 1. Insert your ngers under the Vertical Paper Guides on the Output Tray at the positions shown (a) and lift the guides. 2. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown.
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Handling rolls 3. Insert the edge of the roll paper into the Paper Feed Slot (a) and feed it manually until you hear the paper feed tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. • Load paper straight so it is not fed askew.
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Handling rolls Note • How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper On Off Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printed The type and amount of paper left is automatically detected based on the barcode printed on the roll. There is no need to specify the type and length of the paper.
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Handling rolls Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed Unit Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows. Note • If the Output Tray Extension is extended, push it in. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover with one hand, as shown. 2. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 3. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot.
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Handling rolls 4. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder 1. Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important • After removal, 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. Note • How to remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment : (→P.
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Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”. (→P.125) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Use a store-bought cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
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Handling rolls 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, (→P.124) remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
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Handling rolls • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 4. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. 2. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.142) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp. Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Pap.Type = POP Board 3. Press ◄ or ► to select ISO A2, and then press OK.
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Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲ to retract the roll paper manually. Press ▼ to feed the roll paper manually. If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll paper will move about 1 mm (0.04 in). If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for more than a second, the paper will move until you release the button. Release the button if Feed Limit..
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Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
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Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. You can prevent problems by adjusting the drying time after printing before the paper is cut. Windows 1. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.455) 2.
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Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.
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Handling rolls Mac OS 9 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select C Between Pages and D Select the Main pane and click D Settings in A Media Type. Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.533) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types. • To have the printer wait for ink to dry immediately after printing without releasing paper, set Cutting Mode to Eject in the printer menu. (→P.
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Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Automatic Rolls are automatically cut by the Cutter Unit. Eject (→P.132) Menu Settings Cutting Mode Driver Setting Automatic Auto Cut Yes Choose this setting if you prefer not to have documents dropped immediately after printing, as when waiting for ink to dry.
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Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) 1. Select Eject as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Eject 2. Starts printing. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. 3. To cut the roll paper, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more.
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Handling rolls Manual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) 1. Select Manual as the Cutting Mode in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Cutting Mode = Manual 2. Starts printing. Complete the print settings. 3. Press the Online button. Roll paper is fed to the specied cut position and then automatically stopped. 4. Use scissors to cut the roll paper along the cut line. 5.
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Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine, and the following screen is displayed. Ofine FeedPaper ↑↓ 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. 3. Select Yes as the Paper Cut in the printer menu, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. Trim Edge First offers the following options. • Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 3 mm (0.
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Handling rolls 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Trim Edge First, and then press the ▼ button. Plain Paper Trim Edge First ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. Trim Edge First On The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Trim Edge First = On 6. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
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Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper. When this function is activated, black lines are printed at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
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Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A2 (420 mm [16.5 in]) roll for borderless printing, insert the Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder.
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Handling rolls Attaching Accessories to the Roll Holder Mounting the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder. Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.
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Handling rolls Attaching the Spacer for Borderless Printing If you use an A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. Removing the Spacer for Borderless Printing Pull out the Spacer for Borderless Printing from the Roll Holder, as shown. Roll Feed Unit A unit for using rolls.
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Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used by the Tray, so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot, change the paper source. 1. 2. Select the tray as the paper source. (→P.111) After Remove RllMedia? is displayed, press the OK button. The roll is rewound automatically.
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Handling rolls Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before removing the Roll Feed Unit. 1. 2. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.120) Use a coin to loosen the screws on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) and remove the unit from the printer. 3. Hold the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a) as you remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer.
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Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. 1. If the Paper Tray Unit is installed, remove the Paper Tray Unit. (→P.177) 2. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c).
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Handling rolls 3. Use a coin to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer. Important • After installing the Roll Feed Unit, you may not be able to select rolls in the printer driver unless you complete the Roll Feed Unit device settings. In the printer properties, select Roll Feed Unit on the Device Settings sheet, and then click Acquire Status. (→P.
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Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Auto Feed lamp (a) or the Paper Tray lamp (b). • Auto Feed lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media or the Cassette. • Paper Tray lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Type, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Type ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.
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Handling sheets 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
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Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Size, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Size ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper size, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Size (Tray) To change the paper size after paper has been advanced, select the paper size as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. Next, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper size. Press ◄ or ► to select the size of paper, and then press the OK button.
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Handling sheets Note • For details on paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.109) 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
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Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Cassette Note • • • • • Load the paper, making sure not to exceed the Maximum Capacity Line of the Cassette. (→P.20) For details on the paper capacity, see “Specications” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.73) (→P.103) Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. Paper that is wrinkled or warped may jam. If necessary, straighten the paper and reload it. Load the paper straight.
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Handling sheets 4. Squeeze the Guide Lever of the Width Guide (a) and slide it to the right until it touches the edge of the paper lightly. 5. Similarly, squeeze the Guide Lever of the Length Guide (b) and slide it back until it touches the edge of the paper lightly. Important • Do not set the Width Guide and Length Guide away from the paper or too tight against it. This may cause feeding problems. 6. Holding the Cassette in the middle on both sides with both hands, insert it rmly into the printer.
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Handling sheets 7. Pull out the Output Tray Extension. Note • When changing the type or size of paper, select the new type or size in the menu on the Control Panel. • Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) (→P.146) • Selecting the Paper Size (Cassette) (→P.149) • When printing from the Cassette, always make sure the Vertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way.
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Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot (→P.155). However, if you have specied POP Board, insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot (→P.163). Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot The procedure varies depending on use of the following accessories. • If the standard Paper Tray Unit is installed (→P.155) • If the optional Roll Feed Unit is installed (→P.159) Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling sheets 3. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 4. Load the paper in the Tray with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly. Feeding may not be possible and feeding errors may occur if the edge of the paper does not touch the tray. Caution • If you load A2 or larger in the printer, the paper goes down on the back of the printer under its own weight.
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Handling sheets 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper. Load Top Tray Press OK If you hear a warning tone and the message Push in Paper Slightly is displayed on the Control Panel, push in the paper a little until it is pulled automatically. After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically.
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Handling sheets 7. Pull out the Output Tray Extension. Note • When printing from the Top Paper Feed Slot, always make sure the Vertical Paper Guides are stored out of the way. If the Vertical Paper Guides are up and a printed document is left in the Output Tray, the Front Tray Guides may become caught inside the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.
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Handling sheets If the optional Roll Feed Unit is installed 1. If you send a print job specifying a paper other than POP Board from a computer beforehand, the type and size of paper are shown on the Display Screen. Note • If you will load paper before sending a print job, press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp. A screen is shown on the Display Screen for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
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Handling sheets 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. 6. Press the OK button to start feeding the paper. Load Top Tray Press OK After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job was received beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 7. Pull out the Output Tray Extension.
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Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board. When POP Board is selected as the type of paper, Front Paper Feed Slot is automatically selected. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Loading it another way may damage the printer or cause malfunction. Note • • • • • 1. You can load only one sheet of paper at a time.
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Handling sheets 3. Push the handles of the Vertical Paper Guides (a) back to raise the Vertical Paper Guides. 4. After the following message is displayed, open the Top Cover.
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Handling sheets 5. If the following message is displayed, load a sheet printing-side up on the Vertical Paper Guides. Keeping the sheet against the Front Paper Feed Slot and keep it at as you insert it into the Vertical Paper Guides. Load Front Tray Load Paper Caution • When loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it at as you insert it into the slot. If you do not, the printing surface may be damaged.
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Handling sheets 6. As you look in the Top Cover, align the right edge of the paper with the left edge of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the Platen. Insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (b), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (b), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (c) of the Output Tray. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
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Handling sheets 7. After the following message is displayed, close the Top Cover. Close UpperCover 8. After the following message is displayed, press the OK button. Load Front Tray Press OK The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. Ofine Loading.. After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job was received beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 9. 10. Pull out the Output Tray Extension.
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Handling sheets Removing Paper from the Cassette Caution • When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Cassette. This also may cause paper jams. • When printing from the Cassette, do not remove the Back Cover. This also may cause paper jams. 1. Push in the Output Tray Extension. 2. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
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Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot Press the Stop/Eject button to eject the sheet. Note • Before ejecting paper during print jobs or while ink is still drying, press the Stop/Eject button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.
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Handling sheets Removing Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot If you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot, the printer will stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows. 1. Press the ▲ button.
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Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P.169) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P.171) If Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper is displayed If paper is jammed in the paper feed slot of the cassette 1. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little.
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Handling sheets If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the Back Cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Caution • Do not touch the areas in the printer indicated by (a). If the grease that coats these parts is accidentally wiped away, it may cause feeding problems.
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Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
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Handling sheets 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
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Handling sheets 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray. 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼.
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Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3.
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Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.176), remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
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Handling sheets • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit from the printer. (→P.142) (→P.177) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
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Handling sheets Installing the Paper Tray Unit Hold the Paper Tray Unit at the position indicated by (a) and hang it on the printer using the two hooks. Removing the Paper Tray Unit 1. Remove any paper from the Tray. 2. Close the Paper Tray Cover. 3. The Paper Tray Unit is attached to the printer by hooks at two positions. Lift the Paper Tray Unit with your hand at the position indicated by (a) to remove it.
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Output Stacker Output Stacker Desktop Stacker The printer can be used with the following Desktop Stacker. (Optional) • Desktop Stacker BU-02 Note • For Desktop Stacker installation instructions, refer to the instructions provided with the Desktop Stacker.
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Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be used in two positions, as shown. Regular position Extended position Use the Output Stacker in the normal position. For some types of media, you can use the stacker in the extended position. Squeeze the wires of Basket Wire #2 (a) and pull them toward the front (b). Peel off the Velcro Tape (c) of the Basket Band and fasten it in the middle of Basket Rod #2 (d) to put the stacker in the extended position.
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Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Setting optimized for printing at the highest level of quality.
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Printing Photos and Images Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) • For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Photos and Images (Windows) (→P.
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Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Setting optimized for printing at the highest level of quality.
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Printing Photos and Images Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.225) • For instructions on printing photos and images, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) (→P.
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Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Printing Photos and Images 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions.
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Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper Type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper Width: 10 inches (254 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7.
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Printing Photos and Images 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo in the E Print Target list. Note • For information on settings optimized for printing photos and images, see “Printing Photos and Images (Windows, Mac OS X)”. (→P.180) • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking F View set.. 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list.
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Printing Photos and Images 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click 10"x12".
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Printing Photos and Images 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the C Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
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Printing Photos and Images 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) 13.
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Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT. For details on the HDI driver, see the HDI Driver Guide . For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
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Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows, Mac OS X) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for line drawings and text Print Target Description CAD (Line Drawing) Settings optimized to print intricate lines in CAD drawings clearly.
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Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for line drawings and text Print Target Description CAD (Line Drawing) Settings optimized to print intricate lines in CAD drawings clearly.
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Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
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Printing CAD Drawings 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.443) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
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Printing CAD Drawings 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page Size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
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Printing CAD Drawings 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Printing CAD Drawings HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL(*1) emulation.(*2) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the application’s plotter output settings. Note • For instructions on conguring these settings, refer to the software documentation. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTL job is received.
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Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for ofce documents Print Target Ofce Document Description Settings optimized for clear printing of ofce documents such as handouts.
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Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
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Printing Ofce Documents 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.443) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available.
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Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3.
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Printing Ofce Documents 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.489) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original.
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Printing Ofce Documents 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.511) 12. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.
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Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER 2. Click the Utility tab to display the Utility sheet. 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer to the help le for the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER.
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Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
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Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
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Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired. The available options vary depending on the color mode. Description Color Mode Color Adjustment Color Print in color.
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Adjusting Images Color Adjustment You can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. Adjustment Item Cyan Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Gray Tone Adjust gray tones to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
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Adjusting Images Matching Method Description Auto Color-matching optimized for images, graphics, or text Perceptual Color-matching optimized for photos. Print images with smooth gradations and colors closer to those as displayed on the screen. Colorimetric Color-matching with adjustment to remove color from white area. Colors in data are reproduced accurately. Colorimetric (No Wht-pnt Corr) Color-matching without white adjustment to reect the prole of original data.
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Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
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Adjusting Images 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan E Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. F Yellow 9. G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on.
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Adjusting Images 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list.
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Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
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Adjusting Images 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan E Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
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Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box.
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Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settingsdialog box.
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Adjusting Images 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item C Cyan D Magenta Description Correct color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Yellow F Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. G Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
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Adjusting Images Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing. Note • Easy Settings are also available, providing convenient presets. To use the presets, simply choose the printing application.
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Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Print Priority Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
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Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Thicken Fine Lines (Windows) Thicken Fine Lines (Mac OS X) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Sharpen Text (*1) Choose this option to print intricate text more distinctly.
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Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list.
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Adjusting Images 9. To adjust the color, click H Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) 10. 11. Select the K Sharpen Text check box. 12. 13. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. Click High(1200dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Color (CAD) in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) 13. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Adjusting Images 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Media Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS 9) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click E Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the F Print Priority list. Click High(1200dpi) in the G Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the G Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Color (CAD) in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) 13. 14. Select the O Sharpen Text check box.
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Adjusting Images 15. 16. Conrm the selection in A Media Source. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen, unless a barcode has been printed on the roll or you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Tray) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Paper Tray lamp, a screen is displayed for selection of the paper type. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.
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Choosing Paper for Printing 5. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Cassette) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Paper Settings, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Paper Settings ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Cas Paper Type, and then press ▼. Paper Settings Cas Paper Type ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.242) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.244) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) (→P.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7.
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Choosing Paper for Printing 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
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Choosing Paper for Printing 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
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Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
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Choosing Paper for Printing 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width. Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1 × 14.3 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 8. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click JIS B4. 9. 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click D Fit Paper Size. Click ISO A3 in the G Paper Size list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm) [10.1 × 14.3 in] Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm) [11.7 × 16.5 in] 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, JIS B4. 12. 13. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure E Fit Media Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the I Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: B4 (257.0×364.0 mm [10.1×14.3 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Access the Finishing pane. 10. 11. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. 12. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Access the Page Setup pane. Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, JIS B4. 13. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure D Fit Media Size is selected.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 15. 16. Click ISO A4 in the H Media Size list. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 10. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll paper width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paperr width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2. 3.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the G Paper Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “120.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click G Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 15. Click F Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed. • If the original size after enlargement or reduction is smaller than the paper size, the original is printed in the upper-left corner. In this case, you can center originals by selecting F Print Centered on the Finishing pane. 16.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.275) • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) (→P.
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Printing enlargements or reductions 3. Click B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. 4. Use the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility to register or modify hot folders. For instructions on registering and modifying hot folders, refer to the help le for the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility. Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
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Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
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Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. (→P.78) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.
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Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Cut Sheet as the media source. • To perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer, you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it. • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with “Custom Size.” (→P.
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Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any Type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. 7. 8. 9.
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Printing at full size 10. 11. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) Note • You can select Oversize in Display Series to make all oversized versions of paper in the selected Display Series available for printing.
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Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
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Printing at full size 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. In D Print Area Setting, click G For printing oversizes. 8. 9.
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Printing at full size 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
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Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
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Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
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Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
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Printing at full size 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
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Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
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Printing at full size 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
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Printing at full size 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
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Printing at full size 8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. 11. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
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Printing at full size 13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Printing at full size 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
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Borderless Printing Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1.
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Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14. 15.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
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Borderless Printing 7. Access the Main pane. 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
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Borderless Printing 7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
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Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Borderless Printing 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. Click D Fit Media Size under C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. In H Media Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
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Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use n A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1.
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Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.
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Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm).
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Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 16. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.
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Borderless Printing 7. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 8. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
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Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Borderless Printing 14. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 15. 16. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the G Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that E Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in C Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 17. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
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Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
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Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
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Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
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Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.139) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
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Borderless Printing 8. Make sure the Main pane is displayed. 9. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 10. 11. Select the print target in the F Print Target list. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Access the Finishing pane.
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Borderless Printing 13. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Access the Page Setup pane.
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Borderless Printing 15. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 16. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 in (406.4 mm) Follow the steps below to print a banner in either horizontal or vertical format.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.345) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered. 1. 2. 3. Start Microsoft Word.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, "My Horizontal Banner." Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 9. 10. 11. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.447) Note • If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. 1. On the Layout sheet, click M Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. 2. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page Size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. 10. 11. In D Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. 9. 10. 11. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm, [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) The steps to print a vertical or horizontal banner are as follows. 1.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click J Add to add the paper size of “My Horizontal Banner.” Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, “My Horizontal Banner.” In B Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5. Access the Finishing pane. 6. 7. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Access the Page Setup pane. In B Page Size, make sure “My Horizontal Banner” is displayed, as registered in Media Design. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.345) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.346) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. 9. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 1. Select mm or inch in Units. 2. Enter “430” [16.9 in] in both Width and Height. 11. 12. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 4. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. 9. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Paper Size Options dialog box. 1.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. 13. 14. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. In the A Page Size list, click the size you added, "430 mm Square." Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13. Access the Main pane. 14. 15. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. 18. 19. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. In D Easy Settings, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Paper Size. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. 10. Access the Page Attribute dialog box. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click “430*430”, the size you registered. 11. 12. 13. 14. In D Print Area Setting, click F For Manual printing. 15. 16. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main pane is displayed.
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Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 17. Access the Finishing pane. 18. 19. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. Select the A Page Layout check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click Free Layout in the B Page Layout list.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. 4. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout .
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. 2. 3.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. 8. 9. 10. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the B Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Note • You can print up to 16 pages of the original on a single sheet. • You can also change the page layout order and print page boundary lines, as desired.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the B Page Layout list. Note • 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 C Set. 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. Click 4.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 12. 13. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Select the I Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the I Page Layout list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in J Layout Direction and K Page Border. 12. Access the Finishing pane. 13. 14. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) (→P.376) • Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) (→P.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the B Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. 1. Click C Set under B Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Mac OS 9) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing on four sheets of paper based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
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Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. 13. 14. Select the I Page Layout check box. 15. 16. Click Paper Tray Feed in the A Media Source list. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the I Page Layout list. In the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of any portion you do not want to print. Access the Finishing pane. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
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Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
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Centering originals 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the G Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.00 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
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Centering originals 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Centering originals 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. In A Page Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 7. 8.
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Centering originals 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the B Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in A Page Size in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. Access the Finishing pane.
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Centering originals 12. 13. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. 15. Select the F Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper. In this case, you can center originals on sheets when printing.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50 0.000000or printing centered on a sheet. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
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Centering originals 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. 13. 14. Select the G Print Centered check box. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4/Letter Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
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Centering originals 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. 12. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4/Letter Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the source application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
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Centering originals 8. Access the Page Setup pane. 9. Make sure B Page Size shows the original size as specied in Page Setup in the Page Attribute dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 10. Access the Finishing pane.
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Centering originals 11. 12. 13. Click Manual in the A Media Source list. Select the F Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.514) Important • If you have selected Cut Sheet as the media source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.
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Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. Select the K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
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Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
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Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. 12. Select the I Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
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Conserving roll paper 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. 11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the I No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
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Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
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Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Media Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer on the Main pane and update the printer information. 11. 12. Select the H No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click N Print to start printing.
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Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Note • Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started.
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Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) (→P.415) • Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) (→P.
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Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
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Checking Images Before Printing 6. 7. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
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Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
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Checking Images Before Printing Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
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Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout.
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Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3.
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Other useful settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the D Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the E Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click F Edit Watermark.
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Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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Other useful settings 8. After conrming that E Easy Settings is selected, click Ofce Document in the F Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the F Print Target list by clicking G View set.. 9. 10. 11. 12. Access the Finishing pane. Click A Media Source in the Cassette list. Select the C Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the D Watermarks list. Note • To create your own, original watermark, click E Edit Watermark.
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Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation. Rotate 180 degrees The original is rotated 180 degrees to print it upside down.
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Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
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Other useful settings 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. In H Orientation, click J Landscape. Click Cassette in the L Paper Source list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1.
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Other useful settings 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
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Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Cassette ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Other useful settings 10. Access the Finishing pane. 11. 12. Click Cassette in the A Media Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click N Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as “favorites” to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details. Note • You can also save the favorite settings as les.
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Other useful settings Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Complete the print settings.
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Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
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Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
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Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the printer in Chooser. 6. Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Complete the print settings. In the Favorites list, click Add Favorite to display the Add Favorite dialog box.
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Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. In the application menu, choose Print. In the Favorites list, choose the favorite you registered.
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Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing. If you prefer, you can print continuously without cutting the roll, or you can print a cut line.
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Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu.
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Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function once disabled, or select the setting for printing a cut guideline instead. 1.
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Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer Click C Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
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Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function once disabled, or select the setting for printing a cut guideline instead. 1. 2.
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Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer Click D Set to display the Media Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
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Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.453) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.455) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
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Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.476) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.478) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.479) You can view support information and the user manual.
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Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7.
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Printer Driver 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.447) • Checking a print preview (→P.448) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
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Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed.
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Printer Driver 6. 7. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
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Printer Driver Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Complete the print settings.
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Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.453) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
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Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. 2. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
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Printer Driver Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. name of this printer. Note • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (→P.
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Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help le. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description I Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. J Unidirectional Printing Although unidirectional printing is slower, it can help prevent misaligned lines and ensure better results. K Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply. T Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished.
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Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. (→P.
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Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.457) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
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Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.457) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
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Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.457) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
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Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet. (→P.
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Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet. (→P.
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Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.457) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
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Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment sheet.
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Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.109) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the L Paper Source list. Choose from the following options when this setting is activated.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description D Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. E Fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. F Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specied scaling value. Enter a value in a range of “5-600.” G Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on. For details on available paper sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.109) H Orientation Choose the printing orientation.
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Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note • To display the Paper Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Paper Size Options. (→P.469) Setting Item Description A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver.
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Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Page Layout C Set D Watermark Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.367) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.375) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.354) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing the user name, date, or page number in the header or footer. M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
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Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (→P.472) Setting Item Description A Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select B Print Time Also. C Print User Name Select where the user name is printed, as desired. D Print Page Number Select where the page number is printed, as desired.
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Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (→P.472) Setting Item A FineZoom Settings Description This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto.
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Printer Driver Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P.431) B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites. C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list. L Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the A Favorites list.
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Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
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Printer Driver Support Sheet (Windows) On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
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Printer Driver Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settingssheet. Setting Item Description A Roll Feed Unit Select this check box if the printer is equipped with a Roll Feed Unit. B Acquire Status Click to acquire device information from the printer.
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Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Button A Copy Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
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Status Monitor Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor” shows details for each printer. • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer, printers connected to your computer, and printers found on the network.
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Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access.
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PosterArtist PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArtist PosterArtist offers a wide range of features, including features to insert source documents in posters and compose an original with them.
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PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. 7. Select the A Page Layout check box.
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PosterArtist 9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. 10. Print from the PosterArtist menu.
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Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially. • Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network.
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Device Setup Utility Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
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Printer Driver Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P.495) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.496) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings.
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Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
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Printer Driver 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Media Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
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Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.492) • Checking a print preview (→P.493) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
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Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click F View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Checking the Layout Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
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Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
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Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type.
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Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) B Get Information Click to display the Get Information dialog box, which shows media types specied on the printer for each media source. When you select a media source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the media source and media type.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description N Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished. Select this mode if you want to conserve ink when checking drawings, for example. Depending on the Media Type and Print Quality settings, this mode may not be available. L Printer Click to display the Printer dialog box, which indicates the ink levels and gives other information about the printer.
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Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media Type. (→P.496) Setting Item A Paper Source Description Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded.
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Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.496) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
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Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.496) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
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Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
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Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. (→P.496) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
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Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (→P.
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Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media Type in the Main pane. B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description J Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.380) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.389) K No Spaces at Top or Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.
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Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description A Set Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment B View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs.
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Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. Setting Item A Data Send Method 508 Mac OS X Software Description Choose how printing data is sent to the printer.
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Printer Driver Support Pane (Mac OS X) On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
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Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.
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Printer Driver Mac OS 9 Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS 9) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS 9 printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) (→P.519) For information on the Mac OS 9 printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS 9) (→P.520) You can specify the number of copies, page range, media type, color processing, print quality, and print preview.
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Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS 9) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. 7. In the C Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
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Printer Driver 8. 9. 10. Access the Finishing pane. In the A Media Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Media Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width. Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
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Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS 9) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.514) • Checking a print preview (→P.515) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Finishing, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
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Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click G View set. on the Main pane to display the View set. dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9)”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Previewing Images Before Printing (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. In the application menu, choose Print. Click Preview to open the preview window. Check the layout and other aspects of the printing image, and then click Print this page to start printing. Note • “Preview” is provided as a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
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Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS 9) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the printer in Chooser. 6. Click OK to close the Add Favorite dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu. Complete the print settings. In the Favorites list, click Add Favorite to display the Add Favorite dialog box.
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Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. Select the printer in Chooser. 3. 4. 5. 6. Choose the original size in the A Page Size list. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attribute dialog box. Click I OK to close the dialog box. In the application menu, choose Print. In the Favorites list, choose the favorite you registered. Note • To import a favorite, click Import and specify the favorite le.
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Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
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Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print.
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Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item Description A Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” B Page Specify the pages to print. • All Pages • From and To Collate Activate this option to print complete sets in the specied quantity. Reverse Order Activate this option to print pages in reverse order. C Media Type D Set Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
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Printer Driver Setting Item O Sharpen Text Description Activate this option to print text more sharply. P Reduce Print Unevenness This option is displayed if you have selected Plain Paper in C Media Type and Ofce Document in F Print Priority. Activate this option to automatically switch between one-pass and two-pass printings, which reduces color shading. Deactivate this option for one-pass printing only.
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Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. B Page Size Displays the page size, as specied in the source application. For details on paper sizes available from the source application, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description J Layout Direction This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the orientation of multiple pages to be printed on a single sheet. K Page Border This setting is available when I Page Layout is selected. Here, you can specify the type of boundary line around each page of multiple pages printed on a single sheet. *1: Selecting poster layout from the I Page Layout list displays a check box for specifying the pages to print.
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Printer Driver Finishing Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Finishing pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Media Source You can choose the media source. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in C Media Type in the Main pane. B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width.
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Printer Driver Device Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Device Settings pane. Setting Item A Utility 526 Mac OS 9 Software Description Click to display the Printer Information dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
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Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Additional Settingspane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Background Printing Choose the printing method. Activate this setting by clicking B On to print in the background. Deactivate this setting by clicking C Off to print in the foreground. D Data Send Method Choose how printing data is sent to the printer.
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Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS 9) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
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Printer Driver Setting Item Description I Gray Tone Adjustment Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool Black (tinged with blue), Warm Black (tinged with red), and so on. J Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.
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Printer Driver Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching, to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. (→P.520) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. B Matching Method Select the matching method that suits the document to be printed.
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Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS 9) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.
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Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.213) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, on the Color Adjustment pane, click Object Adjustment.
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Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.520) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
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Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.520) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
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Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS 9) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Additional Settings pane, click Special Settings. (→P.527) Setting Item A Fast Graphic Process Description If image colors are inconsistent in printed documents or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses, clearing this option may help produce the expected results.
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Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.
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Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista (Home Basic/Business/Ultimate) • Mac OS 9.1 or later • Mac OS X 10.2.
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Network Setting Network environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour(Zeroconf) functions.
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Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection.
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Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
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Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select TCP/IP, and then press ▼. Interface Setup TCP/IP ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select IP Setting, and then press ▼. TCP/IP IP Setting ↓ 5.
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Network Setting 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings are changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway on the Control Panel. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values.
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Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1. Check the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Information, and then press ▼. 3.
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Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. To access RemoteUI, start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.
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Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
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Network Setting Item 7. Default Setting Details RAW Mode Bi-direction Activate this setting to use Raw mode bidirectional communication. Off FTP Printing Activate this setting to use FTP Printing. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IP address. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server. 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. 0.0.0.
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Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
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Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
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Network Setting Item NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Default Setting Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. (0-255 characters) Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-64 characters) Print Server Password Set a password for the print server.
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Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
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Network Setting Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ▼. Interface Setup Ethernet Driver ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Auto Detect, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Auto Detect ↓ 5.
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Network Setting 10. Press ◄ or ► to select Spanning Tree, and then press ▼. Ethernet Driver Spanning Tree ↓ 11. Press ◄ or ► to enable or disable spanning tree support, and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Spanning Tree = Use Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. 12. Press the Online button. After the conrmation message is displayed, press OK. The printer will now restart.
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Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
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Network Setting Initializing the Network Settings Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconguring the IP address, see “Conguring the IP Address on the Printer”. (→P.539) • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.544) 1.
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Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. The procedure described below is the conguration based on the LPR or Raw protocol using the standard TCP/IP port in Windows ( Standard TCP/IP Port ).
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Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topic describes how to share the printer in Windows. Important • We recommend that your network administrator congure your network for printer sharing. 1. Open the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) window. 2.
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Network Setting (Windows) 3. On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name. 4. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted to choose the location of the printer driver le, insert the provided User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and specify the folder where the printer driver is located. 5. Click OK.
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Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
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Network Setting (Windows) Item NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Default Setting Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. (0-255 characters) Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server.
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Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel. Note • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer’s IP address is congured.
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Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Frame Type Using the Printer Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select NetWare, and then press ▼. Interface Setup NetWare ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select NetWare, and then press ▼. NetWare NetWare ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select On and then press OK. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left.
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Network Setting (Windows) 10. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. If any of the settings is changed, a message for conrmation is displayed. In this case, press the OK button. Important • Be sure to complete step 10. This will activate the values you have entered. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values. • To cancel the setup process, hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more.
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Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE (from Novell, provided with NetWare) Important • If you use NWADMIN to congure the print service settings, Novell Client (the Novell NetWare client software) must be installed as the client software application.
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Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print Services Quick Setup in the Tools menu. 2. Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. 3.
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Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. 3. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. 1. In Available Options, select Quick Setup and press the Enter key. 2. Enter the name of the new print server, the new printer, and the queue. Note • The print server name will be required when conguring the printer’s protocol settings.
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Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.544) 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
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Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) 1. In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. 2. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.563)" 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.563)" 4.
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Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings. 1. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers. For instructions, see “Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type”. (→P.560) 2.
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Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleTalk network, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh)”. (→P.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. 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/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Network (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Interface Setup, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Interface Setup ↓ 3.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. 1. 2. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now. 3. 4. 5. 6. Close the Network window and save the settings.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) 7. Select the printer in the Printer Browser list and click Add. Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 3. 4. 5. Close the Chooser window. 6. 7. 8. Close the AppleTalk window and save the settings. In AppleTalk, click Active. Click AppleTalk under Control Panels to display the AppleTalk window. In Connect via, choose Built-in Ethernet.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) 9. 10. In the Destination list at right, select AppleTalk, and then select the printer in the list below. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer on TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel (→P.541) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) 5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). 6. Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add. 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS 9) 1. 2. Choose Chooser from the Apple menu to display the Chooser window. 3. Click Registering IP Address in the Destination list to display the IP Address Register/Edit In the list at left, click GARO Printer Driver. dialog box. 4. Enter the printer’s IP address in IP Address and click Add. 5. Click OK to close the IP Address Register/Edit dialog box.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) 6. In the Destination list, click the address you registered. 7. Close the Chooser window and click OK after the conrmation message is displayed.
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Network Setting (Macintosh) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Note • In Mac OS 9, if the computer’s TCP/IP settings have been congured, you can connect the printer to the network as easily as with the Bonjour function.
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Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically”. (→P.581) For instructions on manual adjustment, see “Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually”. (→P.
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Adjusting the Printhead Note • Use Standard Adj. if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundaries between colors to appear as attractive as possible. • Use Advanced Adj. to ne-tune the space between nozzles or colors if you have switched the printhead or if you want printed documents to appear as vivid as possible. We recommend using Advanced Adj. for printing at a higher level of image quality. • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the media type setting on the printer.
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Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually by using a printed test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If using special media or printing does not improve even after performing automatic adjustment using advanced adjustment, try manual adjustment.
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Adjusting the Printhead 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Head Adj = Yes A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. Note • The following screen is displayed if automatic feeding is selected when an optional Roll Feed Unit is installed but no roll is loaded. In this case, select the paper source and press the OK button.
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Adjusting the Printhead 12. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Save Settings = Yes The printer now goes online.
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Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set., and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Med.Detail Set. ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press ▼. Med.Detail Set. Plain Paper ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Head Height, and then press ▼. Plain Paper Head Height ↓ 5.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. There are two modes for adjusting the amount paper is fed, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Advanced Adj. offers a wider range of adjustment than Standard Adj.. If using Standard Adj. does not eliminate streaks, or if streaks are quite noticeable, try Advanced Adj..
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Adjusting the feed amount Note • Always specify the paper type when loading paper. Using paper that you have not specied on the printer may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for feed amount adjustment. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Auto Band Adj., and then press ▼.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. 1. Press the Online button to pause printing. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Fine Band Adj., and then press the OK button.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. This topic describes how to adjust the feed amount manually. When using highly transparent media for which automatic adjustment is not supported, adjust the feed amount manually. We recommend automatic adjustment for other types of media. For instructions on automatic adjustment, see “Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically”. (→P.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the printhead by using test pattern This section describes adjustment based on an example of printing a band adjustment pattern. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Manual Band Adj, and then press ▼. Adjust Printer Manual Band Adj ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select the paper source, and then press the OK button.
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Adjusting the feed amount 5. Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. Adj.Setting =8 Test pattern B is printed for band adjustment. Note • If you cannot determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 6.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount during printing If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. 1. Press the Online button to pause printing. 2.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy To adjust the measurement scale and ensure accuracy (so that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, for example), specify the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage when adjusting the feed amount. Note • If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. (→P.590) Important • Use paper of the same type and size for adjustment as you will use for printing.
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Adjusting the feed amount 3. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Printer, and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Adjust Printer ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Adjust Length, and then press ▼. Adjust Printer Adjust Length ↓ 5. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Adjust Length = Yes A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. Follow these steps for standard automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
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Adjusting the feed amount 7. Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ◄ or ► to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes back online. Note • If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 17 if you cannot decide whether pattern 16 or 18 is better.
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Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ◄ or ► to select Med.Detail Set., and then press ▼. MAIN MENU Med.Detail Set. ↓ 3. Press ◄ or ► to select the type of paper, and then press ▼. Med.Detail Set.
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Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing Ink Tank, make sure an “A” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • • • • • BK Ink Tank PFI-102BK MBK Ink Tank PFI-102MBK C Ink Tank PFI-102C M Ink Tank PFI-102M Y Ink Tank PFI-102Y 130 ml per color Note • For instructions on replacing Ink Tank, see “Replacing Ink Tanks”. (→P.
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Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible Ink Tank An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. Request an Ink Tank with the same label when you purchase a new Ink Tank. For more information, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.599) Precautions when handling an Ink Tank Take the following precautions when handling an Ink Tank. Caution • For safety, keep an Ink Tank out of the reach of children.
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Ink Tanks Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printing or printhead cleaning. Initializing Note • Ink Tank replacement is possible even when print jobs are being canceled or if paper is being fed. • Replacement of Ink Tank is possible even during print jobs if No Ink Left is shown on the Display Screen, but it is not possible to replace Ink Tank in other cases.
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Ink Tanks 3. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to open it. 4. Hold the empty Ink Tank by the grip and remove it. Note • If there is still some ink left in the Ink Tank you removed, store the ink tank with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Dispose of used Ink Tanks according to local regulations.
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Ink Tanks 5. Before opening the pouch, shake the Ink Tank gently seven or eight times. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by rotating your wrist to turn the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. Note • If you do not shake the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. 6. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Note • Never touch the ink holes or metal contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality.
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Ink Tanks 8. Close the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it clicks. 9. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • Ink Lamp ashes slowly when there is little ink left. 10. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of Ink Tank. If the printer was in Menu mode or an error message was shown on the Display Screen, the printer goes online. If a print job was in progress when the Ink Tank was replaced, printing is automatically resumed.
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Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The remaining level of each ink is displayed on the Display Screen bottom line when the printer is online, except during print jobs or error messages. During print jobs or error messages, press the Information button to display the ink levels on the Display Screen bottom line. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label below the Display Screen.
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Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen Ink Lvl: Chk xx (here, xx refers to the ink color) is shown on the Display Screen and the Message lamp is lit when there is little ink left in a tank. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.
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Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.611) Checking the Print Quality If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. For instructions, see “Checking for Nozzle Clogging”. (→P.
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Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or is affected by streaks in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.51) 1. Load unused paper Letter-sized or larger. • Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.114) • Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.
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Printheads If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. 1. Clean the Printhead. (→P.610) 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • If you repeat these steps several times but the horizontal lines are still faint or incomplete, contact your Canon dealer.
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Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu. (→P.51) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. • If POP Board (paper thickness 1.5 mm [0.06 in]) is loaded in Front Paper Feed Slot, printhead cleaning will not work correctly.
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Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If Printhead / Please Replace is shown on the Display Screen • If the Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible Printhead For information on the compatible Printhead, see “Printhead”. (→P.
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Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink leak from the Printhead, which may cause stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement. • Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after replacement of the Printhead. (→P.51) 1.
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Printheads 7. Open the Top Cover. Rep. P.head OK is shown on the Display Screen. Replace P.head Rep. P.head OK 8. If the Carriage is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
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Printheads 9. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever of the Printhead forward all the way to open it completely. 10. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 11. Remove the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
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Printheads 12. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or the metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect the printing quality. 13. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it.
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Printheads 14. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles or metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 15. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 16. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
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Printheads 17. Close the Top Cover. Please Wait.. is shown on the Display Screen, and ink lls the system. Replace P.head Please Wait.. After about ten minutes, the Printhead alignment will be automatically adjusted, and the printer will go online. Important • Never touch the Ink Tank nozzles or the metal contacts. This may cause printing problems. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead alignment will not be adjusted.
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Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge This is a replacement Maintenance Cartridge for the printer. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-05 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.618) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridge For information on the compatible Maintenance Cartridge, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.
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Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. It is time to replace the Maintenance Cartridge if any of these messages are shown on the Display Screen : Online, Ofine, MTCart Full Soon, and Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart. Maint Cartridge Replace Cart Do not replace the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during Printhead cleaning.
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Maintenance Cartridge 3. Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridge is heavy. Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
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Maintenance Cartridge Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. 5. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge level, put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 6. Expel air in the plastic bag and seal the zipper. Fold the plastic bag in half.
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Maintenance Cartridge 7. Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box for storage, just like the new Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with its active and ongoing policy to protect the environment, Canon collects used Maintenance Cartridge.
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Maintenance Cartridge 9. Hold the Output Tray on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Output Tray with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. Initialization of the new Maintenance Cartridge takes about ve seconds, after which the printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge. If Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart is displayed, printing is disabled. Make sure that the Maintenance Cartridge is installed correctly.
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Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, ink mist, and so on. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. The remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge is shown at right on the Display Screen bottom line when the printer is online, except during print jobs or error messages.
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Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and MTCart Full Soon is displayed. You can continue to print, but check the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (→P.
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.25) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3.
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.
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Cleaning the Printer 6. If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush, provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 7. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole, the Paper Retainer, and the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves.
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Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock. • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). 8. Close the Top Cover.
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable working environment. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After printing on small paper Caution • During cleaning, use a type of paper that does not generate much dust from cutting, such as Plain Paper.
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Pick Up Roller Cleaning the Pick Up Roller may solve feeding problems when using the Cassette. Note • The menu option Clean Roller is not displayed after you have started supplying paper from a roll or the tray. Remove the paper to access Clean Roller. • Clean Roller is not available unless plain paper is used. If you attempt cleaning with other paper, Load Plain Paper In Cassette is displayed for two seconds, after which the display reverts to the upper level menu. 1.
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Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can perform automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity by specifying a number of pages in the printer’s Nozzle Check menu. (→P.51) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. • If POP Board (paper thickness 1.5 mm [0.
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Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Note • You cannot prepare to transfer the printer if MTCart Full Soon or Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart is shown on the Display Screen. Replace the Maintenance Cartridge before transfer preparations. (→P.
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Other Maintenance Open InkTankCvr is shown on the Display Screen. Move Printer Open InkTankCvr 6. Open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove Ink Tank is shown on the Display Screen. Move Printer Remove Ink Tank 7. Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains.
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Other Maintenance 8. Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. After Please Wait.. is shown on the Display Screen, Ink Draining.. is displayed as ink in the printer tubes is absorbed. 9. After Completed! Turn Power Off!! is shown on the Display Screen, turn off the printer. Completed! Turn Power Off!! Important • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state.
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Other Maintenance Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. 13. Close the Top Cover. 14. 15. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Grasp the handle (a) on the front of the Cassette and pull it forward a little. Holding the Cassette on both sides with both hands, remove the cassette.
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Other Maintenance 16. Holding the Output Tray on both sides by the far end, press the button to release the lock, and then remove the tray. 17. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box. Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Select Information → Version.
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Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver. ÞLoading and Printing on Rolls (→P.
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Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print an A4 original enlarged on A2 paper? In the printer driver, you can adjust the original image to match the paper size or width, or you can specify enlargement or reduction before printing as desired. ÞResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (→P.248) ÞResizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.256) ÞResizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (→P.
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Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Paper Tray lamp. Press ◄ or ► to select POP Board, and then press the OK button. The setting is updated, and an equals sign “=” is displayed at left. Manual Pap.Type = POP Board 3. Press ◄ or ► to select ISO A2, and then press OK.
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Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”. (→P.125) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Use a store-bought cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
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Problems Regarding Paper 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, (→P.643) remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
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Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 4. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. 2. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.142) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
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Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Cassette If paper from the Cassette becomes jammed, the following messages are shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. How to clear the paper jam varies depending on the message. • Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper (→P.644) • Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P.646) If Can’t DetectPapr / Remove Paper is displayed If paper is jammed in the paper feed slot of the cassette 1.
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Problems Regarding Paper If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the Back Cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. Caution • Do not touch the areas in the printer indicated by (a). If the grease that coats these parts is accidentally wiped away, it may cause feeding problems.
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Problems Regarding Paper 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
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Problems Regarding Paper 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer 1. While squeezing the two levers (a) at two positions on the Back Cover, remove the cover from the printer. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
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Problems Regarding Paper 3. After attaching the Back Cover, push the lower part of the levers at two positions so that the levers are aligned with the marks on the Back Cover. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray. 1. Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼.
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Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press ▲. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3.
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Problems Regarding Paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.651), remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Output Tray Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
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Problems Regarding Paper • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press ▼. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit or Paper Tray Unit from the printer. (→P.142) (→P.177) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
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Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. The roll was pulled out by force when it had been advanced before printing, and this action closed the Paper Feed Slot. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a while and reload the roll. Cannot load sheets in the tray Cause The paper source selection is incorrect.
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Problems Regarding Paper The Front Tray Guides are in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Cause Paper cannot be ejected because the roll was advanced when the Front Tray Guides were in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Corrective Action On the Control Panel, momentarily select POP Board on the screen for selection of the media type. The Front Paper Feed Slot will rise, so lift the Vertical Paper Guides and store them toward the front.
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Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on. The printer is not selected in the printer driver. (The printer is in Sleep mode.) In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again.
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The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing. Check the error message and take action as necessary. (→P.676) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job, and paper could not be fed because the trailing edge was taped to the roll. Remove the portion of roll paper that was used and insert a new roll. (→P.119) (→P.120) (→P.121) (→P.
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Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.608) Because the printer was left without Ink Tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system. After the Ink Tank has been installed for 24 hours, run Head Cleaning B.
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Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. (*1) Corrective Action Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.146) (→P.112) (→P.147) Make sure the same paper type is specied in the printer driver as on the printer. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2.
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Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.627) The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.146) (→P.112) (→P.
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Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.630) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingTime. The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.627) The Paper Retainer is soiled.
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Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors. Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor. Refer to the computer and monitor documentation to adjust the colors.
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Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit. Remove the roll and reload it. (→P.116) The paper feed amount is not adjusted correctly. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.587) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. In the printer menu, Print Length is specied in Feed Priority.
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Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images Specify Image in the printer driver. in many solid colors. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling. Increase the level of vacuum holding the paper against the Platen or specify a margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more for the leading edge. (→P.
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Problems with the printing quality Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest. (→P.598) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead. (→P.586) The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Corrective Action Execute Adjust Band during printing. (→P.
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Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform (Windows) Cause In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected. Corrective Action Open the printer driver’s Properties dialog box from Print in the application software’s File menu, and try printing following the steps below. 1. Remove the check from Open Preview When Print Job Starts in the Main sheet. 2. Remove the check from Page Layout in the Layout sheet. 3.
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Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Quick Start Guide. 2. Make sure the Link indicator is lit.
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Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. For details, see “Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings”. (→P.548) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly.
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Installation problems Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected the IEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver. If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface driver and the printer driver as follows. Important • This procedure is based on an example for Windows XP. The name of the wizard may be different in other operating systems. 1. 2. 3. 4.
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Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow the steps below to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista, you must log on with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. 1. From the Windows start menu, select Programs > Canon Printer Uninstaller > imagePROGRAF Printer Driver Uninstaller to display the Delete Printer window.
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HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned. Cause The plotter origin is incorrect. Corrective Action Check the printing commands. Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. Cause Corrective Action The memory is full. Check the size of the data in the print job. A GL/2 command not supported by this printer was received. Check the print job and settings.
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HP-GL/2 problems Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible. Cause The data was lost because of replotting. Corrective Action Data for replotting is lost after the following operations. In this case, send the print job again. • The memory buffer was cleared from the Control Panel. • The printer was turned off. • The printer has received a new HP-GL/2 print job.
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Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. (→P.73) If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.
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Other problems Ink Level Detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. (→P.599) This function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
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Other problems ink level ↑ detection. ↓ 4. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Release? ↑ = Yes ←→ 5. A conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen. As you check the message, press the ▼ button repeatedly until the screen of step 6 is displayed. Release inklevel detection after↓ conrming that↑ ink is in ↓ ink tank. Canon↑ is not liable ↓ for damages due↑ to lled tank.↓ Agree? ↑ ↓ 6. Press ◄ or ► to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Agree? ↑ = Yes 7.
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Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.
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Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).
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Responding to Messages Error Messages Warning messages The printer status is indicated on the top line of the Display Screen, and the warning message on the bottom line of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) (→P.697) GL2:Wxxxx (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) (→P.696) GL2:W0502 (→P.696) GL2:W0504 (→P.696) GL2: Unsup. papr (→P.
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Responding to Messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Cutting Error (→P.688) Can’t DetectPapr (→P.688) Paper Too Large / Please Check (→P.680) Paper Too Small / Please Check (→P.680) Paper Size / Please Check (→P.682) Papr Size Undetected (→P.680) Paper Type / Please Change (→P.693) Paper Mismatch / ReplcPap:Press↓ (→P.678) Paper Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline (→P.678) Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key (→P.685) Paper Loaded / Crooked (→P.686) Paper loaded askew. (→P.
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Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The type and size of paper as specied on the printer Adjust both settings so that they match and try do not match the type and size specied in the printer printing again. driver. Paper Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause The paper type and size as specied in the printer driver do not match the type and size specied on the printer. Corrective Action 1.
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Messages regarding paper PaprTyp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Try printing again after adjusting the paper type as specied in the printer driver and the type specied on the printer so that they match. Press the Online button to resume printing. However, this may cause a paper jam or printing problem.
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Messages regarding paper PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline Cause Corrective Action The sizes of paper specied in the printer driver and on the printer do not match when Fit Roll Paper Width is selected in the printer driver. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Try printing again after adjusting the paper size as specied in the printer driver and the size specied on the printer so that they match. Press the Online button to resume printing.
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Messages regarding paper Roll Paper / Please Replace Paper Level Low / Replace Paper Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left. Corrective Action Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing, then follow these steps to replace the roll. 1. Remove the roll. (→P.119) (→P.120) (→P.121) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left. (→P.114) (→P.116) (→P.117) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.112) 4.
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Messages regarding paper Paper Size / Please Check Paper Too Small / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too small for the printer has been loaded. Load paper of the correct size. (→P.109) Paper has been loaded that is too small to print the test pattern for printhead adjustment or nozzle checking. Load a sheet of unused paper Letter-sized or larger. (→P.82) Paper Too Large / Press ↑ Key Cause Corrective Action Paper that is too large for the printer has been loaded.
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Messages regarding paper Roll Paper Chk / Check Width/Spcr Cause The paper is loaded askew. Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printing rmly all the way into the printer. When using A2 rolls, attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll. (→P.139) When using sizes other than A2, remove the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll. (→P.139) The paper loaded is not compatible with borderless printing.
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Messages regarding paper Paper Feed Slot / SpcfdPapr NotFit Cause Corrective Action Sheets supplied from the tray are being fed through a After pressing the ▼ button to eject the sheet being different paper feed slot than specied for the paper fed, insert the sheet into the correct paper feed slot selected in the printer driver. for the paper specied in the printer driver. (→P.155) Load Papr in Cas / Press Online.
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Messages regarding paper Remove paper Cannot Feed / Press ↑ Key Cause Roll paper is not fed on the Platen, even if you try to feed it. Corrective Action Remove any jammed roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot and reload the roll. The printer has received a print job for a type of paper Check printer settings for the paper type and source. that cannot be supplied from the paper source. Change the paper type in the printer driver and try printing again. The paper in the Cassette is not loaded correctly.
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Messages regarding paper Paper Loaded / Crooked Cause Corrective Action The roll has been loaded askew. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Press the Online button to clear the error message. 2. Insert the edge of the roll straight into the Paper Feed Slot. Paper has been loaded in the Cassette askew. Follow the steps below to reload the paper. 1. After pressing the ▲ button to clear the error message, remove any jammed paper from the cassette. (→P.169) 2. Load sheets in the Cassette. (→P.
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Messages regarding paper Paper Askew / Please Reload Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded in the Cassette askew. Follow these steps to reload the paper. 1. Press the ▲ button. 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Press the ▼ button. 4. Load paper in the Cassette. (→P.152) Paper has been manually loaded askew. Follow these steps to reload the paper. 1. Press the ▲ button. 2. Remove the sheet. 3. Press the ▼ button. 4. Load a sheet manually. (→P.
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Messages regarding paper Can’t DetectPapr Cause Corrective Action The paper has come out of the printer. Remove the paper that has come out of the printer, press the Online button, and reload the paper. (→P.82) (→P.89) A paper jam occurred in the printer. Remove the jammed paper, press the Online button, and reload paper. (→P.122) (→P.174) (→P.169) The roll cannot be correctly detected. Rewind the roll manually until the paper caught in the rollers is completely out of the rollers.
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Messages regarding paper Check Supported Paper. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of paper that is not compatible with borderless printing. Follow the steps below to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. 1. Hold down the Stop/Eject button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Make sure the dedicated printer driver for your printer is selected and try printing again.
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Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Not Enough Ink Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean the Printhead. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.600) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink to nish printing. Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.600) You can print until the ink runs out by pressing the Online button.
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Messages regarding ink The remaining level of the following ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. Corrective Action The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the section “Ink level detection” in “Disabling Ink Level Detection” and take the appropriate action. (→P.672) Ink Tank Cover / Close Please Cause The Ink Tank Cover is open. Corrective Action Close the Ink Tank Cover.
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Messages regarding ink Ink Tank / Replace xx (xx represents an ink color) Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank in the printer is incompatible or empty. Load or reload the Ink Tank. (→P.600) There is a problem with the Ink Tank. Replace it with a new Ink Tank. (→P.600) Mist Full Soon Cause The printer cannot process any more ink mist. Corrective Action There is a possibility that printing may stop in the middle of large-format or borderless printing jobs.
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Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Paper Type / Please Change Cause The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded. Corrective Action We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.581) Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.590) Online Key / and recalibrate Band Adj Error / Please Readjust Cause The feed amount cannot be adjusted; highly transparent lm is loaded.
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Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Online Key / and recalibrate Band Adj Error / Please Readjust Cause The feed amount cannot be adjusted; highly transparent lm is loaded. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.590) Printhd Adj Err / Please Readjust Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.608) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.
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Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.618) MTCart Full Soon Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. Corrective Action You can continue printing. However, prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge.
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Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 GL2: Unsup. papr Cause The printer has received a HP-GL/2 print job that cannot be printed on the paper that has been advanced. Corrective Action Replace the paper with a type compatible with HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.103) The printer may continue printing, but the printing quality may be affected. Check the printing results. No data. Cause The data was lost because of replotting.
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Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause Corrective Action There is a problem with the print job. Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to continue printing in this state. However, you may not be able to obtain the desired printing results. ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) In the following situations, turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds before restoring power.
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Other Messages Power On / Again Cause Corrective Action Fastening tape or the Belt Stopper has not been removed inside the Top Cover. Follow the steps below, referring to the Quick Start Guide as needed. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Open the Top Cover and remove the tape or Belt Stopper. 3. Turn the printer on. There is a paper jam. Follow these steps. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Remove the jammed paper. (→P.169) (→P.122) (→P.174) 3. Turn the printer on. 4. Reload the paper. (→P.87) (→P.82) (→P.
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Index Index A Basic Environmental Performance............................77 Packaging materials............................................77 About This User Manual..............................................1 Printer..................................................................77 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS 9)..........................................519 Basic Printing Workflow.............................................
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Index Cannot load sheets in the tray.................................652 If Paper Jam / Press ↑ Key is displayed....171, 646 Cannot print over a NetWare network.....................666 Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray...........174, 649 Cannot print over a network....................................665 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper..........................122, 641 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network........................665 Close UpperCover...................................................
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Index Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings...................................................................545 Digital Photo Front-Access......................................483 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS 9).....................514 Documents are printed in monochrome..................663 Checking a preview of the settings....................514 Checking a print preview...................................515 Confirming Print Settings (Mac OS X).....................
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Index H Lines Are Printed Too Thick or Thin During HP-GL/2 Printing....................................................................669 Handling Paper........................................................103 Handling rolls........................................................... 111 Handling sheets.......................................................145 How to use this manual...............................................1 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color)........................
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Index Maint Cartridge / Load Cartridge.............................695 No data....................................................................696 Maint Cartridge / Replace Cart................................695 No Ink Left...............................................................690 Maint Cart Error / Replace Cart.........................695 Not Enough Ink........................................................690 Maint Cart Full / Replace Cart...........................695 Maintenance......
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Index Papr Size Undetected.............................................680 PaprSiz Mismatch...................................................679 PaprSiz Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline.....................680 PaprTyp Mismatch...................................................678 PaprTyp Mismatch / Prnt:PressOnline....................679 PosterArtist..............................................................484 Power On / Again....................................................
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Index Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows).........368 Print targets for photos and images..................180 Printing Office Documents.......................................202 Printing Posters in Sections....................................375 Easy Settings....................................................202 Page Layout......................................................375 Print Target........................................................202 Printing procedure......................
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Index Removing the Paper Tray Unit................................177 Warning messages............................................674 Removing the Roll Feed Unit..................................142 Roll Feed Unit....................................................70, 140 Removing the Roll from the Printer......................... 119 Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside)....................................18 Repl Consumables..................................................697 Roll Holder Set...............
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Index Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls..................131 The length of printed images is inaccurate..............663 Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing)..........132 The printer consumes a lot of ink............................671 Manual (when using paper or media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ).............................133 The printer does not go on......................................671 Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position)...............
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Index V Vents.........................................................................20 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS 9)..............................................................534 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X)..............................................................501 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows)...............................................................462 W When to Replace Ink Tanks....
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