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Contents Contents Introduction 1 How to use this manual.....................................................................................1 About This User Manual...............................................................................................................1 Searching Topics..........................................................................................................................3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing.....................................................
Contents Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot............................................................93 Printing from Windows...............................................................................................................95 Printing from Mac OS X..............................................................................................................96 Canceling print jobs.........................................................................................
Contents Working With Various Print Jobs 162 Printing Photos and Images...........................................................................162 Printing Photos and Images.....................................................................................................162 Printing Photos and Images (Windows)...................................................................................164 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)....................................................................
Contents Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X).........................................................232 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width....................................................................................235 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows)..................................................................236 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X)................................................................
Contents Centering originals.........................................................................................322 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls........................................................................................322 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows)......................................................................323 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X)....................................................................
Contents Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).......................................................................398 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows)............................................399 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)...............................................................................400 Matching Sheet (Windows)......................................................................................................
Contents Support Pane (Mac OS X)........................................................................................................461 Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X).................................................................................462 Printmonitor...................................................................................................465 imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)..............................................................................
Contents Printing a List of Saved Jobs....................................................................................................534 Printing Saved Jobs.................................................................................................................535 Moving Saved Jobs..................................................................................................................543 Displaying Details of Saved Jobs...................................................................
Contents Maintenance Cartridge..................................................................................633 Maintenance Cartridge.............................................................................................................633 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge......................................................................................633 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity......................................................
Contents Colors in printed images are uneven........................................................................................670 Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs................................................................671 The contrast becomes uneven during printing.........................................................................671 The length of printed images is inaccurate...............................................................................
Contents Cannot cut paper......................................................................................................................692 End of paper feed.....................................................................................................................693 Borderless printng not possible................................................................................................693 Messages regarding ink.........................................................................
Contents Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor...............................................................704 Multi-sensor error.....................................................................................................................704 Roll feed unit err.......................................................................................................................704 No Roll Feed Unit.......................................................................................
How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
How to use this manual • Figures and software screens • Figures in this User Manual may be different from the actual appearance of the printer in some cases. • Screens depicted in this User Manual for the printer driver or other software may be different from the actual screens because of subsequent updates. • Windows XP screens are used in explanations of Windows operations in this User Manual. • Trademarks • Canon, the Canon logo, and imagePROGRAF are trademarks or registered trademarks of CANON INC.
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Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front Standard When the Ejection Guide is removed a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) b. Paper Tray Cover Open this cover to load sheets in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.17) c. Roll Feed Unit Load rolls in this unit. You can also load sheets in this unit manually. d. Roll Feed Unit Cover Open this cover to load rolls. (→P.18) e.
Printer parts k. Stand A stand on which the printer is installed. Equipped with casters so that the printer can be easily moved. l. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. The Output Stacker can hold one sheet. (→P.
Printer parts Back a. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. b. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c. Power Supply Connector Connect the power cord to this connector. d. Carrying Handles (at six positions) When carrying the printer, hold it by these handles under both sides.
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. It serves a key role in printing. (→P.19) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen during printing. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. e. Borderless Printing Ink Grooves For catching ink outside the edges of paper during borderless printing. f.
Printer parts Tray Feed Area a. Tray Extension When loading sheets on the tray, open the Paper Tray Cover before opening the tray. b. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. c. Top Paper Feed Slot When loading sheets, insert them here. d. Front Paper Feed Slot ( Output Tray ) When loading heavyweight paper, insert it here. Also, all printed documents are ejected from this slot. e. Front Tray Guides Lift all of the guides before printing on heavyweight paper.
Printer parts Roll Feed Unit Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load rolls on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this guide slot.
Printer parts Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. It serves a key role in printing. c. Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. Do not open this part except during Printhead replacement.
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) a. Ink Tank Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. c. Ink Lamp (Red) Indicates the state of the Ink Tank as follows when the Ink Tank Cover is opened. • On The Ink Tank is installed correctly. • Off No Ink Tank is installed, or the ink level detection function is disabled. • Flashing Slowly Not much ink is left.
Printer parts Vents The vents are on top (1), on the right (2), and on the bottom on the right (3 and 4). Caution • Do not block these vents when the printer is on. • Avoid setting paper or other light objects near the vents.
Printer parts Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. c.
Printer parts f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.35) • On (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • Off The printer is ofine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between roll feed (when the paper source is a roll) and sheet feed (when the paper source is the Tray or Front Paper Feed Slot ). The corresponding lamp in the paper source section is lit. h.
Printer parts q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of instructions on loading sheets, for example, you can hold down this button for one second to pause the current screen. Note • When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button to wake the printer and bring it online or ofine again.
Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the printer is paused or updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. b. Message lamp (Orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed. • Off The printer is off or is operating normally. c.
Control Panel f. Online Button Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.35) • On (Green) The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is recovering from Sleep mode. • Off The printer is ofine. g. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between roll feed (when the paper source is a roll) and sheet feed (when the paper source is the Tray or Front Paper Feed Slot ). The corresponding lamp in the paper source section is lit. h.
Control Panel q. Stop Button Hold down for at least a second to cancel print jobs in progress or end the ink drying period. During display of instructions on loading sheets, for example, you can hold down this button for one second to pause the current screen. Note • When the printer is in Sleep mode, you can press any button to wake the printer and bring it online or ofine again.
Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off 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. is displayed. 2. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. The printer will not go online in the following situations. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover.
Control Panel Important • Starting the printer when it is connected via the USB cable to a Macintosh computer that is off may cause the computer to start up at the same time. To prevent this, disconnect the USB cable before starting the printer. Connecting the printer to the computer via a USB hub may solve this issue. Turning the printer off Important • Never turn the printer off or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress.
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • • • • • • Modes (→P.30) Mode transition (→P.31) Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.32) Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.33) Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.34) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.34) Modes The printer has ve modes as follows: • Online The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer.
Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed.
Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Not printing Printing in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take the appropriate action. (→P.683) • Middle Level of the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size.
Control Panel Ofine, and state of the Control Panel Ofine Not printing Printing is paused Display Screen • Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon in the upper-right corner. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take the appropriate action. (→P.683) • Middle Level of the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated.
Control Panel Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel Main menu • Display Screen Pressing the Menu button when printing is not in progress displays the main menu. The title of the selected menu is displayed on the rst line, and menus immediately under the current menu are displayed on the second and subsequent lines. Lower level menus are available if “►” is displayed at right. (→P.
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status When Online is Pressed Online The printer switches ofine and the Online lamp goes off. Online, printing Switches ofine and printing is paused.
Control Panel Printer Status When Online is Pressed Menu mode Switches online and the Online lamp is lit. Menu mode, printing Switches online and the Online lamp is lit. Print is resumed. Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. When Menu is Pressed Printer Status Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing The printer stays online. It does not switch to Menu mode.
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. • • • • Main menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.37) Main menu operations during printing (→P.37) Job management menu operations (→P.38) Submenu operations (→P.38) Main menu operations when no print job is in progress Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel. Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button.
Control Panel Job management menu operations To display the Job Mgmt Menu, press Job Mgmt Menu on the Menu Selection screen, which is displayed by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel during printing. Note • The Menu Selection screen will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button. • When an error message is displayed You can switch to Menu mode after the problem is solved. The following operations are available from the Job Mgmt Menu.
Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.55) • Main menu when no print job is in progress • Menu selection (if you press the Menu button when printing is in progress) Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button. • When an error message is displayed You can switch to Menu mode after the problem is solved.
Control Panel Accessing menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher-level menu on the same screen, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If not all menus can be displayed on the screen at once, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. If you navigate to the bottom menu in the same group and press the ▼ button again, the display switches to the top menu screen.
Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow these steps to specify menu items. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting item to complete, and then press the OK button. The check box at left is selected, and the setting is conrmed. After two seconds, the display reverts to the higher-level menu. 3. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 6. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to enter the value. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the ► button.
Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.55) First Level Paper Cutting (*1) Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level No * Yes Rep.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level 9 sec. Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length A From -0.70% to 0.70% Adjust Length B From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Low Lowest Skew Check Lv.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Fixed CutDustReduct. Off On NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm Manual Feed Front Top Return Defaults (*12) No Yes Job Management Job Queue Ope. Job List Delete Priority Com. BOX Ope. Job List Print Delete Print Job List No Yes Psnl. BOX Ope. Folder List Job List Print Delete Print Job List No Yes Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Yes Adjust Length (*3) A: Standard No Yes B: Other No Yes Calibration Auto Adjust No Yes Calibration Log Date Paper Type Use Adj. Value Disabled Enabled * Return Defaults No Yes * Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Off * Frame Type (*6) Auto Detect Ethernet 2 Ethernet 802.2 * Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*6) BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleTalk On Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Off Comm.Mode (*7) Half Duplex * Full Duplex Ethernet Type (*7) 10 Base-T * 100 Base-TX Spanning Tree Not Use * Use MAC Address Return Defaults 000085XXXXXX No Yes Maintenance Repl.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Detect Mismatch Fourth Level Pause Warning None * Keep Media Size Off * On Paper Size Basis Sht Selection ISO A3+ * 13"x19"(Super B) Roll Selection 1 ISO A3 (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll Selection 2 10in. (254mm) * JIS B4 (257mm) TrimEdge Reload Automatic Off * On Noz. Check Freq. Off 1 page 10 pages Automatic * Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Fifth Level +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11NewCaledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Contrast Adj. -4, -3, -2, -1, 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Reset PaprSetngs No Fourth Level Yes Erase HDD Data High Speed No Yes Secure High Spd.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level User Name Page Count Job Status Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print Time sec. Print Size xxxxxxxxsq.mm Media Type Interface Ink Consumed HDD Information xx.x ml HDDSpace *1: *2: *3: *4: *5: Available only if a roll is loaded. Available only if Chk Remain.Roll is On. Available if Feed Priority is Automatic or Print Length. Not displayed if IP Mode is Manual.
Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. ■The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels ■Information on the loaded paper ■Printer information For details on submenu screens, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.
Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.66) Second Seventh First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Menu Durng Head Head Prtng Cleaning Cleaning A Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Psnl. BOX Ope. Third Level Folder List Fourth Level Job List Fifth Level Print Delete Print Job List No Yes *1: Available if Feed Priority is Automatic or Band Joint.
Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.43) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting This command is available only if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position.
Control Panel Media Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Manual PaperType (*1) Choose the type of sheets to be loaded manually. (→P.146) Manual PaperSize (*1) Choose the size of sheets to be loaded manually. (→P.147) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the size of the roll. (→P.113) Chk Remain.Roll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it. The printed barcode can be used in managing the amount of roll paper left. Choose Off if you prefer not to print the barcode.
Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item (The type of paper is Roll DryingTime displayed here.)(*1) Scan Wait Time Description, Instructions Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the ink dries. Note that printing will take longer if you specify a wait time. Feed Priority Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Automatic.
Control Panel Setting Item (The type of paper is Cutting Mode displayed here.)(*1) Description, Instructions Specify whether or not to cut with the standard round-bladed cutter. Choose Automatic to have the roll cut automatically after printing. If you choose Eject, the paper is cut after you hold down the Stop button for a second or more. If you choose Manual, the paper will not be cut after printing. Instead, a line will be printed at the cut position.
Control Panel Job Management Description, Instructions Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.516) Setting Item Job Queue Ope. Job List Com. BOX Ope. Job List (Choose a print job) (Choose a print job) Delete Priority Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. (→P.516) Print Print jobs in the Common Box. Delete Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print Job List Psnl. BOX Ope. Folder List Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. (Enter a password if one has been set.
Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (→P.571) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to spaces between nozzles and colors and the printing direction. (→P.
Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer TCP/IP Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. IP Mode Protocol Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. DHCP BOOTP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address automatically. RARP IP Setting IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare Specify the NetWare protocol.
Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Repl. maint cart When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.633) Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the Printhead, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.626) Move Printer When transferring the printer to another location, follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.
Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Warning Description, Instructions Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. Detect Mismatch Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the type of paper specied in the printer menu does not match the type in the printer driver. Choose None to continue to print without notication. Choose Pause to have printing paused under these circumstances.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Length Unit Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed. You can switch the unit displayed for Roll Length Set and the remaining paper amount displayed in the submenu. Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time. Date Format Specify the date format.
Control Panel Information Setting Item System Info Version Description, Instructions Firm Displays the printer rmware version. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. MIT Displays the version of the MIT database format. s/n Displays the printer’s serial number. MAC Displays the MAC address of the printer. IP Displays the printer’s IP address. Error Log ########-#### Displays the most recent error messages (up to two). Job Log (Choose from information about the last three print jobs.
Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.39) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.43) Setting Item Menu Durng Prtng Head Cleaning Job Mgmt Menu 66 Printer Parts Description, Instructions Printhead cleaning options. (→P.
Control Panel Information Setting Item System Info Version Description, Instructions Firm Displays the version of the printer and rmware. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. MIT Displays the version of the MIT database format. Ext I/F Displays the name of interfaces compatible with the expansion slot. s/n Displays the printer’s serial number. MAC Displays the MAC address. HDDSpace Displays the space available on the printer’s hard disk.
Control Panel Job Mgmt Menu Description, Instructions Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. (→P.516) Setting Item Job Queue Ope. Job List Com. BOX Ope. Job List (Choose a print job) (Choose a print job) Priority Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.516) Print Print jobs in the Common Box. Delete Delete jobs in the Common Box. Print Job List Psnl. BOX Ope. Folder List Print a list of jobs in the Common Box. (Enter a password if one has been set.
Control Panel Submenu Display Pressing the Information button switches the information displayed between Ink, Media Info, and System Info. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note • Press any button other than the Information button to restore the previous mode. • After you display a submenu, the printer will revert to the previous mode in about ve seconds if no print job is received or if you do not operate the printer.
Control Panel Status Print You can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer. With Status Print, information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Printing Status Print Reports 1. Load paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized. You will need at least four sheets. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the ► button.
Control Panel Media Menu Information on the loaded paper. Manual Paper Type Roll Media Type Check Remain. Roll Adjust Printer Current printer settings. Head Adjust Printhead adjustment value. Auto Print A1-F2 Feed Priority Settings related to paper feeding. Adjust Length Calibration The color calibration setting value. Execution Log Date Media Use Adj. Value The calibration log. Indicates the date calibration was performed and the type of paper used.
Control Panel Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IP Settings related to TCP/IP. IP Mode Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare settings. NetWare Frame Type Print Service AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.
Control Panel System Setup Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect mismatch Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Sheet Selection Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 TrimEdge Reload Noz. Check Freq. Nozzle-check settings. Sleep Timer General printer settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj. Output Method Save beforePrint Save in Comm.Box Information System information and an error log.
Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI.
Control Panel Bindery PServer File Server Name* Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* NDS PServer Values set when NetWare > Print Service > NDS PServer is selected.
Control Panel COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
Optional accessories Optional accessories Stand The printer can be mounted on the following Stand. • Printer Stand ST-25 Note • For details on assembling the Stand, refer to the instructions provided with the Stand.
Optional accessories Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A1 (594 mm [23.4 in]) roll or A2 (420 mm [16.
Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption In operation 100 W max. Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. 220-240 V: 6 W max. Off 1 W max. (*1) Operating noise Operating environment Approx. 49 dB (A) max.
Printer Specications Interface Expansion Board Slots 1 USB 2.0 (*1) Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specication IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX /Auto-Negotiation, and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Protocols IPX/SPX (Netware 4.2, 5.1, 6.0), SNMP, HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk Ethernet *1: Use in USB 2.0 High Speed mode requires the following environment: • Computer: USB 2.
Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Maximum length per page 203-610 mm (8.0-24 in) Sheets Tray (top) 1,600 mm (63.0 in) Tray (front) 914 mm (36.0 in) Rolls Thickness Sheets 18 m (19.7 yd.) Tray (top) 0.07-0.8 mm (0.003-0.031 in) Tray (front) 0.5-1.5 mm (0.020-0.060 in) Rolls Paper size Print area Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.003-0.
Printer Specications *2: Printing may not be possible in some cases, depending on the type and size of paper. *3: Load paper at least 6 mm (0.24 in) wider and 6 mm higher than the size selected in Page Size for roll paper. Or, load paper at least 6 mm wider and 26 mm (1.0 in) higher for the tray. *4: Borderless printing requires the Spacer for Borderless Printing.
Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode Off Resource efciency Weight Product safety 100-120 V: 5 W max. 220-240 V: 6 W max. 1 W max. Printer only: 51 kg (112.4 lb) Dimensions (W × D × H) Printer only: 1,177×670×344 mm (46.3 × 26.4 × 13.
Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Top Paper Feed Slot Sheets Front Paper Feed Slot Rolls Printable Area Bottom Top Edge Sides Edge 3/23 mm 3 mm (0.12 3 mm (0.12 (0.12/0.91 in) in) in) 3 mm (0.12 in) 23 mm (0.91 in) 3 mm (0.12 in) 0/3 mm (0/0.12 in) 0/3 mm (0/0.12 in) 0/3 mm (0/0.
Printer Specications Rolls • Printable Area: A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm. For information on paper compatible with borderless printing, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.104) • Recommended print area: A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 5 mm (0.20 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. Note • Printable area: The area that can be printed.
Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets to suit your particular printing application. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.104) • A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here.
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.229) (→P.235) (→P.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • If a sheet is loaded in the Top Paper Feed Slot, remove it before this procedure. (→P.142) • Before printing banners or other long documents, spread a clean cloth or paper on the oor or use the Output Stacker to prevent the printed surface from becoming dirty from the oor after printing.
Printing procedure 3. Load a roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.115) Note • When switching rolls, rst remove the current roll from the Roll Holder. (→P.122) 4. Load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.
Printing procedure 5. Load the roll in the printer. (→P.118) 6. Select the type of paper. (→P.113) 7. Specify the paper length. (→P.
Printing procedure 8. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.225) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.227) Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. • Papr Type Mismatch (→P.685) • RollWdthMismatch (→P.
Printing procedure 9. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.95) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.96) Start printing. Note • Steps 6 and 7 are not required if a barcode has been printed on the roll and you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper. The type of paper and amount left are automatically detected. • Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets in the Paper Feed Slot These are the basic steps for loading sheets in the paper feed slot and then printing from this slot. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets in the paper feed slot. Note • If a roll is loaded, rewind the roll before this procedure. (→P.142) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.28) 2. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type and size of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.
Printing procedure 3. Send the print job. • Printing from Windows (→P.95) • Printing from Mac OS X (→P.96) 4. Load sheets manually. (→P.148) (Top Paper Feed Slot) (Front Paper Feed Slot) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, you must select the type and size of paper in advance on the printer Display Screen. Follow these steps. • Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) (→P.146) • Selecting the Paper Size (Sheet) (→P.147) Start printing.
Printing procedure Printing from Windows Print from the application software menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. 1.
Printing procedure Printing from Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ).
Printing procedure 3. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing.
Canceling print jobs • If you press the Stop button when printing is paused Holding down the Stop button for a second or more when printing is paused cancels the print job.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows You can cancel print jobs in the printer window. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window. Note • You can also display this window by double-clicking the printer icon in the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) folder, accessible through the Windows start menu. 2. Right-click the job to cancel and select Cancel.
Canceling print jobs Do the following if no print jobs are shown in the printer window (because they have already been sent to the printer). 1. 2. Double-click the taskbar icon to access the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor. On the Printer Status sheet, click Cancel Job.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X You can cancel print jobs in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. 1. 2. Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. Click Stop Jobs to stop printing. In this window, you can cancel jobs sent to the printer. Note • The print job is displayed on the printer’s screen during the transmission of print data from the computer. When the transmission is completed, the job is not displayed even during printing.
Canceling print jobs 2. Select the print job to cancel and click the Cancel Job button to remove the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. Note • The print job is displayed on the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor window while the printer receives the print data from the computer. It is not displayed before transmission of print data to the printer, even if the computer has started the process of the data. 3. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs.
Paper Handling Paper Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photo paper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide identies types of paper and gives specications, printer driver settings, and tips on handling paper. (See Paper Reference Guide .
Paper Accessing the Paper Reference Guide from imagePROGRAF Support Information The Paper Reference Guide can also be accessed from imagePROGRAF Support Information. Follow these instructions, as appropriate for your operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper Updating Paper Information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool (Macintosh). The imagePROGRAF website is accessible from imagePROGRAF Support Information.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • You can also access the imagePROGRAF website through the following operations. • Windows Click the start menu and select Programs > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model) > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool.
Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out 609.6 mm (24.00 in) Identication in Roll Paper Width in Printer Driver (*1) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) Yes 594.0 mm (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) Yes (*2) 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 (*2) 406.
Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes Dimensions ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2 420.0 × 594.0 mm (16.54 × 23.39 in) ISO A2+ 431.8 × 609.6 mm (17.00 × 24.00 in) ISO A3 297.0 × 420.0 mm (11.69 × 16.54 in) ISO A3+ 329.0 × 483.0 mm (12.95 × 19.02 in) ISO A4 210.0 × 297.0 mm (8.27 × 11.69 in) ISO B2 500.0 × 707.0 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in) ISO B3 353.0 × 500.0 mm (13.90 × 19.69 in) ISO B4 250.0 × 353.0 mm (9.84 × 13.90 in) JIS B2 515.0 × 728.
Paper Paper Sizes Poster 300x900mm Custom Paper Size Dimensions 300.0 × 900.0 mm (11.81 × 35.43 in) Top Paper Feed Slot 203.2 ×279.0 mm (8.00×10.98 in) to 610.0×1600.0 mm (24.02×62.99 in) Front Paper Feed Slot 250.0 ×350.0 mm (9.84×13.78 in) to 610.0×914.0 mm (24.02×35.98 in) Note • In the printer driver, paper sizes are categorized into groups based on the “size system”, such as ISO A or JIS. In Windows, some size systems are not available by default. Follow these steps to make them available. 1.
Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media. • Cut Sheet lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot.
Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. That’s why the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If printing results are not as you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height. (→P.578) (→P.
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, Chk Remain.Roll must be set to On. If it is Off, the Roll Length Set menu is not shown.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Attach the 2-inch or 3-inch paper core attachment to the Roll Holder, depending on the size of the paper core of the roll you will use. The printer is delivered with the 2-inch paper core attachment installed. (→P.140) Important • Align the edges of the paper on both ends of the roll.This may cause feeding problems.
Handling rolls 2. With the Roll Holder sideways and the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the roll in the Roll Holder from the left. Insert the roll rmly until it touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder. Important • Always put the Roll Holder sideways when loading rolls. If you accidentally load a roll when the Roll Holder is upright, it may damage the Roll Holder. 3.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit Once a roll is in the Roll Holder, follow these steps to load the roll in the Roll Feed Unit. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. With the edge of the roll facing up toward you, insert the Roll Holder shaft into the guide grooves (a) of the Roll Holder Slot on both sides. Make sure that the colors of the Roll Holder shaft ends (b) and the guide grooves match.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (→P.120) • Sheets (→P.154) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.641) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Insert the edge of the roll paper into the Paper Feed Slot (a) and feed it manually until you hear the paper feed tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot.
Handling rolls 3. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Note • How the printer operates after the paper is fed varies depending on the setting for automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, as well as the barcode printed on rolls. Automatic Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper On Off Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Printed The type and amount of paper left is automatically detected based on the barcode printed on the roll.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut the roll, select Paper Cutting and cut the roll at the desired position. (→P.132) • If you have selected Media Menu > Chk Remain.Roll > On in the printer menu and the printed document has been ejected, a barcode and brief text message are printed on the leading edge of rolls. If the document is not cut but kept in the printer, only the text message is printed.
Handling rolls Removing Rolls from the Roll Feed Unit Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit as follows. 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 3. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. 4. Close the Roll Feed Unit Cover.
Handling rolls Removing Rolls From the Roll Holder 1. Remove the Holder Stopper from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the roll from the Roll Holder. Important • After removal, store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again. Note • How to remove the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment : (→P.
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”. (→P.127) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Handling rolls 3. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Handling rolls • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.126), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Handling rolls If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. 2. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.143) 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. 3. Install the Roll Feed Unit on the printer again. (→P.
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp. Press the Load/Eject button. A screen is displayed for paper type selection. 3. Select POP Board and press the OK button. A screen is displayed for paper size selection. 4. Select the desired size and press the OK button.
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually You can bring the printer ofine by pressing the Online button. When the printer is ofine and roll paper is selected as the paper source, you can feed or retract the roll paper by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press ▲ to retract the roll paper manually. Press ▼ to feed the roll paper manually. If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll paper will move about 1 mm (0.04 in).
Handling rolls Detection of the Remaining Roll Paper If you have activated automatic detection of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. If this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected when you load a roll. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. You can prevent problems by adjusting the drying time after printing before the paper is cut. Windows 1. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.392) 2.
Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.445) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types.
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit following printer driver settings. Eject (→P.133) Menu Settings Cutting Mode Driver Setting Automatic Auto Cut Yes Choose this setting if you prefer not to have documents dropped immediately after printing, as when waiting for ink to dry.
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button.
Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Start printing. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. 7.
Handling rolls 8. Use scissors to cut the roll paper along the cut line. 9. Press the Online button. The roll is rewound, and rewinding stops automatically.
Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. If the printer stops operating after printing, press the Online button. The printer goes ofine. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to feed the roll paper to the position for cutting. 3. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically.
Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. Trim Edge First offers the following options. • Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 3 mm (0.
Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper. When this function is activated, black lines are printed at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set A set of parts including a Roll Holder, Holder Stopper (for 2- and 3-inch paper cores), 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment, and Spacer for Borderless Printing (used for both 2- and 3-inch paper cores). To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder and attach the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores. If you use an A1 (594 mm [23.4 in]) roll or A2 (420 mm [16.
Handling rolls Attaching Accessories to the Roll Holder Mounting the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment To load a roll with a 3-inch paper core, insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment on the Roll Holder. Align the triangular part (b) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment (a) with the triangular groove (c) of the Roll Holder as shown, and insert the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment into the Roll Holder. Use the Holder Stopper for 3-inch paper cores.
Handling rolls Attaching the Spacer for Borderless Printing If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. Insert the protrusions (b) of the Spacer for Borderless Printing (a) into the holes (c) of the Roll Holder, as shown. Removing the Spacer for Borderless Printing Pull out the Spacer for Borderless Printing from the Roll Holder, as shown.
Handling rolls Feeding Paper from the Roll Feed Unit The Paper Feed Slot used to feed roll paper is the same as the Paper Feed Slot used for the Top Paper Feed Slot, so both methods of feeding paper cannot be used at the same time. Thus, if a roll has been advanced when you wish to print from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot, change the paper source. 1. 2. Select sheets as the paper source. (→P.112) After Remove roll? is displayed, press the OK button. The roll is rewound automatically.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before removing the Roll Feed Unit. 1. 2. Remove any rolls in the Roll Feed Unit. (→P.121) Use a coin or screwdriver to loosen the screws (a) on both sides of the back of the Roll Feed Unit and remove the unit from the printer. 3. Hold the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a) as you remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer.
Handling rolls Installing the Roll Feed Unit Important • Always make sure the printer is off before attaching the Roll Feed Unit. 1. Holding the Roll Feed Unit by the Carrying Handles (a), insert the two pins of the Roll Feed Unit (b) into the each hole on the back of the printer (c). 2. Use a coin or screwdriver to tighten the two screws on the back of the Roll Feed Unit (a) to secure it to the printer.
Handling sheets Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media. • Cut Sheet lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot or Front Paper Feed Slot.
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Cut Sheet lamp, press the Load/Eject button to display a screen for selection of the paper type. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.
Handling sheets Selecting the Paper Size (Sheet) To change the paper size after paper has been advanced, select the paper size as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Cut Sheet lamp, press the Load/Eject button to display a screen for selection of the paper type automatically. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size.
Handling sheets Loading Sheets Manually When using the tray, load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot. (→P.148) However, if you have specied POP Board, insert the sheet in the Front Paper Feed Slot. (→P.150) Loading paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot Note • You can load only one sheet in the Top Paper Feed Slot. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. • • • • Store unused paper in the original package, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight.
Handling sheets 4. Load the paper in the Top Paper Feed Slot with the printing side face-up. Insert the paper until its edge touches the far end of the tray lightly. Caution • If you load A2 or larger in the printer, the paper goes down on the back of the printer under its own weight. Therefore, place your hands on the paper till the paper is fed. 5. Move the Width Guide (a) to match the size of paper loaded.
Handling sheets Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot Important • Before loading heavyweight paper, change the media type setting to POP Board. After POP Board is selected as the type of paper, you can select Front Paper Feed Slot. • Always load a POP Board in the Front Paper Feed Slot. Loading it another way may damage the printer or cause malfunction. Note • • • • • 1. You can load only one sheet of paper at a time.
Handling sheets 3. 4. Open Upper Cover is displayed. At this point, open the Top Cover. With the sheet printing-side up, place the leading edge on the Front Tray Guides and keep it at as you insert it into the Front Paper Feed Slot. Caution • When loading paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot, keep it at as you insert it into the slot. If you do not, the printing surface may be damaged.
Handling sheets 5. As you look inside the Top Cover, insert the leading edge of the paper between the Platen and Paper Retainer (a), keeping it parallel to the Paper Retainer (a), and align the paper with the Paper Alignment Line (b) of the Front Tray Guides. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer.
Handling sheets 6. Close top cover. is displayed. At this point, close the Top Cover and press the OK button. The paper is held between the Platen and Back Cover as it is fed. After the paper is advanced and the printer goes online, printing starts automatically. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer enters Standby mode. 7.
Handling sheets Removing Sheets from the Top Paper Feed Slot 1. Press the Load/Eject button. A conrmation message is displayed regarding removal of the sheet. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. 2. Press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer.
Handling sheets Removing Heavyweight Paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot If you are printing heavyweight paper from the Front Paper Feed Slot, the printer will stop advancing the paper while the trailing edge is still in the rollers to prevent the sheet from dropping. In this case, remove the paper as follows. 1. Press the Load/Eject button.
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side manually. 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.
Handling sheets Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top 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. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.158), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Handling sheets • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press the OK button. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.143) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Output Stacker Output Stacker Output Stacker Precautions When you print on rolls, you can use the Output Stacker to hold ejected printouts. When you use the Output Stacker (b), push down Basket Rod #1 fully toward the front, keeping it even on the left and right so that Basket Rod #2 (a) is not slanted. The Output Stacker can accommodate one sheet. Remove each sheet before printing if you are printing a series of documents. Use the Output Stacker in the normal position (a).
Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This topic describes how to use the Output Stacker. When storing documents on the Output Stacker, use the stacker in position (1). When the Output Stacker is not used, fold the stacker to stow it in position (2). Important • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1). If you do not, printed documents may not be dropped into the Output Stacker, and the printed surface may become soiled.
Output Stacker Use the Output Stacker in the normal position (a). However, for some types of paper, you can use the stacker in the position for easy removal (b). To switch the stacker to the position for easy removal, move the Support Rod to the position (b). This position enables printed documents to be removed more easily. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in the extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images Printing is easy when you simply choose the print target. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Setting optimized for printing at the highest level of quality.
Printing Photos and Images Print Target Description Poster (Text, Illustrations) Setting optimized for printing vivid, eye-catching store posters combining images and text. Scanned Image Setting optimized for printing scanned images with accurate color reproduction to match the original images. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing Photos and Images 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper Type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper Width: 10 inches (254 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7.
Printing Photos and Images 8. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Photo (Standard) in the E Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking F View set.. 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Printing Photos and Images 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.433) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main Easy Settings Print Target Photo A mode optimized for printing monochrome images with (Monochrome) maximum expressiveness through simple operations. Choosing Photo (Monochrome) in Easy Settings applies image processing to keep color ink use to an absolute minimum, suppressing color shift and achieving consistent gray balance.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing Photos and Images 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos in monochrome based on the following example. • • • • • Original: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list.
Printing Photos and Images 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. In the A Media Type setting, choose the type of paper for printing, such as Glossy Paper, Coated Paper, and so on. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Printing Photos and Images 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13.
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the G Color Mode list.
Printing Photos and Images 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. 9. 10. On the Gray Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing Photos and Images 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome (Photo) in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome (Photo) may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. 12. On the Gray Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Printing Photos and Images 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Printing from Photoshop You can print images in the Adobe RGB color space that you have created in Photoshop, the Adobe Systems photo retouching application. Using the dedicated Photoshop printer driver plug-in (provided with the printer) makes it easy to print Adobe RGB images more attractively. • Using the Plug-in to Print (→P.180) • Using the Printer Driver to Print (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. 1.
Printing Photos and Images 9. 10. 11. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 19. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Printing Photos and Images 20. 21. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 22. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. 1.
Printing Photos and Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode.
Printing Photos and Images 18. 19. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 20. Make sure C Page Size in the Page Setup pane matches the size of the original as specied in Photoshop-in this case, 10"x12". 21.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) (→P.188) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Printing CAD Drawings 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.380) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Printing CAD Drawings 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing CAD Drawings 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.433) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for ofce documents Print Target Ofce Document Description Settings optimized for clear printing of ofce documents such as handouts.
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Printing Ofce Documents 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.380) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available.
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm [8.3×11.7 in])/Letter Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm [8.3×11.7 in.])/Letter 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing Ofce Documents 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Select sheets in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.433) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Registering a hot folder on your computer Folders used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy) are called hot folders. Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. You can specify printing conditions (such as the image quality and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed. Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. 1. 2.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. Press Send to display the screen for transmission. Press Favorites, and then press the Favorites button assigned to the hot folder.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired. The available options vary depending on the color mode. Description Color Mode Color Adjustment Color Print in color.
Adjusting Images Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) Color adjustment based on the original color prole of the printer driver This is the default color-matching method. Normally, use Driver Matching Mode.
Adjusting Images Gray Tone Adjustment The following settings can be adjusted if “Monochrome (Photo)” is selected in Color Mode. Gray Adjustment Description Items Color Balance Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list. Brightness Adjust the brightness of printed images while keeping the darkest and lightest portions intact.
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
Adjusting Images 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow 9. G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on.
Adjusting Images 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Adjusting Images 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. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
Adjusting Images Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing. Note • Easy Settings are also available, providing convenient presets. To use the presets, simply choose the printing application.
Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. Print Quality (*1) Print Priority Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is Image most important.
Adjusting Images Color settings Setting Item Options Description Color Mode (*1) Color Color (Economy) Monochrome (Photo) Monochrome Choose whether to print in color or monochrome. (→P.203) Color Adjustment (Images) Cyan Magenta Yellow Gray Tone Brightness Contrast Saturation You can adjust the levels of cyan, magenta, and yellow as well as the brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray tone separately for images, graphics, and text documents.
Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Thicken Fine Lines (*1) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, this takes more time than regular printing. High-Precision Printing Enables printing at the highest level of quality. However, this requires more time than usual for printing.
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click H Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.203) 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to print CAD drawings in monochrome. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. Click Standard(600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the brightness and contrast, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting brightness and contrast, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.203) 13.
Adjusting Images 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. That’s why the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used. If printing results are not as you expected, adjust the paper feed amount and Printhead height. (→P.578) (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you press the Feeder Selection button to illuminate the Cut Sheet lamp, press the Load/Eject button to display a screen for selection of the paper type. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button to display a screen for selection of the paper size. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.225) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7.
Choosing Paper for Printing 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
Choosing Paper for Printing 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing enlargements or reductions 8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. 10. 11. 12. 13. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the D Fit Paper Size check box. Click ISO A3 in the G Paper Size list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. 16. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure E Fit Paper Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the I Paper Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 10. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paperr width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2. 3.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the G Paper Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “120.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click G Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.248) • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. (→P.84) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.
Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Manual as the paper source. • To perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer, you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it. • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with “Custom Size.” (→P.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any Type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Printing at full size 10. 11. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.384) Note • You can select Oversize in Display Series to make all oversized versions of paper in the selected Display Series available for printing.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing at full size 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
Printing at full size 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
Printing at full size 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Printing at full size 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Borderless Printing Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14. 15.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing.
Borderless Printing 7. Access the Main pane. 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Borderless Printing 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use n A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 16. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) If you do not attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing, the Platen may be soiled from borderless printing. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. If you use an A1 or A2 roll for borderless printing, insert the provided Spacer for Borderless Printing on the Roll Holder. (→P.140) The platen may be soiled from borderless printing if you do not attach it. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 in (406.4 mm) Follow the steps below to print a banner in either horizontal or vertical format.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.296) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered. 1. 2. 3. Start Microsoft Word.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the Microsoft Word menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 9. 10. 11. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. 12.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page Size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 9. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click "100*500", the size you registered. 10. 11. In D Orientation, click the icon of the document in landscape orientation. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. 9. 10. 11. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) This topic describes two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.296) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.298) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. 9. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 1. Select mm or inch in Units. 2. Enter “430” [16.9 in] in both Width and Height. 11. 12. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the square paper (430×430 mm [16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. 9. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Paper Size Options dialog box. 1. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example. 2. Select mm or inch in Units. 3. Enter “430” [16.9 in] in both Width and Height.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13. Access the Main pane. 14. 15. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. 18. 19. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. In D Easy Settings, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. Select the A Page Layout check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click Free Layout in the B Page Layout list.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. 2. 3.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. 8. 9. 10. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the B Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Paper Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Note • You can print up to 16 pages of the original on a single sheet. • You can also change the page layout order and print page boundary lines, as desired.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the B Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking C Set. 13. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 15.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the B Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. 1. Click C Set under B Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box.
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls When using originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width. For instructions on centering originals when printing on rolls, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
Centering originals 9. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the G Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.00 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Centering originals 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Centering originals 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets When you print originals that are smaller than the sheet size, the originals are arranged in the upper left corner of the sheet. If you prefer, you can print originals that were arranged this way centered on the sheet instead. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the sheet.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets ( Manual ) Paper Type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. 13. 14. Select the G Print Centered check box. Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For instructions on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4/Letter Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. 12. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.
Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. Select the K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Conserving roll paper 6. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. 11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the I No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Note • Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started.
Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) (→P.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Checking Images Before Printing 6. 7. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provided: • • • • • • • • CONFIDENTIAL COPY DRAFT FILE COPY FINAL PRELIMINARY PROOF TOP SECRET You can also create your own watermarks.
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Other useful settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the D Watermark check box.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation. Rotate 180 degrees The original is rotated 180 degrees to print it upside down.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
Other useful settings 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. In H Orientation, click J Landscape. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Other useful settings 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details. Note • You can also save the favorite settings as les.
Other useful settings Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Complete the print settings.
Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.104) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing. If you prefer, you can print continuously without cutting the roll, or you can print a cut line.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function once disabled, or select the setting for printing a cut guideline instead. 1.
Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
Other useful settings Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Other useful settings Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Other useful settings 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. 10. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode.
Other useful settings 12. Click F Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. 13. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in A Setting Method. If it is not selected already, select it. 14. Click B Print Chart. Light Source Check Tool now starts up. 15. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed.
Other useful settings 16. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall. 17. In the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box, select the number of your preferred chart in C Chart Number. 18.
Other useful settings Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of supported i1 devices, refer to the manual provided with the Light Source Measure Tool. 1.
Other useful settings 6. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 7. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 8. 9. 10. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 11. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
Other useful settings 13. Click F Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. 14. 15. Select By entering values directly in A Setting Method. Select the B Lighting Source Type and D Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching sheet, also select E Illuminance.
Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor matching." Using this mode requires adjustment or conguration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the le for printing, and the printer driver. Important • Monitor matching may not be applied, or these settings may not be congurable or adjustable, depending on your monitor and the source application.
Other useful settings Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. 1. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individual variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments. (→P.588) 2. Calibrate the monitor. Normally, you can use a colorimeter such as the i1-Display. Set the white point to 6500 K or 5000 K, the gamma to 2.
Other useful settings Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important • Before using this feature, you must calibrate the monitor and congure settings in the source application. (→P.375) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Other useful settings 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode.
Other useful settings 13. In Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.367) 14. 15. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.390) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.392) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.416) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.418) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.419) You can view support information and the user manual.
Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7.
Printer Driver 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.384) • Checking a print preview (→P.385) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.
Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. After you click OK, when you print a job, the imagePROGRAF Preview window will be displayed.
Printer Driver 6. 7. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Complete the print settings.
Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.390) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. 2. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Printer Driver Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)”. (→P.
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. name of this printer. Note • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (→P.
Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)”. (→P.
Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description I Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. J Unidirectional Printing Although unidirectional printing is slower, it can help prevent misaligned lines and ensure better results. K High-Precision Printing Select this option for printing at the highest level of quality. However, this takes more time than regular printing. O High-Speed Printing Select this option for printing at the highest speed.
Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. (→P.394) Setting Item A Paper Source Description Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper.
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.394) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.394) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.394) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.203) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list. Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode.
Printer Driver Ambient Light Adjust When you select By selecting a chart number in Setting Method Setting Item Description A Setting Method You can choose conguration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. B Print Chart Click to start the Light Source Check Tool, for printing Charts. The Light Source Check Tool must be installed to use this function. C Chart Number In Chart, select the number of the pattern with your desired colors.
Printer Driver When you select By entering values directly in Setting Method Setting Item Description A Setting Method You can choose conguration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. B Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the i1 colorimeter. D Color Temperature Enter the Color Temperature measured using the i1 colorimeter. E Illuminance Enter the Illuminance measured using the i1 colorimeter.
Printer Driver Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Setting Item Description A Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. B Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper compatible with Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.104) C Paper Source Choose the paper source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main sheet.
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet. (→P.394) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.394) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.203) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment sheet.
Printer Driver Gray Adjustment Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment sheet. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment sheet, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment sheet, on the Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.394) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Setting Item Description A Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.109) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the L Paper Source list.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description H Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.353) K Rotate Page 90 degrees Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.333) (Conserve Paper) L Paper Source Choose the feed source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type on the Main sheet.
Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note • To display the Paper Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Paper Size Options. (→P.410) Setting Item Description A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver.
Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item A Page Layout C Set D Watermark Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.313) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.319) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.302) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (→P.413) Setting Item A FineZoom Settings Description This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto.
Printer Driver Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P.359) B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites. C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list. L Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the A Favorites list.
Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utilitysheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Button Corresponding Utility A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Printer Driver Support Sheet (Windows) On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
Printer Driver Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Setting Item A About 420 Windows Software Description You can display version information for the printer driver.
Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Button A Copy Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
Printer Driver Printing Adobe RGB Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll Paper Width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. 1.
Printer Driver 9. 10. 11. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 19. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Printer Driver 21. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 22. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Status Monitor Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor” shows details for each printer. • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer, printers connected to your computer, and printers found on the network.
Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access.
PosterArtist PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArtist PosterArtist offers a wide range of features, including features to insert source documents in posters and compose an original with them.
PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. 7. Select the A Page Layout check box.
PosterArtist 9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. 10. Print from the PosterArtist menu.
Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially. • Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network.
Device Setup Utility Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software.
Device Setup Utility Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Printer Driver Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P.440) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.441) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings.
Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
Printer Driver 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet or Manual in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.436) • Checking a print preview (→P.437) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click F View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.
Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper.
Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.104) B Get Information Click to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, which shows the types of paper specied on the printer for each feed source. When you select a feed source, your selection is applied to the printer driver settings for the feed source and type of paper.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K High-Precision Printing Select this option for printing at the highest level of quality. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Q High-Speed Printing Select this option for printing at the highest speed. Printing in this mode is faster and consumes less ink, but the printing quality is lower. L Printer Click to display the Printer dialog box, which indicates the ink levels and gives other information about the printer.
Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media Type. (→P.441) Setting Item A Paper Source 444 Mac OS X Software Description Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded.
Printer Driver Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.441) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.441) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.441) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.203) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel.
Printer Driver Matching Pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode (Using Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.3.9) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. B Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed. Various Matching Method options are available depending on your selection in Matching.
Printer Driver Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) (Using Mac OS X 10.4 or later) The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) in the Matching Mode list. Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC proles, select ICC Matching Mode depending on your color matching system.
Printer Driver Ambient Light Adjust When you select By selecting a chart number in Setting Method Setting Item Description A Setting Method You can choose conguration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. B Print Chart Click to start the Light Source Check Tool, for printing Chart. The Light Source Check Tool must be installed to use this function. C Chart Number In Chart, select the number of the pattern with your desired colors.
Printer Driver When you select By entering values directly in Setting Method Setting Item Description A Setting Method You can choose conguration based on the printed Chart or based on using the i1 colorimeter. B Lighting Source Type Select the light source measured using the i1 colorimeter. D Color Temperature Enter the Color Temperature measured using the i1 colorimeter. E Illuminance Enter the Illuminance measured using the i1 colorimeter.
Printer Driver Light Source Check Tool The Light Source Check Tool enables you to print Chart. Setting Item Description A Printer Name The printer name is displayed here. B Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper compatible with Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.104) C Paper Source Choose the paper source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type in the Main pane.
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching pane. (→P.441) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. B Input Prole Settings You can choose Input Prole. Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode.
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (→P.441) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics.
Printer Driver Gray Adjustment Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Gray Adjustment pane. Gray Adjustment On the Gray Adjustment pane, you can adjust the color balance, brightness, contrast, and other image qualities. Note • To display the Gray Adjustment pane, on the Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.441) , select Monochrome (Photo) by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Color Settings. • Monochrome (Photo) is not available for all types of paper.
Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media Type in the Main pane. B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description J Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.322) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.328) K No Spaces at Top or Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description A Set Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment B View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs.
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Setting Item Description A Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • B Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • C Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer D Send job to Click to display the Send job to dialog box, which enables you to specify how print jobs are stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Printer Driver Support Pane (Mac OS X) On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
Printer Driver Printing Adobe RGB Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print Adobe RGB images based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Adobe RGB image created in Photoshop Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Important • In Photoshop, select no color-matching. • In the printer driver settings, select Driver Matching Mode and choose Adobe RGB in Color Space. 1.
Printer Driver 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Image in the E Print Priority list. Select the print quality in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click Matching to display the Matching pane. In Matching Mode, click Driver Matching Mode. In Color Space, click Adobe RGB.
Printer Driver 18. 19. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll paper is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 20. Make sure C Page Size in the Page Setup pane matches the size of the original as specied in Photoshop-in this case, 10"x12". 21.
Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista (Home Basic/Business/Ultimate) • Windows Server 2008 (Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition) • Mac OS X 10.2.
Network Setting Network Environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1. Check the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 3.
Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. To access RemoteUI, start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Item 7. Default Setting Details RAW Mode Bi-direction Activate this setting to use Raw mode bidirectional communication. Off FTP Printing Activate this setting to use FTP Printing. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IP address. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server. 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. 0.0.0.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Item NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Default Setting Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. (0-255 characters) Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-64 characters) Print Server Password Set a password for the print server.
Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
Network Setting Initializing the Network Settings Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconguring the IP address, see “Conguring the IP Address on the Printer”. (→P.468) • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.472) 1.
Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. The procedure described below is the conguration based on the LPR or Raw protocol using the standard TCP/IP port in Windows ( Standard TCP/IP Port ).
Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topic describes how to share the printer in Windows. Important • We recommend that your network administrator congure your network for printer sharing. 1. Open the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) window. 2.
Network Setting (Windows) 3. On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name. 4. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted to choose the location of the printer driver le, insert the provided User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and specify the folder where the printer driver is located. 5. Click OK.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting (Windows) Item NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Default Setting Details Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. (0-255 characters) Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers in your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow these steps to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel. Note • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer’s IP address is congured.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the frame type using the printer Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. The display reverts to the NetWare menu. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Frame Type, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE (from Novell, provided with NetWare) Important • If you use NWADMIN to congure the print service settings, Novell Client (the Novell NetWare client software) must be installed as the client software application.
Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print Services Quick Setup in the Tools menu. 2. Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. 3.
Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. 3. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. 1. In Available Options, select Quick Setup and press the Enter key. 2. Enter the name of the new print server, the new printer, and the queue. Note • The print server name will be required when conguring the printer’s protocol settings.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.472) 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) 1. In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. 2. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.488)" 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.488)" 4.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings. 1. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers. For instructions, see “Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type”. (→P.486) 2.
Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleTalk network, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Macintosh)”. (→P.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the destination (Mac OS X) Important • AppleTalk is supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. 1. 2. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel (→P.470) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). 6. Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. Important • If imagePROGRAF Generic is indicated in Kind, the printer information is not properly acquired. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. (→P.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • Bonjour and IP Print (Auto) do not support printing to a printer on other network groups that require a router for connection. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same network.
Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • • • • • • • • • Printer driver imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Windows) imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Mac OS) Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor RemoteUI Control Panel The hard disk operations available through each interface are as follows.
Hard Disk imagePROGRAF imageFree Layout PROGRAF Color imageimageStatus RUNNER PROGRAF Monitor Enlargement Print Plug-In Copy Printer driver imageColor imageimagePROGRAF RUNNER Print Plug-In Enlargement PROGRAF Printmonitor imageCopy PROGRAF Free Layout Availability Availability Availability Printer driver Windows Mac OS Operation RemoteUI Control Panel Availability Availability Operations with saved jobs Print saved jobs No No Yes Yes Yes Delete saved jobs No No Yes Yes Yes Job queue man
Hard Disk Saved Print Jobs Saving print jobs refers to the process of sending print jobs from a computer and storing them on the printer’s hard disk. By saving print jobs, you can print them repeatedly as needed without sending them from a computer again. Saving print jobs offers the following benets.
Hard Disk Output Method ( Send job to ) To save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk, select Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X). Three options are available in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X): Print, Print (auto delete), and Save in mail box. Optionally, you can also select Save data before printing. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.
Hard Disk Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. Print jobs in the “job queue” or “common box” are saved in the temporary storage area. Jobs in “personal boxes” are saved in the permanent storage area. • Job queue Print jobs in progress(*1) are temporarily saved in the job queue, a storage space where jobs are saved in the order they will be printed. The queue holds up to ten jobs.
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver To save print jobs sent from software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, complete the Output Method and Save and Print settings in the printer menu. Important • Contact the software or system developer for information about support for this printer function. Specifying Output Method 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Hard Disk Specifying Save and Print 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Save and Print, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, or Off, and then press the OK button. If you select On, print jobs are saved on the hard disk and then printed.
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs You can save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the printer driver (Windows) (→P.512) • Using Print Plug-In (Windows) See the section on the Set Conguration button on the Main sheet. • Using Free Layout (Windows) See the section on the Output Method dialog box. • Using Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (Windows) See the section on the Output Method button on the Output Settings sheet.
Hard Disk 2. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. 3. Choose an Output Method. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. If you choose Save in mail box, also specify the destination Personal Box in the Mail box list.
Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Mac OS) 1. Access the Additional Settings pane. 2. Choose an Send job to. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer without printing them. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you select Save in mail box.
Hard Disk Do Not Save Print Jobs in the Common Box If you have selected Print in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) in the printer driver as the format for print jobs sent from the computer, the jobs are saved in the common box. (→P.507) You can select Save: Shared Box > Off in the printer menu so that print jobs for which you have selected Output Method > Print in the printer driver are deleted from the common box after printing.
Hard Disk Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) You can delete queued jobs. You can also select queued jobs and give them rst priority, to print them immediately after the printer has printed jobs that are currently being processed or printed. Note • You cannot interrupt jobs that are currently being saved, processed, printed, or deleted by printing other jobs before these processes are nished. You can manage queued print jobs as follows.
Hard Disk Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display Menu Durng Prtng. 2. You can manage queued jobs as follows. • Deleting queued jobs 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu, and then press the OK button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Queue Ope., and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to delete, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • Changing the order of printing 1.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor On the Job sheet, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • • • • Preempting other jobs Pausing printing Resuming printing Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available.
Hard Disk Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes By default, no passwords are set for personal boxes. For greater security, you can set passwords for each personal box. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the personal box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the personal box. Note • A password cannot be set for the common box. • Enter a four-digit number as the password, in the range 0001-9999.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. 2. On the Stored Job page, select the personal box for a password. 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number : Re-enter the password to conrm it. Click Edit. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.
Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Re-enter to conrm : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set. 2. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Verify : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Naming Personal Boxes By default, personal boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management. You can assign a name to a personal box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, select the personal box to identify. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box.
Hard Disk 2. Click Edit. 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the personal box name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box to identify and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.
Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Displaying a List of Saved Jobs You can display saved print jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. View the list of stored print jobs as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Display a list of saved print jobs. • To display jobs saved in the Common Box 1.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI Choose a mail box on the Stored Job page to display a list of jobs saved in that mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk Jobs saved in the mail box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Printing a List of Saved Jobs You can print a list of saved print jobs in the common box and each personal box. You can also print a list of print jobs by using the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print a list of saved print jobs. • To print a list of jobs saved in the Common Box 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Com. BOX Ope., and then press the ► button. 3.
Hard Disk Printing Saved Jobs You can print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print the saved job. • Printing jobs in the common box 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Com. BOX Ope., and then press the ► button. 3.
Hard Disk • Printing jobs in personal boxes 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Psnl. BOX Ope., and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the folder, and then press the ► button. 4. Enter a password if one has been set, and then press the OK button. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job List, and then press the ► button. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the saved job to print, and then press the ► button. 7.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the print job in the list and click Print. 3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print.
Hard Disk 3. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. Note • Print Time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, Print Time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box. 3. Specify the number of copies and click the OK button.
Hard Disk Note • Print Time is only displayed in Mac OS X 10.5. Print Time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, Print Time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs for which Print is selected as the format in Output Method (in Windows) or Send job to (in Mac OS X) are saved in the common box, number “00”. However, jobs in this mail box will be deleted one after another starting with the oldest job in the following situations.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move. 3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move.
Hard Disk 3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move. 3. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Displaying Details of Saved Jobs You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Renaming Saved Jobs You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. 3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document.
Hard Disk 4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties.
Hard Disk 3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Set.
Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. Documents cannot be renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Deleting Saved Jobs You can delete saved jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. Delete stored print jobs as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Delete the saved job. • To delete saved jobs in the Common Box 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select HDD Information, and then press the ► button.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI To view the box list, select Stored Job in Job Management. On the Stored Job page, the free hard disk space is shown in the upper-right corner when boxes are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Pane in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help.
Hard Disk Erasing Data on the Printer’s Hard Disk You can erase data on the printer’s hard disk from the Control Panel. There are three ways to erase the data, as follows. Erasure Method Time Required Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on the printer’s hard disk. Choose this method for relatively fast erasure. Because only the le management data is erased, the print job data itself is not erased.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Correcting Print Misalignment If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment Use Auto Head Adj. or Manual Head Adj to adjust the printhead position. Normally, use Auto Head Adj.. However, when using special paper or if printing is not improved after executing Advanced Adj. in Auto Head Adj., try Manual Head Adj.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Automatically If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Use Auto Head Adj. to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the printhead. Auto Head Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Standard Adj. will x most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Advanced Adj..
Adjusting the Printhead 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard Adj. or Advanced Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll. 7.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Alignment Manually If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. With Manual Head Adj, you can manually adjust the Printhead alignment by printing and reading a test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment. If advanced adjustment does not improve printing results, or if you are using special paper, try manual adjustment.
Adjusting the Printhead 8. Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment and determine the number of the pattern with straight lines. Note • If lines seem straightest in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number, and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead Height If printed documents rub against the printer during printing or if the edge of paper is wrinkled from rubbing, it may help to raise the Printhead. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the feed amount. • Banding in different colors • Line length is not accurate in the direction paper is fed To adjust the feed amount, do the following, in this order. 1. Depending on the issue, change the Feed Priority setting for the particular type of paper. (→P.577) 2. Based on the Feed Priority setting, use Auto Band Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set for each type of paper, in the Feed Priority setting. Adjust the Feed Priority setting to suit your particular printing application. • Band Joint : Adjusts the feed amount to reduce banding across the sheet in printed documents. The settings of Auto Band Adj. or Manual Band Adj are applied. If you have executed Fine Band Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Automatically If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. Auto Band Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate banding, or when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for which printing has been veried by Canon. Always check the Feed Priority setting before using Auto Band Adj.. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Band Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard Adj. or Advanced Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for band adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. 7.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount Manually If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. Use Manual Band Adj for transparent media or other paper for which adjustment with Auto Band Adj. is not possible. We recommend automatic adjustment for other types of paper. (→P.578) Always check the Feed Priority setting before using Manual Band Adj. (→P.577) Note • If additional ne-tuning is necessary after Manual Band Adj, use Fine Band Adj..
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. Determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable. Note • If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the number selected in step 6, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for band adjustment. 8.
Adjusting the feed amount Banding Adjustment During Printing (Fine Band Adj.) If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears every 40 mm (1.6 in) or so, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. Use Fine Band Adj. after Auto Band Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Measurement Scale for Better Accuracy Use Adjust Length to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length. Two Adjust Length options are available ( A: Standard and B: Other ), and the settings for both options are saved. The setting of B: Other is applied when printing in high-speed mode from software or systems other than the printer driver. In other cases, the A: Standard setting is applied.
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage. The scale bar shows “Millimeter” in 50 mm units and “Inch” in 1 inch units. Note • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A: Standard or in magenta if you choose B: Other. • To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button for a second or more, and then go to step 7. 7.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Color on the Trailing Edge of Sheets If printed sheets are affected by banding in different colors toward the end of the sheet (about 20-30 mm from the edge), try adjusting the feed amount of the trailing edge of sheets. Note • If printed documents (including documents printed on rolls) are affected by banding in different colors not only toward the end of the sheet but throughout the printed area, try adjusting the overall feed amount. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 7. Examine test pattern C2 for adjustment. After you determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable, press the ▲ or ▼ to choose the pattern number, and then press the OK button. The printer now goes back online. Note • If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 17 if you cannot decide whether pattern 16 or 18 is better.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button.
Color adjustment Color adjustment Using Color Calibration to Adjust Colors The calibration function improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individual variation among Printheads or conditions in various printing environments. We recommend performing calibration in the following situations.
Color adjustment FineArt Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible FneArt HW Photo Compatible Compatible Compatible • The optimal adjustment value from color calibration is applied before printing, even when you print on paper other than the type used for calibration. • In the printer driver or on the Control Panel (in the MAIN MENU ), you can specify whether to apply the calibration value in printing. The printer driver settings are given priority. For main menu details, see “Main Menu Settings”.
Color adjustment Paper to Prepare Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide and compatible with calibration Sheets One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size and compatible with calibration Perform calibration as follows. 1. Load • • • • the paper. Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.115) Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.117) Loading Rolls in the Printer (→P.118) Loading Sheets Manually (→P.148) 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Color adjustment Printing in Ideal Colors for Light in the Viewing Environment You can print in the colors that look best when viewed under the light where the printed image will be displayed. There are two ways to adjust the color tone for the ambient light, as follows. By selecting color tones on Charts before printing On the printed Chart, note the number of the set of colors with the desired color tone and enter this number in the printer driver before printing.
Color adjustment Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Windows) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
Color adjustment 10. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in B Matching Method. In this case, select the same color space as when the le was opened in C Color Space and the monitor color temperature in D Monitor White Point. 11. 12. Select E Use ambient light adjustment. 13. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in A Setting Method.
Color adjustment 15. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. 16. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall. 17. In the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box, select the number of your preferred chart in C Chart Number. 18.
Color adjustment Selecting Color Tones on Charts Before Printing (Mac OS X) Print Charts, note the number of the chart with your desired color tone, and enter this number in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires that the Light Source Check Tool be installed. • You can install the Light Source Check Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel.
Color adjustment 10. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode. Note • To specify monitor matching, select Monitor Matching in B Matching Method . In this case, select the same color space as when the le was opened in C Color Space and the monitor color temperature in D Monitor White Point. 11. 12. Select E Use ambient light adjustment. 13. Conrm that By selecting a chart number is selected in A Setting Method.
Color adjustment 15. Check the settings and click Print. The Chart is printed. 16. In the viewing environment, determine the number of the set of images on the Chart in which all four vertical images have the best overall color tone. Note • Choose the number of the set of images in which the people, the blue of the sky, and the red of the strawberries look the most natural overall. 17. In the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box, select the number of your preferred chart in C Chart Number. 18.
Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Windows) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of supported i1 devices, refer to the manual provided with the Light Source Measure Tool. 1.
Color adjustment 6. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 7. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 8. 9. 10. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. 11. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet.
Color adjustment 12. 13. Select E Use ambient light adjustment. 14. 15. Select By entering values directly in A Setting Method. Click F Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select the B Lighting Source Type and D Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching sheet, also select E Illuminance.
Color adjustment Printing in Colors Matching the Measured Ambient Light (Mac OS X) Measure the light level in the viewing environment and enter the results in the printer driver before printing. Important • This function requires the i1 spectrophotometer. The Light Source Measure Tool must also be installed. • You can install the Light Source Measure Tool from the User Software CD-ROM. • For a list of supported i1 devices, refer to the manual provided with the Light Source Measure Tool. 1.
Color adjustment 6. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 7. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 8. 9. 10. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. 11. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel.
Color adjustment 12. 13. Select E Use ambient light adjustment. 14. 15. Select By entering values directly in A Setting Method. Click F Ambient Light Adjust to display the Ambient Light Adjust dialog box. Select the B Lighting Source Type and D Color Temperature determined in step 1. If you have selected Monitor Matching in Matching Method on the Matching panel, also select E Illuminance. 16. 17. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors Adjusting the colors printed so that they more closely match the colors displayed on the monitor is called "monitor matching." Using this mode requires adjustment or conguration of the settings of your monitor, the source application, the le for printing, and the printer driver. Important • Monitor matching may not be applied, or these settings may not be congurable or adjustable, depending on your monitor and the source application.
Color adjustment Monitor Matching The sequence in monitor matching is as follows. 1. Calibrate the printer. Calibration improves color consistency by compensating for slight differences in how color appears due to individual variation among printheads or conditions in various printing environments. (→P.588) 2. Calibrate the monitor. Normally, you can use a colorimeter such as the i1-Display. Set the white point to 6500 K or 5000 K, the gamma to 2.
Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Windows) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important • Before using this feature, you must calibrate the monitor and congure settings in the source application. (→P.375) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching sheet. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode.
Color adjustment 13. In Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.367) 14. 15. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Color adjustment Printing Images to Match Monitor Colors (Mac OS X) By calibrating your monitor and conguring settings in the source application in advance, you can complete settings to print in colors that are as close as possible to the colors displayed on the monitor. Important • Before using this feature, you must calibrate the monitor and congure settings in the source application. (→P.375) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4.
Color adjustment 5. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 6. In F Print Quality, click Highest or High. Important • Ambient Light Adjust is only available when the F Print Quality is set to Highest or High. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Matching tab to display the Matching panel. Make sure Driver Matching Mode (Kyuanos) is selected in A Matching Mode.
Color adjustment 13. In D Monitor White Point, select the white point set on the monitor. Note • For greater precision in monitor matching, we recommend conguring the settings for ambient light matching. (→P.367) 14. 15. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink Tanks that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing Ink Tanks, make sure an “F” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank part numbers. • • • • • • • • Y Ink Tank PFI-101Y PC Ink Tank PFI-101PC C Ink Tank PFI-101C GY Ink Tank PFI-101GY BK Ink Tank PFI-101BK PM Ink Tank PFI-101PM M Ink Tank PFI-101M MBK Ink Tank PFI-101MBK 130 ml (4.
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “F” in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.614) Precautions when handling ink tanks Take the following precautions when handling ink tanks. Caution • • • • • For safety, keep ink tanks out of the reach of children. If ink is accidentally ingested, contact a physician immediately.
Ink Tanks Replacing ink tanks 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace an Ink Tank. If a message requests you to replace an Ink Tank, press the OK button. Go to step 5 and remove the Ink Tank. Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, during printing, or during printhead cleaning.
Ink Tanks 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A message on the Display Screen requests you to open the Ink Tank Cover. Remove the Ink Tank at this point. 5. Open the Ink Tank Cover and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. 6. Press the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever of the color for replacement and pull the Ink Tank Lock Lever up to open it.
Ink Tanks 7. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. Caution • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Dispose of used ink tanks in accordance with local regulations. 8. Before opening the pouch, gently shake the Ink Tank seven or eight times.
Ink Tanks 9. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Caution • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Do not remove and agitate ink tanks that have already been installed in the printer. Ink may leak out. 10. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down.
Ink Tanks 11. Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever closed until it clicks into place. 12. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. 13. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Ink Tank.
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless a message is displayed. During messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.
Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tanks in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.
Printheads Printheads Printhead • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.
Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.55) 1. Load • • • • unused paper. Loading Rolls on the Roll Holder (→P.115) Loading Rolls in the Roll Feed Unit (→P.117) Loading Rolls in the Printer (→P.
Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.55) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. • If POP Board (paper thickness 1.5 mm [0.06 in]) is loaded in Front Paper Feed Slot, printhead cleaning will not work correctly.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead This printer is equipped with two Printheads. Replace one or both Printheads in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu Replace both Printheads, one at a time. • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the left printhead. Replace the left Printhead.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow the steps below to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink to leak from the Printhead, resulting in stains. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low. • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for replacement. • Choose On in Auto Print to have the printer automatically adjust the Printhead alignment after replacement of the Printhead. (→P.55) 1.
Printheads 9. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Printheads 10. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 11. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 12. Remove the used Printhead. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
Printheads 13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. 14. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it.
Printheads 15. With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead rmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. 16. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 17. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Printheads 18. Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system. After about 11 minutes, the Printhead will be automatically aligned, and the printer will go online. If no paper has been loaded, a message is displayed requesting you to load paper. Important • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is lling with ink. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead alignment will not be adjusted. In this case, adjust the alignment after Printhead replacement by accessing Advanced Adj.
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge • Maintenance Cartridge MC-16 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.633) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible Maintenance Cartridges For information on compatible Maintenance Cartridges, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.633) Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge Take the following precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Ofine or if messages advise you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message requests you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, go to step 6 and remove the Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge 7. Hold the handle (a) of the used Maintenance Cartridge and pull out the cartridge. Grasp the handles on both sides (b) and keep the cartridge level as you remove it. Important • Used Maintenance Cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge handles on both sides rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
Maintenance Cartridge 9. Keeping the used Maintenance Cartridge level, put it in the plastic bag that was in the box, as shown. 10. Expel air in the plastic bag and seal the zipper. Fold the plastic bag in half. 11. Put the used Maintenance Cartridge and packaging material in the box for storage, just like the new Maintenance Cartridge was, keeping it level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface.
Maintenance Cartridge 12. Holding the handles on both sides of the new Maintenance Cartridge (a), insert it completely, keeping it level. 13. Hold the Ejection Guide on both sides by the near end. Aligning the Ejection Guide with the guides (a), insert it into the printer until it locks in place. 14. Press the OK button. The printer returns to the mode before replacement of the Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. Press the Information button to display the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen.
Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and Prepare for maint cart replacement. is displayed. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (→P.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.28) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.
Cleaning the Printer 6. If paper dust has accumulated in the Vacuum holes (a) on the Platen or in the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (b), use the Cleaning Brush, provided with the printer, to wipe it away. Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 7. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole, the Paper Retainer, and the Borderless Printing Ink Grooves.
Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. 8. Close the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Retainer Clean the Paper Retainer about once a month to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean the Paper Retainer in the following situations to ensure the printer offers a comfortable working environment. • If the printed surface or the underside of paper is dirty after printing • After printing on small paper Caution • During cleaning, use a type of paper that does not generate much dust from cutting, such as Plain Paper.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.55) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more. • If POP Board (paper thickness 1.5 mm [0.
Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Note • It is not possible to prepare the printer for transfer if the Display Screen prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge or check the remaining capacity.
Other Maintenance 7. Open the Ink Tank Lock Lever and remove every Ink Tank. Put the Ink Tank in a plastic bag and seal it. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 8. Close every Ink Tank Lock Lever, and close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the suction is nished, Turn Power Off!! is displayed. 9.
Other Maintenance 11. Open the Top Cover. 12. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper to the Carriage Shaft. Important • Never touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Note • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation.
Other Maintenance 13. Close the Top Cover. 14. 15. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation. Repack the Roll Holder, Holder Stopper, and printer in shipping materials, and then package them in a shipping box.
Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Info, and then press the ► button. The rmware version is displayed. Updating the rmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website.
Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver. ÞLoading and Printing on Rolls (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print an A4 original enlarged on A2 paper? In the printer driver, you can adjust the original image to match the paper size or width, or you can specify enlargement or reduction before printing as desired. ÞResizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (→P.229) ÞResizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.235) ÞResizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I use the printer in combination with a Color imageRUNNER ? The printer can be used for automatic enlargement and printing of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER. ÞPrinting Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (→P.
Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp. Press the Load/Eject button. A screen is displayed for paper type selection. 3. Select POP Board and press the OK button. A screen is displayed for paper size selection. 4. Select the desired size and press the OK button.
Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If paper from a roll becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. Note • For instructions on removing a paper jam from a roll if the scrap of paper remains in the Paper Feed Slot, see “Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot)”. (→P.127) 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll.
Problems Regarding Paper 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll Feed Unit Cover. 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.657), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 4. Press the OK button. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. 2. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.143) Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Paper from the Tray If a sheet loaded manually becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the side manually. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
Problems Regarding Paper Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot of the Top 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. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot (→P.660), remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam.
Problems Regarding Paper • If paper is jammed in the back of the printer Remove the jammed paper from the back. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Press the OK button. If paper is jammed deep in the Paper Feed Slot, remove the Roll Feed Unit and clear the paper jam as follows. 1. Turn off the printer and remove the Roll Feed Unit from the printer. (→P.143) 2. Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot.
Problems Regarding Paper Roll Paper Cannot be Inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. The roll was pulled out by force when it had been advanced before printing, and this action closed the Paper Feed Slot. Follow these steps to remove the roll and open the feed slot. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. A conrmation message is displayed regarding removal of the roll. 2. Press the OK button.
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn the printer on. The printer is not selected in the printer driver. (The printer is in Sleep mode.) In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again. The print job is paused.
The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing. Check the error message and take action as necessary. (→P.683) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job, and paper could not be advanced because the trailing edge is taped to the roll. Remove the used roll and insert a new roll. (→P.120) (→P.121) (→P.122) (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.624) Because the printer was left without ink tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system. After the Ink Tank have been installed for 24 hours, run Head Cleaning B.
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause Corrective Action The paper type as specied in the printer driver does Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the not match the type loaded in the printer. (*1) printer as in the printer driver. (→P.113) (→P.146) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2.
Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.641) The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.113) (→P.146) Make sure the same paper type is specied in the printer driver as on the printer. 1.
Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.644) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingTime. The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.641) The Paper Retainer is soiled.
Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors. Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor. Refer to the computer and monitor documentation to adjust the colors.
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The roll is not loaded correctly in the Roll Feed Unit. Remove the roll and reload it. (→P.117) The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.576) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. In the printer menu, Print Length is specied in Feed Priority.
Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images Specify Image in the printer driver. in many solid colors. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling. Increase the level of suction holding the paper against the Platen or specify a margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) or more for the leading edge. (→P.
Problems with the printing quality The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount. (→P.578) Execute Fine Band Adj. during printing. (→P.578) The length of printed images is inaccurate Cause Corrective Action In the printer menu, Band Joint is specied in Feed Priority.
Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform (Windows) Cause In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected. Corrective Action Open the printer driver’s Properties dialog box from Print in the application software’s File menu, and try printing following the steps below. 1. Remove the check from Open Preview When Print Job Starts in the Main sheet. 2. Remove the check from Page Layout in the Layout sheet. 3.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Quick Start Guide. 2. Make sure the Link indicator is lit.
Cannot print over a network Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Detect, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press OK. Return to the Ethernet Driver menu. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Comm.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. (→P.432) (→P.470) The printer’s TCP/IP network settings are not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s TCP/IP network settings are congured correctly. (→P.473) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleTalk protocol is not enabled on the printer. Activate AppleTalk on the printer. (→P.475) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s AppleTalk settings are congured correctly. (→P.498) (→P.504) The computer and printer are not on the same network.
Installation problems Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow these steps to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights, such as those of the “Administrator” account. 1.
Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. (→P.79) If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer.
Other problems Ink Level Detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. (→P.614) This function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
Other problems 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 conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ► button. 10. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online.
Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Warning messages Warning messages are shown on lines 2-4 of the Display Screen. Although warning messages do not prevent printer operation, you should check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.683) Error messages (if action can be taken) Error messages are indicated on the Display Screen if you must respond before the printer can resume operation. Check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.
Responding to Messages Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Messages requiring special attention are as follows: Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).
Responding to Messages Error Messages Error messages Check the message and take the appropriate action. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Borderless printng not possible. (→P.693) Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. (→P.704) Cannot adjust band. (→P.696) Cannot adjust printhead. (→P.697) Cannot calibrate. (→P.697) Cannot cut paper. (→P.692) Cannot detect papr (→P.691) Cannot feed paper. (→P.692) Cannot print as specied. (→P.
Responding to Messages • • • • • • • • • • • Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. (→P.688) Roll printing is selected. (→P.688) RollWdthMismatch (→P.686) Sheet printing is selected. (→P.689) The roll is empty. (→P.688) This paper cannot be used. (→P.687) Unknown le. (→P.704) Use another paper. (→P.696) Wrong paper feed slot for this paper type. (→P.690) x printhead error (x is Left or Right) (→P.699) Clean x P Head (x is Left or Right) (→P.
Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Paper Mismatch Cause Corrective Action You printed a test pattern for printer adjustment on several sheets, but sheets of different types or sizes of paper were used. When printing a test pattern, use sheets of the same type and size of paper. Papr Type Mismatch Cause Corrective Action The type of paper as specied on the printer does not Follow these steps to ensure the type of paper match the type specied in the printer driver.
Messages regarding paper RollWdthMismatch Cause Corrective Action The paper size as specied on the If you have selected Fit Roll Paper printer does not match the size Width in the printer driver settings specied in the printer driver. and Warning in Detect Mismatch in the printer menu: Printing resumes after the warning message is displayed. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality.
Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to replace the roll. 1. Remove the roll. (→P.120) (→P.121) (→P.122) 2. Load a roll with enough paper left. (→P.115) (→P.117) (→P.118) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper type. (→P.113) 4.
Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected. Cause You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other printer status information on a roll, but no roll is loaded. Corrective Action Load a roll and try printing again. To print on a sheet instead, hold the Stop button for more than a second to cancel printing, load a sheet, and then print. (→P.93) Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded.
Messages regarding paper Roll feed unit err Cause The Roll Feed Unit is not working. Corrective Action Turn off the printer, remove the Roll Feed Unit momentarily, and then reinstall it. (→P.143) (→P.144) If the message is still displayed after you do this, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. No Roll Feed Unit. Cause The printer has received a print job that species rolls, but the Roll Feed Unit is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Roll Feed Unit and resend the print job. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Wrong paper feed slot for this paper type. Cause Corrective Action The Paper Feed Slot where paper is loaded does not Follow these steps to reload the paper, using the match the Paper Source > Paper Feed Slot setting Paper Feed Slot specied in Paper Source in the in the printer driver. printer driver. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. The paper will be ejected. 2. Reload the paper in the Paper Feed Slot specied in the printer driver. The printer will resume printing.
Messages regarding paper Paper loaded askew. Cause Paper has been loaded askew. Corrective Action Follow these steps to reload a roll. 1. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the crooked paper. 2. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the roll. (→P.118) Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. Press the Load/Eject button and remove the crooked paper. 2. Press the Load/Eject button and reload the sheet. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Cannot feed paper. Cause The sheet cannot be fed correctly. Corrective Action Reload the sheet straight, in the correct position. (→P.148) Cannot cut paper. Cause There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. Corrective Action 1. Remove the paper. 2. If Not nished 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.
Messages regarding paper End of paper feed. Cause You are pressing the ▲ button on the Control Panel and trying to rewind the roll to the edge. Corrective Action Release the ▲ button. Borderless printng not possible. Check roll width and spacers. Cause The paper is loaded askew. Corrective Action Insert the paper and Spacer for Borderless Printing rmly all the way into the printer. When using A1 or A2 rolls, attach the Spacer for Borderless Printing before loading the roll. (→P.
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause Corrective Action The ink level is low, so you cannot clean the Printhead. Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.615) The ink level is low, so there may not be enough ink to nish printing. Press the OK button and replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.615) You can print until the ink runs out by pressing the Online button.
Messages regarding ink Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Cause Ink level detection cannot work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. Corrective Action The rell ink tank can no longer be used. See the section “Ink level detection” and take the appropriate action. (→P.679) Ink Level: Check Cause Not much ink is left. Corrective Action Prepare a new Ink Tank.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded. For automatic Printhead adjustment, we recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm. (→P.571) Adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.580) Cannot execute this command. Use other paper. Cause Corrective Action The loaded paper cannot be used for color calibration.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.624) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.625) Highly transparent lm is loaded that cannot be used We recommend using a type of paper that you often for Printhead adjustment. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.571) Cannot calibrate.
Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow the steps below to check the nozzles. 1. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.624) 2. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.625) Highly transparent lm is loaded that cannot be used We recommend using a type of paper that you often for Printhead adjustment. use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.571) Cannot adjust band.
Messages regarding printheads PHeads: wrong pos. Cause Corrective Action The left Printhead is installed in the right position and Turn off the printer and wait at least three seconds vice versa. before restoring the power. If the message is displayed again, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Problem with Printhead x (x is L, R, or LR) Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge No maintenance cartridge. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.633) Prepare for maint cart replacement. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full. Corrective Action You can continue to print, but prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge to use when the message for replacement is displayed. No Maintenance Cartridge capacity.
Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause Corrective Action There is a format problem with the printer’s hard disk. Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printer automatically restarts. (Formatting will erase all data on the hard disk.) File read error. Cause Files on the printer’s hard disk have become corrupted. Corrective Action Restart the printer.
Messages regarding the hard disk Mail box full. Delete unwanted data Cause 100 jobs are stored in the Personal Box. Corrective Action Delete unneeded jobs stored in Personal Boxes. (→P.561) Mail box full. Cannot save. Cause Saved jobs exceed the personal box capacity. Corrective Action Press the Stop button to cancel the print job. Delete print jobs from the queue. (→P.516) Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes (box numbers in the range 01-29). (→P.
Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause There is a problem with the print job. Corrective Action Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to continue printing in this state. However, you may not be able to obtain the desired printing results. ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause An error requiring service may have occurred.
Other Messages Parts replacement time has passed. Cause It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unknown le. Cause Invalid data format. Corrective Action Check the print job and resend it. Calibration There is a problem with the multi-sensor. Cause The performance of a sensor inside the printer may be impaired. Corrective Action Press the OK button and cancel calibration.
Index Index A Basic Printing Workflow.............................................86 Borderless Printing..................................................266 About This User Manual..............................................1 Borderless Printing at Actual Size...................259, 280 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X).........................................440 Borderless Printing....................................
Index Cannot feed paper...................................................692 Color adjustment.....................................................588 Cannot Load Sheets................................................661 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)..............400 Cannot print as specified.........................................696 Object Adjustment dialog box............................401 Press Load/Eject and replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or larger...............................
Index Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)......................342 E Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows).......................340 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur............................................................479 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees...................................................................333 End of paper feed...........
Index Handling sheets.......................................................145 Loading Sheets Manually........................................148 Hard Disk.................................................................505 Loading heavyweight paper in the Front Paper Feed Slot...........................................................150 Hard disk error.........................................................701 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)...........................
Index Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs)..............................................................516 Network Environment..............................................466 Network Environment........................................467 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor................518 System requirements........................................466 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor............518 Network Setting.......................................................
Index Preparing to Transfer the Printer.............................646 Print Area...................................................................84 Rolls....................................................................85 Sheets.................................................................84 Printed colors are inaccurate...................................668 Printer Driver...................................................380, 433 Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X).........................
Index Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet...........................313 Printing Saved Jobs................................................535 Page Layout......................................................313 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)...........................................................541 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X).......316 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows).........................................................
Index Renaming Saved Jobs............................................554 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS)...........................................................559 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows).........................................................557 Roll Paper Cannot be Inserted into the Paper Feed Slot..........................................................................661 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded.......688 Roll printing is selected...............
Index Specifying NetWare Print Services..........................488 Choosing the type of print services...................488 The Display Screen indicates the system is filling with ink............................................................662, 695 Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server........................................................489 The edges of the paper are dirty.............................666 Specifying NetWare Protocols.................................
Index V Vents.........................................................................21 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X)..............................................................446 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows)...............................................................399 W When to Replace Ink Tanks.....................................622 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink..................................
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