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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 Printing in Mac OS X..................................................................................................................84 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows)......................................................................86 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X)....................................................................88 Canceling print jobs.........................................................................................
Contents Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X).................................................................................156 Printing CAD Drawings..................................................................................159 Printing CAD Drawings.............................................................................................................159 Printing Line Drawings and Text...............................................................................................
Contents Borderless Printing........................................................................................232 Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size......................................................................232 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows).......................234 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X).....................236 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width....
Contents Other useful settings......................................................................................318 Printing With Watermarks.........................................................................................................318 Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows)......................................319 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation..................................................
Contents Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees.....................................................................................386 Printing with Selecting the Layout............................................................................................387 Enlarge/Reduce the screen display..........................................................................................389 Moving a Page........................................................................................................
Contents Setting the Unit Cost for Ink.....................................................................................................442 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper.................................................................................................443 Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper.......................................................444 Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager..............................................
Contents Color Settings Panel.................................................................................................................487 Color Adjustment......................................................................................................................488 Matching...................................................................................................................................490 Driver Matching Mode.................................................................
Contents Hot Folder.................................................................................................................................539 Creating a New Hot Folder.......................................................................................................539 Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions).........................................................................541 Deleting a Hot Folder...................................................................................
Contents Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks (Macintosh)..................................................600 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh).................................................602 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 603 Adjusting the Printhead..................................................................................603 Adjusting the Printhead.......................................................................................................
Contents Troubleshooting 655 Frequently Asked Questions..........................................................................655 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................655 Problems Regarding Paper...........................................................................657 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot).............................................................................
Contents Installation problems......................................................................................681 Removing Installed Printer Drivers...........................................................................................681 HP-GL/2 problems.........................................................................................682 With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned........................................................................................
Contents Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected..........................................................703 Unable to detect ink level correctly...........................................................................................703 Close Ink Tank Cover...............................................................................................................703 Ink tank is empty.......................................................................................................
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How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
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.
How to use this manual Searching Topics You can nd information in topics of this User Manual by searching for relevant terms. 1. Enter a term and click the Search button. Note • To search for multiple terms at once, enter a space between each term. Search results are listed at left.
How to use this manual 2. Click a topic you want to read. The terms you searched for will be highlighted in the topic. To review multiple topics at once, select the check box of desired topics and click the Apply button.
How to use this manual HTML Version of the Manual for Printing You can select a group of topics in the table of contents or individual topics in this manual for printing. The following procedure describes how to do this, using the information in Basic Printing Workow as an example. Printing a group of topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions of the content from section titles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. 1.
How to use this manual 2. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area. The topics in Basic Printing Workow are displayed together in HTML format, ready for printing.
How to use this manual 3. Clear the sections you will not print and click the Apply button. Printing a group of individual topics in the manual When you access printable HTML versions from subtitles in the table of contents, you can specify a group of topics to print. 1. Click a section title in the table of contents. Here, Basic Printing Workow is used as an example.
How to use this manual 2. Under Basic Printing Workow, click Printing Procedure. 3. Click Access to the HTML for printing in the title area.
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How to use this manual Printing selected topics Print selected topics as follows. 1. Access the printing dialog box as follows, depending on your computer’s operating system. • Windows In Windows, right-click anywhere in the explanation area except on a gure or a link.In the shortcut menu, click Print to display the Print dialog box.
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Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front a. Roll Cover Open this cover to load rolls. (→P.17) b. Paper Feed Slot When loading paper, insert it here. c. Roll Ledge When loading rolls, rest the Roll Holder here before loading it in the Roll Holder Slot. d. Release Lever When releasing the Paper Retainer, push this lever back. e. Control Panel Use this panel to operate the printer and check the printer status. (→P.20) f. Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (→P.18) g.
Printer parts j. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting. k. Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper. l. Output Tray All printed documents are ejected from this slot. m.Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. n. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer, as needed. (→P.16) o. Width Guide When loading the sheets , move the guide to match the paper size. p.
Printer parts Side a. Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. c. USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. d. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends. e.
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.17) b. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. c. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. d. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. 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 Roll Cover (Inside) a. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b. Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c. Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d. Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot. Carriage a. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines. b. Printhead The printhead is equipped with ink nozzles. The carriage serves a key role in printing. c.
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side a. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and press down the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. b. Ink Set Label An Ink Tank that can be used in the printer is labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing an Ink Tank, make sure a “J” is printed on the label. (→P.622) c. Ink Color Label Load an Ink Tank that matches the color and name on this label. d.
Printer parts Stand a. Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. b. Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c. Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters. Moving the printer while casters are locked may scratch the casters or the oor. d. Adjustable Stopper Pull out when using the output stacker in the extended position. e. Paper Guide Guides printed documents into the output stacker.
Printer parts Control Panel a. Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages. b. Data Lamp (green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. c. Message Lamp (orange) • On A warning message is displayed. • Flashing An error message is displayed.
Printer parts h. OK button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to display the menu of the tab shown. Pressing this button in menu items of each tab for which is displayed at left will move to the lower level of the menu item, enabling you to execute menu commands or set menu values. Also press this button if the Display Screen indicates to press the OK button. i. Back button Displays the screen before the current screen. j. Menu button Displays the Tab Selection screen. (→P.49) k.
Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Display Screen Shows printer menus, as well as the printer status and messages. b. Data Lamp (green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware. • Off There are no active print jobs when the Data lamp is off. c. Message Lamp (orange) • On A warning message is displayed.
Control Panel g. Arrow buttons • ◄ button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit. • ▲ button Press this button when viewing menus to display the next menu item or setting value. • ► button Press this button on the Tab Selection screen to move to another tab. In menu items requiring numerical input, press this button to move to another digit.
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 Power Lamp is lit when the printer nishes starting up, and the printer is now in Standby. The printer will not go into Standby in the following situations. Take the appropriate action. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover.
Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never disconnect the printer’s power supply or unplug it during a print job. This may damage the printer. 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message Lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (See "Error Messages.") If the Data Lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished. 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second.
Control Panel Control Panel Display After the printer starts up, the Tab Selection screen is displayed. Each of the four tabs presents status, menus, and error information related to the particular tab. Types of tabs The Tab Selection screen presents four tabs. Each tab is represented by an icon in the top row. Press the ◄ or ► button to access other tabs. Paper tab A tab indicating status and showing menus related to paper. Pressing the OK button when this tab is highlighted will display the Paper Menu.
Control Panel Printer status and modes Printer status is classied according to the following ve modes. Standby The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the current job.
Control Panel Mode transition • Mode display The printer mode is indicated as follows. *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when 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. *2: In Sleep mode, any button can be pressed except the Power button to recover from Sleep mode.
Control Panel How to View Instructions With Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1. 2. 3. Press the Navigate button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed.
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu is classied into menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu items only available during printing. • Menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.30) • Menu operations during printing (→P.31) Menu operations when no print job is in progress To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button.
Control Panel Menu operations during printing To display menus during printing, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel, and then press the OK button. Other menus are available after printing is nished. Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus. Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem. The following operations are available from the menu during printing.
Control Panel Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see “Menu Settings”. (→P.49) • Menus (when the Ink tab is selected and the OK button is pressed) Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, pressing OK will not display menus. Menus can be selected after you resolve the problem.
Control Panel Accessing menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press Back to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK to access a lower one. If not all menu items are displayed, hold down ▲ or ▼ to scroll through higher and lower menu items. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
Control Panel Specifying menu items Menu items can be set as follows. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting, and then press the OK button. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. Note • If a conrmation message is displayed regarding the setting you entered, press the OK button. The setting is applied, and the printer is now in Standby. Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. 1.
Control Panel Menu Structure The menu structure is organized by tabs, as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk are the defaults. • • • • Paper Menu (→P.35) Ink Menu (→P.37) Job Menu (→P.38) Set./Adj. Menu (→P.39) For instructions on menu operations, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu items, see “Menu Settings”. (→P.49) Paper Menu First Level Load Paper Second Level Third Level Roll Paper (The type of paper is displayed here.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic Off On CutDustReduct. Off On VacuumStrngth Automatic * Strongest Strong Standard Weak Weakest Scan Wait Time Off 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Roll DryingTime Off 30 sec. 1 min. 3 min. 5 min. 10 min. 30 min. 60 min.
Control Panel First Level Third Level Second Level Fourth Level Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off * On *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Types of paper in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the printer driver from the User Software CD-ROM or if you update paper information with the Media Conguration Tool.
Control Panel Job Menu First Level Job Log Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level (Choose from Document Name information about the latest three print jobs.) User Name Page Count Job Status OK CANCELED Print Start Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss Print Time xxxsec. Print Size xxxxxxxxsq.mm Media Type Interface USB Network Ink Consumed Print Job Log Pause Print Off * On 38 Printer Parts (The ink color is displayed here.) xxx.
Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu First Level Test Print Second Level Nozzle Check Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Status Print Interface Print GL2 Set Print Paper Details Print Job Log Menu Map Color Palette Adjust Printer Head Posi. Auto Adj. (Standard) Auto (Advanced) Manual (*1) Head Inc. Adj. Feed Priority Adj. Priority Automatic * Print Quality Print Length Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level B:Standard/ Draft Adj. Fine Feed (*2) Maintenance Head Cleaning Head Cleaning A Head Cleaning B Nozzle Check Replace P.head Repl.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Input Resolution Fourth Level 600dpi * Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level 300dpi Print Off * (Economy) On Paper Manager Paper Source Automatic * Roll Paper Cut Sheet Margin 3mm (Standard) * 5mm Conserve Paper Off * On Auto Rotate Off * On Line & Pen Enable Manager merge Off * On Pen Setup Select Palette Software * Palette A Palette B Factory Dene Palette Palette A (Select the pen number) Width (Indicates the value o
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Reset Palette Fifth Level Sixth Level Palette B (Select the pen number) Factory (Select the pen number) All Palette Palette A Palette B Smoothing Software * Smooth Thicken FineLines Off * On Adjust FaintLines Off On * Processing Warning Option Off * On PageSize Process1 Off * On PageSize Process2 Off * On GL2 Set Print Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. (*8) 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP (*8) IPv4 IPv4 Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol (*4) DHCP On Off * BOOTP On Off * RARP On Off * IPv4 Settings (*9) IPv6 IPv6 Support IP Address xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx Subnet Mask xxx.xxx.xxx. xxx Default G/W xxx.xxx.xxx.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Print Service (*5) Fourth Level Bindery PServer RPrinter NDS PServer * NPrinter AppleTalk (*8) On Off * Ethernet Driver (*8) Auto Detect On * Off Comm. Mode (*6) Half Duplex * Full Duplex Ethernet Type (*6) 10 Base-T * 100 Base-TX 1000 Base-T Spanning Tree Not Use * Use MAC Address Interface Print (*8) Return Defaults (*8) System Setup Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level 60 min. 240 min. Buzzer Off On * Contrast Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level +5: Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo, Seoul +10: Canberra +11New Caledonia +12: Wellington -12: Eniwetok -11:Midway is.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Warning None * Paper Size Roll Basis Selection 1 ISO A3 (297mm) * 300mm Roll Roll Selection 2 10in. (254mm) * JIS B4 (257mm) Keep Off * Paper Size On TrimEdge Reload Automatic Off * On Rep.P.head Off Print On * Nozzle Check Frequency Standard * 1 page Warning Off * On Use RemoteUI (*8) On * Off Reset PaprSetngs (*8) Prep.Move Printer Admin.
Control Panel Second Level Printer Info Paper Info First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Ink Info Head Info System Info Error Log Other Counter *1: *2: *3: *4: *5: *6: *7: *8: *9: Available after you have used Auto(Advanced) in Head Posi. Adj. once. Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality. Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. Not displayed if NetWare is Off.
Control Panel Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Paper Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Load Paper Select sheets or rolls and load the paper. Eject Paper Choose this item before removing loaded paper. Chg. Paper Type (*1) Change the type of paper loaded. (→P.110) Chg. Paper Size Change the size of paper loaded. (→P.112) (→P.
Control Panel Setting Item Paper Details (The type of paper is displayed here.)(*1) Description, Instructions VacuumStrngth Specify the level of suction that holds paper against the Platen. (→P.621) Scan Wait Time 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. Roll DryingTime Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet.
Control Panel Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (→P.623) Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (→P.632) Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances. Job Menu Setting Item Job Log Description, Instructions (Choose from Document information Name about the last User Name three print jobs.
Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu Setting Item Test Print Adjust Printer Nozzle Check Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. Status Print Print information about the printer. Interface Print Print interface settings information. GL2 Set Print Print GL2 settings information. Paper Details Print the paper settings as specied in Paper Details. Print Job Log Print a record of print jobs, including the paper type and size, amount of ink consumed, and so on.
Control Panel Setting Item Adjust Printer Feed Priority Adj. Quality Adjust Length Description, Instructions Auto(OtherPaper) Specify this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide. The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. Note that this function takes more time and consumes more ink than Auto(GenuinePpr). (→P.614) Manual Use this mode with highly transparent media or other paper for which Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) cannot be used.
Control Panel Setting Item GL2 BufferClear Clear the print data in the replot buffer. GL2 Quality Color Settings Manager Mode Monochrome Print in monochrome. Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors. Color (CAD) 3 Print emulating the following printers, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers: Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, and iPF820.
Control Panel Setting Item GL2 Line Pen Settings & Pen Setup Manager Dene Palette Description, Instructions Specify the Width, Color, and Line Attributes in the palette Pen no.. Choose Factory to conrm the values when Factory is selected in Select Palette. In Line Attributes, choose No Setting or Circle Setting as the processing for the ends and junctions of lines. • If you choose No Setting • If you choose Circle Setting Reset Palette Smoothing Restore Dene Palette to the default palette settings.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions GL2 Process- PageSizeProcess2 Settings ing Option Selecting On will determine the paper size based on the image rendering area. GL2 Set Print Print GL2 settings information. Interface EOP Timer Setup TCP/IP IPv4 Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. IPv4 Mode Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually.
Control Panel Setting Item System Setup Description, Instructions Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Buzzer Choose On for the buzzer to sound in case of errors. Contrast Adj. Adjust the Display Screen contrast level. Date & Time Date Set the current date. Time Set the current time. Available only if the Date setting is specied. Date Format Specify the date format. Language Specify the language used on the Display Screen. Time Zone Specify the time zone.
Control Panel Setting Item System Setup Description, Instructions Keep Paper Size Choose Off to give priority to margin settings. The larger value is used if the margin specied in the printer driver does not match the margin in the printer menu TrimEdge Reload Specify whether to trim the leading edge of the currently retracted roll when the roll is advanced. Cut the edge if you are concerned about any marks left on the roll when the roll is left in the retracted position.
Control Panel Setting Item Admin. Menu Printer Info Change Password Description, Instructions • Viewing and conguration by administrators, and only viewing by other users Interface Setup settings (except IPv4 Settings) Date & Time Date Format Time Zone Use RemoteUI Reset PaprSetngs Init.Admin.Pswd Choose OK to restore the Admin. Menu password to the default values. Paper Info Indicates the current paper size, type, and related printer settings.
Control Panel Menu Settings (During Printing) Menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting menu items, see “Menu Operations”. (→P.32) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.35) Ink Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Rep. Ink Tank Replace the Ink Tank at this point. Follow the instructions displayed to complete the required procedure. (→P.623) Head Cleaning A Clean the Printhead. (→P.
Control Panel Set./Adj. Menu Setting Item Adj. Fine Feed Printer Info Description, Instructions Displayed when you have selected Feed Priority > Adj. Priority > Automatic or Print Quality. Fine-tune the feed amount manually. Paper Info Indicates the current paper size, type, and related printer settings. Ink Info Indicates ink levels and maintenance cartridge capacity. Head Info Indicates the model name, serial number, number of days used, and dot count of the current printhead.
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 status of consumables. Printing Status Print reports 1. Load paper. If using sheets, load paper of A4/Letter size. You will need at least two sheets. 2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
Control Panel Ink Menu Ink-related information. MC Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) C, M, Y, MBK, MBK2, BK Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed in a ve-level scale. Set./Adj. Menu System settings. System Setup Sleep Timer Printer system settings, as well as settings regarding warnings and errors. Buzzer Contrast Adj. Date Format Language Time Zone Length Unit Detect Mismatch Paper Size Basis Roll Selection 1 Roll Selection 2 Keep Paper Size Current paper-related settings.
Control Panel COUNTER CUTTER MEDIA LIFE TTL LIFE ROLL LIFE CUTSHEET MEDIA 1-7,OTHER NAME TTL ROLL CUTSHEET AFTER INSTALLATION 64 Printer Parts Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
Control Panel Printing Interface Setting Reports You can print an Interface Print report indicating the current interface settings values of the printer. Interface Print reports indicate settings values for TCP/IP, NetWare, and other settings. Printing Interface Print reports 1. Load the paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized, you will need at least three sheets. 2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
Control Panel EOP Timer TCP/IPv4 Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing.
Control Panel TCP/IPv6 Use IPv6 Use DHCPv6 IPv6 settings values.
Control Panel NetWare Frame Type NetWare settings values. IPX External Network Number Node Number Print Application Bindery Pserver(*1) File Server Name Print Server Name Print Server Password Polling Interval RPrinter(*1) Print Server Name Printer Number NDS Pserver(*1) Tree Name Context Name Print Server Name Print Server Password Polling Interval Nprinter(*1) Print Server Name Printer Number AppleTalk Phase Type Name AppleTalk settings values.
Control Panel Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen. In the case of actions the printer cannot detect, instruction screens are switched every four seconds, and the sequence of operations is shown repeatedly.
Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.
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 Power consumption 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) During operation 140 W max. Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. 220-240 V: 6 W max. Off 1 W max. (*1) During operation (sound pressure level/LWAd) Approx. 50 dB (A) (6.6 bels) Standby 35 dB (A) max.
Printer Specications Interface USB 2.0 (*1) Ethernet 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, IEEE 802.3ab1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Protocols IPX/SPX (Netware 4.2, 5.1, 6.0), SNMP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, HTTP *1: Use in USB 2.0 High Speed mode requires the following environment: • Computer: USB 2.
Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Rolls 254.0-914.4 mm (10-36 in) Sheets 203.2-917.0 mm (8-36.1 in) Length of one page Rolls Thickness Paper Size Print area 203.2(*2)-18,000 mm (8-708.7 in) Sheets 279.4-1,600 mm (11-63 in) Rolls 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Roll width 36-in. Roll (914.4mm), ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm), 30-in. Roll (762.0mm), JIS B1/B2 Roll (728.0mm), 24-in. Roll (609.6mm), ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm), JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.
Printer Specications Output stacker capacity, in sheets Regular position 1 Extended position (*1) 20 *1: For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
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. Note • • • • Printable Area: The area that can be printed. There is no margin (that is, a margin of 0 mm) during borderless printing on rolls. Recommended Print Area: We recommend printing within this area.
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.95) • A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here.
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refer to individual sheets of paper. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.201) (→P.213) • Free Layout function Print multiple documents from multiple applications (such as word-processing programs, spreadsheet programs, and so on) next to each other. (→P.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to load and print on rolls. Note • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.100) (→P.95) • If you prefer to wait for the ink to dry after printing and simply eject the document, you can deactivate automatic cutting and cut the paper manually. (→P.129) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.24) 2.
Printing procedure 3. Load the roll in the printer. (→P.106) 4. Select the type of paper. (→P.110) Note • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length after the type of paper. (→P.
Printing procedure 5. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.86) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.88) 6. Send the print job. • Printing in Windows (→P.83) • Printing in Mac OS X (→P.84) The printer now starts printing the print job.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.100) (→P.95) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.24) 2. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.
Printing procedure 4. Load the sheet. (→P.136) The printer now starts printing the print job.
Printing procedure Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows. • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2008 • 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 in Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • The Macintosh printer driver can be used in the following versions of Mac OS. • Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.5 • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app.
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.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 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 procedure 6. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the L Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. 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.
Printing procedure Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Printing procedure 7. Access the Page Setup pane. 8. 9. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected 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 Width.
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel To cancel printing or reception of print jobs, press the Stop button on the Control Panel. When you press the Stop button during printing, printer operation varies depending on the current status. • If you press the Stop button before printing starts Pressing the Stop button before printing starts will display a conrmation message. To cancel the print job, select Yes.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, you can cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed. 1. Click the printer icon in the taskbar to display the printer window.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are being sent to the printer. Otherwise, you can cancel jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor if they have been received by the printer or are currently being printed. Note • Print jobs are shown in the printer window while they are being sent from the computer. After transmission, jobs are not displayed even during printing.
Canceling print jobs 4. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. 5. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed.
Pausing Printing Pausing Printing Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (→P.26) Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state. To restore normal operation after this state, set Pause Print to Off. Note • In the following cases, the status is cleared even if you do not set Pause Print to Off, and printing from the job queue resumes.
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 The Paper Reference Guide is displayed. • 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.
Paper 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.
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 914.4 mm (36.00 in) Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver 36-in. Roll (914.4mm) Yes 841.0 mm (33.11 in) ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm) Yes 762.0 mm (30.00 in) 30-in. Roll (762.0mm) No 728.0 mm (28.66 in) JIS B1/B2 Roll (728.0mm) Yes 609.6 mm (24.00 in) 24-in. Roll (609.6mm) Yes 594.0 mm (23.
Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes Dimensions ISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in) ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2+ 431.8 × 609.6 mm (17.00 × 24.00 in) ISO A2 420.0 × 594.0 mm (16.54 × 23.39 in) ISO A3+ 329.0 × 483.0 mm (12.95 × 19.02 in) ISO A3 297.0 × 420.0 mm (11.69 × 16.54 in) ISO A4 210.0 × 297.0 mm (8.27 × 11.69 in) ISO B1 707.0 × 1000.0 mm (27.83 × 39.37 in) ISO B2 500.0 × 707.0 mm (19.69 × 27.83 in) ISO B3 353.0 × 500.
Paper Paper Sizes Dimensions DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in) DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) 20"x24" 508.0 × 609.6 mm (20.00 × 24.00 in) 18"x22" 457.2 × 558.8 mm (18.00 × 22.00 in) 14"x17" 355.6 × 431.8 mm (14.00 × 17.00 in) 12"x16" 304.8 × 406.4 mm (12.00 × 16.00 in) 10"x12" 254.0 × 304.8 mm (10.00 × 12.00 in) 10"x15" 254.0 × 381.0 mm (10.00 × 15.00 in) US Photo 16"x20" 406.4 × 508.0 mm (16.00 × 20.00 in) Poster 20"x30" 508.0 × 762.0 mm (20.00 × 30.
Handling rolls Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed.
Handling rolls 1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. 2. Insert the respective attachments for the roll paper core on the Roll Holder and Holder Stopper. • Using rolls with a 2-inch paper core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Align the tips (a) of the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it rmly.
Handling rolls 3. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll. Insert it rmly until the roll touches the ange (a) of the Roll Holder, leaving no gap. 4. Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it rmly in until the ange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Before loading rolls, make sure the printer is clean inside the Top Cover and around the Ejection Guide. If these areas are dirty, we recommend cleaning them in advance. (→P.647) 1. Press the Load button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll Paper, and then press the OK button. Note • If any paper has been advanced that will not be used, a message is shown requesting you to remove it.
Handling rolls 4. Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the “R” label (c) on the Roll Holder ange is aligned with the “R” label (d) on the printer . 5. Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot. Caution • Do not force the Roll Holder into the printer with the right and left ends reversed.
Handling rolls 6. Advance the roll to insert the leading edge in the Paper Feed Slot (a) until you hear a tone. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it. • Load paper straight so it is not fed askew. 7.
Handling rolls 8. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • Cut the edge of the roll after the paper is advanced if it is soiled or if there are cuts from scissors or the blade after removing creased edges. (→P.
Handling rolls Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again. The current media type settings before you select On will be automatically selected at that time. (→P.
Handling rolls Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button.
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • Specify the paper length when you have set ManageRemainRoll to On. (→P.126) 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Chg.
Handling rolls Printing From a Desired Starting Point When printing inside boundaries or in other situations when you want to specify a particular position to start printing from, set Width Detection to Off in the printer menu for the type of paper used. Set Width Detection to Off 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed.
Handling rolls 4. Open the Top Cover and check the position where paper is loaded. To start printing from the current position, close the Top Cover. To reposition the paper, push the Release Lever back. 5. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing.
Handling rolls 6. Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut the roll, see “Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls”. (→P.129) 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button.
Handling rolls 6. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. 7. Holding the Roll Holder ange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Note • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see “Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls”. (→P.118) 8. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see “Loading Rolls in the Printer”. (→P.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. 3. When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment.
Handling rolls • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Important • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
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. 1. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. 2. Push the Release Lever back. 3. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1.
Handling rolls 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll 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.
Handling rolls • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 4. Pull the Release Lever forward.
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. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) 3. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the Release Lever back. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. 5. 6. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen.
Handling rolls 7. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. 8. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually After a roll has been advanced, you can press the Feed button to feed or retract the roll with the ▲ and ▼ buttons. 1. 2. Press the Feed button. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. Note • If you hold down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second, the roll will move about 1 mm (0.04 in).
Handling rolls Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
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.348) 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.465) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated (Off) for all paper types.
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings. Cutting Method Automatic Eject (→P.130) Manual (→P.131) Paper Cutting (→P.132) The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit following printer driver settings. Printer Setting Media Menu > Paper Choose this setting if you prefer not to Details > have documents dropped immediately after (Various 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, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality or cause rough cut edges. 1.
Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut with the Cutter Unit) 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Handling rolls 10. Press the OK button. After the roll is rewound, it stops automatically. Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. 2. Press the Feed button. 3. Press the Cut button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. 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 in the Paper Menu on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. 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 For media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut, select CutDustReduct. > On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel. This option reduces debris from cutting by printing black lines at the leading and trailing edges of documents. It may help prevent Printhead damage. You can specify for CutDustReduct. to be activated for particular types of paper. Important • Do not set CutDustReduct.
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.
Handling sheets Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer Follow these steps to load sheets in the printer. Important • One sheet of paper can be loaded in the Paper Feed Slot at a time. Do not load more than one sheet at a time. This may cause paper jams. • Before feeding paper or printing, make sure the sheet is at against the Roll Cover. The sheet may jam if it curls before feeding or printing and the trailing edge drops toward the front.
Handling sheets 2. Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. 3. Load a single sheet printing-side up in the Paper Feed Slot, with the right edge aligned with the Paper Alignment Guide (a) to the right of the Roll Cover. Insert the paper until the leading edge makes contact and you hear a tone.
Handling sheets 4. Move the Width Guide (a) carefully to match the size of paper loaded. Set the Width Guide against the edge of the paper to prevent the paper from becoming crooked or wrinkled. 5. Press the OK button. • If a print job was received The printer now starts printing the print job. • If no print job was received A menu for selection of the type of paper is automatically shown on the Display Screen. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Handling sheets Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again. The current media type settings before you select On will be automatically selected at that time. (→P.
Handling sheets Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button.
Handling sheets Printing From a Desired Starting Point When printing inside boundaries or in other situations when you want to specify a particular position to start printing from, set Width Detection to Off in the printer menu for the type of paper used. Set Width Detection to Off 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button.
Handling sheets Load paper in the desired position to start printing from Follow these instructions to load paper at the desired starting position for printing when Width Detection is Off. 1. If you did not send a print job in advance, a menu for selection of the type of paper is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. Note • If a print job was received before paper was advanced, the media type and size specied by the job are shown on the Display Screen.
Handling sheets 5. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) to the right of the ejection guide and the leading edge aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen, load the paper at the position from which to start printing. 6. Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover.
Handling sheets Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Paper, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 5.
Handling sheets Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
Handling sheets Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Handling sheets 3. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Handling sheets Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) Follow these steps to remove any scraps left in the Paper Feed Slot after you clear jammed sheets or roll paper. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) 3. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the Release Lever back. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. 5. 6. Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen.
Handling sheets 7. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. 8. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Output Stacker Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker The Output Stacker can be held at two positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used, or when moving the printer Use position (2). When moving the printer, lift the Support Rod to the Extended position. (→P.151) Important • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker, always use it in position (1).
Output Stacker Note regarding the Extended position The Output Stacker can be used in the regular position and an Extended position for easy removal of printed documents. For information on types of paper you can use with the stacker in Extended position, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.95) Regular position Extended position Switch the stacker to Extended position as follows. 1. Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position. 2.
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 Poster The best setting for posters. Prints using vivid and high impact colors.
Printing Photos and Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Premium Glossy Paper 200 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Premium Glossy Paper 200 Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Printing Photos and Images 5. Access the Main pane. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Premium Glossy Paper 200. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note • The types of paper indicated in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel) are updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Printing Photos and Images 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll 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. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT. For details on the HDI driver, see the HDI Driver Guide. For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for line drawings and text Print Target Description CAD (Color Line Drawing) Settings optimized to print intricate lines in CAD drawings clearly.
Printing CAD Drawings Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
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 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. 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.336) 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. • • • • • 1. 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]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Printing CAD Drawings 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 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 CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing) in the E Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View set.. 8. 9. 10. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Printing CAD Drawings 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll 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, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing CAD Drawings Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Colors can be adjusted before printing as follows when Color Compatibility is selected. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. Color Compatibility Color Setting Item Color Setting Description Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors.
Printing CAD Drawings Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers). 3. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet. 4. Click A Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box.
Printing CAD Drawings 5. Select the desired color settings in the A Color Compatibility list. Note • For details on color settings,see “Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings”. (→P.167) For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the original Canon GARO printer control language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL(*1) emulation.(*2) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the application’s plotter output settings. Note • For instructions on conguring these settings, refer to the software documentation. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing depending on whether a GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTL job is received.
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 or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 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.
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. 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.336) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Caution • Depending on the A Media Type setting, some E 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Printing Ofce Documents 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 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 Ofce Document in the E Print Target list. Note • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View set.. 8. 9. 10. 11. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list.
Printing Ofce Documents 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.454) 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.
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. Color Mode Description Color Adjustment Color Print in color.
Adjusting Images Color Adjustment You can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. Adjustment Item Cyan Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Magenta Yellow Gray Tone Adjust 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 Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Remarks Driver Matching Mode 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 Note • Be sure to calibrate your monitor colors correctly if you adjust the colors for printing. If monitor colors are not calibrated correctly, you may not obtain the desired printing results. For instructions on monitor calibration, refer to the documentation for your monitor and operating system. For instructions on color adjustment, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) (→P.
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 E Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on.
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. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Adjusting Images 6. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 8. 9. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Adjusting Images 10. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan E Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
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 Description Print Quality (*1) Print Priority Standard Choose this setting to print at standard resolution when quality and speed are both important. Printing takes less time than in “Highest” or “High” mode. Image Line Drawing/Text Ofce Document Draft Choose this setting to print faster. Printing in draft mode can help you work more efciently when checking layouts. Image Line Drawing/Text *1: Options suitable for the selected Print Priority are listed under Print Quality.
Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Thicken Fine Lines (Windows) Thicken Fine Lines (Mac OS X) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Sharpen Text Choose this option to print intricate text more distinctly.
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. Click Color (CAD) in the G Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click H Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) 10. 11. Select the K Sharpen Text check box. 12. 13. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 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. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Adjusting Images 7. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 8. 9. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. Click High(1200dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the type of paper. 10. 11. Click Color (CAD) in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) 12. Access the Page Setup pane. 13. 14.
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 Changing the Type of Paper Follow these steps to change the type of paper specied on the printer after you have loaded paper. If you will continue using this type of paper later, selecting Keep Paper Type > On will save the time and effort of conguring the media type setting when you load the paper again. The current media type settings before you select On will be automatically selected at that time. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Using the Same Type of Paper Regularly Congure this setting so that current media type settings will be automatically selected when you load the same type of paper later. 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Keep Paper Type, and then press the OK button.
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.197) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing 5. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 6. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the L Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. 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.
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. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Choosing Paper for Printing 7. Access the Page Setup pane. 8. 9. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected 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 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 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. 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Printing enlargements or reductions 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Printing enlargements or reductions 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll 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, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. 16.
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 C 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Printing enlargements or reductions 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. 11. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 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 Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm).
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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2. 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. 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Printing enlargements or reductions 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Printing enlargements or reductions 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 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.
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.75) 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 For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing at Full Size (Windows) (→P.220) • Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) (→P.222) 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.
Printing at full size 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click O Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. 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.
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) • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Printing at full size 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Printing at full size 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 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.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) -that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Printing at full size 5. Access the Main pane. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 7. 8. 9. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Printing at full size 11. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Borderless Printing 5. Access the Main pane. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 7. 8. 9. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Borderless Printing 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 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, 10"x12". 13. 14. 15. 16. 17.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
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 borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Borderless Printing 5. Access the Main pane. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 7. 8. 9. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Borderless Printing 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 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.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) -that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Borderless Printing 5. Access the Main pane. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 7. 8. 9. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Borderless Printing 11. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 12.
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.262) 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 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, “My Horizontal Banner”. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the C 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.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.340) If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. 1. On the Layout sheet, click J Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box. 2. In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes.
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 5. Double-click Untitled in the list at left, and then enter a name for the page size you want to register. Here, enter “100*500.” If the Untitled size is not listed at left, click + below the list. 6. Under Page Size, enter “10” in Width and “50” in Height. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. 7. Specify the margins by entering “0.3” in Printer Margins. Here, too, measurements are entered in centimeters. 8. 9.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 9. 10. 11. 12. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
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 • Printing by using Custom Paper Size Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type 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. 11. 12. 13. 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. Conrm that mm is selected in Units. Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
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: Any Type Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Media Type: Any type Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the square paper (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 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. Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example. 10. 11. Select mm in Units. 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 section describes how to register and print Custom Page Sizes based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in Custom Page Sizes. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Media Type: Any type Paper Size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 5. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the C Paper Size list to display the Custom Page Sizes dialog box. 6. In Page Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter “43.00 cm” in Height and Width. 7. In Printer Margins, enter “0.5” for the top and side margins and “2.3” for the bottom margin. Here, measurements are entered in centimeters. 8.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. 18. 19. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list. In C Page Size, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. 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 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. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) (→P.271) • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) (→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. Important • Free Layout cannot be used in 64-bit version of Windows. 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 display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
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. 4. 5. Select the N Free Layout check box. 6. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Access the Page Setup pane. Click M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Note • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, refer to Free Layout.
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 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. 10. 11. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 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. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8. 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"). 9. 10. 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. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 12. 13. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the A Page Layout list.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of an original on a single sheet, based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 6. Click 4 in the A Pages per Sheet list. Note • You can choose the layout order and specify a boundary line for the four pages in B Layout Direction and C Border. 7. Access the Main pane. 8. 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. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to 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 × 23.4 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper Size: A2 (420.0 × 594.
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 A Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. • Click B Set under A Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box.
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals relative to roll paper width If you use originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width.
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.
Centering originals 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 Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the E Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Centering originals 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list.
Centering originals 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information. 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.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets You can print originals centered on a page-for example, if the paper is larger than the original, or if you are reducing the original. Centering originals on sheets If you use paper larger than the original size or print originals after reduction, the printed images may be aligned in the upper-left corner of the paper. In this case, you can center originals on sheets when printing.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [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 E 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 tips 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using.
Centering originals 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10. 11. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Manual in the A Paper Source list.
Centering originals 12. 13. 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.457) Important • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter the paper size.
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 [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper 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 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 8. 9. 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 B Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 10. 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. 11. 12. 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 G 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. • • • • • 1. Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Conserving roll paper 5. Access the Main pane. 6. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 8. 9. 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 B Roll Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 10. 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. 11. 12. Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom 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.
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. 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.315) • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) (→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.346) 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 Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5. Select the O Print Preview check box. 6. 7. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Access the Main pane. Click M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.
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 with watermarks, based on the following example of printing with a “FILE COPY” watermark. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Paper: Roll paper 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 A2. 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 C Watermark check box. Click FILE COPY in the Watermarks list.
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. 7.
Other useful settings 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. 11. 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). 12. 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. • • • • • 1. Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm [8.3 × 11.7 in]) Paper: Roll paper Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size.
Other useful settings 6. Access the Main pane. 7. 8. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 11. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make your selection in the E Print Target list. Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Other useful settings 12. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to 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, ISO A4. 14.
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. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 6. 7. 8. 9. Enter a desired name in Name, such as “Photos for Presentations” or “Monthly Report.
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.346) 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.95) 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 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.
Other useful settings 5. Access the Page Setup pane. 6. 7. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. 8. 9. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Access the Main pane. Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box.
Other useful settings 10. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 11. 12. Click OK to close the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
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.346) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.348) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.372) 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.374) 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.375) 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. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printer Driver 6. 7. 8. In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specied in the application. In the L Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. 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 • Checking a print preview Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking illustrations and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Printer Driver Note • To conrm the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click G View Settings on the Main sheet to display the View Settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, imagePROGRAF Preview or PageComposer is started before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors.
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.346) 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. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 6. 7. 8. 9. Enter a desired name in Name, such as “Photos for Presentations” or “Monthly Report.” Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
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.346) 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.
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. Common Items A Media Type Select the type of paper.
Printer Driver N About Displays version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. Conguration using Easy Settings E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images (→P.152) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (→P.160) • Printing Ofce Documents (→P.171) Depending on the A Media Type setting, some E Print Target options may not be available.
Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings E Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.187) F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.187) G Color Mode Choose the color mode. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.
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.350) A Paper Source Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as information about the loaded paper.
Printer Driver Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.350) A Drying Time Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Drying Time setting is only valid for rolls. • (→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.350) 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.350) A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern.
Printer Driver Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation makes colors more subdued. 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.
Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box: Color In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment sheet. A Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos.
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A 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.
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the A Matching Mode sheet. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet. (→P.
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.350) A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern.
Printer Driver J Saturation Not available. K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the K 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.
Printer Driver Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment sheet. A Image Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos.
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. A Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes,see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.100) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the L Paper Source list. Choose from the following options when this setting is activated.
Printer Driver C Enlarged/Reduced Printing Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (→P.201) • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.207) • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (→P.213) D Fit Paper Size Scales the document image to match the paper size. E Fit Roll Paper Width Scales the document image to match the roll width. F Scaling Resizes the document image based on a specied scaling value.
Printer Driver P Output Method Click to display the Output Method dialog box, which enables you to complete the Output Method and Name of data to be saved settings. O Size Options Click to display the Paper Size Options dialog box, which enables you to register additional paper sizes or select the size system for use. S Defaults Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values.
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.364) 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. A Page Layout Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. • • • • Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.280) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.286) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.269) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.
Printer Driver G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. • Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.307) H Copies Enter the number of copies to print, in a range of “1-999.” Reverse Order Activate this option to print pages in reverse order.
Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (→P.368) A Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select B Print Time Also. C Print User Name Select where the user name is printed, as desired. D Print Page Number Select where the page number is printed, as desired.
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.368) A FineZoom Settings 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. A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. • Using Favorites (→P.327) B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites. C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
Printer Driver H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. I Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a le. J Export Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a le. 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 items can be executed on the Utility sheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. 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. 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 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. A Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
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. A Color Compatibility Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode > Color (CAD).
Preview Preview The Features of Preview The main features of Preview are as follows. • While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
Preview Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. 1. 2. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Note • Normally, select Print from the File menu. 3. On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. 4. 5. On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button.
Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Note • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Preview Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. For more information about Dialog Area, see “Dialog Area”. (→P.382) Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.
Preview Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. Media Type / Paper Source /Paper Size You can conrm the information that is set. Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see “Printing with Selecting the Layout”. (→P.387) Center Originals Across Roll You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about Center Originals Across Roll, see “Print on the Center”. (→P.
Preview Printer Information You can conrm the information acquired from the printer. Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer. Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor.
Preview Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. 1. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. 2. Click the “Print” button Printing on the center begins. Note • You cannot select this if Cut Sheet is selected in Paper Source.
Preview Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. 1. Click the “No Spaces at Top or Bottom” check box on. 2. Click the “Print” button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins.
Preview Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can t lengthwise across the roll. Use Driver Settings Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate pages.
Preview Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1. In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of .
Preview Note • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can t lengthwise across the roll. • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Button Details The button is selected currently. The button can be selected. The button can not be selected. 2. Click the Start Printing button. Printing on the selected layout begins.
Preview Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu. Setting Details Fit Screen Display all. Fit to Width Display to the width of the paper. Reduce Display at half of the standard size. Standard Display at the standard size. Enlarge Display with the double of the standard size. Enlarge More Display with the triple of the standard size. Note • You can also select the setting by clicking the ▼ button on the tool bar.
Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout The main features of Free Layout are as follows. • Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 1. 2. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. 3. From the list, select the printer and select the “Layout” sheet. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 4.
Free Layout 5. On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed.
Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation.
Free Layout Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select “Detailed Settings” from the “File” menu. The printer driver is used to congure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver. Note • When you select the “Detailed Settings”, the only three sheets displayed are the “Main” sheet, the “Page Setup” sheet, and the “Layout” sheet.
Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Preferences” from the “File” menu. This allows you to congure the preferences of Free Layout. “Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. “Gridlines” You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.88(inch)).
Free Layout “Object Frame Style” You can select the object frame style for printing. The following settings are available for the object frame style. Setting Details “None” You can print with no frame style. “Solid Line” You can print the solid line as the frame style. “Dotted Line” You can print the dotted line as the frame style. “Dashed Line” You can print the dashed line as the frame style. “Crop Marks” You can print with the crop marks.
Free Layout Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Page Options” from the “File” menu. This allows you to congure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout. “Roll Paper Length” Set the length of one page to print on roll paper. The following settings are available for roll paper length. Setting Details “Auto Settings” The one-page length to be printed on roll paper is automatically set so that the laid-out objects are printed on one page.
Free Layout “Margins” You can input the paper margins in numerical characters. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 50.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 1.97(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 25 and 400.
Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. “Size” Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”. “Rotate” When you place a checkmark here, you can select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left”. Setting Details “Rotate Right” Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. “Rotate Left” Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Free Layout “Position” Sheet You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”. “Object Position” You can move the object position by changing the values. Setting Details “Vertical Pos” You can input the number of the vertical position in numerical characters. “Horizontal Pos” You can input the number of the horizontal position in numerical characters. “Page Pos” You can input the number of the page position in numerical characters.
Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page. 1. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. Click “Properties” to open the “Properties” dialog box. 3. In the “Page Setup” sheet, select Paper Source.
Free Layout 4. In the “Layout” sheet, click on the “Page Layout” check box and select “Free Layout” from the list. Note • When you select “Free Layout”, all other setting items will be disabled. 5. 6. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “OK” button.
Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. 7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with the application software and repeat the above steps.
Free Layout Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page You can lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page. 1. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. Click “Properties” to open the “Properties” dialog box. 3. In the “Page Setup” sheet, select Paper Source.
Free Layout 4. In the “Layout” sheet, click on the “Page Layout” check box and select “Free Layout” from the list. Note • When you select “Free Layout”, all other setting items will be disabled. 5. 6. Click the “OK” button to save the settings. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “OK” button.
Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. 7. Leaving Free Layout running, open other les with other application software and repeat the above steps.
Free Layout Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • • • • To select an object, click that object. To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. To select all objects, select “Select All” from the “Edit” menu. When you specify the area with dragging the mouse, the object in the area is selected.
Free Layout Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation 1. 2. Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value 1. Select an object.
Free Layout Moving an Object You can move the object position. 1. 2. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Alternatively, you can move the “Object Position” by changing the values in “Vertical Pos”, “Horizontal Pos” and “Page Pos” in the Format Dialog Box. (→P.399) Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. 1. 2. Select an object.
Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange Object” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting in the Page Options Dialog Box (→P.397) dialog box.
Free Layout Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. 1. 2. Select multiple objects. Click the align button from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. “Align Bottom” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.
Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right.
Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1. 2. Select an object. Select the Overlapping Order menu from the “Object” menu. Note • The order of overlapping affects the order of objects automatically laid out. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back” Moves the object to the backmost position.
Free Layout “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back.
Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1. Click “Copy” or “Cut” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Copy” or “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. 2. Click “Paste” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page. • You can also select by clicking the right button of the mouse on an object.
Free Layout Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select “Folded Duplex” from the “Edit” menu after selecting an object. Using the “Folded Duplex” function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Note • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the “View” menu. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Free Layout Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size.
Free Layout Prints using Folded Duplex Allows you to produce duplex printing by combining two pages and folding them. “Folded Duplex” Any two pages can be arranged and printed in a layout that becomes duplex on folding. This can be used such as for advertising posters that are suspended from the ceiling. 1. 2. Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout. Select Folded Duplex from the “Edit” menu of Free Layout. Open the Folded Duplex window and arrange the selected objects in the layout area.
Free Layout Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select “Finished Size Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure nished size settings. “Finished Size” Selects the method for setting the nished size. The following settings are available for the nished size. Setting Details “Fit Roll Paper Width” Prints by automatically enlarging or reducing the entire document so that the width of the document matches the roll paper width.
Free Layout Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select “Binding Settings” from the “Edit” menu. This allows you to congure the binding edge settings. “Binding Edge” Congures the binding edge when folding paper. The following settings are available for the binding edge. Setting Details “Bottom” Prints by placing the binding margin (gutter) at the bottom of the document. “Top” Prints by placing the binding margin (gutter) at the top of the document.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The main features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy are as follows. • Allows the document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER to be automatically enlarged and printed.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. To start by selecting “Printers and Faxes” from the “start” button 1. From the Windows “start” button, select “Printers and Faxes” to open the “Printers and Faxes” dialog box. 2. Right-click the Printers icon and select “Print Settings” to open the “Printing Preferences” dialog box.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy To start by selecting “imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” from the “start” button 1. From the Windows “start” button, select “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. 2. The “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box displays.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.422) “Hot Folder” The hot folder list appears. “Add” Button Click the button to open the “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box so that you can add a hot folder.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note • You can create up to 20 hot folders.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Creating a New Hot Folder 1. Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.422) 2. The “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box displays. Click the “Next” button. 3. Select the type of printer to use. Click the “Next” button.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 4. Select the media type to print. Note • If the “Borderless Printing” checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are displayed in the list. Click the “Next” button. 5. Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the “Next” button. 6. Select the color matching method. Click the “Next” button.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 7. To receive a document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER, you need to share a folder. Enter the folder shared name in Shared Name. Click the “Next” button. Note • This shared name is used as the name of the hot folder. • You cannot use the “Back” button, after clicking the “Next” button here. 8. Click “Finish” button to close the “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder 1. 2. Share the folder you want to specify as a hot folder. Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, and then click the “Add” button. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.422) 3. The “Easy Setup Wizard” dialog box displays. Click the “Manual Settings” button. 4.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5. The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the “OK” button. 6. As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (→P.431) Click the “OK” button to close the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The hot folder you have created appears in the “Hot Folder” list in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setting the Print Parameters The printer driver opens when you click the “Properties” button in the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The printer driver is used to congure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Refer to Printer Driver for details on the printer driver. Note • The only three sheets displayed are the “Main” sheet, the “Page Setup” sheet, and the “Layout” sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 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.
Status Monitor Status Monitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor” 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.
Status Monitor Note • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help.
Status Monitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor You can use the “Job” sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the “Preempt” button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently precedes it in the print queue. Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the “Pause” button pauses printing of the selected job.
Accounting Accounting Accounting Manager The Accounting Manager stores the printer’s print job logs so that you can use the information for checking printing costs, etc. The benets of using the Accounting Manager are outlined below. • Print Job Log Collection This allows you to check which documents were printed from each printer, who printed them and when.
Accounting Accounting Manager Main Window The Accounting Manager main window consists of a title bar, menu bar, toolbars, listed job selection area, job list area, totals area and status bar. Title Bar This displays the printer model, its serial number and the port number it is using. Menu Bar Allows you to select the menu options required for operation. Toolbars Provide tool buttons and pull-down menus for the main operations. Note • You can opt to either show or hide the toolbars in the “View” menu.
Accounting Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specied period. For more information on how to select the job logs displayed, see Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs. (→P.447) Job List Area This area lists the details of acquired jobs.
Accounting Totals Area Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Note • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Status Bar Displays messages and other information.
Accounting Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The rst time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to congure the settings. 1. Congure unit costs, including the costs of ink and paper. For details of the unit cost settings, see Conguring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager. (→P.441) 2. Set options such as the units displayed. For details of the unit settings, see Conguring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager. (→P.445) 3.
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the “Ink” sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. To set the same unit cost for all the inks 1. 2. 3. Select the “Use same price for all ink” checkbox. Enter the “Tank Capacity” and “Price”. Click the “OK” button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the “OK” button. To set different unit costs for each ink color 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Select the ink color to be costed. Enter the “Tank Capacity” and “Price”.
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Open the “Paper” sheet. Set the unit cost for paper in this sheet. 1. 2. 3. Select a media type from the “Media Type” list. Enter the “Width”, “Length” and “Price”. Click the “Add” button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the “Overwrite” button. 4. Click the “OK” button. Important • Your settings are not applied until you click the “OK” button.
Accounting Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper Open the “Other” sheet. Use this sheet to set any price for items other than inks and paper. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter any name in the “Name” eld. Enter a value in “Unit Cost”. Use “Allocated” to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred by the print job. Click the “Add” button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the “Overwrite” button. 5. Click the “OK” button.
Accounting Conguring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager Select “Units and Display” in the “Settings” menu to open the “Units and Display” dialog box. Use this dialog box to congure the display settings. “Date Display Format” Use this option to select the display format for dates. "YYYY" indicates the year, "MM" the month and "DD" the day. “Currency Unit” Enter the currency unit. Enter a text string up to 3 characters long.
Accounting Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals This feature collects print job logs from the printer at regular intervals and saves the logs on your computer. 1. 2. 3. Select “Regular Data Acquisition” in the “Settings” menu. Select “Acquire print job logs regularly”. Click the “OK” button to close the dialog box. Note • Immediately after you congure Regular Data Acquisition, no print jobs are displayed.
Accounting Switching Between Displaying Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs The print job logs displayed by the Status Monitor Accounting Manager contain two types of job: Jobs on Printer and Regularly Acquired Jobs. You can select whether to display Jobs on Printer or Regularly Acquired Jobs in the Listed Job Selection Area on the left side of the window. “Jobs on Printer” This shows a list of the print jobs currently held on printers.
Accounting Showing Job Properties If you select a job in the job list and then select “Show Job Properties” in the “File” menu, the “Job Properties” dialog box appears, allowing you to check information such as detailed cost data. You can copy text-based information in this dialog box to the clipboard by clicking the “Copy” button. Note • You can also open this dialog box by right-clicking the selected job and selecting “Show Job Properties”. Or you can also use the toolbar icon to open the dialog box.
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.
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • This function is only supported in Windows.
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 5. 6. 7. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click in the Edit Using PosterArtist in the A Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. 9. Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired.
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 Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility On a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to 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.460) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.461) 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. This sets the B Format for and C Paper Size. Note • The conguration method varies depending on the OS and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are congured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Printer Driver 7. Access the Page Setup pane. 8. 9. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected 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 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 • Checking a print preview Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, and so on.
Printer Driver 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 Canon imagePROGRAF Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5. Select the O Print Preview check box. 6. 7. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Access the Main pane. Click M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed.
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation. Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions.
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the print target, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Common Items 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 Conguration using Easy Settings E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images (→P.152) • Printing Line Drawings and Text (→P.160) • Printing Ofce Documents (→P.171) F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. G View set. Click to display the View settings dialog box, which enables you to conrm the settings for the selected item from the E Print Target list or change the order of items listed in E Print Target.
Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings E Print Priority Choose the graphic elements that you want to emphasize for printing. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.187) F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.187) H Color Mode Choose the color mode. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing (→P.
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.461) A Paper Source 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 Set by Media Type. (→P.461) 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 J Mirror Specify whether to print a mirror image, as needed. Select this option to print a version of the document or image with the left and right sides inverted. View settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View settings by Print Target. (→P.
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Printer Driver J Saturation Adjust the color intensity as desired. Increasing the Saturation setting makes colors more vivid, and reducing the Saturation makes colors more subdued. Note • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
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.461) A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics.
Printer Driver J Saturation Not available. Note • For details on settings items,see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.177) K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment.
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. 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 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 I Paper Size Choose the size of the paper you will print on. Click Display all selections for Paper Size to list available sizes. For details on available paper sizes,see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.100) J Print Centered Select this checkbox to print document images in the center of the paper. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.289) • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utility pane. 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. C Set Click to complete the settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy).
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. A Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer.
Printer Driver Support Pane (Mac OS X) On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. 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. C Settings The settings can be saved as a le.
Preview Preview The Features of Preview The main features of Preview are as follows. • While viewing this screen, you can adjust layout settings of a document created with application software. • You can not only adjust layout settings but also your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen, and you can print the preview screen as it is seen.
Preview Starting Preview Follow the procedure below to start the Preview. 1. 2. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. 3. 4. Click “Print Preview” in the “Main” panel to attach a checkmark. 5. Preview main window is displayed. Click the “Print” button in the “Print” dialog box.
Preview Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool bar. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area.
Preview Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document. This area appears when you click “Drawer” from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select “Drawer” from the “View” menu. Status Area This shows “Input Size” and “Output Size”.
Preview Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. “Media Type” This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings” Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows.
Preview “Copies” You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Preview. “Print” Button Click the button to begin printing. “Update Printer Info.” Button Click the button to acquire printer information.
Preview Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each “Print Target” item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list. Setting Details “Default Settings” Suitable for printing normal documents that contain a mixture of text, photographs, and graphics.
Preview “Print Quality” Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality “Highest” / “High” / “Standard” / “Draft” Resolution “1200dpi” / “600dpi” / “300dpi” Note • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections.
Preview Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print quality, the color mode, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details “Image” This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations.
Preview Output Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Output Settings in the dialog area. “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to t the media size selected for output. Select the media size to print from Paper Size.
Preview Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • This is not displayed when “Fit Roll Paper Width” is set in “Enlarged/Reduced Printing”. “Print Centered” You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. For more information about “Print Centered”, see “Print on the Center”. (→P.497) Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”.
Preview Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. “Color Mode” You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details “Color” Enables color printing. “Monochrome” Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black.
Preview Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. 1. 2. Select “Color” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel. 3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Select “Color Adjustment”. Setting Details “Cyan” Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Preview Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. 1. 2. Select “Monochrome” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel. 3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Select “Color Adjustment”. Setting Details “Brightness” Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
Preview Matching You can set the matching. “Matching Mode” You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode (→P.492) Independent driver color matching is performed. ICC Matching Mode (→P.493) Color matching using ColorGear is performed. ColorSync (→P.494) Color matching using CMM from Mac OS is performed. “No Correction” No color matching is performed. Select this option when you want to perform color matching in the software application.
Preview “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the preview area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”.
Preview Driver Matching Mode 1. Under “Mode”, select Driver Matching Mode. 2. Click “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching.
Preview ICC Matching Mode 1. Under “Matching Mode” on the “Matching”, select ICC Matching Mode. 2. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting 3. 4. Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Preview ColorSync 1. Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area.
Preview Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Preferences” from the “imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview” menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. “Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400.
Preview Print with No Borders You can use the borderless printing function to print without margins surrounding the image. Note • With some media borderless printing can be performed only between two edges. • To use the borderless printing function, the specied media must be set to the printer. 1. 2. 3. 4. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.480) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source. 5. Click the “Print” button. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” check box on.
Preview Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. 1. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Print Centered” check box on. 2. Click the “Print” button. Printing on the center begins.
Preview Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Note • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in “Borderless Printing”. 1. 2. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.480) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source. 3. Click the “Print” button. On the Output Settings panel, click the “No Spaces at Top or Bottom” check box on.
Preview Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. 1. 2. 3. On the Paper Settings Panel (→P.480) , select “Roll Paper” in Paper Source. 4. Click the “Print” button. On the Output Settings panel, click the “Rotate Page” check box on. Select “Rotate Right 90 Degrees” or “Rotate Left 90 Degrees”. Printing on rotating 90 degrees begins.
Preview Display with Fitting to the Width of the Paper In the preview area, you can display to the width of the paper. 1. 2. Select “Fit to Width” from the tool bar. Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed.
Preview Display with All In the preview area, you can display all. 1. 2. Select “Fit Screen” from the tool bar. All is displayed.
Preview Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. 1. 2. Select “Actual Size” from the tool bar. Actual size is displayed.
Preview Moving a Page You can move a page to display in the preview area. 1. Select each button in “Go to Page” on the tool bar. Setting Details Go to the rst page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. 2. The target page appears. Note • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.
Free Layout Free Layout The Features of Free Layout The main features of Free Layout are as follows. • Allows you to lay out at will and print a document created with application software. • You can not only lay out multiple pages on one page but also lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page, or lay out and print a document created with multiple application programs on one page.
Free Layout Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 1. 2. Start the apllication software which you use. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. 3. 4. Click on “Free Layout” in the “Page Setup” panel to attach a checkmark. 5. Free Layout main window is displayed. Click the “Print” button in the “Print” dialog box.
Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Note • You can use the “View” menu to show or hide the tool. Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation.
Free Layout Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.
Free Layout Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. “Media Type” This allows you to select the media type. Note • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings” Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows.
Free Layout “Copies” You can input the number of print copies in numerical characters. Note • The maximum value is 999. • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button. “Restore Defaults” Button Click the button to reset to the setting when starting Free Layout. “Print” Button Click the button to begin printing. “Update Printer Info.” Button Click the button to acquire printer information.
Free Layout Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each “Print Target” item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list. Setting Details “Default Settings” Suitable for printing normal documents that contain a mixture of text, photographs, and graphics.
Free Layout “Print Quality” Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality “Highest” / “High” / “Standard” / “Draft” Resolution “1200dpi” / “600dpi” / “300dpi” Note • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections.
Free Layout Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details “Image” This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations.
Free Layout Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. “Color Mode” You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details “Color” Enables color printing. “Monochrome” Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black.
Free Layout Color Adjustment You can set the color adjustment. Adjusting Color Normally colors should be adjusted in the software application, but if you see colors in the printout that do not match colors on the screen, you can perform color adjustments. 1. 2. Select “Color” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel. 3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Select “Color Adjustment”. Setting Details “Cyan” Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues.
Free Layout Adjusting Monochrome Use the monochrome setting to print monochrome images of color photographs captured with a scanner or digital camera or other color images. 1. 2. Select “Monochrome” on “Color Mode” in the Color Settings panel. 3. Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Select “Color Adjustment”. Setting Details “Brightness” Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
Free Layout Matching You can set the matching. “Matching Mode” You can select a matching mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Driver Matching Mode (→P.518) Independent driver color matching is performed. ICC Matching Mode (→P.519) Color matching using ColorGear is performed. ColorSync (→P.520) Color matching using CMM from Mac OS is performed. “No Correction” No color matching is performed. Select this option when you want to perform color matching in the software application.
Free Layout “Soft Proof” When you place a checkmark here, “ColorSync” applies to the layout area. Note • You can select only after “ColorSync” has been selected in “Matching Mode”.
Free Layout Driver Matching Mode 1. Under “Matching Mode”, select Driver Matching Mode. 2. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching.
Free Layout ICC Matching Mode 1. Under “Matching Mode”, select ICC Matching Mode. 2. Click the “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting 3. 4. Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Free Layout ColorSync 1. Check that “ColorSync” is selected in “Matching Mode”. 2. Place a checkmark on “Soft Proof” to simulate the output product in Layout Area.
Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Preferences” from the “imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview” menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. “Units” Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. “Gridlines” You can input a grid line width value in numerical characters so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)).
Free Layout Auto Arrange Spacing Change the object-to-object spacing to be applied in the operation of laying out objects automatically. Note • You can input between 0.0 and 100.0(mm) (between 0.00 and 3.94(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either “▲” button or “▼” button.
Free Layout Page Setup Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Page Setup” from the “File” menu.This dialog box provides selections for setting the media size, orientation and other important features. “Paper Orientation” This selects the paper orientation. The following settings are available for orientation. Setting Details “Vertical” Prints the image and text created with the application software in the orientation as it is.
Free Layout Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. Note • You cannot display this if “Roll Paper” is selected in Paper Source. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Zoom” from the “View” menu. You can enlarge or reduce the screen display. Scaling Set the magnication for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking “▼” button.
Free Layout Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select “Format” from the “Object” menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Note • When the objects are not selected, you can not select “Format”. “Rotate” When you place a checkmark here, you can select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left”. Setting Details “Rotate Right” Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. “Rotate Left” Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page You can lay out and print a multiple-le document on one page. 1. From the application software’s “File” menu, select the printer setup menu to open the “Print” dialog box. Note • Normally, select “Print” from the “File” menu. 2. 3. Click on “Free Layout” in the “Page Setup” panel to attach a checkmark. In the “Print” dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the “Print” button.
Free Layout Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Note • • • • To select an object, click that object. To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the shift key. To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the command key. To select all objects, select “Select All” from the “Edit” menu.
Free Layout Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. Note • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Resizing by means of mouse operation 1. 2. Select an object. Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Resizing by specifying a scaling value 1. 2. 3. Select an object.
Free Layout Moving an Object You can move the object position. 1. 2. Select an object. Place the pointer inside the selection box of the object to show the crosshair handle, and drag it to move the object. Rotating an Object You can rotate the object. 1. 2. Select an object. Select “Rotate Left” or “Rotate Right” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the “Rotate” check box in the Format Dialog Box (→P.525) then select “Rotate Right” or “Rotate Left”, and click the “OK” button.
Free Layout Laying out Objects Automatically Click “Auto Arrange” in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select “Auto Arrange Object” from the “Object” menu. Note • The object layout order varies depending on the “Order” setting on the Page Setup Dialog Box. (→P.
Free Layout Aligning Objects You can align objects systematically. 1. 2. Select multiple objects. Select the align menu from the “Object” menu. “Align Top” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. “Center Vertically” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. “Align Bottom” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom.
Free Layout “Align Left” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. “Center Horizontally” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. “Align Right” Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right.
Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1. 2. Select an object. Select the overlapping order menu from the “Object” menu. “Bring to Front” Moves the object to the frontmost position. “Send to Back” Moves the object to the backmost position.
Free Layout “Bring Forward” Moves the object one position to the front. “Send Backward” Moves the object one position to the back.
Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1. Click “Copy” or “Cut” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Copy” or “Cut” from the “Edit” menu. 2. Click “Paste” from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The main features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy are as follows. • Allows the document scanned with the Color imageRUNNER to be automatically enlarged and printed.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Follow the procedure below to start the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. 1. Open the “Utility” panel of the “Print” dialog box. Note • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. 2. Click the “Set” button in “Congure Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. Note • For the step to open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box, see “Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy”. (→P.537) “Delete les in the folder” From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the “Delete” button to delete only les in the hot folder.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Hot Folder Hot folder refers to a folder used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • When transferred to the PC’s hot folder, the document data scanned with the Color imageRUNNER is printed in enlarged size from the printer according to the print conditions set in the hot folder. • You can create a new hot folder, edit or delete an existing one, and set print conditions at will. Note • You can create up to 10 hot folders. Creating a New Hot Folder 1.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 4. Click the “OK” button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. 5. 6. 7. In “Name”, enter the name to display in the Hot Folder list. In “Hot Folder”, enter the Hot Folder name. Click the “OK” button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click the “Close” button to close the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) 1. Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. 2. 3. 4. Select the Hot Folder from the Hot Folder list. From “Enlarged Copy Settings”, click “Edit” button to open the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel. (→P.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5. Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel. (→P.549) 6. Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel. (→P.551) 7. 8. 9. 10. Click the “OK” button to close the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. From the “Apple” Menu, open the “Sharing” dialog box for “System Preferences”. Select the check box labeled “File Sharing”, and click the “Options” button.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Deleting a Hot Folder 1. Open the “Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy” dialog box. 2. 3. Select the Hot Folder you want to delete from the Hot Folder list. Select “Delete the entire folders, as well as items in the list above”, and then click the “Delete” button. 4. Read the messag,e and then click the “OK” button. Note • Select “Delete les in the folder” to delete only les in the hot folder.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setting the Print Parameters You can set the print conditions in the setting panels within the “Add/Edit Hot Folder” dialog box. The settings available on each panel are as follows. • Paper Settings Panel (→P.544) • Output Settings Panel (→P.549) • Color Settings Panel (→P.551) Paper Settings Panel “Easy Settings” / “Advanced Settings” Two modes are available to provide the optimum print settings for jobs. The settings available on each mode are as follows.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Roll Paper Width” This selects the width of the roll media set to the printer. Note • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Automatic Cutting You can set the printer to cut roll paper automatically or print a guideline for cutting. The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Details “Printer Default” The value set on the printer operation panel takes priority.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Easy Settings You can easily select the best settings for the print job by just selecting an item from the print target list that matches the content of the document. “Print Target” You can easily select the best settings for the print job simply. If you select each “Print Target” item the corresponding comment for that item is displayed below the list.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Print Quality” Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality “Highest” / “High” / “Standard” / “Draft” Resolution “1200dpi” / “600dpi” / “300dpi” Note • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Advanced Settings Presents detailed settings for the print priority, the print quality, and other items so you can select the values for these settings yourself. “Print Priority” Select a print quality mode that is appropriate for the print job. Setting Details “Image” This mode achieves the best results for printing photographic images and illustrations.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Output Settings Panel “Enlarged/Reduced Printing” Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing. The following settings are available for enlarged/reduced printing. Setting Details Fit Paper Size Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to t the media size selected for output. Select the media size to print from Paper Size. “Fit Roll Paper Width” Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to t the width of the roll paper with the page width.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy “Print Centered” Select this feature to print the image in the center of a cut sheet or to print left and right margins evenly from the edges of roll paper. Note • This feature is useful when you print the document enlarged or reduced with Scaling as well. When an image is scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color Settings Panel “Color Mode” You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details “Color” Enables color printing. “Monochrome” Disables color printing and converts image from continuous color to grayscaled monochrome. “Color (CAD)” Prints lines in the best color possible so they are easy to see. “Monochrome Bitmap” Prints all colors other than white in black. “Monochrome (BK ink)” Select to print all lines with black ink.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Driver Matching Mode 1. Under “Mode”, select Driver Matching Mode. 2. Click “Matching Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting Details “Auto” Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. Saturation Gives priority to vividness in color matching.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ICC Matching Mode 1. Under “Mode”, select ICC Matching Mode. 2. Click “Method” list, and then select a setting. Setting 3. Details “Perceptual” Gives priority to color hue in color matching suitable for output of photographic images. “Saturation” Gives priority to vividness in color matching. Colorimetric Gives priority to reducing the differences in color between the original as it appears on the screen and the printed output.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ColorSync 1. Under “Mode”, select “ColorSync”. 2. Click the “Printer Prole” list, and then select a printer prole. Note • Available when using Mac OS X 10.3.9-10.4.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 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.
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 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.
Printmonitor Printmonitor The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor “imagePROGRAF Printmonitor” is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.
Printmonitor Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Preempting Other Jobs If you select a print job and click the precedes it in the print queue. button, the selected job is printed ahead of the job that currently Pausing/Resuming Print Jobs Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job.
Printmonitor Printing Held Jobs Printing of the job with a “Status” of “Holding” is paused because the paper specied by the driver does not match the paper currently loaded in the printer. Use the procedure below to print the held job. 1. 2. Select the held job and click the “Replace Paper” button. Replace the paper in the printer with the correct paper. Note • To continue printing without changing the paper in the printer, select the held job and click “Continue to print” button.
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows.
Network Setting • Printing over an AppleTalk network • Compatible operating systems • Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4 • Compatible computer • A computer that runs one of the above operating systems Note • The printer cannot be used over a LocalTalk network. • Compatible with EtherTalk Phase 2. • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk. • Printing over a NetWare network • Compatible servers • Novell NetWare 4.2/5.1/6.
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. Note • The imagePROGRAF printer driver is not compatible with AppleTalk.
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 Setup 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 On 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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button.
Network Setting Important • Be sure to complete step 11. This will activate the values you have entered. • You can also specify the subnet mask and default gateway on the Control Panel. Note • If an error message is displayed, check the settings and correct any invalid values.
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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). 2.
Network Setting Note • The subnet mask and default gateway are set to “0.0.0.0.” Use RemoteUI to change the subnet mask and default gateway to match your network settings. For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.569) Conguring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must congure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. 1.
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. When using an IPv4 IP address 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 SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IP address. You can also specify the SMTP server domain name, if desired. 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 0.0.0.0 DNS server. DNS Host Name Specify the printer host name, up to 63 characters (1-63 characters). Use single-byte letters, numbers, and “-” (hyphens).
Network Setting When using an IPv6 IP address 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. Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page.
Network Setting Item 7. Default Setting Details Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Activate when assigning a stateful address dynamically. Off Dynamically update the stateless address Activate when assigning a stateless address dynamically. Off Dynamically update the manual address Activate when assigning a manual address dynamically. Off Click OK to display the Network page.
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. 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 Specify device information, security, and email notication settings as follows. 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 Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button.
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.563) • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.569) 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 on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow these steps to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel. 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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the OK 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 Novell software provided with NetWare. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE 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 Admin 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.569) 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.588)" 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.588)" 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.586) 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 On 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. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2.
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. Close the Network window and save the settings.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks (Macintosh) Follow these steps to congure the destination when using the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. (→P.565) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) 1. Navigate to Applications > Canon Utilities > imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup and double-click imagePROGRAF PrinterSetup.app. 2. Click Next. 3.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 4. Complete Printer Name and Location as desired and click Register. 5. Click Finish.
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.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging. For instructions, see “Checking for Nozzle Clogging”. (→P.630) • Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment Execute Head Posi. Adj.
Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. There are two modes for automatic Printhead adjustment: Auto(Standard) and Auto(Advanced). Auto(Standard) will x most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Auto(Advanced).
Adjusting the Printhead 2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 3. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Posi. Adj., and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced), and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the Printhead Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors (Head Posi. Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, execute Head Posi. Adj. to adjust the Printhead alignment. Normally, execute Auto(Standard) or Auto(Advanced). (→P.604) However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Auto(Advanced), try Manual. Manual adjustment requires you to examine the printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value.
Adjusting the Printhead 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. 7. 8. 9. Press ▲ or ▼ to select D, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select D-1, and then press the OK button. Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines. Note • If two patterns seem equally good and you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) If printed lines are misaligned, execute Head Inc. Adj. to adjust the angle of inclination of the Printhead. Executing Head Inc. Adj. requires you to examine a printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value. Paper to Prepare Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide Sheets One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Perform adjustment as follows. 1. Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls (→P.
Adjusting the Printhead 7. Align the Angle Adjustment Lever with the red square and close the Top Cover. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone. In this case, close the Top Cover. 8. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines. 9.
Adjusting the Printhead 10. Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete.
Adjusting the Printhead Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) If the Printhead rubs against paper during printing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. Note • Raise or lower the printhead, depending on the nature of the problem. (→P.670) (→P.671) (→P.676) 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ).
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, adjust Adj. Priority to suit the particular type of paper. (→P.613) 2. Execute Adj. Quality or Adjust Length, depending on the selection in Adj. Priority. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set in Adj. Priority. Adjust Adj. Priority to suit your particular printing application. • Print Quality : Adjusts the feed amount to reduce banding across the sheet in printed documents. Adj. Quality settings are applied. When Adj. Fine Feed is executed, the Adj. Fine Feed settings are applied in addition to the Adj. Quality settings.
Adjusting the feed amount Automatic Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors across the sheet, execute Adj. Quality for automatic adjustment of the paper feed amount. There are two modes of automatic adjustment to correct banding: Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper). In either mode, the printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount.
Adjusting the feed amount 2. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 3. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Quality, and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the feed amount Manual Banding Adjustment (Adj. Quality) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj. Quality for adjustment of the paper feed amount. Use Manual adjustment with highly transparent media or other paper for which Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper) cannot be used. (→P.614) Manual adjustment requires you to enter an adjustment value after a test pattern is printed. Note • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Manual adjustment. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment. Note • When printing on sheets, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet. 8. Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Note • If banding seems least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value.
Adjusting the feed amount Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount (Adj. Fine Feed) If the contrast is uneven or banding in different colors appears at 50 mm (2.0 in) intervals in printed documents, try executing Adj. Fine Feed during printing to ne-tune the feed amount. Note • Always execute Adj. Quality before Adj. Fine Feed. Once you execute Adj. Quality, the Adj. Fine Feed value will revert to 0. (→P.614) (→P.616) Perform adjustment as follows. 1.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) To ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length, use Adjust Length to adjust the amount that paper is advanced. There are two options in Adjust Length : AdjustmentPrint and Change Settings. • AdjustmentPrint After a test pattern is printed, you will measure the discrepancy based on the results of printing. • Change Settings No test pattern is printed.
Adjusting the feed amount 3. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select AdjustmentPrint or Change Settings, and then press the OK button. When you select AdjustmentPrint, a test pattern is printed for you to measure the scale and calculate the discrepancy.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth) When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if the Printhead rubs against paper, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Paper tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing ink tanks, make sure a “J” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers. • 130 ml (4.4 oz) per color • BK Ink Tank PFI-102BK • MBK Ink Tank PFI-102MBK • C Ink Tank PFI-102C • M Ink Tank PFI-104M • Y Ink Tank PFI-102Y Note • For instructions on ink tank replacement, see “Replacing Ink Tanks”. (→P.
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “J” in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.622) 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 Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, 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. Remove the Ink Tank 1.
Ink Tanks 3. 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 according to local regulations. Install the ink tanks 1. Before opening the pouch, gently agitate the Ink Tank once or twice.
Ink Tanks 2. 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. 3. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder facing as shown, with the ink holes down. Important • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder.
Ink Tanks 5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reload the tank. 6. Close the Ink Tank Cover.
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the ink tanks. To check remaining Ink Tank levels, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◄ or ► to select the Ink tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. • If an error has occurred and the Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display Ink Info as follows. 1. Press the OK button to display Printer Info. 2.
Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace ink tanks in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message Lamp is lit and Not much ink is left. is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.
Printheads Printheads Printhead A replacement Printhead. • Printhead PF-04 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.633) Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • Nozzles are periodically checked to ensure they are clear. Congure the settings on the Control Panel menu in Nozzle Check. (→P.49) 1.
Printheads 6. Check the printing results. If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear. If some sections of the horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, the nozzles for those colors are clogged. If horizontal lines are faint or incomplete, follow the steps below and check again for nozzle clogging. 1. Clean the Printhead. (→P.632) 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles.
Printheads Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes (Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B), depending on the problem to resolve. • Head Cleaning A Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead. • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see “Printhead”. (→P.
Printheads Access the menu for Printhead replacement Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. 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. 1.
Printheads Replace the Printhead 1. Open the Top Cover. Instructions are now shown on the Display Screen regarding Printhead replacement. Important • During Printhead replacement, do not move the Carriage from the position indicated. If you accidentally move the Carriage, you will hear a warning tone, and Printhead replacement is no longer possible. If you move the Carriage by mistake, close the Top Cover. The Carriage will be moved to the position as indicated. 2.
Printheads Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 3. Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. 4. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 5. Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
Printheads 6. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. • If you need to put a Printhead somewhere temporarily before installation, do not keep the nozzles and metal contacts facing down.
Printheads 8. 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. 9. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. 10. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks. 11. Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system.
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-10 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.639) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.
Maintenance Cartridge Make sure the printer is ready for Maintenance Cartridge replacement You can replace Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen advises you to check the remaining capacity or replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step “Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement.” Follow the instructions in “Replace the Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge. Important • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Maintenance Cartridge. 2. At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 3. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out.
Maintenance Cartridge Important • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 4. Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag. Expel excess air from the plastic bag and seal the zipper. 5. Conrm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, and store it so that it stays level.
Maintenance Cartridge 7. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 8. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes 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. To check remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity, access the Tab Selection screen on the Control Panel and press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ).
Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost full, the Message Lamp is lit and The level is low is shown on the Display Screen. 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. To ensure a comfortable working environment, clean the printer exterior about once a month. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance.
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 3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe inside the Top Cover to clean it. Wipe away any ink residue on the Platen as a whole (a), the Paper Retainer (b), Borderless Printing Ink Grooves (c), and Ejection Guide (d). Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner.
Cleaning the Printer Note • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. 4. Close the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead If printing is faint, cleaning the Printhead may improve results. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes (Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B), depending on the problem to resolve. • Head Cleaning A Use this mode if printing is faint or contains foreign substances. This method of cleaning consumes the least amount of ink. It takes about three minutes to complete.
Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow these steps before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Important • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location. Ink may leak and damage the printer if you do not prepare the printer correctly and it is tipped or stood on end in transit.
Other Maintenance Remove the Ink Tank 1. Open the Ink Tank Cover. 2. Pressing the tip of the Ink Tank Lock Lever horizontally, lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever to release the lock. 3. Holding the ink tanks by the grips, remove them. Note • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5. Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place.
Other Maintenance 6. Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the process is nished, Completed! Turn Power Off!! is displayed. Pack the printer 1. Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Important • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state.
Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◄ or ► to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. 2. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Printer Info, and then press the OK button.
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. Þ"Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question How do I print without wasting paper? Answer To conserve paper, you can specify in the printer driver to rotate originals 90 degrees or to print without top and bottom margins. Þ"Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.301) " Þ"Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→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. Turn the printer off. (→P.24) 3. Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. 4. Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the Release Lever back. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. 5. 6.
Problems Regarding Paper 7. Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. 8. Pull the Release Lever forward.
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. 1. Open the Roll Cover. Use a commercially available cutter or the like to cut the paper of the loaded roll. Caution • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. 2. Push the Release Lever back. 3. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1.
Problems Regarding Paper 3. Close the Top Cover. Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot 1. Open the Roll 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.
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. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet becomes jammed, Paper jam. is shown on the Display Screen of the Control Panel. Remove the jammed paper as follows. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2. Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
Problems Regarding Paper Important • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). This may stain your hands and damage the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Problems Regarding Paper 3. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Problems Regarding Paper Roll Paper Cannot be Inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper. (→P.120) (→P.145) Cannot load sheets Cause The paper source selection is incorrect. Corrective Action Press the Load button and select the paper source. Paper is not cut straight Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position.
Problems Regarding Paper Roll Paper is Continuously Ejected Cause Corrective Action Although sheets are selected as the paper source, a roll was advanced. After roll ejection stops, follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2. Open the Roll Cover. 3. Using both hands, rotate the Roll Holder toward the back to rewind the roll. At this time, ensure that both ends of the roll are rewound evenly. 4. Pull the Release Lever forward. 5. Load the roll.
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data Reception Lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 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. (See "Error Messages.") 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.116) (→P.118) (→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.630) Because the printer was left without ink tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system.
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the Printhead Cause The type of paper specied in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Load paper of the same type as you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.106) (→P.136) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Press the Stop button and stop printing. 2. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again.
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.647) The type of paper as specied on the printer does not Make sure the same type of paper is specied on the match the type specied in the printer driver. printer as in the printer driver. (→P.110) 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.647) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. In the Control Panel menu, set Roll DryingTime to at least 1 min. (→P.49) When paper that does not dry easily is used for printing, it may curl during printing and touch the Output Tray. In this case, in the Control Panel menu, set Scan Wait Time to an option other than Off.
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 paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.612) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Print Length. Setting Adj. Priority to Print Quality in the Control Panel menu and adjusting the feed amount may improve results. (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images In Print Priority in the Advanced Settings of the in many solid colors. printer driver, choose Image. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling.
Problems with the printing quality Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs Cause Corrective Action The Platen suction is too strong. In the Control Panel menu, set VacuumStrngth to Weakest. (→P.621) The Printhead is set too high in the Control Panel menu. In the Control Panel menu, set Head Height to Lowest. (→P.611) The type of paper specied in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.
Problems with the printing quality The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause Corrective Action In the Control Panel menu, Adj. Priority is set to Print Quality. Set Adj. Priority to Print Length in the Control Panel menu, and then execute Adjust Length. (→P.612) The type of paper specied in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.106) (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Line thickness is not uniform Cause Corrective Action In the Special Settings dialog box of the Windows printer driver, Fast Graphic Process is selected. Access the printer driver Properties dialog box from Print in the File menu of the source application, and follow these steps to print. 1. Clear the option Open Preview When Print Job Starts on the Main sheet. 2. Clear the option Page Layout on 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 Setup Guide. 2. Make sure the Link indicator is lit.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a NetWare network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s NetWare settings are not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. In particular, make sure a valid frame type is selected. (→P.575) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s NetWare settings are congured correctly. (→P.593) The NetWare server and services are not congured Check the following points.
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.
HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned Cause Corrective Action The plotter origin is incorrect. Check the printing commands. The Margin setting in the Control Panel menu is incorrect. Adjust the Margin setting values in the Control Panel menu. Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs. Cause Corrective Action The memory is full. Check the size of the data in the print job. An HP-GL/2 command not supported by this printer was received.
HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specied Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 the source application, is incorrect. to On. (→P.49) HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specied Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess2 the source application, is incorrect.
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. Use a power source that conforms to the printer specications. (→P.
Other problems If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound Cause Corrective Action The printer makes a sound during operation. The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of suction from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it.
Other problems Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. Corrective Action Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it again rmly. Restart the printer. The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are lled with color. This consumes a lot of ink.
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.622) 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 released.
Messages regarding paper Error Message Messages regarding paper MediaType Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specied in the printer driver. Follow these steps to ensure the paper type matches on the printer and in the printer driver. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. 2.
Messages regarding paper The paper is too small. Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK is set to Pause, paper smaller than the size specied button to resume printing. in the printer driver is loaded. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality. Adjust the paper size setting in the printer driver to match the size loaded in the printer as follows. 1.
Messages regarding paper The paper is too small. Replace paper with A4/LTR (vertical) or larger Cause The loaded paper is too small. Corrective Action Replace the paper with paper of A4/Letter (vertical) size or larger as follows. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, press the OK button, and remove the paper. (→P.144) 2. Switch to paper A4/Letter (vertical) or larger. (→P.81) The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. Replace roll with 10 in.
Messages regarding paper PaprWidth Mismatch Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause or Warning, the width of the loaded roll does not match the width specied in Fit Roll Paper Width in the printer driver. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button.
Messages regarding paper Paper size not detected. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the orange Paper Alignment Line. 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button.
Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left when ManageRemainRoll in the Control Panel menu is On. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, the roll paper may run out during the print job and you may not be able to print all of the document. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Change Paper, and then press the OK button to stop printing.
Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. Corrective Action Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject Cut Sheet, press the OK button, and remove the sheet. (→P.144) 2. Load a new roll. (→P.106) The printer now starts printing the print job. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. The roll is empty. Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty.
Messages regarding paper Sheet printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Cut Sheet, and then printer status information on a sheet, but no sheet press the OK button. Load the sheet, and then print. is loaded. (→P.81) To print on rolls, follow these steps. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. 2. Load a roll and try printing again. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Paper jam Push the release lever back. Cause A paper jam occurred in the printer during printing. Corrective Action 1. Push the Release Lever back and remove the jammed paper. (→P.120) (→P.145) 2. Load the paper. 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. 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. (→P.106) (→P.
Messages regarding paper Paper is crooked. Cause Corrective Action Paper loaded crooked was detected when the paper was advanced. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the orange Paper Alignment Line. 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. (→P.
Messages regarding paper Paper not aligned with right guide. Cause Corrective Action When paper was loaded, it was not aligned with the guide on the right side. Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1. Push the Release Lever back. 2. Pull out the sheet. 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. Cannot detect papr Cause The paper has come out of the printer. Corrective Action Follow these step to reload a sheet. 1.
Messages regarding paper Paper cutting failed. Cause There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. Corrective Action 1. Push the Release Lever back and remove the paper. 2. Load the paper. 3. Pull the Release Lever forward. 4. 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. (→P.106) There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. 1.
Messages regarding paper Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause The Release Lever is pushed back. Corrective Action Pull the Release Lever forward. Turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power. Borderless printng not possible. Cause Corrective Action The print job received species a type or width of paper that is not compatible with borderless printing. Follow these steps to change the settings of the print job to enable borderless printing. 1.
Messages regarding paper Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or contracts depending on Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then the environment of use, it may become narrower or press the OK button. wider than the supported width for borderless printing. Use each type of paper only where the recommended environmental conditions are met. For details on environmental conditions for various paper, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Printhead, or do other operations that require ink. Corrective Action Press ▲ or ▼ to select Rep. Ink Tank, and then press the OK button. Replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.623) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Continue to print, and then press the OK button to resume printing. However, note that this error may affect the printing quality. No ink left.
Messages regarding ink Ink tank is empty. Cause There is no ink left in an ink tank. Corrective Action Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.623) Not much ink is left. Cause Not much ink is left. Corrective Action Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded.
Messages regarding printing or adjustment Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again, as follows. 1. Press the OK button to clear the error. 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.630) 3. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.632) 4. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again. (→P.604) The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent lm is loaded.
Messages regarding printing or adjustment Check printed document. Cause The Printhead nozzles are becoming clogged. 706 Error Message Corrective Action If printing is faint, clean the Printhead. (→P.
Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again, as follows. 1. Press the OK button to clear the error. 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.630) 3. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.632) 4. Execute Head Posi. Adj. again. (→P.604) The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent lm is loaded. Press the OK button to clear the error.
Messages regarding printheads No printhead Cause No Printhead is installed. Corrective Action Install the Printhead. (→P.633) Execute printhead cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. 2. Clean the Printhead. (→P.632) If this message is still displayed, replace the Printhead. (→P.633) Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.639) Wrong maintenance cartridge. Cause A Maintenance Cartridge for a different model of printer is installed. Corrective Action Replace it with the Maintenance Cartridge for your particular model. Maint. cart. The level is low Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is almost full.
Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Cause The printer has received a HP-GL/2 print job that cannot be printed on the paper that has been advanced. Corrective Action Follow these steps to replace the type of paper in the printer. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. 2. Replace the paper with a type compatible with HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
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 Prepare for parts replacement. Cause It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action You can continue to use the printer for some time until Parts replacement time has passed. will be displayed. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. 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.
Index Index A Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls............................103 About This User Manual..............................................1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X).........................................460 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)...........................................346 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)........................348 Accounting..............
Index C Choosing Paper for Printing....................................194 Canceling print jobs...................................................90 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X........................92 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel............90 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows..........................91 Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition..........446 Cannot adjust paper feed........................................705 Cannot adjust printhead...............................
Index Edit Button.................................................424, 538 Hot Folder..........................................................424 Monitor Hot Folder Constantly...........................538 Operation Guide Button.....................................424 Save Printed Data.............................................424 Start Button.......................................................424 Stop Button........................................................
Index Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows).......................308 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees...................................................................301 E Easy Settings..........................................482, 510, 546 Print Quality....................................... 483, 511, 547 Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper)......301 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X)................
Index Format Dialog Box...........................................399, 525 Enl./Red.............................................................399 Object Position..................................................400 Object Size................................................400, 525 Position Sheet...................................................400 Rotate........................................................399, 525 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color).....................................
Index K Print Priority.......................................................463 Print Quality...............................................462, 463 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.....126 Print Target........................................................462 Printer................................................................461 L Reduce Print Unevenness.................................463 Launching the Accounting Manager........................437 Set...........................
Index Matching..........................................................490, 516 Input Profile...............................................490, 516 N Matching Method.......................................490, 516 Network Environment..............................................560 Matching Mode..........................................490, 516 Network Environment........................................562 Printer Profile.............................................490, 516 System requirements......
Index Roll Paper Length..............................................397 Between Scans.................................................465 Page Options Dialog Box (Windows)......................370 Cut Speed.........................................................465 Format Settings.................................................370 Drying Time.......................................................465 Print Date..........................................................370 Media Type.................
Index Paper Sizes.............................................................100 Printhead.................................................................630 Rolls..................................................................100 Printhead error........................................................707 Sheets...............................................................101 Printheads...............................................................630 PaprWidth Mismatch............................
Index Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows)...............................................................271 Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X)................156 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously......................275 Printing Posters in Sections....................................286 Roll paper (banner)...........................................275 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X)..............................................................
Index Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement......624 Compatible ink tanks.........................................623 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder.......................................................................702 Install the ink tanks............................................625 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded.......695 Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement.......................................................
Index Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings........167 Support Sheet (Windows).......................................375 Color Compatibility............................................167 Settings Summaries..........................................375 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows)...............................................................168 Support Information...........................................375 Specifying NetWare Print Services..........................
Index Turning the Printer On and Off..................................24 Turning the printer off..........................................25 W Turning the printer on..........................................24 When to Replace Ink Tanks.....................................629 Types of Paper..........................................................95 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink..........................................................
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