Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options 13 27 Printing CAD Drawings.............................................................38 Printing enlargements or reductions.........................................58 Printing at full size.................................................................... 68 Borderless Printing................................................................... 77 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes.......................
Contents Basic Printing Workflow Basic Printing Workflow 13 Printing procedure 14 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets .................................................................................................................. Turning the Printer On and Off .................................................................................................................................. Loading and Printing on Rolls ..............................................................................
Enhanced Printing Options Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ..................................................................................... 65 Printing at full size 68 Printing on Oversize Paper ....................................................................................................................................... Printing at Full Size (Windows) .....................................................................................................................
Enhanced Printing Options Cutting Roll Paper After Printing ............................................................................................................................. 135 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) ...................................................................................................... 135 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) ........................................................................................................
Windows Software Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ................................................................................................. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page ................................................. Selecting an Object ................................................................................................................................................ Changing the Object Size ...............................
Mac OS Software Matching pane ................................................................................................................................................. Color Settings Pane: Color .............................................................................................................................. Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ................................................................................................................
Handling and Use of Paper Handling and Use of Paper 309 Paper Types of Paper ....................................................................................................................................................... Paper Sizes ............................................................................................................................................................ Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper .................................................
Control Panel Control Panel 397 Operations and Display Screen 398 Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... Control Panel Display ............................................................................................................................................. How to View Instructions with Navigate ......................................................................
Print Job Management Print Job Management 461 Status Monitor (Windows) 462 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ................................................................................................... 462 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ...................................................................................... 463 Printmonitor (Mac OS) 464 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor .........................................................................
Maintenance and Consumables Maintenance Cartridge 509 Maintenance Cartridge ........................................................................................................................................... Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ..................................................................................................................... Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity .....................................................................................
Troubleshooting Cannot print over a Bonjour network ...................................................................................................................... 545 Installation problems 546 The computer does not recognize the printer ......................................................................................................... 546 Removing Installed Printer Drivers ......................................................................................................................
Error Message No ink tank loaded. ................................................................................................................................................ Check if ink tank is set, and its color and direction. ................................................................................................ The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. ....................................................................................................... Do not pull out ink tank. ....
Basic Printing Workflow iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ............................................................................... 14 Canceling print jobs ............................................................................. 22 Pausing Printing ..................................................................................
iPF770 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets Printing procedure Basic Printing Workflow Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................................................................................................... 14 Turning the Printer On and Off .......................................................................................................................... 15 Loading and Printing on Rolls .................................................................................
iPF770 Turning the Printer On and Off Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Free Layout function Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other. (See "Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other.") ➔ P.99 Turning the printer on 1 Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, "Starting up... Please wait.
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF770 Basic Printing Workflow • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. • No paper is loaded Load paper. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") Sheets.") ➔ P.18 ➔ P.16 (See "Loading and Printing on Turning the printer off • Never disconnect the printer's power supply or unplug it during a print job.
iPF770 Loading and Printing on Rolls 2 Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.320 3 Load the roll in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.322 ➔ P.15 Printing procedure Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.
Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF770 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 4 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") ➔ P.325 • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll Note 5 length after the type of paper. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") ➔ P.326 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔ P.
iPF770 Loading and Printing on Sheets • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Sizes.") ➔ P.310 (See "Types of Paper.") ➔ P.310 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") 2 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. ➔ P.15 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔ P.142 • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS) ➔ P.
iPF770 Printing in Windows 4 Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.340 Basic Printing Workflow The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing procedure Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may Important interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
iPF770 Printing from Mac OS Printing from Mac OS • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may Important interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer The printer needs to be registered in Print & Scan (identified as Printers & Scanners or Print & Fax in other versions of Mac OS X) in System Preferences before printing.
Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel iPF770 Canceling print jobs Basic Printing Workflow Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel .................................................................................................... 22 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ................................................................................................................. 22 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS .................................................................................
iPF770 2 If the job to cancel is not shown in the printer window (that is, if the print data has already been received by the printer), double-click the taskbar icon to display imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job. Canceling print jobs 4 Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel. Basic Printing Workflow 3 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using.
Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 3 Basic Printing Workflow Canceling print jobs 4 iPF770 If there are no jobs to stop in the printer window (if sending the print data to the printer has finished), either click Settings, Utility, and then Open Printer Utility, or click Utility to open the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Select the print job to cancel and click the print job. to delete • The screen may differ slightly depending on the model you are using. Note The job sent to the printer is canceled.
iPF770 Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") ➔ P.400 Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state. To restore normal operation after this state, set Pause Print to Off.
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iPF770 Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options User's Guide Enhanced Printing Options Choosing Paper for Printing ................................................................ 28 Printing Photos and Office Documents ............................................... 29 Printing CAD Drawings ........................................................................ 38 Adjusting Images .................................................................................
Choosing a Paper for Printing iPF770 Choosing Paper for Printing Enhanced Printing Options Choosing a Paper for Printing ........................................................................................................................... 28 ➔ Changing the Type of Paper ................................................................................................................ 325 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ............................................................................
iPF770 Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Office Documents ................................................................................................................................ 33 Printing Office Documents (Windows) .......................................................................................................... 33 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) ...................................................................................................
Printing Photos and Images (Windows) iPF770 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. In the A Media Type, choose the type of paper used for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Canon Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
iPF770 11 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For instructions on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Printing Photos and Office Documents 1 Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF770 Access the Main pane. 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
iPF770 12 14 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 13 Printing Office Documents ➔ P.248 M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) 5 After confirming that iPF770 D Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the E Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View Settings. Enhanced Printing Options Note 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Printing Photos and Office Documents 7 In the A4. 8 A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application.
iPF770 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote 3 Select the printer in the B Format for list. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4 - for Paper Tray (Large Margins). Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 After confirming that F OK to close the dialog box.
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Click Manual in the Enhanced Printing Options 10 iPF770 Printing Photos and Office Documents 12 13 A Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." Confirm the print settings, and then click ➔ P.248 M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the 6 Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the Enhanced Printing Options 4 A Page Layout list. • This function cannot be used with a 64-bit version OS. Note 7 8 9 When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Printing Photos and Office Documents A Page Layout check box.
iPF770 Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings ..................................................................................................................................... 38 Printing Line Drawings and Text ........................................................................................................................ 38 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) ...........................................................................
iPF770 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description 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. High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) 6 iPF770 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings 7 In 8 Select and click a roll paper in the 9 A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A3. L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). 10 11 M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll Specify additional printing conditions.
iPF770 Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3. F OK to close the dialog box. Printing CAD Drawings 8 B Format for list. Enhanced Printing Options pending on the OS you are using and the application software.
Printing from AutoCAD iPF770 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 10 Printing CAD Drawings 12 13 14 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for is selected. B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
iPF770 2 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings Enhanced Printing Options The Printing dialog box is displayed. Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is installed if in Plotter of Printer/plotter this is displayed:iPFxxxx - Optimized driver - by Canon Inc.. Printing CAD Drawings Installation of Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD If Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is not installed, install it by the following method.
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) iPF770 For instructions on configuring Color Compatibility, refer to the following topics. • Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options Printing CAD Drawings 44 ➔ P.44 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode.
iPF770 HP-GL/2 Printing HP-GL/2 Printing • GARO is an abbreviation of Graphic Arts Language with Raster Operations. Note • HP-GL/2 is an abbreviation of Hewlett-Packard Graphics Language/2, and HP RTL is an abbreviation of HewlettPackard Raster Transfer Language. • Emulation is good for obtaining results similar to printing on other printers. • For instructions on configuring these settings, refer to the software documentation.
iPF770 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................ 46 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) .................................................................................. 47 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) ..............................................................................
iPF770 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed. Important Description Remarks You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in detail.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) 2 iPF770 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.146 Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 3 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Click 6 Click Color in the 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. G Color Mode list.
iPF770 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Adjustment Item Description G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. H Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact. I Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other. For soft gradation, decrease the contrast.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF770 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote Enhanced Printing Options pending on the OS you are using and the application software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the application software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed. Adjusting Images 2 Select the printer in the 3 Choose the original size in the 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu.
iPF770 8 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 9 Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 10 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11 On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow.
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box. 13 Access the Page Setup pane. 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 12 iPF770 Adjusting Images M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in Standard or Fast modes, but this mode offers exceptional printing quality.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) Setting Item iPF770 Description Enhanced Printing Options Reduce Print Unevenness (*1) Choose this option to counteract uneven printing. Unidirectional Printing Prints by suppressing color variations and misaligned ruled lines. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished.
iPF770 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) 5 Click 6 Click Line Drawing/Text in the 7 Click High (1200dpi) in the D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images E Print Priority list. F Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note 8 Click Color (CAD) in the 9 To adjust the color, click G Color Mode list. H Color Settings.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF770 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photographic images in monochrome. 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
iPF770 8 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 9 10 Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note 11 Click Monochrome in the 12 To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. H Color Mode list.
iPF770 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size Printing enlargements or reductions Enhanced Printing Options Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ....................................................................................................... 58 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) ................................................................................ 58 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width .....................................................................
iPF770 Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) • Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1 Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.146 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Select the printing application in the 6 7 8 9 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width 13 iPF770 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.143 Enhanced Printing Options Note 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.
iPF770 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 4 In the 5 Select the printing application in the 8 9 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). Select the Printing enlargements or reductions 7 E Print Target list.
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF770 • Paper type: Plain Paper • Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1 Enhanced Printing Options Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Printing enlargements or reductions • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote pending on the OS you are using and the application software.
iPF770 9 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 10 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. 13 Select the 14 Click 15 Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width. In this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) is Printing enlargements or reductions 12 A Paper Source list. D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF770 • For better printing results when enlarging photos from a digital camera in TIFF or JPEG format, use an imNote age-editing application software such as Adobe Photoshop to specify an image resolution of 150 dpi or more at actual size. Enhanced Printing Options 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.
iPF770 8 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). In the A4. A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO 10 Select the 11 Click ISO A4 in the 12 Click C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. G Paper Size list. F Scaling and enter 120.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF770 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote Enhanced Printing Options pending on the OS you are using and the application software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the application software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed. Printing enlargements or reductions 2 Select the printer in the 3 In 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu.
iPF770 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 10 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for is selected. 13 Select the 14 Click B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Printing enlargements or reductions 12 A Paper Source list. G Scaling and enter 120.
iPF770 Printing on Oversize Paper Printing at full size Enhanced Printing Options Printing on Oversize Paper ............................................................................................................................... 68 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ..................................................................................................................... 69 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) .....................................................................................
iPF770 Printing at Full Size (Windows) • Printing at Full Size (Windows) ➔ P.69 • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ➔ P.70 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 Print in the application menu.
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) 11 Enhanced Printing Options 12 iPF770 Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.143 Note Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example.
iPF770 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 6 Printing at full size A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the 12 13 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for is selected.
iPF770 Borderless Printing at Actual Size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Enhanced Printing Options Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. 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.
iPF770 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) • Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) ➔ P.74 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) • When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be uneven at Important 1 Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF770 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 specified in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". Enhanced Printing Options 7 Printing at full size 9 Select and click a roll paper in the 10 L Paper Source list. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box.
iPF770 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) • Paper: Roll • Paper type: Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm • Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Note 2 3 Printing at full size • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- Enhanced Printing Options 1 pending on the OS you are using and the application software.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF770 Access the Main pane. 8 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. Enhanced Printing Options 7 Printing at full size 9 Select the print target in the E Print Target list.
iPF770 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................................................................... 80 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) .................................................... 81 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) ......................................................
iPF770 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing • 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.
iPF770 3 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.146 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm. 6 Select the print target in the Borderless Printing Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width 10 iPF770 Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. 13 In 14 Click Match Page Size in the 15 Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
iPF770 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) • Borderless printing is not possible if details such as crop marks and margins are included as data on the periphImportant ery of the original. in order to prevent cutting problems and ejection problems, the trailing edge of the roll paper might not be printed borderless. • These features cannot be used in combination with borderless printing: special page layouts, centering originals, and printing cut lines on rolls.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) 2 3 iPF770 Choose Print in the application menu. Enhanced Printing Options Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.146 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Glossy Photo Paper 170gsm.
iPF770 10 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. 13 In 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF770 • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu de- pending on the OS you are using and the application software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the application software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed. Note Enhanced Printing Options 2 Select the printer in the 3 In B Format for list. C Paper Size, click the size of the original.
iPF770 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 10 13 14 15 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. Select the Borderless Printing 12 A Paper Source list. B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF770 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Enhanced Printing Options Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) ......................................................................... 86 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) .................................................... 87 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) ......................
iPF770 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) • • • • • 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) 1. Register a Custom Paper Size in the printer driver. Call a non-standard paper size registered in the printer driver with Custom Paper Size.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 10 iPF770 Close the printer driver dialog box. • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of Enhanced Printing Options Note ➔ P.93 Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 1 Start Microsoft Word.
iPF770 6 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options In the 8 Select the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. • If the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is Note 9 10 11 12 not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF770 If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. On the Layout sheet, click J Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. 2 In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
iPF770 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Select the printer in the 4 6 7 Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter 100*500. If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 3 In the 4 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 5 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 6 Access the Page Setup pane. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 2 iPF770 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8 92 9 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
iPF770 11 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes Confirm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.250 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver. Once you register a paper size, you then can select it repeatedly from the paper size list. The paper size can be set up to 18.0 m.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the 6 After confirming that Enhanced Printing Options 4 iPF770 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Easy Settings is selected, select from the E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 Click 9 Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used in this example.
iPF770 16 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.143 Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. Document: Any Type Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Any type Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) 9 Click Custom Size in the iPF770 A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options 10 Confirm that mm is selected in Units. 11 Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. 12 Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 13 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 6 7 9 10 11 In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 430 mm in Height and Width. In Non-Printable Area, enter 5 for the top and side margins and 23 for the bottom margin. Here, measurements are entered in millimeters. Double-click Untitled in the list at left in the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box and enter the paper name—in this case, 430*430. Click OK to close the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. In the F Paper Size list, click the size of the original.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. 17 Click Manual in the 18 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 16 iPF770 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes A Paper Source list. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously .............................................................................................................. 102 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) ........................................................................................ 103 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) .................................................................................
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF770 • Free Layout (Mac OS) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple files—even multiple source applications—in a single-page layout. Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ➔ P.
iPF770 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the 6 Click Free Layout in the Enhanced Printing Options 4 8 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7 A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously Access the Page Setup pane. 3 Select the 4 Click Enhanced Printing Options 2 iPF770 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 5 6 N Free Layout check box. M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1 to 4 to arrange origiNote nals from multiple applications on the same page.
iPF770 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) • Banner Printing Enhanced Printing Options Important • When using Banner Printing, some of the settings are disabled, including Borderless Printing, Enlarge/ Reduce Printing, and Layout. For instructions on borderless printing of photos and images at actual size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet • This feature is only available with rolls.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) 5 iPF770 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 6 Select and click a roll paper in the 7 L Paper Source list. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8 Select the 9 Click OK. 10 B Banner Printing check box. Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings .
iPF770 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote 2 Select the printer in the 3 Choose the original size in the 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. B Format for list. C Paper Size list. Enhanced Printing Options pending on the OS you are using and the application software.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF770 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 10 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet A Paper Source list. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) For instructions on printing multiple pages per sheet, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. 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. • • • • • 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) 9 iPF770 Select and click a roll paper in the 10 L Paper Source list. Enhanced Printing Options Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 11 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 12 Select the 13 Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Note 14 A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list.
iPF770 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) • Page Setup might not be displayed in the menu deNote 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Layout pane. 7 Click 4 in the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A3. F OK to close the dialog box. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Note 8 B Format for list. Enhanced Printing Options pending on the OS you are using and the application software.
Printing Posters in Sections iPF770 11 Make your selection in the 12 Access the Page Setup pane. 13 Select and click a roll paper in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 14 15 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for is selected. Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) M Print to start printing.
iPF770 1 2 Printing Large Posters (Windows) Choose Print in the application menu. Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Click Poster in the 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. E Print Target list. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 3 Enhanced Printing Options Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.
Printing Large Posters (Windows) 10 Select the 11 Click Poster (2 x 2) in the iPF770 A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. Enhanced Printing Options • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. Note • Click B Set under A Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box. • On the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of the portion you do not want to print. • Click OK to close the Pages to Print dialog box.
iPF770 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ............................................................................................................ 117 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) ...................................................................................... 117 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) ........................................................................................
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF770 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Select the print target in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 Centering originals A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. E Print Target list. 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 specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
iPF770 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) 11 Select the 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. E Print Centered check box. ➔ P.143 Note Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. 1 Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF770 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 6 Centering originals 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the 12 116 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
iPF770 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets Printing Originals Centered on Sheets • Print Centered 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. Enhanced Printing Options 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.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) 6 iPF770 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Centering originals 7 In the A4. A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO 8 Select the 9 Click Match Page Size in the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. G Paper Size list. 10 Click 11 Click Manual in the 12 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet.
iPF770 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) • Paper: Sheets • Paper type: Plain Paper • Paper size: Non-standard Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Note 2 3 pending on the OS you are using and the application software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the application software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF770 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Click Manual in the 12 Select the 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click Centering originals 10 A Paper Source list. J Print Centered check box. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ................................................ 124 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ........................................... 125 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) ............................................
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Enhanced Printing Options 3 iPF770 Conserving roll paper A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 5 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 6 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
iPF770 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Note pending on the OS you are using and the application software.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins Access the Page Setup pane. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 8 iPF770 Conserving roll paper 10 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for is selected. 11 Select the 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. M Print to start printing.
iPF770 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) ➔ P.126 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) • • • • • 1 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) 9 iPF770 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 10 Select the 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
iPF770 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Access the Page Setup pane. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the F OK to close the dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Conserving roll paper 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF770 Checking Images Before Printing Enhanced Printing Options 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.
iPF770 Printing With Watermarks Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation .......................................................................... 131 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) .................................................... 132 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ...................................................... 133 Using Favorites ..............................................
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) • Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF770 ➔ P.130 Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options This topic describes how to print with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a FILE COPY watermark. • • • • • 1 Other useful settings 2 Document: Any type Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
iPF770 8 9 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11 Select the 12 Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list. Other useful settings 10 Enhanced Printing Options Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). C Watermark check box. • Click D Edit Watermark to open the Edit Watermark dialog box.
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) iPF770 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options 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: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.
iPF770 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the (420.0mm). M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.143 Note Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example.
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 8 In the 9 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 10 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 11 Access the Page Setup pane. 12 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 7 iPF770 Other useful settings 13 134 14 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
iPF770 Using Favorites Using Favorites • 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. • You can also save the favorite settings as files. Using these files is a convenient way to print under the same Note conditions on another computer. (In Windows.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) 3 iPF770 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 4 5 6 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. A Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later 7 Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box.
iPF770 1 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Note pending on the OS you are using and the application software. In this case, select Print from the menu in the application software, and configure the settings in the upper part of the printer driver screen that is displayed.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 9 In the Enhanced Printing Options 8 iPF770 Other useful settings 10 11 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. H Automatic Cutting list.
iPF770 User's Guide 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 Windows Software Basic Printing Workflow Windows Software Printer Driver ..................................................................................... Preview .............................................................................................. Free Layout ....................................................................................... Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .........................................
iPF770 Printer Driver Settings Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings .................................................................................................................................... 140 Windows Software Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................. 142 Confirming Print Settings .........................................................................................................
iPF770 Printer Driver Settings • • • • • • View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Color Adjustment Sheet: Color ➔ P.154 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color ➔ P.155 Matching Sheet ➔ P.155 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome ➔ P.157 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome ➔ P.158 ➔ P.153 • Paper Size Options Dialog Box ➔ P.161 • Layout Sheet ➔ P.162 You can specify the page layout, watermarks, the orientation, the number of copies, and print processing options. • Favorites Sheet ➔ P.
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF770 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Important Windows Software 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.
iPF770 Confirming Print Settings • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. Note For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔ P.140 Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows. Windows Software • 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.
Using Favorites iPF770 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 Select the Windows Software 3 Printer Driver 5 L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed. • If PageComposer is running, access the Special Settings dialog box from the Layout sheet and clear Note Preview Switching. 6 On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. 7 To print, click Print in the File menu.
iPF770 4 Using Favorites Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Windows Software Click 6 Enter a desired name in Name, such as Photos for Presentations or Monthly Report. 7 Choose a fitting icon for these print settings in the Icon list. 8 In Comment, enter a description of the favorite to be added, as desired. 9 Printer Driver 5 H Add to display the Add dialog box. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in A Favorites.
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 3 iPF770 Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Windows Software Printer Driver 4 In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite file. Note 5 Click 6 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. D Apply Favorite to replace the favorite settings with the current print settings.
iPF770 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Windows Software Note may be displayed.
Main Sheet 3 iPF770 Click Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. Windows Software Printer Driver • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (See "Device Settings Note Sheet .") ➔ P.168 Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support.
iPF770 Main Sheet Common Items Windows Software Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.313 Printer Driver • A Media Type • B Get Information Displays Paper Information on Printer. You can update the printer driver settings for the feed source, media type, and roll width by selecting the feed source. • Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box ➔ P.
iPF770 Main Sheet Configuration using Easy Settings Windows Software Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images ➔ P.29 • Printing Line Drawings and Text ➔ P.38 • Printing Office Documents ➔ P.33 Depending on the A Media Type setting, some E Print Target options may not be available. • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.
iPF770 Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box • T Highest quality When the check box is selected, printing is performing focusing on quality. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Note • If you set F Print Quality to High, you can select T Highest quality. However, depending on A Media Type and E Print Priority, you may not be able to select T Highest quality. If you select this option, you can print with less ink consumed.
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF770 • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. Note (See "Main Sheet .") ➔ P.148 • A Paper Source Windows Software Shows the paper source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper. To update the paper source and media type settings in the printer driver, select the desired Paper Source option and click OK.
iPF770 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application D Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. • E Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed. Setting Item Details The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. 3 mm (0.12 in) The document is printed in the standard size.
iPF770 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color • C Details Here, you can confirm detailed settings values for each listed item for the selected Print Target. Color Adjustment Sheet: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Note Settings. (See "Main Sheet .") ➔ P.
iPF770 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color • S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔ P.46 Note 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.
iPF770 Matching Sheet Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system. • B Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed.
iPF770 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome • B Input Profile Settings You can select Image, Graphics, or Text. You can choose Matching Method and Input Profile. Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. To apply the same input profile automatically for Graphics and Text, select Use the Same Profile for All Objects. To apply separate input profiles to Graphics and Text, clear Use the Same Profile for All Objects and specify the individual settings.
iPF770 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome • H Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). • I Contrast Adjust the contrast of the darkest and lightest portions relative to each other, as desired.
iPF770 Page Setup Sheet Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see "Paper Sizes." ➔ P.310 • B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if roll paper is selected in the options when this setting is activated. L Paper Source list.
iPF770 Page Setup Sheet • C Enlarged/Reduced Printing Windows Software Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ➔ P.58 • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ➔ P.60 • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ➔ P.63 • D Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. Printer Driver • E Fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width.
iPF770 Paper Size Options Dialog Box • O Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use. • Paper Size Options Dialog Box ➔ P.161 • S Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you define are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed.
iPF770 Layout Sheet • F Add Enables you to register the custom paper size you have specified or overwrite an existing custom paper size. • G Display Series You can limit the number of options shown in Page Size, Paper Size, and Paper Size List. Layout Sheet Windows Software The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Printer Driver • A Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout.
iPF770 Page Options Dialog Box • G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ➔ P.124 • H Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of 1–999. Windows Software • Reverse Order Activate this option to print pages in reverse order.
iPF770 Special Settings Dialog Box • E Format Settings Click to display the Format Settings dialog box, which enables you to complete format-related settings. Windows Software • If you specify the same position for multiple items, the items are printed from left to right in this order: date, Note user name, and page number. Printer Driver • When you print multiple pages per sheet using Page Layout Printing or similar functions, these items will be printed for each page.
iPF770 Favorites Sheet • E Fast Graphic Process Turning this setting on may help produce the expected results if image colors are inconsistent in printed documents or if lines are printed in varying thicknesses. • This function cannot be used on 64-bit version of Windows. Note If you want to reduce unevenness of the printed image, turn this on to improve the print result. However, printing may take longer for some images.
iPF770 Utility Sheet • H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. Windows Software • I Import Printer Driver Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. • J Export Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a file. • K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list.
iPF770 Support Sheet • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy is not displayed in 64-bit editions of Windows. Note Support Sheet On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can find the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information.
iPF770 Device Settings Sheet Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for configuring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet.
iPF770 The Features of Preview Preview The Features of Preview ................................................................................................................................. 169 Starting Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 169 Preview Main Window ..................................................................................................................................
Preview Main Window 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. 5 Preview main window is displayed. iPF770 Windows Software Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
iPF770 Preview Main Window • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Windows Software Preview • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see "Dialog Area." ➔ P.
Dialog Area iPF770 • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size. Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. Windows Software Preview • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout.
iPF770 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display • No Spaces at Top or Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. For more information about No Spaces at Top or Bottom, see "Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom." ➔ P.178 • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Note Windows Software • Print Button Click the button to start printing. • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing.
iPF770 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees • Changing the ruler unit You can set the ruler unit when you select Units from the View menu. Setting Details mm Use mm as the ruler unit. inch Use inches as the ruler unit. Windows Software Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Preview Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing.
iPF770 Printing with Selecting the Layout Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Windows Software Preview Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of .
iPF770 Printing with Selecting the Layout Button Details Lower Button Turn at the position of . Windows Software • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the Note roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Preview Button Details The button is selected currently.
iPF770 Print on the Center Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Windows Software 1 Preview Printing on the center begins. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF770 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Windows Software 1 Preview Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins.
iPF770 The Features of Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................................................................................................................... 179 Starting Free Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 179 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ....................................................................................
Starting Free Layout 2 iPF770 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note 3 From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Windows Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Click the OK button to save the settings.
iPF770 Free Layout Main Window Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Windows Software Free Layout • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Detailed Settings iPF770 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. 182 Refer to "Printer Driver" ➔ P.140 for details on the printer driver.
iPF770 Preferences Dialog Box Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences of Free Layout. Windows Software Free Layout • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. • Gridlines You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.88(inch)).
Page Options Dialog Box iPF770 Setting Crop Marks Details You can print with the crop marks. Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout. Windows Software Free Layout • Roll Paper Length Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. The following settings are available for roll paper length.
iPF770 Zoom Dialog Box • Margins You can input the paper margins in numerical characters. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 50.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 1.97(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Note Free Layout • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display.
iPF770 Format Dialog Box • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. Windows Software • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note • Enl./Red. When you place a checkmark here, you can select Scaling, Fit Paper Size, or Fit Photo Size.
iPF770 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page • Object Size You can confirm the object size. • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size. Note You can lay out and print a multiple-file document on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu.
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page 4 iPF770 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Windows Software Free Layout Note 5 6 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
iPF770 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 4 iPF770 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Windows Software Free Layout Note 5 6 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
iPF770 Selecting an Object Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Windows Software Free Layout • To select an object, click that object. Note • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. • To select all objects, select Select All from the Edit menu.
Moving an Object 2 iPF770 Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Windows Software Resizing by specifying a scaling value Free Layout 1 2 Select an object. Click on the Enl./Red. checkbox in the Format Dialog Box and select Scaling. You either enter numbers directly. Note 3 ➔ P.185 • You can input between 25 and 600. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
iPF770 2 Laying out Objects Automatically Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 Degrees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box ➔ P.185 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Windows Software Laying out Objects Automatically • The object layout order varies depending on the Order setting in the Page Options Dialog Box ➔ P.184 Free Layout Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar.
Aligning Objects iPF770 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Windows Software • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Free Layout • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.
iPF770 Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Windows Software Changing the Object Overlapping Order 1 Select an object. 2 Select the Overlapping Order menu from the Object menu. Note Free Layout You can change the object overlapping order. • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object.
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF770 • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Windows Software • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 2 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page.
iPF770 Folded Duplex Window Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Windows Software Free Layout • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
iPF770 Finished Size Settings Dialog Box • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings. 198 • Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size.
iPF770 Binding Settings Dialog Box Setting Details Specify Folded Size Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document to match the size of the paper. Select the actual size of the paper you want to print on in Fit Paper Size. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) Prints by rotating pages by 90 degrees. Pages are automatically rotated if they will fit within the roll paper width when rotated, and are not rotated if they will not fit within the roll paper width.
iPF770 Prints using Folded Duplex • Only Print Center and Edges To print fold lines at the center and both edges, select the Only Print Center and Edges checkbox. Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively. Folding back the paper at the fold lines of the center substitutes for duplex printing. Windows Software 1 2 Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout. Select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu of Free Layout.
iPF770 The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .............................................................................. 201 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy .......................................................................................... 201 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ......................................................................................
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box 3 iPF770 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Windows Software • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Note the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter. • This function cannot be used on 64-bit version of Windows.
iPF770 Hot Folder • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. • Delete Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to delete the hot folder. • Start Button Clicking the button changes the status of the selected inactive Hot Folder to active. • Add to Startup folder Register the application in the Windows startup menu. • Save Printed Data Automatically saves printed data.
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF770 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. 3 Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button. Windows Software 2 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 4 Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printNote ing are displayed in the list. Click the Next button.
iPF770 5 Creating a New Hot Folder Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Windows Software To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the Next button. Note 7 • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. • You cannot use the Back button, after clicking the Next button here.
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF770 The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Windows Software Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 1 2 Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button.
iPF770 Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. 5 The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button.
Setting the Print Parameters 6 iPF770 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") ➔ P.208 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the Properties button in the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box.
iPF770 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER • The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet. Some of the Note printer driver settings may be disabled. Note • You can input between 0 and 500. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • You cannot be applied to PDF files. Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically.
Print Plug-In for Officefeatures iPF770 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ........................................................................................................................ 210 Steps to install ................................................................................................................................................ 210 Steps to uninstall ......................................................................................................
iPF770 1 Steps to install Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. • If the installer screen does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM drive icon of your computer and Note double-click the iPFInst.exe icon. Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. 3 Click the Nextbutton. 4 Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button.
Steps to install iPF770 Click the Start button. 6 Click the Yes button. Windows Software 5 Print Plug-In for Office • The following message may be displayed in Windows 8 Note 7 or a later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Framework by following the procedure. Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete.
iPF770 Steps to uninstall • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you Important want to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn. • The Print Plug-In for Office toolbar/ribbon might not be displayed in Microsoft Office after installing imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office. Refer to the following topic for details on how to display the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Office toolbar/ ribbon.
When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed 2 Install Print Plug-In for Office. For information about instsalling, see "Steps to install." iPF770 ➔ P.210 Enabling Print Plug-In for Office for items disabled in Office applications Windows Software If a problem occurs, such as the system or an application terminating abnormally, the Microsoft Office application disables add-ins as a safety precaution.
iPF770 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed • For Microsoft Office 2007 1 Click the Office button and then click the options button. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 2 From the list on the left side of the options dialog box, select Add-ins. 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.
To start from Microsoft Word iPF770 Windows Software Click About in the Help menu of application. 2 Click the Disabled Items button in the About dialog box. 3 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Print Plug-In for Office 1 4 Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application.
iPF770 3 4 To start from Microsoft Word Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Contents Menu Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. You can change the settings using the Special Settings dialog box. Refer to "Configuring Special Settings" ➔ P.245 for details. Printer list Select Printer.
Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF770 Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard Important is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
iPF770 Print Matching Roll Width(Word) Click Print Matching Roll Width. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 4 11 Print Plug-In for Office 10 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor.
Borderless Printing(Word) iPF770 Borderless Printing(Word) Prints up to the border of the media. Photos and posters can be printed without worrying about margins. Windows Software 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
iPF770 Borderless Printing(Word) Windows Software Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 11 Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF770 Multi-Page Printing(Word) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Windows Software 1 Start Microsoft Word. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
iPF770 Register the settings (Word) Select Next. 8 Select Media Type. Windows Software 7 10 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Print Plug-In for Office 9 Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) 2 Windows Software 3 iPF770 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Print Plug-In for Office 4 Click 5 Click OK, and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings.
iPF770 Print Using Registered Settings(Word) Click Print Using Registered Settings. 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. Windows Software 4 8 Print Plug-In for Office 7 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) iPF770 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Create Page Size in Portrait or Landscape Orientation. Windows Software Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation.
iPF770 To start from Microsoft PowerPoint Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 ClickOK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. Windows Software 5 Note Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(Word)." ➔ P.218 Print Plug-In for Office • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data.
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF770 Icon Contents Large-Format Wizard is displayed. Settings for Portrait or Landscape Orientation can be set. Paper Settings Button Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close Important the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon.
iPF770 Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) Prints to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, and also print Portrait and Landscape orientations made in Large-Format Printing Wizard. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 8 iPF770 Print Plug-In for Office 10 11 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
iPF770 3 Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important 4 5 the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 6 iPF770 Print Plug-In for Office 10 11 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
iPF770 3 Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. 4 Click Multi-Page Printing. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select layout from Layout Selection. 7 Select Next.
Register the settings (PowerPoint) 8 9 10 iPF770 Select Media Type. Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. Windows Software • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
iPF770 Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) Prints using the registered settings. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. Windows Software 5 iPF770 Print Plug-In for Office 7 8 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
iPF770 3 Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Click Paper Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important 4 is open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. Click Portrait Orientation or Landscape Orientation.
To start from Microsoft Excel 8 iPF770 Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data Important again. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Note Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint)." ➔ P.229 Windows Software To start from Microsoft Excel Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Excel.
iPF770 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Important the Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The Printing Wizard will not start if you click the Print button on the toolbar/ribbon while editing a cell.
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF770 If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the entire sheet, cancel the setting of the print area. Windows Software The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Plug-In for Office 4 Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.
iPF770 Print Entire Sheet(Excel) The Layout menu will appear automatically. Windows Software Note tion. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 9 Print Plug-In for Office • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the applica- To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to "Configuring Binding (Excel)" ➔ P.244 for details on the procedure for configuring Binding.
Print Selected Area(Excel) 12 iPF770 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen. You can check and make changes to the layout in the preview screen.
iPF770 Print Selected Area(Excel) The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Click Print Selected Area. • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. Important Print Plug-In for Office 4 A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. The Layout menu will appear automatically. 243 • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data.
Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF770 • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note Windows Software 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 9 To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button. Refer to "Configuring Binding (Excel)" ➔ P.244 for details on the procedure for configuring Binding. Select Next. Print Plug-In for Office 10 Select Media Type.
iPF770 2 Configuring Special Settings Click the Binding Settings button. • You cannot click the Binding Settings button in the following situations. Important When the Image Size is set to a value smaller than 100% When a graph is selected When page breaks have been set When a sheet or cell is protected Windows Software • • • • Open the Binding Settings dialog box. If the Binding checkbox is not checked, select it to turn binding on. 4 Select Binding Edge. 5 Select Binding Margin.
Configuring Special Settings iPF770 Item Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 Details Center sheets and print areas When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. When this setting is on, printing is performed with the top, bottom, left, and right margins layed out equally. When this setting is off, printing is performed without changing the position. This function is only valid in Microsoft Excel.
iPF770 User's Guide 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 Windows Software 139 Mac OS Software Printer Driver ..................................................................................... Preview .............................................................................................. Free Layout ....................................................................................... ➔ Printmonitor .................................................................................
iPF770 Printer Driver Settings Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings .................................................................................................................................... 248 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ............................................................................................................. 249 Confirming Print Settings ............................................................................................................................
iPF770 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver • Page Setup Pane ➔ P.263 You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting. With the imagePROGRAF Free Layout feature, you can arrange originals from various source applications on a single page before printing. For details, see "Free Layout." ➔ P.
Confirming Print Settings iPF770 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Access the Page Setup pane. 9 In the Mac OS Software 6 Printer Driver 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If Roll Paper is selected in Width. A Paper Source, select the width of the roll paper that is loaded in B Roll • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications.
iPF770 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Access the Main pane. 3 Select the 4 Click Mac OS Software 1 Printer Driver 5 O Print Preview check box. M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications iPF770 • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard Note feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 1 In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
iPF770 Main Pane Common Items Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.313 • C Set Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ➔ P.
iPF770 Main Pane Configuration using Easy Settings Mac OS Software Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images ➔ P.29 • Printing Office Documents ➔ P.33 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • G View set. Click to display the View set. dialog box, which enables you to confirm the settings for the selected item from the E Print Target list or change the order of items listed in E Print Target. • View set.
iPF770 Main Pane • E Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.52 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.52 • N Highest quality Note • If you set F Print Quality to High, you can select N Highest quality. However, depending on A Media Type, you may not be able to select N Highest quality.
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF770 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Set by Media Type. (See "Main Note Pane .") ➔ P.252 A Media Type The paper selected with Media Type of the Main panel is displayed.
iPF770 Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box E Roll Paper Margin for Safety You can specify the length of a margin on the leading edge of paper to ensure that paper susceptible to curling is held firmly against the Platen. • F Near End Margin Specify the length of the Near End Margin (the leading edge margin) of the roll, as needed. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. 3 mm (0.12 in) The document is printed in the standard size. 20 mm (0.
View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF770 View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application In the View set. dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the View set. dialog box, on the Main pane, click View set. by Print Target. (See "Main Pane .") Note ➔ P.252 • A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application).
iPF770 Matching pane Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system. • B Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed.
iPF770 Color Settings Pane: Color • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. • B Input Profile Settings You can choose Input Profile. Various options are available depending on your selected A Matching Mode. • C Matching Method You can choose C Matching Method. Mac OS Software Various options are available depending on your selected A Matching Mode. • D Printer Profile Settings Printer Driver Specify the printer profile as desired.
iPF770 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • G Gray Tone Adjust the color tone of grays as desired. Choose Cool (tinged with blue) or Warm (tinged with red). • H Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). • I Contrast • J Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired.
iPF770 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome Color Settings Pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See Note "Main Pane .") ➔ P.252 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔ P.
iPF770 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Mac OS Software Note • A Images Printer Driver • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel.
iPF770 Page Setup Pane • D Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select this checkbox to choose the following options. • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ➔ P.60 • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ➔ P.63 • F Fit Roll Paper Width Resizes the document image to match the roll width. • G Scaling Mac OS Software Resizes the document image based on a specified scaling value. Enter a value in a range of 5–600.
iPF770 The Features of Preview Preview The Features of Preview ................................................................................................................................. 265 Starting Preview ............................................................................................................................................. 265 Preview Preferences Dialog Box .....................................................................................................................
Preview Main Window Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. 5 Preview main window is displayed. Mac OS Software 4 iPF770 Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area.
iPF770 Preview Main Window • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Mac OS Software • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
iPF770 Preview Main Window • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Mac OS Software Preview • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size.
iPF770 Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Preview • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the Note media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.
iPF770 Easy Settings • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Easy Settings Mac OS Software You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document.
iPF770 Advanced Settings • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Output Settings Panel iPF770 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
iPF770 Output Settings Panel Setting Scaling Details Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified. Input the scaling value in numerical characters. You can specify a range between 5 and 600%. *You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. *Although Scaling can be set to make the image larger than the media size, the part that does not fit in the media cannot be printed. *This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing.
iPF770 Color Settings Panel Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Preview • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing. Monochrome Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. Color (CAD) Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. Monochrome Bitmap Prints all colors other than white in black.
iPF770 Color Adjustment • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. Select Color on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment.
iPF770 Matching • You can also click the up or down arrow, or enter the number directly to increase or decrease the value. Note Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. Mac OS Software Select Monochrome on Color Mode in the Color Settings panel. 2 Select Color Adjustment. 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust.
iPF770 Matching Mac OS Software Preview • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode ➔ P.278 Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode ➔ P.279 Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in detail.
iPF770 Driver Matching Mode • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the preview area. • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Mac OS Software Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.
iPF770 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
iPF770 ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu.
iPF770 Go to Page Dialog Box Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Go to Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu. Mac OS Software • You can not select Go to Page if the document is only one page. Note Preview • Page Input the page number in numerical characters to display in the preview area. • You can change the numbers in the range of the page of the documents.
Print on the Center iPF770 Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note 1 On the Output Settings Panel Centered check box on. ➔ P.272 , click the Print Mac OS Software Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.
iPF770 Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. 1 On the Paper Settings Panel 2 On the Output Settings Panel 3 ➔ P.269 ➔ P.272 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source. , click the Rotate Page check box on. Select Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees. Mac OS Software Preview 4 Click the Print button. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins.
Display with Actual Size 2 iPF770 All is displayed. Mac OS Software Preview Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. 1 Select 2 Actual size is displayed. Actual Size from the tool bar. Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. 1 Select each button in Go to Page on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the first page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. 284 Go to the last page.
iPF770 2 Moving a Page The target page appears. Mac OS Software • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.
The Features of Free Layout iPF770 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ........................................................................................................................... 286 Starting Free Layout ....................................................................................................................................... 286 Mac OS Software Free Layout Main Window ........................................................................................................
iPF770 Free Layout Main Window Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. 5 Free Layout main window is displayed. Mac OS Software 4 Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. 287 • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool.
Free Layout Main Window iPF770 • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Mac OS Software • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Free Layout • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.
iPF770 Paper Settings Panel Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the Note media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Easy Settings / Advanced Settings Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs.
iPF770 Easy Settings • Restore Defaults Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. Easy Settings Mac OS Software You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document.
iPF770 Advanced Settings • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
iPF770 Color Settings Panel • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
iPF770 Color Adjustment Setting Details No color correction Prints without performing color matching in the printer driver. Select this when color matching is performed by the application such as Adobe Photoshop or when you want to print color charts using the profile creation tool. • The availability of settings depends on the print priority and media type selections. Note • Color Adjustment • Matching ➔ P.295 ➔ P.
iPF770 Color Adjustment Select Color Adjustment. 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Mac OS Software 2 Free Layout Setting Details Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
iPF770 Matching Select Color Adjustment. 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Mac OS Software 2 Free Layout Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature.
iPF770 Matching Mac OS Software Free Layout • Matching Mode You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode ➔ P.297 Enables printing of optimal color tones using a driver specific color profile. You should normally select this mode. ICC Matching Mode ➔ P.298 Enables color matching using ICC profiles. Select this if you want to print by specifying the input profile, printer profile, and matching method in detail.
iPF770 Driver Matching Mode • You can select only after ICC Matching Mode has been selected in Matching Mode. Note • Soft Proof When you place a checkmark here, ColorSync applies to the layout area. • You can select only after ColorSync has been selected in Matching Mode. Note Mac OS Software Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting.
iPF770 ICC Matching Mode ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Free Layout Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
iPF770 ColorSync ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Mac OS Software 1 Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on.
iPF770 Page Setup Dialog Box • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 1 and 10. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Grid Color Select the grid line color. Mac OS Software • Print Object Frames You can print the object border. • If you do not want to print the object border, deselect the Print Object Frames check box.
iPF770 Zoom Dialog Box When you place a checkmark on Auto Settings, the one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. • You can input between 203.2 and 18000.0(mm) (between 8.00 and 708.66(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Setting Details Upper Left to Right The objects are laid out from upper left to right.
iPF770 Format Dialog Box Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Mac OS Software Free Layout • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
iPF770 4 Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps. Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. 1 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box.
Moving an Object iPF770 Resizing by means of mouse operation 1 2 Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Mac OS Software Free Layout Resizing by specifying a scaling value 1 Select an object. 2 Open the Format Dialog Box 3 Use Scaling to set the magnification for enlargement or reduction. You either enter numbers directly. Note 4 ➔ P.302 .
iPF770 2 Laying out Objects Automatically Select Rotate Left or Rotate Right from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box ➔ P.302 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Mac OS Software • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu.
Aligning Objects iPF770 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Mac OS Software • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Free Layout • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.
iPF770 Changing the Object Overlapping Order • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Mac OS Software Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. Select an object. 2 Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position. Free Layout 1 • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front.
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF770 • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Mac OS Software Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 Free Layout 2 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page.
iPF770 User's Guide 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 Windows Software 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper Handling and Use of Paper Basic Printing Workflow Paper ................................................................................................. 310 Handling rolls ..................................................................................... 320 Handling sheets ................................................................................. 340 Output Stacker ..
iPF770 Types of Paper Paper Types of Paper ............................................................................................................................................... 310 Paper Sizes .................................................................................................................................................... 310 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ................................................................
iPF770 Paper Sizes Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) Yes 594.0 mm (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) Yes 515.0 mm (20.28 in) JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm) Yes 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 17-in. Roll (431.8mm) Yes 420.0 mm (16.54 in) ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm) Yes 406.4 mm (16.00 in) 16-in. Roll (406.4mm) No 355.6 mm (14.00 in) 14-in. Roll (355.6mm) Yes 300.0 mm (11.81 in) 300mm Roll (300.0mm) Yes 297.0 mm (11.
iPF770 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Paper Sizes Dimensions Handling and Use of Paper Paper 12"x18"(ARCH B) 304.8 × 457.2 mm (12.00 × 18.00 in) 9"x12"(ARCH A) 228.6 × 304.8 mm (9.00 × 12.00 in) DIN C0 917.0 × 1296.0 mm (36.10 × 51.02 in) DIN C1 648.0 × 917.0 mm (25.51 × 36.10 in) DIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in) DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in) DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) 20"x24" 508.0 × 609.6 mm (20.00 × 24.
iPF770 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide • The genuine Canon paper settings provided in the printer control panel and printer driver are optimized for genuImportant ine Canon paper. If these settings are selected for printing on paper other than genuine Canon paper, the ink may bleed or the printhead may rub against the paper.
Displaying the Paper Reference Guide Handling and Use of Paper 2. Select the Support sheet and click the User Manual button. 3. Click Paper Reference Guide. iPF770 Paper • Mac OS The basic instructions for displaying the Paper Reference Guide from the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor are as follows. 1. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 2. Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers & Scanners or Print & Fax in other versions of Mac OS X.
iPF770 Displaying the Paper Reference Guide 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. 6. Click Support. Paper Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Handling and Use of Paper 3.
Updating paper information iPF770 Handling and Use of Paper 7. Click the User Manual button. 8. Click Paper Reference Guide. Paper Updating paper information You can update the media information in the printer Control Panel and printer driver with the latest information by applying the latest version of the Media Information File. For details on the procedure for applying the Media Information File, refer to the following. • Media Configuration Tool • Media Configuration Tool ➔ P.
iPF770 2. Updating paper information Select the Support sheet and click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the Canon website is displayed. Click the System Preferences icon in the Dock. 2. Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers & Scanners or Print & Fax in other versions of Mac OS X.) 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. Paper 1.
Updating paper information Handling and Use of Paper Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. 6. Click Support. Paper 4.
iPF770 7. Updating paper information Click the Support Information button. The default browser on your computer is started and the Canon website is displayed.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF770 Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ................................................................................................................... 320 Loading Rolls in the Printer ............................................................................................................................. 322 Changing the Type of Paper ................................................................................................................
iPF770 Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔ P.310 ➔ P.313 • To view instructions as you attach the Roll Holder, press the Navigate button. (See "How to View Instructions with Navigate.") 1 (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.404 Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF770 With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it firmly until the roll touches the flange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. 4 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.
iPF770 Loading Rolls in the Printer 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer . b d b a 5 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF770 • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed. This may damage the printer and Roll Holder. Caution • Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the Roll Holder Slot. • Be careful not to pinch your fingers between the Roll Loading Slots (b) and the Roll Holder shaft (c) when loading rolls. 6 Insert the edge of the roll in the Paper Feed Slot (a) and advance the roll until you hear the feed tone.
iPF770 8 Changing the Type of Paper Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note blade after removing creased edges. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") ➔ P.333 Changing the Type of Paper • For best printing results, the printer fine-tunes the print head height and the feed amount for each type of paper. Important Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing.
Specifying the Paper Length 5 iPF770 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. • Be sure to select the correct paper type. If this setting does not match the loaded paper, it may cause Important feed errors and affect printing quality. • For details on types of paper, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") Note ➔ P.310 By de- fault, Plain Paper is selected.
iPF770 2 Removing the Roll from the Printer Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Chg. Paper Size, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Roll Length, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the length of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. Specify the roll length as follows. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to move to the next field for input. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value.
Removing the Roll from the Printer Handling and Use of Paper Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 6 Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 7 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Handling rolls 5 iPF770 a • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." ➔ P.329 Note 8 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.
iPF770 Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls • To load new roll paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." ➔ P.322 Note Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 2 Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. 3 When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment. Handling rolls Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder.
Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF770 • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) Handling and Use of Paper • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Handling rolls • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not Important stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
iPF770 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 2 Handling and Use of Paper 3 Select the Main sheet and click tings in A Media Type. iPF770 C Advanced Set- Handling rolls In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pages and C Between Scans in A Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") ➔ P.152 Mac OS 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the Main pane and click dia Type.
iPF770 3 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS).") ➔ P.256 Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF770 Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Handling and Use of Paper • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, Important printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing Handling rolls quality or cause rough cut edges.
iPF770 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit ) On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). Handling and Use of Paper 1 Handling rolls • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 9 Handling and Use of Paper 10 iPF770 Cut the roll paper manually with scissors or the like. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Handling rolls Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) 1 Press the Feed button. 2 Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. 3 Press the Cut button.
iPF770 4 Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically. • If paper would be short when cut at a particular position, the roll may automatically be advanced in some Caution cases before cutting.
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF770 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Handling and Use of Paper 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Trim Edge First, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button.
iPF770 6 Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF770 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer .......................................................................................................................... 340 Changing the Type of Paper ........................................................................................................................... 325 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ..........................................................................................................
iPF770 2 Loading Sheets in the Printer Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. a Handling and Use of Paper Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover. Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you hear a tone. a Handling sheets 3 e Printing sid 4 Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded.
Printing From a Desired Starting Point 5 iPF770 Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. The printer now starts feeding the paper. Handling and Use of Paper • Refer to Paper Reference Guide for details on type of paper to select.
iPF770 4 Printing From a Desired Starting Point Open the Top Cover and check the position where paper is loaded. Handling and Use of Paper To start printing from the current position, close the Top Cover. To reposition the paper, push the Release Lever back.
Removing Sheets 6 iPF770 Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover. Handling and Use of Paper Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. Handling sheets 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 4 5 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button.
iPF770 6 Removing Sheets Pull the Release Lever forward.
iPF770 Using the Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This section describes how to use the Output Stacker. Handling and Use of Paper • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). For details on how to use the Extended position which is a useful function for retrieving printed matter, refer to the note regarding the Extended position. (See "Note regarding the Extended position.") ➔ P.
iPF770 Using the Output Stacker Extended position B Handling and Use of Paper Extended position A Output Stacker • Switching to Extended position A Switch the stacker to Extended position A as follows. 1 Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position A.
Using the Output Stacker 2 iPF770 When using 24-inch or A1 (portrait) roll paper, pull out the Adjustable Stopper (a). This completes the procedure for switching to Extended position A. Handling and Use of Paper Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. Lower the Support Rod to the position shown (a) to return to the regular position. If the Adjustable Stopper (b) is extended, retract it. 2 Return to the regular position.
iPF770 Using the Output Stacker Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Output Stacker so that it tilts towards you. 2 Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). This completes the procedure of switching to Extended position B. Handling and Use of Paper 1 Output Stacker Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. 1 Push the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a) closed until it clicks into place.
Using the Output Stacker Handling and Use of Paper Hold onto the Output stacker handle (a) and pull the Output stacker release lever (b) towards you. 3 While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker. 4 Return to the regular position.
iPF770 The Features of Media Configuration Tool Media Configuration Tool (Windows) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ....................................................................................................... 351 Installation Procedures ................................................................................................................................... 351 Updating Media Information After Installation ........................................................................
Installation Procedures Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 1 Start the Media Configuration Tool installer. Click the Next button. 2 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next button. 3 The License Agreement is displayed. If you accept the agreement, click Yes. 4 The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button.
iPF770 5 Updating Media Information After Installation The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Important After Installation ➔ P.353 . If you are running the Media Configuration Tool for the first time after installing it, you need to configure the media information in the printer control panel and printer driver.
Updating Media Information After Installation iPF770 • If the main window is displayed at this time, it means that the media information has already been updated and the rest of the operation is not needed. Note • If the message on the right is displayed, the media Important information file cannot be downloaded automatically from the Internet. Configure the settings by referring to If the Media Information File Does Not Download Automatically From the Internet ➔ P.355 .
iPF770 7 Updating Media Information After Installation The message on the right is displayed. If you want to save the current media information in a file, click the Yes button. If you do not want to save it, click the No button. • The media information is saved as a media information file (.amx file). • For the method for loading a saved media information file in another computer, see "Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer." ➔ P.
Updating Media Information After Installation Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 5 Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the OK button. 6 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in the Media Information File field in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the media information file name and click the OK button.
iPF770 9 Media Configuration Tool Main Window The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Note 10 • The media information is saved as a media information file (.amx file). Note • For the method for loading a saved media information file in another computer, see "Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer." ➔ P.
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF770 The Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Handling and Use of Paper • If the Add Media Type dialog box is displayed at this point without the main window appearing, configure Note the setting by referring to Updating Media Information After Installation ➔ P.353 .
iPF770 Adding Media Types • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button. For details on the procedure for changing paper display names, see "Changing Media Names." ➔ P.
Adding Media Types iPF770 When a newer version of media information file than the media information file that is applied to your printer driver is released on the Canon website, the message on the right is displayed. To update the media information, click the OK button. • When you update the media information, the paper display order and Show/Hide settings return to their Handling and Use of Paper Important default values.
iPF770 Adding Media Types In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 6 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Handling and Use of Paper 5 Note 7 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. The message on the right is displayed.
Adding Media Types 3 4 iPF770 Copy the downloaded media information file (.amx file) to the computer where the Media Configuration Tool is installed. Run the Media Configuration Tool. Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the main window, and then click the Add button in the Edit Media Types dialog box. Select Specify the Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box, and then click the Browse button. 6 Select the folder that contains the media information file (.
iPF770 Changing Media Names In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 10 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Handling and Use of Paper 9 Note 11 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. The message on the right is displayed.
Changing Media Names 1 iPF770 Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. Handling and Use of Paper • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Note Configuration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.357 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 2 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 3 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. 4 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.
iPF770 Deleting Media Types You Have Added In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 6 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated.
Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 iPF770 Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. Handling and Use of Paper • For more information on the procedure for opening the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Media Note Configuration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.357 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 2 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 3 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button.
iPF770 5 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Important 6 tion file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • The media information is saved as a media information file (.amx file).
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Handling and Use of Paper 2 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 3 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. iPF770 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You can select multiple paper. Note • The names of media switched for non-display appear grayed out in the Media Type list.
iPF770 Changing the Display Order of Media Types • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informaImportant 6 tion file is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • The media information is saved as a media information file (.amx file).
Changing the Display Order of Media Types 3 iPF770 Select the paper in the Media Type list for which to change the display order, and then click the buttons to move the item ( or ). The selected item moves one line up or down for every button click. Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 4 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button.
iPF770 Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer You can import and use the media information file you saved from your computer on other printers and computer by using the following procedure. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important Copy the saved media information file (.amx) onto the other computer.
Checking the update Handling and Use of Paper 6 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 7 Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. iPF770 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer. 1 Click the About button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the About dialog box.
iPF770 The Features of Media Configuration Tool Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) The Features of Media Configuration Tool ....................................................................................................... 373 Procedures for Installing ................................................................................................................................. 373 Updating Media Information After Installation .........................................................................
Procedures for Installing Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 1 Double-click Canon iPFxxxx Series Media Configuration Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer. 2 The Software License Agreement is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. 3 The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Continue button.
iPF770 Updating Media Information After Installation Enter an administrator name/password and click the Install Software button. 6 Click the Close button. The installation of Media Configuration Tool is complete. folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > Media Configuration Tool Note • After the installation is finished, update the media information by referring to Updating Media Information Important After Installation ➔ P.375 .
Updating Media Information After Installation 3 iPF770 The Add Media Type dialog box is displayed. Make sure that Connect to the Internet to get the latest information is selected, and then click the OK button. The latest media information file is downloaded from the Internet. Handling and Use of Paper • If the main window is displayed at this time, it means that the media information has already been updated Note and the rest of the operation is not needed.
iPF770 6 Updating Media Information After Installation The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Note 7 • The media information is saved as a media information file (.amx file). Note • For the method for loading a saved media information file in another computer, see "Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer." ➔ P.
Updating Media Information After Installation Handling and Use of Paper Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 4 Run the Media Configuration Tool, then select Specify the Media Information File and click the Browse button in the Add Media Type dialog box. 5 Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the Open button.
iPF770 Media Configuration Tool Main Window In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 9 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Handling and Use of Paper 8 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note 10 The message on the right is displayed.
Media Configuration Tool Main Window 2 iPF770 The Select Printer dialog box is displayed. Select the printer for which to configure the media information, and then click the Next button. Handling and Use of Paper • The printers for which the printer driver is installed are displayed. If the printer you want to configure is not Note displayed, check whether the printer driver for the target model is correctly installed.
iPF770 Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper When adding genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver and when editing media type information, click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Handling and Use of Paper Note ration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.
Adding Media Types iPF770 Adding Media Types You can register media information files (.amx file) released by Canon in the printer control panel and printer driver. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important • When you apply a media information file, the media type display order and other settings return to their default values. Reconfigure these settings again after applying the media information file.
iPF770 3 Adding Media Types Make sure that Connect to the Internet to get the latest information is selected, and then click the OK button. Important default values. • If the message on the right is displayed at this time, the To exit without updating, click the No button. To continue with the update, click the Yes button. • If the message on the right is displayed, the media in- formation file cannot be downloaded automatically from the Internet.
Adding Media Types 6 iPF770 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Handling and Use of Paper • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note 7 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) The message on the right is displayed. If you want to save the current media information in a file, click the Yes button.
iPF770 Adding Media Types 6 Select the folder that contains the media information file (.amx file) you downloaded and click the Open button. 7 The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in the Media Information File field in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the media information file name and click the OK button.
Changing Media Names iPF770 Handling and Use of Paper In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 10 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 9 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note 11 The message on the right is displayed.
iPF770 1 Changing Media Names Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. Note Configuration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.379 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 3 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. 4 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button.
Changing Media Names iPF770 • To restore the original names, click the Restore button. Note • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated below. alphanumeric, space, "-", ".", "_", "(", ")", "+", "%", ",", "/" • For Name in Printer Driver up to 32 one Byte characters can be entered, and for Name on Control Panel up to 16 one Byte characters can be entered.
iPF770 Deleting Media Types You Have Added Deleting Media Types You Have Added • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important 1 Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. Handling and Use of Paper Note Configuration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.379 2 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 3 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF770 Handling and Use of Paper In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 4 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media informaImportant 6 tion file is updated.
iPF770 1 Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. Note Configuration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.379 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. 3 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden.
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF770 Handling and Use of Paper In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 4 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
iPF770 1 Changing the Display Order of Media Types Click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window. Note Configuration Tool Main Window." ➔ P.379 The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed.
Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer iPF770 Handling and Use of Paper In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. 5 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. The printer control panel and printer driver media information is updated. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 4 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
iPF770 Applying a Saved Media Information File on Another Computer 2 Install and run the Media Configuration Tool on the other computer. 3 Select the printer in the Select Printer dialog box, and then click the Next button. • Select the printer model that matches the media information file you are attempting to import. Note 4 Note 5 ton, and then click the Add button on the screen that opens. The Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed. Click the Add Genuine Paper button.
Checking the update 7 iPF770 Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Handling and Use of Paper Checking the update After updating the media information using the Media Configuration Tool, you can check whether the update has been applied to the printer in the control panel of the printer. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 1 Click the About button in the Media Configuration Tool main window to open the About dialog box. 2 Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT DB Version.
iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel Control Panel Windows Software Operations and Display Screen ......................................................... 398 Printer Menu ......................................................................................
iPF770 Control Panel Operations and Display Screen Control Panel .................................................................................................................................................. 398 Control Panel Display ..................................................................................................................................... 400 How to View Instructions with Navigate ...............................................................................................
iPF770 Control Panel g Arrow buttons • ◀ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▲ button Press this button in the menu to move to another item. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to increment the number. • ▶ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab.
Control Panel Display iPF770 Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◀ or ▶ button to access other tabs. Paper tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to paper.
iPF770 Control Panel Display Printer status and modes The printer has the following status. The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the current job.
iPF770 Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
iPF770 Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are displayed flashing. You can move between the tabs to check the errors by pressing the ◀ and ▶ keys. If multiple errors have occurred in the Job tab and Settings/Adj. tab, the error message switches every four seconds within each tab.
How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF770 How to View Instructions with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1 Press the Navigate button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed. Example: Loading sheets Control Panel No Paper Loaded OK: Paper Menu Load the paper.
iPF770 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen.
Printer Menu Operations iPF770 Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ................................................................................................................................. 406 Menu Operations ............................................................................................................................................ 407 Menu Structure ....................................................................................................................................
iPF770 Menu Operations Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." ➔ P.416 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." ➔ P.407 Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see "Menu Settings." ➔ P.
Menu Operations iPF770 • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu. • Lower menus are available if is displayed at left next to the second and subsequent rows. To access the lower menus, select the menu and press the OK button.
iPF770 2 Menu Operations Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. • Hold down ▲ or ▼ to increase or decrease the value continuously. Note 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to complete the settings, and then press the OK button. • If a confirmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, follow the on-screen instrucNote tions. • If you have changed the Interface Setup menu settings, a message confirming whether to register the settings is displayed if you press Back button or Menu button.
Menu Structure iPF770 Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔ P.406 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed.
iPF770 Menu Structure *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.313 Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Configuration Tool. (See "Updating paper information.") ➔ P.
Menu Structure First Level Maintenance iPF770 Second Level Head Cleaning Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl. maint cart Head Info Control Panel GL2 Replot GL2 BufferClear GL2 SetQuality tings Manager Printer Menu Paper Manager Line & Pen Manager Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Adj.
iPF770 Menu Structure First Level Interface Setup(*7) Fourth Level PageSizeProcess1 PageSizeProcess2 Off* | On Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Off* | On GL2 Set Print EOP Tim10 sec. | 30 sec. | 1 min. | 2 min. | 5 min. | 10 min.* | 30 min. | 60 min. er(*7) TCP/IP(*7) IPv4(*7) IPv4 Automatic | Manual* Mode(*7) Protocol(*4) DHCP(*7) On | Off* (*7) BOOTP(*7) On | Off* RARP(*7) On | Off* IPv4 SetIP Adxxx.xxx.xxx.xx tings(*8) dress(*8) x Subnet xxx.xxx.xxx.
Menu Structure First Level iPF770 Second Level Third Level Shut Down Timer Buzzer Contrast Adj. Date & Time(*7) Off | 5 min. | 10 min. | 30 min. | 1 hour | 4 hours | 8 hours* | 12 hours Date Format(*7) Language Control Panel Time Zone(*7) Printer Menu Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Keep Paper Size TrimEdge Reload Rep.P.
iPF770 Menu Structure *2: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality. *3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On. *6: Follows the setting in Date Format. *7: Restrictions apply if a password is configured using Change Password in the Admin. Menu. Viewing and configuration is possible for administrators, and only viewing for other users.
Menu Settings iPF770 Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔ P.406 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed. Job Menu The same Job Menu as normal is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu A limited Set./Adj.
iPF770 Menu Settings Setting Item Paper Details (The type of paper is displayed here.)(*1) Description, Instructions VacuumStrngth Specify the level of suction that holds paper against the Platen. (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ P.493 Scan Wait Time Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan (after the printhead finishes moving in one direction), in consideration of how quickly the ink dries. Also specify the applicable area for the ink drying time.
Menu Settings iPF770 Job Menu Setting Item Job Log (Choose from information about the last three print jobs.) Description, Instructions Control Panel Printer Menu Document Name Indicates the document name of the selected print job. User Name Indicates the name of the user who sent the print job. Page Count Indicates the number of pages in the job. Job Status Indicates the printing results. Print Start Time Indicates when the print job was started.
iPF770 Menu Settings Set./Adj. Menu Limited items are displayed during printing. The displayed items are indicated by annotations. Setting Item Test Print Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Status Print Print information about the setting values and condition of the printer. Interface Print Print interface settings information. GL2 Set Print Print the settings as specified in GL2 Settings. Paper Details Print the paper settings as specified in Paper Details.
Menu Settings iPF770 Setting Item Adjust Printer Control Panel Maintenance Adjust Length Description, Instructions AdjustmentPrint A:High Change Settings A:High B:Standard/Draft B:Standard/Draft Print a test pattern for particular types of paper to compensate for paper stretching or shrinkage, after which you enter the amount of adjustment. (See "Adjusting Line Length.") ➔ P.491 Displayed when you have selected Feed Priority > Adj. Priority > Print Length.
iPF770 Menu Settings Setting Item GL2 Settings Paper Manager Margin Specify the margin around paper. The margin for the trailing edge of sheets is 23 mm (0.9 in). However, if you have specified the leading margin in Paper Details, the larger of the setting values has priority. Conserve Paper Conserves paper when printing. Auto Rotate If the long side of an original is shorter than the roll width, the original is automatically rotated 90 degrees to conserve paper.
Menu Settings iPF770 Setting Item GL2 Settings Line & Pen Manager Control Panel ProcessingOption Printer Menu Interface Setup Description, Instructions Smoothing • If you choose Smooth ThickenFineLines Select On to print fine lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If fine lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
iPF770 Menu Settings Setting Item Interface Setup TCP/IP Ethernet Driver Description, Instructions Sec. DNS SrvAddr Specify the DNS server address. DNS Host Name Specify the DNS host name. DNS Domain Name Specify the DNS domain name. Auto Detect Specify the communication method. To apply your changes, choose Register Setting. Choose On for automatic configuration of the LAN communication protocol. Choose Off to use settings values of Comm.Mode and Ethernet Type. Comm.
Menu Settings iPF770 Setting Item System Setup Description, Instructions Keep Paper Size Choose Off to give priority to margin settings. The larger value is used if the margin specified in the printer driver does not match the margin in the printer menu. Control Panel Printer Menu 424 TrimEdge Reload Specify whether to trim the leading edge of the currently retracted roll when the roll is advanced.
iPF770 Status Print Setting Item Admin. Menu Change Password Description, Instructions The password that can be entered is a number from 0 to 9999999. The restriction states and main items are shown below. For more specific information on restricted items, see "Menu Structure." ➔ P.410 • Viewing and configuration by administrators only Change Password Init.Admin.Pswd Etc. • Viewing and configuration by administrators, and only viewing by other users Init.Admin.Pswd Choose OK to restore the Admin.
Status Print iPF770 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Status Print, and then press the OK button. Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports.
iPF770 Status Print Rep.P.head Print Settings after a test pattern was printed following head replacement. Nozzle Check Nozzle-check settings. Frequency Warning Use USB Use USB settings values. Use Ethernet Use Ethernet settings values. Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI. Show Job Log Print job settings. Adjust Printer Adjustment settings. Adjust Log Printer Info Ink information, RAM usage, and a record of errors. Ink-related information.
Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF770 UNIT:Letter Sheet Counters for maintenance purposes. Needed when service is requested. Printing Interface Setting Reports You can print an Interface Print report indicating the current interface settings values of the printer. Printing Interface Print reports 1 2 Load the paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized, you will need at least three sheets. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
iPF770 TCP/IPv4 Printing Interface Setting Reports IPv4 settings values. Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing WSD Printing Use Discovery Scope Primary DNS Server Address Control Panel Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName SNMPv1 TCP/IPv6 Use IPv6 Use DHCPv6 IPv6 settings values.
Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv6 iPF770 IPv6 settings values. Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Frame Type Use Zeroconf Function MulticastDNS ServiceName TCP/IPv6 LPD Printing IPv6 settings values. IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction Control Panel Network Interface Physical Interface Network interface settings values.
iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts Printer Parts Windows Software Printer parts ....................................................................................... 432 Optional accessories .........................................................................
iPF770 Front Printer parts Front .............................................................................................................................................................. 432 Side ................................................................................................................................................................ 434 Top Cover (Inside) .............................................................................................................................
iPF770 Front h Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. i Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) j Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting. k Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper. l Output Tray All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m Ejection Guide Supports output paper.
iPF770 Side Side a Printer Parts Printer parts d b c e d d a Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. d Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends. Grasp these parts on the left and right sides also when moving the printer with the stand attached.
iPF770 Top Cover (Inside) Top Cover (Inside) g a Printer Parts b c e a Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") Printer parts d f ➔ P.436 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 to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place.
iPF770 Roll Cover (Inside) Roll Cover (Inside) c d d a c b Printer Parts Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot. Carriage d 436 c a b a Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines.
iPF770 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) c Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. d Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side a a d d c c Printer parts a Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. Printer Parts b b b Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label.
Stand iPF770 Stand • Printer Stand ST-34 Printer Parts a Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. Printer parts b Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters. Moving the printer while casters are locked may scratch the casters or the floor. d Adjustable Stopper Pull out depending on the paper size when using the output stacker in the Extended position A.
iPF770 Roll Holder Set Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.
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iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting Network Setting Windows Software Network Environment ........................................................................ 442 Using RemoteUI ................................................................................ 444 Initial Settings ...................................................................
iPF770 Network Environment Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network (when using IPv4) • Compatible operating systems Network Setting Network Environment • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Windows XP Windows Server 2003 Windows Server 2003 R2 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008 Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 8.
iPF770 Network Environment • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. • NetBIOS is not supported. Note Network Setting • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function.
Using RemoteUI iPF770 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary. You can use RemoteUI if an imagePROGRAF printer on a network is connected to your computer.
iPF770 Using RemoteUI • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. Important For Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. • This cannot be used connected via a proxy server. In environments where a proxy server is used, add the printer's IP address to Exceptions (addresses accessed without a proxy server) in the web browser proxy server settings. (Settings may vary depending on the network environment.
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF770 Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer ....................................................................................................... 446 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .................................................... 457 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel .......................................................................
iPF770 2 Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4 Settings, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the OK button.
Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF770 The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select MAC Address, and then press the OK button. • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note • You can investigate the MAC address by printing an interface setting report. (See "Printing Interface Setting Reports.") 2 3 ➔ P.
iPF770 Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv6 Support, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. • Once you set IPv6 Support to On, the IPv6 StlessAddrs setting takes effect. Important • You can also configure IPv6 StlessAddrs and DHCPv6 from the printer Control Panel.
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF770 • If you switch to printing in a Bonjour network, see "Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ." ➔ P.453 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IP network settings. When using an IPv4 IP address 1 2 Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page.
iPF770 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Item 6 Details Default Setting DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1–63 characters). Use single-byte letters, numbers, and - (hyphens). Do not use numbers or - for the first character or - for the last character. NB-18GBipxxxxxx DNS Domain Name Specify the printer domain name, up to 63 characters. Use single-byte letters, numbers, - (hyphens), and . (periods). Do not use numbers, -, or .
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI Item Network Setting 6 iPF770 Details Default Setting Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. :: Use the same host name and domain name as IPv4 Activate when using the same DNS host and domain names as for IPv4. Off DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1–63 characters). Use single-byte letters, numbers, and - (hyphens).
iPF770 Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks ............................................................................................ 453 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ...........................................................................................
iPF770 Specifying Printer-Related Information Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ............................................................................................................ 454 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ............................................................................................. 455 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur ...........................................................................
iPF770 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button.
Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF770 Email Notification 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 finished or if errors occur. Receive notification via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Network Setting Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
iPF770 imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .............................................................................................................. 457 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............................................................................................... 457 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility .........................................................
Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF770 When specifying an IPv4 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv4 tab. 5 In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed.
iPF770 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility When specifying an IPv6 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv6 tab. 5 In IPv6, select On. Network Setting 2 Device Setup Utility (Windows) 6 When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address.
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iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management Print Job Management Windows Software Status Monitor (Windows) ................................................................. 462 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ....................................................................... 464 Accounting (Windows) ...................................
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF770 Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ............................................................................................ 462 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor ............................................................................... 463 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
iPF770 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the Job sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Important The print jobs of other users cannot be controlled. • Once all the print data for a print job has been sent to the printer, the job can no longer be paused/resumed.
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF770 Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ............................................................................................... 464 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ................................................................................... 465 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
iPF770 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job. To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the button. Note • Canceling Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button cancels printing of the selected job.
iPF770 Accounting Manager Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager ...................................................................................................................................... 466 Launching the Accounting Manager ............................................................................................................... 466 Accounting Manager Main Window ................................................................................................................
iPF770 2 Accounting Manager Main Window Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. • If Show Job Log is set to off and an administrator password is configured in the printer, the administrator password needs to be entered on startup. If the password is correct, you are logged on as administrator and Accounting starts. Furthermore, when you exit from Accounting, you can choose to log off as administrator.
Accounting Manager Main Window iPF770 • Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period. Print Job Management For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see "Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs." ➔ P.475 • Job List Area This area lists the details of acquired jobs.
iPF770 Job List Area • Status Bar Displays messages and other information. Job List Area The job items and details that can be displayed in the job list area are as follows. • Job Cost The cost of printing. • If the ink and paper unit costs are not set, **** is displayed. Print Job Management • No. The job serial number. Note • Printing Results OK is displayed when the print process was executed, and Cancel is displayed if the print process was not executed.
iPF770 Accounting Manager Basic Procedures • Owner The sender of the job. • Print Job Start Time/Print Time The time when printing started and the time taken to print. • Number of Pages The number of pages printed. • Roll Paper Width The width of roll paper used for printing. • Paper Cost The cost of paper used for printing. • If the paper unit cost is not set, **** is displayed. Note Print Job Management • Total Ink Cost The total value of the cost of ink used for printing.
iPF770 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink • Setting the Unit Cost for Paper ➔ P.472 • Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ➔ P.473 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. Print Job Management 1 Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. 3 Click the OK button.
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF770 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) Setting Standard Prices 1 Select the media type in Media Type. 2 Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height. 3 4 Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button.
iPF770 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper 3 Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the configured length. 4 Click the Add button to return to the Paper sheet. 5 To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button. 6 Click the OK button. • If you do not set the standard prices, you cannot set the price for each roll paper.
Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF770 • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items. Note Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select Units and Display in the Settings menu to open the Units and Display dialog box. Use this dialog box to configure the display settings. Print Job Management • Date Display Format Use this option to select the display format for dates. "YYYY" indicates the year, "MM" the month and "DD" the day.
iPF770 Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition • Immediately after you configure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed. Wait a few moments and Note then select Refresh in the View menu to display the print jobs. • A maximum of 10,000 records are saved in a print job log. If this number is exceeded, jobs are deleted from the log starting from the oldest record. To save old data, it is recommended that you export the data as a CSV file.
Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties iPF770 • Listed Jobs Exports the data for the print jobs currently displayed in the list as a CSV file. Displaying Job Properties or Period Properties You can display the Job properties dialog box or Period Properties dialog box to check detailed cost information and other items. The Job properties dialog box displays detailed information about the selected job.
iPF770 Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data • Show Unit Cost Data Select Show Unit Cost Data in the File menu to open the Unit Cost Data dialog box. This lists the unit costs for items such as the selected ink and paper. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the Copy button. • Save Unit Cost Data Select a destination folder using Save Unit Cost Data in the File menu.
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iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management 461 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjustments for Better Print Quality Windows Software Adjusting the Printhead ..................................................................... 480 Adjusting the feed amount .................................................................
Adjusting the Printhead iPF770 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead .................................................................................................................................. 480 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ............................................................................... 480 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ....................................................................................
iPF770 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide When Using Sheets Auto(Standard) : One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Auto(Advanced) : Five sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2 or larger) Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ➔ P.320 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.322 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF770 • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment. Note Items to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.00 in) wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper, A4/Letter size (or one sheet when using A2) Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ➔ P.320 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.322 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.
iPF770 9 Adjusting Line Misalignment Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines. • If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate 10 11 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Repeat steps 8–10 to specify the adjustment value for D-2 to D-17. Note that D-6 and D-12 cannot be configured. 12 Press the Back button.
Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF770 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 4 5 6 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Inc. Adj., and then press the OK button. After the Carriage is moved, a message is displayed requesting you to open the Top Cover. Open the Top Cover.
iPF770 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines. 9 Open the Top Cover and move the Angle Adjustment Lever to match the number (or the square) of the straightest set of lines. If no single set of lines is perfectly straight, move the Angle Adjustment Lever to a position between the numbers (or between the number and the square) of the two sets of lines that are least misaligned. 10 Close the Top Cover.
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. iPF770 • When Head Height is set to Automatic, the setting value selecNote ted for the previous print job is displayed (to the right of Automatic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied. However, the value is cleared when the printer is turned off or the paper is replaced.
iPF770 Adjusting the Feed Amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ............................................................................................................................ 487 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ........................................................................................... 487 Automatic Banding Adjustment .................................................................................................................
Automatic Banding Adjustment 2 iPF770 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to ). select the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Adjustments for Better Print Quality 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj.
iPF770 Manual Banding Adjustment Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ➔ P.320 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.322 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.340 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified. Adjustment cannot be compleNote 2 ted correctly unless the loaded paper matches the settings. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note 3 Press the OK button.
Manual Banding Adjustment iPF770 Paper to Prepare When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide When Using Sheets Two sheets of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. 1 Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ➔ P.320 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.322 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.340 • Always make sure the loaded paper matches the type of paper specified.
iPF770 9 Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for adjustment. • If you printed test pattern A on a sheet, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and use another Note 10 11 sheet of the same type of paper. Additionally, after test pattern B is printed, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet. Examine test pattern B for adjustment.
Adjusting Line Length iPF770 Additionally, two modes are available in both AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings : A:High or B:Standard/ Draft. Choose the mode that suits your particular printing application. • A:High This setting is applied when Highest or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. • B:Standard/Draft This setting is applied when Standard or Fast is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver. • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Adjust Length.
iPF770 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft. Note • To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button. When "Stop printing?" is displayed, press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the amount of discrepancy, and then press the OK button. If the scale is shorter than the actual size, use a positive setting value.
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iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management 461 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 479 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ........................................................................................... Printheads .........................................................................................
iPF770 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks ........................................................................................................................................................ 496 Replacing Ink Tanks ........................................................................................................................................ 496 Checking Ink Tank Levels ...............................................................................................................................
iPF770 Replacing Ink Tanks According to the message, replace the ink tank or prepare a new ink tank. (See "When to Replace Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.501 If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. In this case, you can skip the step Access the menu for ink tank replacement. Follow the instructions in Remove the ink tanks. Important ing. Ink may leak out. • Ink Tank replacement is possible even during printing, when print jobs are being canceled, or when paper is being Note advanced.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF770 Remove the Ink Tank Maintenance and Consumables 1 Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the ink lamps. Ink lamps flash when there is little ink left. 2 Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement horizontally and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it. 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Ink Tanks • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed.
iPF770 Replacing Ink Tanks Installing Ink Tanks 1 Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank once or twice. Agitate the ink in the Ink Tank by slowly rotating the Ink Tank upside-down and right side up repeatedly. • After installing an ink tank, do not remove and shake it. Doing so may cause the ink to leak out. Important • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may settle, which may affect printing quality. Note 2 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank.
Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF770 4 Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Maintenance and Consumables • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank. Note 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ).
iPF770 When to Replace Ink Tanks These symbols may be displayed above the ink level: ! if ink is low, × if no ink is left, and ? if you have deactivated ink level detection. The remaining ink level is indicated as shown below. If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Ink Tank, replace the Ink Tank.
Printhead iPF770 Printheads Printhead ........................................................................................................................................................ 502 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ......................................................................................................................... 502 Cleaning the Printhead ...................................................................................................................................
iPF770 4 5 6 Cleaning the Printhead Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Nozzle Check, and then press the OK button. The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles. Check the printing results. If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear. If some sections of the horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, the nozzles for those colors are clogged.
Replacing the Printhead 2 iPF770 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button. 5 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B, and then press the OK button. Head cleaning is now executed. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles, and determine whether cleaning has cleared the nozzles. (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ P.
iPF770 1 Replacing the Printhead On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to ). select the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. Replace the Printhead 1 Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement.
Replacing the Printhead iPF770 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft Important (b). Touching these parts may damage them. Maintenance and Consumables Printheads 3 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. b a 506 • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage.
iPF770 6 Replacing the Printhead Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. a a • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal conImportant tacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause a printing problems. d c 7 While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a).
Replacing the Printhead iPF770 Maintenance and Consumables 9 Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 10 Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11 Close the Top Cover. Ink now fills the system. It takes about seven minutes to complete. Printheads • While ink is being filled, definitely do not remove the Ink Tank or Maintenance Cartridge. Ink may leak Important out.
iPF770 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ................................................................................................................................... 509 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ............................................................................................................. 509 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..............................................................................
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF770 If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement. Follow the instructions in Replace the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance cartridge full. >Ⴑ3DXVH@ 㻝㻛㻞 Replace the MaintCart, keeping it level. >Ⴑ3DXVH@ 㻞㻛㻞 Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
iPF770 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 2 At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 3 Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it firmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. a Important during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity 6 iPF770 Keeping the new Maintenance Cartridge level, insert it all the way in. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after replacing the MainteImportant 7 nance Cartridge. The Maintenance Cartridge may become damaged. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.
iPF770 When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge If the Display Screen indicates to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed indicating to check the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge, or before tasks that deplete much of the capacity such as head cleaning or preparations to move the printer, check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge as needed. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.
Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF770 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ........................................................................................................................... 514 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover ........................................................................................................................ 514 Cleaning the Printhead ....................................................................................................................
iPF770 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Important Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 3 Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). iPF770 a c b d Maintenance and Consumables • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner.
iPF770 4 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Close the Top Cover.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF770 Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer ..................................................................................................................... 518 Reinstalling the Printer .................................................................................................................................... 521 Updating the Firmware ...............................................................................................................
iPF770 4 Preparing to Transfer the Printer Press ▲ or ▼ to select Prep.MovePrinter, and then press the OK button. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge. Once preparations are finished, a message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except when the message for replacing it is displayed. Important If you remove the Maintenance Cartridge while ink is being drawn out, the ink may leak out.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer Maintenance and Consumables 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place. 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge. iPF770 • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except when the message for replacing it is displayed. Other Maintenance Important 7 If you remove the Maintenance Cartridge while ink is being drawn out, the ink may leak out.
iPF770 2 Reinstalling the Printer Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Remove the Stand by reversing the installation procedure, when it was attached to the printer. 4 Disassemble and repackage the Stand by following the installation procedure in reverse. 5 Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF770 • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself Caution poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. • When assembling the Stand, lock all four of the casters. Attempting to move the stand when the casters are not locked poses a risk of injury or damage to the location site. • Before moving the assembled stand, lift the support rod to the position shown (a) and unlock all four casters.
iPF770 Reinstalling the Printer 2 Remove tape and packaging material attached to the printer. 3 Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the right side of the printer. Maintenance and Consumables 4 Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press the power button to turn the printer on. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. 6 Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks. 7 Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.
Updating the Firmware 8 9 iPF770 Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.322 Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection. • When the printer is connected to a network (via TCP/IP), the printer's IP address may be changed if you Important reinstall the printer. In this case, be sure to reconfigure the printer's IP address.
iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management 461 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 479 Maintenance and Consumables 495 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Windows Software Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................. 526 Problems Regarding Paper .....................................
Frequently Asked Questions iPF770 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 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions I want to easily create vertical or horizontal banners. You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll width.
iPF770 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper .......................................................................................................................... 527 Clearing a Jammed Sheet .............................................................................................................................. 530 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) .....................................................................................................
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF770 3 Push the Release Lever back. 4 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 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.
iPF770 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft Important (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. b a • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 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. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet 5 iPF770 Pull the Release Lever forward. Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, "Paper jam." is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Push the Release Lever back. 2 Remove the jammed paper. Troubleshooting 1 Problems Regarding Paper • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam.
iPF770 Clearing a Jammed Sheet • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 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. Close the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft Important (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF770 • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting 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. Problems Regarding Paper 1 Turn the printer off.
iPF770 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) 3 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4 Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. 6 If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 4 and 5. 7 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot 8 iPF770 Pull the Release Lever forward. Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") ➔ P.527 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet.") ➔ P.530 The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source.
iPF770 Depression on the leading edge is left Depression on the leading edge is left Cause Corrective Action Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge. When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting TrimEdge Reload to On or Automatic so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing. (See "Menu Structure.") ➔ P.
iPF770 The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up .................................................................................... 536 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent .................................................................................. 536 Ink Filling.. is displayed .................................................................................................................
iPF770 An error message is shown on the Display Screen The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ......................................................................................... 537 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ........................................................................................................ 537 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) ...................................................
Printing is faint iPF770 Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ................................................................................................................................................ 538 Paper rubs against the Printhead .................................................................................................................... 539 The edges of the paper are dirty ................................................................................................
iPF770 Paper rubs against the Printhead Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.322 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.340 Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2.
iPF770 The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. For paper-based media such as Heavyweight Coated Paper, set the VacuumStrngth to Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu. If the paper still rubs against the printhead, set the Head Height in the Control Panel menu to a higher value than the current setting. (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ P.
iPF770 Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action (See "Checking for Nozzle Clogging.") ➔ P.502 The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Application Color Matching Priority is set to Off in the Windows printer driver. Click Special Settings in the Layout sheet of the printer driver, and set Application Color Matching Priority to On in the dialog box that is displayed. (See "Layout Sheet (Windows).") ➔ P.
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF770 Cause Corrective Action When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be slightly uneven at the leading edges. Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only.
iPF770 The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Print Quality. Set Adj. Priority to Print Length in the Control Panel menu, and then execute Adjust Length. (See "Adjusting the Feed Amount.") ➔ P.487 The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer.
Lines are misaligned iPF770 Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
iPF770 Cannot connect the printer to the network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ..................................................................................................... 545 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network ............................................................................................................... 545 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ..................................................................................................
iPF770 The computer does not recognize the printer Installation problems The computer does not recognize the printer ................................................................................................. 546 Removing Installed Printer Drivers .................................................................................................................. 546 The computer does not recognize the printer Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Use USB or Use Ethernet is set to Off.
iPF770 3 Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
iPF770 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned .............................................................................................................. 548 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs. ..................................................................................... 548 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs ..................................................................................
iPF770 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source application, is incorrect. In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.
iPF770 The printer does not go on Other problems The printer does not go on ............................................................................................................................. 550 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ............................................................................................................. 550 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared .........................................................
iPF770 Ink Level Detection Cause Corrective Action Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu is executed frequently. Head Cleaning B in the Control Panel menu consumes a lot of ink. This does not indicate a problem with the printer. Unless the printer has been moved or stored for a long period or you are troubleshooting Printhead problems, we recommend not performing Head Cleaning B, to the extent possible. You have just finished initial installation, when more ink is consumed to fill the system.
Ink Level Detection Troubleshooting Other problems 552 4 After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 9 A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button.
iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 Windows Software 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management 461 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 479 Maintenance and Consumables 495 Troubleshooting 525 Error Messages ................................................................................. Messages regarding paper ............................................
iPF770 Error Messages Borderless printng not possible. ..................................................................................................................... 563 Cannot adjust paper feed. .............................................................................................................................. 566 Cannot adjust printhead. ................................................................................................................................
iPF770 Sheet printing is selected. ............................................................................................................................... 560 The following ink tanks cannot be recognized. ................................................................................................ 565 The paper is too small. ................................................................................................................................... 557 The paper is too small. .............
Paper mismatch iPF770 Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ............................................................................................................................................. 556 MediaType Mismatch ...................................................................................................................................... 556 The paper is too small. ........................................................................................................................
iPF770 The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF770 Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper is too small. The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. "Remove paper and check pap. size" Cause Corrective Action A sheet has come out of the printer during printing. 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Release Lever back and remove the paper. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. Pull the Release Lever forward. If "Not finished printing.
iPF770 Insufficient paper for job Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. 2. Load the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.340 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred.
The roll is empty. iPF770 The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty. Follow these steps to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. There is remaining roll paper, but because it could not be advanced, it could not be detected. 1. Press the Release Lever back and remove the roll. (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.327 (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") ➔ P.329 2. Load the new roll. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.
iPF770 Paper jam Paper jam Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred in the printer during printing. For roll paper, cut the paper on the upper side of the {Paper Feed Slot. 1. Push the Release Lever back and remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") ➔ P.527 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet.") ➔ P.530 2. Load the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.322 (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.340 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. If "Not finished printing.
iPF770 Cannot detect papr Cannot detect papr Cause Corrective Action The printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows. 1. Remove the paper and press the OK button. 2. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.340 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.322 Leading edge detection error. Cause Corrective Action The leading edge of the paper cannot be detected. Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2.
iPF770 Borderless printng not possible. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received specifies a type or width of paper that is not compatible with borderless printing. Follow these steps to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. 2. Make sure the correct printer driver for the printer is selected and try printing again.
iPF770 Ink insufficient. Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ................................................................................................................................................ 564 No ink left. ...................................................................................................................................................... 564 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank. ......................................................
iPF770 Ink tank is empty. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") ➔ P.500 Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the color that is out of ink. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.496 Not much ink is left. Cause Corrective Action Not much ink is left. Prepare a new Ink Tank.
iPF770 Cannot adjust paper feed. Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. ................................................................................................................................ 567 Borderless printng not possible. ..................................................................................................................... 563 Cannot adjust paper feed. ................................................................................................
iPF770 Cannot adjust printhead. Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ................................................................................................................................ 567 Wrong printhead. ............................................................................................................................................ 567 Printhead error ................................................................................................................
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF770 Execute printhead cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. 2. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.503 If the message is still displayed when printing, replace the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.504 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
iPF770 Insert the maintenance cartridge. Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................... 569 Wrong maintenance cartridge. ........................................................................................................................ 569 Maint. cart. The level is low ......................................................................................
iPF770 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. ........................................................................................ 570 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ....................................................................... 570 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range. ...................................................................................................
iPF770 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ............................................................................................................ 571 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ....................................................................................... 571 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ..................................................................... 571 Top cover is open. ......
Top cover is open. iPF770 Top cover is open. Cause Corrective Action The printer has detected that the Top Cover is open. Open the Top Cover fully, remove any foreign objects, and close the Top Cover again. If the error occurs again, close the Top Cover, turn off the printer, and wait a while before restoring power. Prepare for parts replacement. Cause Corrective Action It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. If "Parts replacement time has passed.
iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 Windows Software 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management 461 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 479 Maintenance and Consumables 495 Troubleshooting 525 Error Message 553 Printer Specifications .........................................................................
iPF770 Specifications Printer Specifications Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 574 Print Area ....................................................................................................................................................... 575 Specifications • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment.
iPF770 Print Area Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-04 Number of nozzles MBK: 5120; Others: 2560 each color *1:Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Memory Memory 256 MB Interface USB Ethernet Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specification IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.
iPF770 Print Area Note • Printable Area: The area that can be printed. • There is no margin (that is, a margin of 0 mm) during borderless printing on rolls. • Recommended Print Area: We recommend printing within this area. • To print so that your original matches the print area exactly, use an oversized paper size that includes the required margin. (See "Printing on Oversize Paper.") Top Edge Margins of Printable Area Bottom Edge ➔ P.
iPF770 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 13 Enhanced Printing Options 27 Windows Software 139 Mac OS Software 247 Handling and Use of Paper 309 Control Panel 397 Printer Parts 431 Network Setting 441 Print Job Management 461 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 479 Maintenance and Consumables 495 Troubleshooting 525 Error Message 553 Specifications 573 Safety Precautions .........................................................................
Safety Precautions iPF770 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 578 Legal Notices ................................................................................................................................................. 580 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely.
iPF770 Safety Precautions In an Emergency • If the printer emits smoke or strange odors, continuing to use the printer may cause a fire or electrical shock. Warning Switch the printer off immediately and remove the power plug from the power outlet. Contact your Canon dealer or support center. Cleaning the Printer • For cleaning, use a cloth dampened in water. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner.
iPF770 Legal Notices Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a Warning fire or electrical shock. • Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer. • Never touch the cutting edge of Cutter Unit (a). This could cause personal injury. a • Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing.
iPF770 Legal Notices Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Park Melville, NY 11747 , U.S.A. Tel No. 1-800-652-2666 For CA, USA Only Included battery contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/ for detail.
iPF770 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ................................................................................................................................... 582 About This User Manual ................................................................................................................................. 582 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals.
iPF770 About This User Manual • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." ➔ P.410 Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help.
WEEE Directive iPF770 Disposal of the product WEEE Directive Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives.
iPF770 WEEE Directive Ce produit doit être confié au distributeur à chaque fois que vous achetez un produit neuf similaire, ou à un point de collecte mis en place par les collectivités locales pour le recyclage des Déchets des Équipements Électriques et Électroniques (DEEE).
WEEE Directive iPF770 Il prodotto deve essere conferito a un punto di raccolta designato, ad esempio il rivenditore in caso di acquisto di un nuovo prodotto simile oppure un centro di raccolta autorizzato per il riciclaggio di rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) nonché di batterie e accumulatori.
iPF770 WEEE Directive Η συνεργασία σας για τη σωστή απόρριψη αυτού του προϊόντος θα συμβάλει στην αποτελεσματική χρήση των φυσικών πόρων. Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες σχετικά με ανακύκλωση αυτού του προϊόντος, επικοινωνήστε με το τοπικό γραφείο της πόλης σας, την υπηρεσία απορριμμάτων, το εγκεκριμένο σχήμα ή την υπηρεσία απόρριψης οικιακών αποβλήτων ή επισκεφθείτε τη διεύθυνση ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee ή ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery .
WEEE Directive iPF770 Je-li v souladu s požadavky směrnice o bateriích vytištěna pod výše uvedeným symbolem chemická značka, udává, že tato baterie nebo akumulátor obsahuje těžké kovy (Hg = rtuť, Cd = kadmium, Pb = olovo) v koncentraci vyšší, než je příslušná hodnota předepsaná směrnicí. Tento výrobek má být vrácen do určeného sběrného místa, např.
iPF770 WEEE Directive Spoluprácou na správnej likvidácii tohto produktu prispejete k účinnému využívaniu prírodných zdrojov. Ďalšie informácie o recyklácii tohto produktu získate od miestneho úradu, úradu životného prostredia, zo schváleného plánu OEEZ alebo od spoločnosti, ktorá zaisťuje likvidáciu komunálneho odpadu. Viac informácií nájdete aj na webovej stránke: ➔ www.canon-europe.com/weee , alebo ➔ www.canon-europe.com/battery .
WEEE Directive iPF770 Če je pod zgoraj prikazanim simbolom natisnjen kemijski simbol, to v skladu z Direktivo pomeni, da je v tej bateriji ali akumulatorju prisotna težka kovina (Hg = živo srebro, Cd = kadmij, Pb = svinec), in sicer v koncentraciji, ki je nad relevantno mejno vrednostjo, določeno v Direktivi. Ta izdelek je potrebno odnesti na izbrano zbirno mesto, t. j.
iPF770 WEEE Directive Ovaj bi proizvod trebalo predati ovlašenom skupljaču EE otpada ili prodavatelju koji je dužan preuzeti otpadni proizvod po sistemu jedan za jedan, ukoliko isti odgovara vrsti te je obavljao primarne funkcije kao i isporučena EE oprema. Otpadne baterije i akumulatori predaju se ovlaštenom skupljaču otpadnih baterija ili akumulatora ili prodavatelju bez naknade i obveze kupnje za krajnjeg korisnika.
iPF770 592 User's Guide
Index A Accounting ............................................ 466, 467, 470, 474 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ............................ 46 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ...................................... 493 B Bonjour Network .......................................................... 453 C CAD ............................................................ 38, 42, 43, 44 Checking Ink Tank Levels ............................................. 500 Cleaning .................................
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