Large Format Printer User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Enhanced Printing Options 15 31 Printing CAD Drawings..............................................................43 Printing enlargements or reductions..........................................65 Printing at full size..................................................................... 76 Borderless Printing.................................................................... 87 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes....................
Contents Basic Printing Workflow Basic Printing Workflow 15 Printing procedure 16 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets .......................................................................................................................... Turning the Printer On and Off ............................................................................................................................................. Loading and Printing on Rolls ...........................................................
Enhanced Printing Options Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............................................................................................... Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) .................................................................................................. Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value ..............................................................................................................
Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 145 Printing With Watermarks .................................................................................................................................................... Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ......................................................... Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation .............................................................................
Windows Software Free Layout Main Window .................................................................................................................................................... Detailed Settings ....................................................................................................................................................................... Preferences Dialog Box ................................................................................................................
Mac OS Software Mac OS Software 275 Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings .......................................................................................................................................................... Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ........................................................................................................................... Confirming Print Settings ..........................................................................................
Mac OS Software Preferences Dialog Box ......................................................................................................................................................... Page Setup Dialog Box ........................................................................................................................................................... Zoom Dialog Box ............................................................................................................................
Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 392 Loading Sheets in the Printer ............................................................................................................................................. 392 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ........................................................................................................................... 394 Removing Sheets ........................................................................................................
Printer Parts Carriage ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 476 Ink Tank Cover (Inside) ........................................................................................................................................................... 477 Stand .............................................................................................................
Print Job Management Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper ............................................................................. Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager ........................................................................ Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals ................................................................................ Canceling Regular Print Job Log Acquisition ....................................
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 575 Frequently Asked Questions 576 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................................................ 576 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper ................................................................................................................................................ Clearing a Jammed Sheet ..........................................
Troubleshooting HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified ............................................................................................ HP-GL/2 jobs are printed at maximum size, even if a standard size is specified ........................................ HP-GL/2 printing takes a long time .................................................................................................................................. Replotting with HP-GL/2 jobs is not possible. ..................
Error Message Check printed document. ..................................................................................................................................................... 619 Messages regarding printheads 620 Cannot adjust printhead. ....................................................................................................................................................... Wrong printhead. ........................................................................................
User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure ..................................................................................... 16 Canceling print jobs ................................................................................... 25 Pausing Printing ........................................................................................
Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets ........................................................................................................................ 16 Turning the Printer On and Off ........................................................................................................................................... 17 Loading and Printing on Rolls ...................................................
Turning the Printer On and Off iPF780 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. (See "Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size.") ➔ P.65 (See "Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.") ➔ P.
Turning the Printer On and Off iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow • An Ink Tank is not installed see "Replacing Ink Tanks." ➔ P.538 • If "ERROR" is shown on the Display Screen see "Error messages." ➔ P.606 • The Power Lamp and Message Lamp are not lit (even once), and nothing appears on the Display Screen Make sure the printer is plugged in correctly. Check the connection at the plug and electrical outlet. Printing procedure • No paper is loaded Load paper. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") Sheets.
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF780 Loading and Printing on Rolls • For details on supported sizes and types of rolls, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔ P.360 (See "Types of Paper.") ➔ P.360 • 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. (See "Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls.") 1 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.
Loading and Printing on Rolls iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow Printing procedure 4 Select the type of paper. (See "Changing the Type of Paper.") ➔ P.376 • If no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On, specify the roll length Note 5 after the type of paper. (See "Specifying the Paper Length.") ➔ P.378 Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) ➔ P.
Loading and Printing on Sheets iPF780 The printer now starts printing the print job. These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see Paper Sizes or the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Paper Note Sizes.") ➔ P.360 (See "Types of Paper.") ➔ P.360 1 Turn the printer on. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.
Printing in Windows 4 iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow Load the sheet. (See "Loading Sheets in the Printer.") ➔ P.392 The printer now starts printing the print job. Printing procedure Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may inImportant terrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality.
Printing from Mac OS iPF780 • From the application (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 ➔ P.165 Printing from Mac OS Print from the application menu after registering the printer. • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may inImportant Basic Printing Workflow • From the operating system menu (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu .
Printing from Mac OS 3 iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow 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.
iPF780 Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 25 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows ................................................................................................................................ 26 Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS .....................................................................................................
Canceling Print Jobs from Windows iPF780 Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Basic Printing Workflow 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 from Mac OS iPF780 Click the printer icon in the Dock to display the printer window. 2 Click Pause Printer to stop printing. 4 If there are no jobs in the printer window that can be canceled, (that is, if the print data has already been sent to the printer), click Utility to display imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. Select the print job to cancel and click the print job.
Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS 5 iPF780 Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Resume Printer. Basic Printing Workflow • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart Important job processing, the next job cannot be printed.
Pausing Printing iPF780 Pausing Printing During printing, if you set Pause Print in the Control Panel menu to On, printing is stopped at that point and the printer enters a state in which printing is paused. (See "Control Panel Display.") ➔ P.436 Printing from the job queue is not possible in this state. To restore normal operation after this state, set Pause Print to Off.
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iPF780 Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options Enhanced Printing Options User's Guide Choosing Paper for Printing ...................................................................... 32 Printing Photos and Office Documents ..................................................... 33 Printing CAD Drawings .............................................................................. 43 Adjusting Images .......................................................................................
Choosing a Paper for Printing iPF780 Choosing Paper for Printing Enhanced Printing Options Choosing a Paper for Printing ............................................................................................................................................ 32 ➔ Changing the Type of Paper ................................................................................................................................. 376 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ..........................................
Printing Photos and Images iPF780 Printing Photos and Office Documents Printing Office Documents ................................................................................................................................................... 37 Printing Office Documents (Windows) ....................................................................................................................... 37 Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) ...................................................................
Printing Photos and Images (Windows) 1 Enhanced Printing Options 2 3 Printing Photos and Office Documents 4 iPF780 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280.
Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF780 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the 11 Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔ P.158 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For instructions on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.161 Note Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options 10 M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).
Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS) 6 iPF780 Access the Main pane. Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 7 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Premium Glossy Paper 2 280. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer.
Printing Office Documents iPF780 11 13 14 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for ted. B Roll Width. In this case, 10 in. (254.0mm) is selec- Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." Confirm the print settings, and then click ➔ P.276 M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 After confirming that Enhanced Printing Options 3 Printing Photos and Office Documents A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. D Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the E Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View Settings.
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF780 1 Document: Office 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]) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using.
Printing Office Documents (Mac OS) iPF780 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 After confirming that Enhanced Printing Options 6 Printing Photos and Office Documents A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. D Easy Settings is selected, click Office Document in the E Print Target list. • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View set.. Note 9 40 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list.
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals iPF780 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. ➔ P.279 Note 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.
Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals 7 Enhanced Printing Options Printing Photos and Office Documents 8 9 iPF780 When you attempt to print, PosterArtist starts up and the PageCapture window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Choose the page to load in PosterArtist. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Printing CAD Drawings iPF780 Printing CAD Drawings Printing from AutoCAD .......................................................................................................................................................... 47 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings ............................................................................................................ 48 Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) ....................................................................
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) iPF780 The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality Description Enhanced Printing Options 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 Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) iPF780 5 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the E Print Target list. Note 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View Settings.
Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS) 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Enhanced Printing Options Note Printing CAD Drawings 46 iPF780 and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Printing from AutoCAD iPF780 8 After confirming that D Easy Settings is selected, click CAD (Color Line Drawing) or CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ) in the E Print Target list. Note 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the Printing CAD Drawings 10 Enhanced Printing Options • You can check the settings values selected in the E Print Target list by clicking G View set.. 12 13 14 A Paper Source list.
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings iPF780 Confirming the Installation of Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD You can confirm whether Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is installed by the following method. Enhanced Printing Options 1 2 From the File menu of AutoCAD, select Print. The Printing dialog box is displayed. Printer Driver Optimization Module for AutoCAD is installed if in Plotter of Printer/plotter this is displayed:iPFxxxx - Optimized driver - by Canon Inc..
Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) iPF780 Color Setting Description Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825. Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers. Color (CAD) 5 Print emulating the HP Designjet T1100, in colors resembling colors produced by this printer.
HP-GL/2 Printing iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options 4 Click A Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box. 5 Select the desired color settings in the A Color Compatibility list. • For details on color settings, see "Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings." ➔ P.48 Note For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. Printing CAD Drawings • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions ➔ P.
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver iPF780 Adjusting Images Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ............................................................ 58 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) .............................................................. 60 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) ................................................................
Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Enhanced Printing Options • 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. • If No color correction is selected under Color Mode, the Matching cannot be changed.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) iPF780 Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) 7 Click box. iPF780 H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images 8 On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF780 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. ➔ P.161 Note Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to fine-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Click 9 Click Color in the Enhanced Printing Options 6 iPF780 Adjusting Images A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. H Color Mode list.
Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS) iPF780 Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11 On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Enhanced Printing Options 10 Description Adjusting Images Adjustment Item D Cyan Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. E Magenta F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone.
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing Access the Page Setup pane. 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 13 iPF780 Adjusting Images M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.279 Note 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.
Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing iPF780 Print Quality (*1) Description Print Priority A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF780 • Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Highest quality This prints at the highest resolution. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Thicken Fine Lines Prints making fine lines appear thicker. Sharpen Text Choose this option to print intricate text more distinctly.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) iPF780 5 Click 6 Click Line Drawing/Text in the 7 Click High (1200dpi) in the D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images E Print Priority list. F Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. Note 8 Click Color (CAD) in the 9 To adjust the color, click G Color Mode list. H Color Settings.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF780 Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how print photographic images in monochrome. 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) iPF780 7 In the 8 Click 9 Click Image in the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Enhanced Printing Options D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Adjusting Images 10 E Print Priority list. Click High (600dpi) in the F Print Quality list. • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type.
Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 13 iPF780 Adjusting Images M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size iPF780 Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ........................................................................................................................... 67 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) .............................................................................................. 67 Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) .........................................................
Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) Enhanced Printing Options • • • • iPF780 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 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width iPF780 12 Click ISO A3 in the 13 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. G Paper Size list. ➔ P.161 Note Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired.
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Select the printing application in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 Printing enlargements or reductions 6 7 8 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list.
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF780 9 Select the Click derless Printing check box. E Fit Roll Paper Width. • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaNote ded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK. • Make sure the roll paper width you specify matches the width of the loaded roll. 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Enhanced Printing Options Printing enlargements or reductions 70 iPF780 Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value iPF780 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the 12 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for ted. 13 Select the 14 Click 15 Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width. In this case, 16 in. (406.4mm) is selec- Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 10 D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) iPF780 For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. Enhanced Printing Options • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) ➔ P.72 • Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) ➔ P.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF780 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Select and click a roll paper in the 8 Select the width of the loaded roll in the 9 In the L Paper Source list. M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options • • • • 1 iPF780 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]) Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using.
Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS) iPF780 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the 12 Printing enlargements or reductions Access the Page Setup pane. Enhanced Printing Options 10 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected.
Printing on Oversize Paper iPF780 Printing at full size Enhanced Printing Options Printing on Oversize Paper ................................................................................................................................................... 76 Printing at Full Size (Windows) ...................................................................................................................................... 77 Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) ................................................
Printing at Full Size (Windows) iPF780 For instructions on oversized printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) 1 2 Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Choose Print in the application menu.
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF780 Enhanced Printing Options 7 In the Paper Size Options dialog box, select the Oversize check box in Display Series. 8 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 9 Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. 10 Select and click a roll paper in the 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. L Paper Source list. M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Printing at Full Size (Mac OS) iPF780 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 6 Printing at full size A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Select and click a roll paper in the 12 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click iPF780 M Print to start printing. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.279 Note 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. In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) iPF780 Note • When performing borderless printing without using Print Image with Actual Size, the image deteriorates slightly because the image is automatically enlarged. Printing at full size • Not all page sizes are available. Enhanced Printing Options • Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. We recommend when focusing on image quality.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) 4 iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 5 6 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF780 10 Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm). 12 Click OK to close the Information dialog box. 13 In 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Printing at full size 11 C Borderless Printing Method, click F Print Image with Actual Size.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) 1 iPF780 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) iPF780 7 Access the Main pane. Enhanced Printing Options Printing at full size 8 9 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list.
Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS) 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click iPF780 M Print to start printing. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size iPF780 Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ............................................................................ 90 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) ............................................... 91 Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) ................................................. 93 Borderless Printing at Actual Size .....
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF780 • Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. Note The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) iPF780 1 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Note 2 3 4 margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Enhanced Printing Options 8 In the 9 Select and click a roll paper in the 10 iPF780 A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". L Paper Source list. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Borderless Printing 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) iPF780 • Borderless printing is not possible if details such as crop marks and margins are included as data on the periphery of the original. • If the length of the image to print is short, then since the roll paper is fed out to a prescribed length before cutting in order to prevent cutting problems and ejection problems, the trailing edge of the roll paper might not be printed borderless.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) 1 iPF780 In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size. Enhanced Printing Options • If you can specify the margin, as in Microsoft Word, set the margin at 0 mm. For instructions on specifying the Note 2 3 4 margin, refer to the software documentation. Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF780 8 In the 9 Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. Enhanced Printing Options 10 A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. Borderless Printing 11 Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list—in this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 1 iPF780 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) iPF780 7 Access the Main pane. Enhanced Printing Options Borderless Printing 8 9 In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Canon Heavyweight Coated Paper. Select the print target in the E Print Target list.
Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS) 13 Enhanced Printing Options 14 15 Select the iPF780 D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in Confirm the print settings, and then click D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) iPF780 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes .......................................................................................................................... 104 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) ............................................................................................. 104 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) ...................................
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF780 Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) Enhanced Printing Options By automatic enlargement of a document created with an application software by the printer driver, you can print maximum 18.0 m vertical or horizontal banners. However, you may not be able to print 18.0 m due to restrictions in the settable document size according to the application software.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) iPF780 Click Add to add the paper size of My Horizontal Banner. 9 Click OK to close the Paper Size Options dialog box. 10 Close the printer driver dialog box. • Although you can even set Custom Size for the paper size, the maximum settable size is 3.2 m. The setting of CusNote tom Size is disabled when you exit the application software. For more information, see "Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes ." ➔ P.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) 5 Enhanced Printing Options 6 After confirming that Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes In the 8 Select the A Page Size list, click the size you registered, My Horizontal Banner. Note 10 11 12 D Easy Settings is selected, click Poster in the E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 9 iPF780 C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF780 If printing is unsuccessful, you may be able to print after completing the following setting. 1 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes In the FineZoom Settings list, click Yes. Enhanced Printing Options 2 On the Layout sheet, click J Special Settings to display the Special Settings dialog box.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF780 Register a Custom Paper Sizes Enhanced Printing Options This example describes how to register and print using a page size that is horizontally elongated and suitable for banners in either horizontal or vertical format. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 1 Create the document in the application. 2 Choose Print in the application menu. 3 Select the printer in the 4 5 A Printer list.
Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS) iPF780 Access the Main pane. 3 In the 4 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 5 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 6 Access the Page Setup pane. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 2 9 10 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for ted. Select the Click User's Guide D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes 11 Confirm the print settings, and click iPF780 M Print to start printing. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.279 Note Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes For printing on non-standard size paper, first register the paper size in the printer driver. Once you register a paper size, you then can select it repeatedly from the paper size list. The paper size can be set up to 18.0 m.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 5 In the 6 After confirming that Enhanced Printing Options 4 D Easy Settings is selected, select from the E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 Click 9 Enter a desired paper name in Custom Paper Size Name. 430 mm Square is used in this example. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) 16 iPF780 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.161 Note Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF780 7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Click Manual in the 9 Click Custom Size in the L Paper Source list. A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 10 Confirm that mm is selected in Units. 11 Enter 430 (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. 12 Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 13 Confirm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options 3 Choose Print in the application menu. 4 Select the printer in the 5 Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 6 7 8 9 10 11 iPF780 A Printer list. Click Manage Custom Sizes in the F Paper Size list to display the Custom Paper Sizes dialog box. In Paper Size, enter the height and width of the original. Here, enter 430 mm in Height and Width.
Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS) iPF780 Access the Main pane. 13 In the 14 After confirming that 15 Make your selection in the 16 Access the Page Setup pane. 17 Click Manual in the 18 Confirm the print settings, and then click Enhanced Printing Options 12 D Easy Settings is selected, select from the E Print Target list. F Print Quality list. A Paper Source list. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings .
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other iPF780 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Enhanced Printing Options Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other .......................................................................................................... 110 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ............................................................................. 111 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) ........................................
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) iPF780 • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) ➔ P.111 • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) ➔ P.113 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) Tiling and multiple pages per sheet For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics.
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5 Select the 6 Click Free Layout in the Enhanced Printing Options 4 iPF780 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7 8 A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired.
Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) iPF780 Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS) Choose Print in the application menu. 2 Access the Page Setup pane. 3 Select the 4 Click Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 1 Enhanced Printing Options This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 5 6 N Free Layout check box. M Print. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously 7 iPF780 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu. Enhanced Printing Options • For details on Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout functions, see "Free Layout." ➔ P.317 Note Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. • Banner Printing Tiling and multiple pages per sheet • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Enhanced Printing Options 3 6 7 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Select and click a roll paper in the L Paper Source list. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8 Select the 9 Click OK. 10 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 5 A Media Type list, click the type of paper that is loaded. B Banner Printing check box.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF780 Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Enhanced Printing Options • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. Important • When using Banner Printing, some of the settings are disabled, including Borderless Printing, Enlarge/Reduce Printing, and Layout.
Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS) iPF780 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 6 10 Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click A Paper Source list. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings .
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet iPF780 Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet Enhanced Printing Options 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. Tiling and multiple pages per sheet • Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. • This function cannot be combined with the following options.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 3 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8 In 9 Select and click a roll paper in the 10 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF780 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 12 Select the 13 Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the Enhanced Printing Options 11 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Note 14 A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking B Set.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) iPF780 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup. 2 Select the printer in the 3 In the 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Layout pane. 7 Click 4 in the B Format for list.
Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 9 In the Enhanced Printing Options 8 iPF780 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 11 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 12 Access the Page Setup pane. 13 Select and click a roll paper in the 14 122 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list.
Printing Posters in Sections iPF780 15 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. ➔ P.279 Note 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. • When printing using this function, the Print Centered, Watermark, No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Important Paper), and Page Options settings are disabled.
Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Click Poster in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. E Print Target list. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In 8 Click Manual in the A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. L Paper Source list.
Printing Large Posters (Windows) iPF780 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Select the 11 Click Poster (2 x 2) in the A Page Layout check box. A Page Layout list. • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. Note • Click B Set under A Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box. • On the Pages to Print dialog box, clear the check boxes of the portion you do not want to print.
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls iPF780 Centering originals Enhanced Printing Options Printing Originals Centered on Rolls .............................................................................................................................. 126 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) ................................................................................................. 126 Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) ........................................................
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Select the print target in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 7 E Print Target list. Centering originals 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11 Select the 12 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Enhanced Printing Options 10 iPF780 Centering originals E Print Centered check box. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.161 Note Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example.
Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS) iPF780 3 In 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 9 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. Enhanced Printing Options F OK to close the dialog box. Centering originals 10 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets 12 iPF780 Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. Enhanced Printing Options 13 Select the 14 Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm) is J Print Centered check box. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) iPF780 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the 5 Make your selection in the Enhanced Printing Options 3 E Print Target list. Centering originals 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7 In the 8 Select the 9 Click Match Page Size in the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 13 Select the 14 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. Enhanced Printing Options 12 iPF780 Centering originals E Print Centered check box. • If you have selected Manual as the paper source, follow the instructions on the printer control panel to enter Important the paper size. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) iPF780 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS) 9 Make your selection in the iPF780 F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options Access the Page Setup pane. 11 Click Manual in the 12 Select the 13 Confirm the print settings, and then click Centering originals 10 A Paper Source list. J Print Centered check box. M Print to start printing. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees iPF780 Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins ......................................... 139 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) ................................... 139 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) .....................................
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Enhanced Printing Options 3 iPF780 Conserving roll paper 5 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) iPF780 This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) original in portrait orientation 90 degrees to fit within the width of A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]), which enables you to conserve paper. 1 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using.
Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS) Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Access the Page Setup pane. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the Enhanced Printing Options 6 iPF780 Conserving roll paper 10 138 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. 11 Select the 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins iPF780 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. Conserving roll paper • Printing without the top and bottom margins is not supported in the following cases.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. 4 In the Enhanced Printing Options 3 iPF780 Conserving roll paper 5 6 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11").
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF780 9 Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Enhanced Printing Options Select the 11 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. G No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." Conserving roll paper 10 ➔ P.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) Enhanced Printing Options 3 In 4 Click 5 Choose Print in the application menu. 6 Access the Main pane. 7 In the 8 Access the Page Setup pane. 9 Select and click a roll paper in the iPF780 C Paper Size, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. F OK to close the dialog box. Conserving roll paper 142 10 11 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS) iPF780 12 Confirm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note ➔ P.279 Enhanced Printing Options • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings .
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF780 Checking Images Before Printing Enhanced Printing Options Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. • Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen.
Printing With Watermarks iPF780 Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation ........................................................................... 148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) .............................................. 148 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) ................................................. 149 Using Favorites ........................................................
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF780 • Watermarks are supported in Windows. Note Enhanced Printing Options • In addition to the provided watermarks, you can create up to 50 original watermarks. For detailed instructions on printing with watermarks, refer to the following topics: • Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) ➔ P.
Printing with Watermarks—COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) iPF780 6 Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Enhanced Printing Options In 8 Select and click a roll paper in the 9 Select the width of the loaded roll in the A Page Size, click the size of the original as specified in the application software. In this case, click ISO A2. L Paper Source list. Other useful settings 7 M Roll Paper Width list—in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm).
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation iPF780 Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Enhanced Printing Options • 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.
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) iPF780 4 In the 5 Make your selection in the E Print Target list. 6 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. Enhanced Printing Options 7 A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Other useful settings 8 In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specified in the application.
Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS) 1 iPF780 Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options • The configuration method varies depending on the OS Note and application software you are using. If Page Setup is displayed in the application menu, the settings are configured by opening the Page Attributes dialog box from Page Setup.
Using Favorites iPF780 E Print Target list. 10 Make your selection in the F Print Quality list. 11 Access the Page Setup pane. 12 Select and click a roll paper in the Other useful settings Make your selection in the Enhanced Printing Options 9 13 14 A Paper Source list. Select the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer for selected. Confirm the print settings, and then click B Roll Width. In this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm) is M Print to start printing.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing iPF780 Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Enhanced Printing Options • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot Note be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Types of Paper.") ➔ P.360 • Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF780 6 To enable automatic cutting, click Yes in the self, click Print Cut Guideline. A Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the paper later your- Click OK to close the Roll Paper Options dialog box. 8 Confirm the print settings and print as desired. • For tips on confirming print settings, see "Confirming Print Settings ." ➔ P.161 Note Roll paper will be automatically cut after printing.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) Access the Page Setup pane. 7 Select and click a roll paper in the 8 Access the Main pane. 9 In the Enhanced Printing Options 6 iPF780 Other useful settings A Paper Source list. A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS) iPF780 10 Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box. Enhanced Printing Options Other useful settings 11 To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the per later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer to cut the pa- • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Important Control Panel.
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iPF780 User's Guide 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software Printer Driver ........................................................................................... Preview .................................................................................................... Free Layout ............................................................................................. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ............................................... Print Plug-In for Office ..........
Printer Driver Settings iPF780 Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 158 Windows Software Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................................................................................................................... 160 Confirming Print Settings .........................................................................
Printer Driver Settings iPF780 You can specify the type of paper, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings. Choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application or Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ➔ P.170 View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Color Adjustment Sheet: Color ➔ P.172 Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color ➔ P.174 Matching Sheet ➔ P.
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF780 • Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy is not displayed in 64-bit editions of Windows. Note Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Windows Software • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. Important 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu.
Confirming Print Settings iPF780 6 In the A Page Size list, select the size of the original as specified in the application. 7 In the L Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. 8 If you have selected roll paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note For details on available printing conditions, see "Printer Driver Settings ." ➔ P.158 Confirming Print Settings There are two ways to confirm the print settings, as follows.
Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing iPF780 Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Windows Software Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Using Favorites iPF780 Using Favorites This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite This section describes the procedure for registering printing settings that have been changed in the driver as Favorites. 2 3 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (See "Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications .") ➔ P.164 Perform normal printing settings.
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications 9 Click OK to close the Add dialog box. The favorite you have added is now displayed in iPF780 A Favorites. • To save a favorite as a file, click J Export and specify the file to save. Note Windows Software Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1 2 Choose Print in the application menu. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu iPF780 • Example: Print dialog box displayed by the application software Windows Software Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. • The titles of dialog boxes may vary depending on the application, and sheets other than these six sheets may Note be displayed.
Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu 2 iPF780 Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. Windows Software Printer Driver 3 Click Printing Preferences to display the Main(or Printing Preferences) dialog box, titled with the name of this printer. • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (See "Device Settings Sheet .") ➔ P.
Main Sheet iPF780 • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will Important 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 .") ➔ P.164 The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file.
Main Sheet iPF780 You can also set up email notification if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help file. • N About Displays version information for the printer driver. • S Defaults Windows Software Restores all settings on the sheet to the default values. Configuration using Easy Settings Printer Driver • E Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. • Printing Photos and Images ➔ P.
Main Sheet iPF780 Configuration using Advanced Settings Windows Software Printer Driver • 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.58 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.58 • T Highest quality When the check box is selected, printing is performing focusing on quality.
Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box iPF780 • I Thicken Fine Lines Select this option to print fine lines more distinctly. • J Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. Windows Software • K Sharpen Text Select this option to print text more sharply.
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF780 As for the items for which you can select Printer Default in this dialog box, you also can set them from the control panel of the printer. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.454 Windows Software Specify the time that the printer waits for ink to dry, as needed. The Between Pages setting is only valid for rolls. Printer Driver A Drying Time • B Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper.
View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application Setting Item 20 mm (0.8 in) iPF780 Details Select this when rubbing against the printhead occurs such as when using paper that tends to curl. F Cut Speed Windows Software Select the speed of automatic cutting, as needed. You can adjust this setting if paper is not cut well when automatic cutting is used. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied.
Color Adjustment Sheet: Color iPF780 Windows Software Note tings. (See "Main Sheet .") ➔ P.167 • A Sample Type Printer Driver • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Set- Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. • B View Color Pattern Select this checkbox to display the color pattern. • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image.
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color iPF780 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔ P.51 Note Object Adjustment Dialog box: Color Windows Software 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.
Matching Sheet iPF780 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode. For color matching based on ICC profiles, select ICC Matching Mode or Host ICM Mode, depending on your color matching system. • B Matching Method Select the color matching method that suits the document to be printed.
Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome iPF780 • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. • B Input Profile Settings Windows Software You can select Image, Graphics, or Text. You can choose Matching Method and Input Profile. Various options are available depending on your selected Matching Mode. To apply the same input profile automatically for Graphics and Text, select Use the Same Profile for All Objects.
Object Adjustment Dialog box: Monochrome iPF780 • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image. • D Cyan/ E Magenta/ F Yellow Not available. • G Gray Tone • H Brightness Adjust the overall image brightness as desired. You can adjust the brightness if the printed document is lighter or darker than the original image (that is, the original photo that was scanned or the original graphic as it appears on the computer screen). Windows Software Not available.
Page Setup Sheet iPF780 • B Graphics Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • C Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Windows Software Page Setup Sheet The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help file. Printer Driver • A Page Size Select the page size as specified in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see "Paper Sizes." ➔ P.
Page Setup Sheet iPF780 • G Paper Size Available when D Fit Paper Size is selected. Choose the size of the paper you will print on. For details on available paper sizes, see "Paper Sizes." ➔ P.360 Paper sizes compatible with borderless printing are shown in the list. Windows Software • C Enlarged/Reduced Printing Printer Driver Choose from the following options when this setting is activated. • Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size ➔ P.65 • Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width ➔ P.
Paper Size Options Dialog Box iPF780 • N Roll Paper Options Complete optional roll paper settings. Click to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Windows Software Under A Automatic Cutting, you can specify Yes or No and Print Cut Guideline. • Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Select ➔ P.152 B Banner Printing when printing multiple pages continuously. Printer Driver • Printing Multiple Pages Continuously ➔ P.
Layout Sheet iPF780 • A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver. • B Delete Custom paper sizes created by users can be deleted from the However, they cannot be deleted in the following situations. A Paper Size List, as needed. • C Custom Paper Size Name You can name Custom Paper Size as desired. Windows Software • If a standard paper size of the printer driver is selected. • If an oversized paper size is selected.
Layout Sheet iPF780 • B Set Click to display one of the following dialog boxes depending on the selection in A Page Layout. In these dialog boxes, you can specify layout details and which pages to print, as well as other settings. • Page Layout Printing • Pages to Print • Free Layout Settings Windows Software • C Watermark Activating this option makes two settings available, Watermarks and • Printing With Watermarks D Edit Watermark. ➔ P.145 • Watermarks Lists the provided watermarks.
Page Options Dialog Box iPF780 Page Options Dialog Box The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Windows Software ➔ P.181 Note Printer Driver • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (See "Layout Sheet .") • 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.
Special Settings Dialog Box iPF780 Special Settings Dialog Box If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Windows Software Printer Driver • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (See "Layout Note Sheet .") ➔ P.181 • Click the processing method for Parameter within the Settings Summaries frame to display a list of the setting details under the frame.
Favorites Sheet iPF780 Favorites Sheet The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. • Using Favorites ➔ P.151 • B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites. • C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
Utility Sheet iPF780 • H Add Click to display the Add dialog box, which enables you to add the current print settings as a favorite. Windows Software Printer Driver • I Import Click to display the Open dialog box, which enables you to import favorite settings saved as a file. • J Export Click to display the Save As dialog box, which enables you to save the favorite settings as a file. • K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list.
Support Sheet iPF780 • B Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Click to launch Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy), which enables you to create hot folders used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy and assign print settings to hot folders. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER For details, see "Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.233 ➔ P.224 Note Support Sheet On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user's manual.
Settings Summaries Dialog Box iPF780 Settings Summaries Dialog Box The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to confirm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Windows Software Printer Driver • A Copy Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a file created with a text editor or similar application. Device Settings Sheet Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications.
iPF780 Device Settings Sheet • B About You can display version information for the printer driver.
The Features of Preview iPF780 Preview The Features of Preview ...................................................................................................................................................... 190 Starting Preview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 190 Windows Software Preview Main Window .................................................................
Starting Preview iPF780 3 On the Main sheet, click on the Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Click the OK button to save the settings. Windows Software Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. 5 Preview main window is displayed.
Preview Main Window iPF780 Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, preview and dialog area and status bar. Windows Software Preview • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations. • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area.
iPF780 Preview Main Window • 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.194 Windows Software Preview • Status Bar This shows the message, Pages and Output Size.
Dialog Area iPF780 Dialog Area You can select the layout and print on the center. Windows Software Preview • Media Type/Paper Source/Paper Size You can confirm the information that is set. • Layout Selection You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. For more information about Layout Selection, see "Printing with Selecting the Layout." • Center Originals Across Roll You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer.
Enlarge/Reduce the screen display iPF780 • Cancel Button Click the button to stop printing. • Printer Information You can confirm the information acquired from the printer. • Status Monitor Button Click the button to start Status Monitor. Enlarge/Reduce the screen display You can enlarge or reduce the screen display when you select Zoom from the View menu. Setting Windows Software • Update Printer Information Button Click the button to update the printer information with connecting to the printer.
Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees iPF780 Priority setting for rotating 90 degrees You can select Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible or Use Driver Settings from the Options menu. Windows Software Setting Details Rotate 90 Degrees If Possible Rotates pages in portrait orientation 90 degrees before printing. Pages are only rotated if they can fit lengthwise across the roll. Use Driver Settings Follows printer driver settings when determining whether to rotate pages.
Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF780 Printing with Selecting the Layout You can print which conserves paper by selecting the layout. 1 In Layout Selection, click the layout button to use. Windows Software Preview Button Details Upper Button Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of . Turn at the position of .
Printing with Selecting the Layout iPF780 • Right Button or Left Button can be selected only when the rotated pages can fit lengthwise across the roll. Note • By clicking Right Button or Left Button, you can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. • You can select only Upper Button or Lower Button if Cut Sheet is selected. Windows Software Preview Button Details The button is selected currently. The button can be selected. The button can not be selected.
Print on the Center iPF780 Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. Click the Center Originals Across Roll check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Windows Software 1 Preview Printing on the center begins. • Available only if rolls are selected in Paper Source.
Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom iPF780 Not Print Spaces at the Top/Bottom You can save paper on not to feed roll paper for the empty spaces when the print data contains spaces at the top or bottom. Click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. 2 Click the Print button. Windows Software 1 Preview Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins.
The Features of Free Layout iPF780 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 201 Starting Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................................. 202 Free Layout Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page ............................................
Starting Free Layout iPF780 Starting Free Layout Follow the procedure below to start the Free Layout. 1 Start the apllication software which you use. 2 From the application software's File menu, select the printer setup menu to open the Print dialog box. Windows Software • Normally, select Print from the File menu. Note 3 From the list, select the printer and select the Layout sheet. Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen.
Free Layout Main Window iPF780 5 On the Print dialog box in the apllication software, click the Print button. Free Layout main window is displayed. Windows Software Free Layout Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool and status bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Detailed Settings iPF780 • 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. Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper size, unit of length, and number of objects. Detailed Settings The printer driver opens when you select Detailed Settings from the File menu. The printer driver is used to configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer.
Preferences Dialog Box iPF780 Refer to "Printer Driver" ➔ P.158 for details on the printer driver. • When you select the Detailed Settings, the only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and theLayout sheet. Some of the printer driver settings may be disabled. Note Preferences Dialog Box Windows Software This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the File menu. This allows you to configure the preferences of Free Layout.
Page Options Dialog Box iPF780 Setting Details 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. Windows Software Page Options Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Page Options from the File menu. This allows you to configure the roll paper length, object layout order, and margins of Free Layout.
Zoom Dialog Box iPF780 • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Vertical, you can choose Note Upper Left to Right or Upper Right to Left. • When you have selected Roll Paper Length > Auto Settings and Paper Orientation > Horizontal, you can choose Upper Left to Bottom or Lower Left to Top. 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.
Format Dialog Box iPF780 • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Windows Software Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise. • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Free Layout • Enl./Red.
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page iPF780 • 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. • When several objects are selected, you cannot display Object Size.
Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page 3 iPF780 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Windows Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list. Note 5 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF780 6 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button. Windows Software 7 Free Layout Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page Click Properties to open the Properties dialog box. 3 In the Page Setup sheet, select Paper Source. Windows Software 2 iPF780 Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 4 In the Layout sheet, click on the Page Layout check box and select Free Layout from the list.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page iPF780 Note 5 6 • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. • When you select Free Layout, all other setting items will be disabled. Click the OK button to save the settings. Windows Software In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the OK button.
Selecting an Object iPF780 Selecting an Object When an object is selected, a select box (blue border) appears around the object. Windows Software Free Layout • To select an object, click that object. Note • To select multiple successive objects, click them while holding down the Shift key. • To select multiple arbitrary objects, click them while holding down the Ctrl key. • To select all objects, select Select All from the Edit menu.
Moving an Object iPF780 2 Place the pointer at a corner of the selection box around the object to show the arrow handle, and drag this handle to change the object size. Windows Software Resizing by specifying a scaling value 2 Select an object. Click on the Enl./Red. checkbox in the Format Dialog Box and select Scaling. You either enter numbers directly. Note 3 ➔ P.207 Free Layout 1 • You can input between 25 and 600. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button.
Laying out Objects Automatically 2 iPF780 Select Rotate Left 90 Degrees orRotate Right 90 Degrees from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may click on the Rotate check box in the Format Dialog Box ➔ P.207 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Windows Software Laying out Objects Automatically Free Layout Click Auto Arrange Object in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects. Alternatively, you may select Auto Arrange Object from the Object menu.
Aligning Objects iPF780 • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. Windows Software • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. Free Layout • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left. • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center.
Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF780 • Align Right Lays out the objects, justifying them to the right. Windows Software Free Layout Changing the Object Overlapping Order You can change the object overlapping order. 1 Select an object. 2 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.
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF780 • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Windows Software • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Free Layout Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 2 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu. Note • The copied or cut object is laid out at the end of the page.
Folded Duplex Window iPF780 Folded Duplex Window This window is displayed if you select Folded Duplex from the Edit menu after selecting an object. Using the Folded Duplex function allows you to print with fold lines added. The Folded Duplex window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and status bar. Windows Software Free Layout • The toolbar and status bar can be toggled between hidden and displayed from the View menu. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations.
Finished Size Settings Dialog Box iPF780 • Layout Area This allows you to check the arrangement and orientation of objects. Windows Software Free Layout • Status Bar This shows the paper source, roll paper width, and output size. Finished Size Settings Dialog Box This dialog box is displayed when you select Finished Size Settings from the Edit menu. This allows you to configure finished size settings. • Finished Size Selects the method for setting the finished size.
Binding Settings Dialog Box iPF780 Binding Settings Dialog Box This is displayed when you select Binding Settings from theEdit menu. This allows you to configure the binding edge settings. Windows Software Free Layout • Binding Edge Configures 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.
Prints using Folded Duplex iPF780 Prints using Folded Duplex This prints 2 pages consecutively. Folding back the paper at the fold lines of the center substitutes for duplex printing. 1 2 Select two objects from the layout area of Free Layout. 3 Open the Finished Size Settings dialog box from the Edit menu. 4 Select Fit Roll Paper Width orSpecify Folded Size in Finished Size. • Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) is also available whenSpecify Folded Size is selected.
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF780 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................... 224 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................................... 224 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ....................................................................................
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF780 3 The Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box displays. Windows Software • If you click on the Add to Startup folder check box in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, the icon of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy utility will appear on the task bar when starting Windows thereafter.
Hot Folder iPF780 • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageRUNNER Note Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.224 • Hot Folder The hot folder list appears. Windows Software • Add Button Click the button to open the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box so that you can add a hot folder. • Edit Button From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the button to open the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box that allows you to edit the hot folder.
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF780 Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, and then click the Add button. Windows Software Note 2 3 RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.224 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays. Click the Next button. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color image- Select the type of printer to use. Click the Next button.
Creating a New Hot Folder 4 iPF780 Select the media type to print. • If the Borderless Printing checkbox is checked, only media types that can be used for borderless printing are Note displayed in the list. Click the Next button. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5 6 Select roll paper or cut sheet to print. Also, select the media size to print. Click the Next button. Select the color matching method. Click the Next button.
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF780 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. Windows Software Click Finish button to close the Easy Setup Wizard dialog box.
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF780 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. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageNote 3 RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.224 The Easy Setup Wizard dialog box displays.
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder iPF780 4 The Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box displays. Enter the hot folder name in Name. Click the Browse botton, with selecting Specify a folder, to set the existing shared folder. Windows Software The location of the folders will appear. Select the folder to specify a hot folder, and click the OK button.
Specifying an Existing Shared Folder as a Hot Folder 6 iPF780 As necessary, set the print conditions in the hot folder. (See "Setting the Print Parameters.") ➔ P.233 Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. Windows Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The hot folder you have created appears in the Hot Folder list in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box.
Setting the Print Parameters iPF780 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 configure basic settings to match the type of media loaded in the printer. Windows Software ➔ P.158 for details on the printer driver. • The only three sheets displayed are the Main sheet, the Page Setup sheet, and the Layout sheet.
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF780 Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Print Plug-In for Officefeatures iPF780 Print Plug-In for Office Print Plug-In for Officefeatures ........................................................................................................................................ 235 Steps to install ......................................................................................................................................................................... 236 Steps to uninstall .............................................................
Steps to install iPF780 Steps to install Below are the steps to install Print Plug-In for Office. • You must log into Windows as an Administrator before the installation. Note Windows Software 1 Insert "User Software CD-ROM" into the CD-ROM drive and start the installer. • If the installer screen does not display, open the CD-ROM icon from My Computer, click iPFInst.exe, and Note open the icon. Click the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In button. 3 Click the Nextbutton.
Steps to install iPF780 4 Read the License Agreement, and click the Yes button. Windows Software Click the Start button. 6 Click the Yes button. Print Plug-In for Office 5 • The following message may be displayed in Windows 8 or Note a later OS. If this happens, install the .NET Framework by following the procedure.
Steps to uninstall 7 iPF780 Click the Exit button. The installation for Print Plug-In for Office is complete. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • When you install this software, the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn may be installed. If you want Important to use this software, do not uninstall the virtual printer Canon imagePROGRAF PrintPlugIn.
When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF780 When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed Buttons such as Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In sometimes do not appear in the Word, PowerPoint and Excel Office applications, and the Print Plug-In for Office functions are not available. In this event, re-install Print Plug-In for Office. If you are using Microsoft Office 2003 or later, you can also enable add-ins to display Print Plug-In for Office.
When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed 3 iPF780 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 4 5 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. • For Microsoft Office 2007 1 Click the Office button and then click the options button.
When Print Plug-In for Office is not displayed iPF780 3 Select Disabled Items in the Manage combo box and click the Go button. Windows Software 5 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Print Plug-In for Office 4 Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. • For Microsoft Office 2003 1 Click About in the Help menu of application.
To start from Microsoft Word 2 iPF780 Click the Disabled Items button in the About dialog box. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 3 4 If Addin imageprograf print plug-in (ipfaddinif.dll) is displayed in the Disabled Items dialog box, select it and click the Enable button. Close all the dialog boxes and restart the Office application. To start from Microsoft Word Below are the steps to start Print Plug-In for Office from Microsoft Word. 1 2 Start Microsoft Word.
To start from Microsoft Word iPF780 4 Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Printer list Select Printer. If you select Show All Printers, the imagePROGRAF printers will be displayed again. Select this when you want to display all printer drivers or update the display. The print Wizard is displayed. The settings Print Matching Roll Width, Borderless Printing, Multi-Page Printing, and Print Using Registered Settings can be set.
Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF780 Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is Important open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
Print Matching Roll Width(Word) iPF780 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Click Print Matching Roll Width. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type.
Borderless Printing(Word) 11 iPF780 Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed. This is convenient if you to need print multiple times using the same setting. Windows Software • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen.
Borderless Printing(Word) iPF780 4 Click Borderless Printing. Windows Software A confirmation dialog box is displayed. If the data fills up the page, confirm that Continue using the plug-in is selected in Choose how to proceed and press OK. • To adjust the data, select Return to application and press OK. Exit Print Plug-In for Office and return to the Note application. 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout.
Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF780 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 8 Print Plug-In for Office 10 11 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • Press the One-Touch Registration button to register the settings.
Multi-Page Printing(Word) iPF780 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Multi-Page Printing. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select layout from Layout Selection.
Register the settings (Word) Select Next. 8 Select Media Type. Windows Software 7 iPF780 Print Plug-In for Office 9 10 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, and Pages. If Pages is selected, enter the number of pages. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF780 2 Windows Software 3 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click 5 Click OK, and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings.
Print Using Registered Settings(Word) iPF780 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Click Print Using Registered Settings. 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. Windows Software 4 Print Plug-In for Office 7 8 Select Print Range from All Pages, Current Page, or Pages.
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) iPF780 9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(Word) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation. 1 Start Microsoft Word.
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 ClickOK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard. For details on Print Matching Roll Note Width, see "Print Matching Roll Width(Word)." ➔ P.244 • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data.
To start from Microsoft PowerPoint iPF780 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important 3 ➔ P.239 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") ➔ P.274 Menu Printer list The print Wizard is displayed.
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF780 Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Large-Format Printing Wizard is Important open, close the Large-Format Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ribbon. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again.
Print Matching Roll Width(PowerPoint) iPF780 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. 4 Click Print Matching Roll Width. 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout.
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. Windows Software 8 iPF780 Print Plug-In for Office 10 11 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF780 3 Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Windows Software Important 4 5 Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Click Borderless Printing. Print Plug-In for Office • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the A confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Borderless Printing(PowerPoint) iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 6 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 7 Select layout. 8 Select Next. 9 Select Media Type. 10 11 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) iPF780 12 Press Print to start printing. Multi-Page Printing(PowerPoint) Prints multiple pages as one page. You can print handouts into a single page, or print matter with many pages. Start Microsoft PowerPoint. 2 If Start imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In is displayed, click it. 3 Print Plug-In for Office Click Print from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon. The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed.
Register the settings (PowerPoint) Select Next. 8 Select Media Type. Windows Software 7 iPF780 Print Plug-In for Office 9 10 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides. If Slides is selected, enter the slide number. Enter Copies. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • The settings are registered when the One-Touch Registration is pressed.
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF780 2 Windows Software 3 Click the One-Touch Registration button. Enter name in Name. Up to 31 characters can be entered. Click 5 Click OK, and return to the Print screen. 6 Click Print to print, and click Cancel to cancel the print. . The name you entered is displayed in Registered Settings. • Clicking Cancel in the Print screen will not delete the registered settings.
Print Using Registered Settings(PowerPoint) iPF780 • If you want to change the display to another file or application while the Printing Wizard is open, close the Important Printing Wizard dialog box. Otherwise, you may not be able to change displays or operate the toolbar/ ribbon. Click Print Using Registered Settings. 5 Click the Nextbutton. 6 Select Media Type. Windows Software 4 Print Plug-In for Office 7 8 Select Print Range from All Slides, Current Slide, and Slides.
Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) iPF780 9 Press Print to start printing. Portrait Orientation/Landscape Orientation(PowerPoint) Print to the edge of the roll width. You can print large exhibits and posters, or print the Landscape or Portrait Orientation Page Sizes made in the Large-Format Printing Wizard. Use the Large-Format Printing Wizard to create portrait page sizes for Potrait Orientation, and landscape page sizes for Landscape Orientation. 1 Start Microsoft PowerPoint.
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF780 Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 5 Adjust Length from the list-box or slide-bar. 6 Click the Create Page button. 7 ClickOK if the message is displayed. 8 Edit and create the document. • The layout may collapse if you create a form using existing data. If that is the case, modify the data again. Important • Printing is done in Print Matching Roll Width of the Printing Wizard.
To start from Microsoft Excel iPF780 • If the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is not displayed, refer to the following. Important 3 ➔ P.239 Check that the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar/ribbon is displayed. Click the buttons on the toolbar/ribbon according to the items you want to set. Icon Contents Displays the About, Help, and Special Settings dialog boxes. (See "Configuring Special Settings.") ➔ P.274 Menu Printer list The print Wizard is displayed.
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF780 • If you click the Print button with a graph selected, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to Note continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. • If you click the Print button with a page break set, a message dialog box will appear asking if you want to continue printing. If you click No, you will return to the application. If you do not use the set page break, check the page break preview and change the setting.
Print Entire Sheet(Excel) iPF780 4 Click Print Entire Sheet. A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office The Layout menu will appear automatically. • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout. 8 To configure Binding, click the Binding Settings button.
Print Selected Area(Excel) 9 iPF780 Select Next. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 10 Select Media Type. 11 Enter Copies. 12 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly.
Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF780 If a print area is set, a confirmation message dialog box will appear. To print the selected area, cancel the setting of the print area. Windows Software The Printing Wizard dialog box is displayed. Print Plug-In for Office 4 Click Print Selected Area. • If only one cell is selected, Print Selected Area cannot be selected. Important A message will appear informing you that analysis is in progress.
Print Selected Area(Excel) iPF780 The Layout menu will appear automatically. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office • If the range selected in Excel 2007 or later is too large, it will not be possible to analyze the data. Select a smaller range and then run the analysis. Important • If data analysis requires time, a message dialog will appear. If you select No, you will return to the application. Note 5 Select Roll Paper Width that is set in the printer. 6 Select image size. 7 Select layout.
Configuring Binding (Excel) iPF780 12 If the upper and lower margins are too wide, check No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper). The upper and lower margins can be checked in Print Preview. • When Print in Draft mode is selected, printing is fast but the print quality is poor. Note • When Saturation is selected, you can print posters, etc., vividly. • Press the Print Preview button to display the preview screen.
Configuring Special Settings 6 iPF780 Click the OK button. Return to the Layout screen. Check that the Binding settings are applied in the preview screen. Windows Software Print Plug-In for Office 7 Configure the settings in the Printing Wizard dialog box. Configuring Special Settings You can configure Special Settings from the imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In toolbar. 1 2 Click imagePROGRAF in the toolbar, and select Special Settings. Turn the checkbox for the item you want to change on or off.
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 157 Mac OS Software Printer Driver ........................................................................................... Preview .................................................................................................... Free Layout ............................................................................................. Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ...............................................
Printer Driver Settings iPF780 Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings ........................................................................................................................................................ 276 Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver ......................................................................................................................... 277 Confirming Print Settings ............................................................................................
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF780 • • • • • Color Settings Pane: Color ➔ P.289 Object Adjustment dialog box: Color ➔ P.290 Matching pane ➔ P.286 Color Settings Pane: Monochrome ➔ P.290 Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome ➔ P.291 • Page Setup Pane ➔ P.292 You can specify the page size of the original, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, the orientation, the paper size and source, and automatic cutting.
Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver iPF780 Access the Main pane. 6 In the 7 Access the Page Setup pane. 8 In the 9 If Roll Paper is selected in Mac OS Software 5 Printer Driver A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. A Paper Source, select the width of the roll paper that is loaded in B Roll Width. • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications.
Confirming Print Settings iPF780 Confirming Print Settings The ways to confirm what printing conditions have been specified are as follows. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Confirming 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.
Using Favorites 5 iPF780 The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. Mac OS Software Printer Driver 6 Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. 7 Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu. • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see "Preview." ➔ P.294 Note Using Favorites You can use the Presets function in Mac OS for favorite-based printing.
Main Pane iPF780 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. Mac OS Software Printer Driver Main Pane The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help.
Main Pane iPF780 For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.364 • C Set Displays Paper Detailed Settings. You can configure the printing settings to match the type of media, such as the ink drying time. • Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box ➔ P.284 • O Print Preview Mac OS Software When the check box is selected, imagePROGRAF Preview is launched before printing.
Main Pane iPF780 Configuration using Advanced Settings Mac OS Software Printer Driver • 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.58 • F Print Quality Choose the level of print quality. • Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing ➔ P.58 • N Highest quality When the check box is selected, printing is performing focusing on quality.
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF780 • I Set Click to display the Color Settings dialog box for more advanced color settings. • Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ➔ P.51 • J Unidirectional Printing Select this checkbox to prevent problems such as misaligned lines and improve the print quality. However, the printing speed becomes slower. • Q Thicken Fine Lines Mac OS Software Select this check box to print fine lines more distinctly.
Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box iPF780 • C Between Pages You can set the time to wait after printing 1 document page until ejecting the paper. Since waiting time is required for ink to dry before a roll is cut, you can deliver paper in the Output Stacker with the ink dried even if Cutting Mode is set to Automatic. Setting Item Details The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None Paper is ejected immediately after printing completes. 30 sec. / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min.
View set. Dialog Box for the Printing Application iPF780 The following settings are available for automatic cutting. Setting Item Details Printer Default The setting of the control panel of the printer is applied. None After printing completes, the roll is not cut per page, and the next page of data is printed successively. Print Cut Guideline After printing completes, a line is printed per page, and the next page of data is printed successively.
Matching pane iPF780 • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and Note then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") ➔ P.281 Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. Normally, select Driver Matching Mode.
Matching pane iPF780 ICC Matching Mode The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, in the A Matching Mode list. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and Note then click the Matching tab. (See "Main Pane .") ➔ P.281 • A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired. • B Input Profile Settings You can choose Input Profile.
Color Settings Pane: Color iPF780 Color Settings Pane: Color In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane. Mac OS Software Note (See "Main Pane .
Object Adjustment dialog box: Color • Object Adjustment dialog box: Color iPF780 ➔ P.290 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. Mac OS Software Printer Driver • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel.
Object Adjustment dialog box: Monochrome iPF780 • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (See "Main Note Pane .") ➔ P.281 • For details on settings items, see "Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver." ➔ P.51 • A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. Select this checkbox to display the color pattern. • C Apply to Sample Select this checkbox to apply the changed settings to the sample image.
Page Setup Pane iPF780 • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment panel. Note • A Images Select this option to apply color adjustment to image areas, such as photos. • B Graphics Mac OS Software Select this option to apply color adjustment to graphics, such as lines and circles. • C Text Select this option to apply color adjustment to text. Page Setup Pane Printer Driver The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane.
Page Setup Pane iPF780 Activate this setting for borderless printing to match the size and width of the paper. • Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width • Borderless Printing at Actual Size ➔ P.80 ➔ P.90 • J Print Centered Select this checkbox to print document images in the center of the paper. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls ➔ P.126 • Printing Originals Centered on Sheets ➔ P.
The Features of Preview iPF780 Preview The Features of Preview ...................................................................................................................................................... 294 Starting Preview ...................................................................................................................................................................... 294 Mac OS Software Preview Main Window ..................................................................
Starting Preview iPF780 4 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Mac OS Software Preview • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Preview main window is displayed.
Preview Main Window iPF780 Preview Main Window The Preview main window consists of the menu and tool bars, and preview, dialog , drawer and status area. Mac OS Software Preview • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool bar. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
iPF780 Preview Main Window • Preview Area You can check the settings you made in this area. Mac OS Software Preview • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job. 297 • Drawer Area This allows you to display the thumbnails of a document.
Paper Settings Panel This area appears when you click iPF780 Drawer from the tool bar. Alternatively, you may select Drawer from the View menu. Mac OS Software Preview • Status Area This shows Input Size and Output Size. Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. 298 • Media Type This allows you to select the media type.
Paper Settings Panel iPF780 • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note 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. • Easy Settings ➔ P.300 • Advanced Settings ➔ P.301 Setting Details Manual Select for manual paper feed printing.
Easy Settings iPF780 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. Mac OS Software Preview • 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.
Advanced Settings iPF780 The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations. Setting Details Print Quality Highest quality / Highest / High / Standard / Fast Resolution 1200dpi / 600dpi / 300dpi • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher.
Output Settings Panel iPF780 • The number of settings available for selection depends on the media type. Note • Print Quality Selecting print quality strikes a balance between the quality of the printed image and printing speed. The level of the print quality and resolution settings are displayed in the following combinations.
Output Settings Panel iPF780 Setting Fit Roll Paper Width Details Enlarges/reduces the whole page automatically to fit the width of the roll paper with the page width. *Make sure that the width of the roll paper in the printer is set correctly for Roll Paper Width in the Paper Settings panel. *Displayed only if rolls are selected in Paper Source. Scaling Enlarges/reduces the whole page by the scaling rate as specified. Input the scaling value in numerical characters.
Color Settings Panel iPF780 • 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. Mac OS Software Color Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Color Settings in the dialog area. Preview • Color Mode You can select a color mode to suit the print job. Setting Details Color Enables color printing.
Color Adjustment iPF780 • Color Adjustment / Gray Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment • Matching ➔ P.307 ➔ P.305 • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Note • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information. You can set the color adjustment.
Color Adjustment 3 iPF780 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Mac OS Software Cyan Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
Matching iPF780 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature. Contrast Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the image.
Matching iPF780 Setting ColorSync ➔ P.311 Details Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of OS X. Select this if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. Note • ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. Mac OS Software • Matching Method You can select a matching method to suit the print job.
Driver Matching Mode iPF780 Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software.
ICC Matching Mode iPF780 ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
ColorSync iPF780 ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. 2 To apply ColorSync to previews, check the Soft Proof check box. Mac OS Software 1 Preview Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Preview. • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on. Zoom Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Zoom from the View menu.
Go to Page Dialog Box iPF780 • Scaling Set the magnification for enlargement or reduction of the screen display. Note • You can input between 10 and 400. • You can change the numbers by clicking ▼ button. Go to Page Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Go to Page from the View menu. Mac OS Software • You can not select Go to Page if the document is only one page. Preview Note • Page Input the page number in numerical characters to display in the preview area.
Print on the Center iPF780 5 Click the Print button. Borderless printing begins. Print on the Center You can print on the center of the media loaded in the printer. • This is not displayed when a checkmark is placed in Borderless Printing. Note On the Output Settings Panel Centered check box on. ➔ P.302 , click the Print Mac OS Software 1 Preview 2 Click the Print button. Printing on the center begins.
Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees 2 iPF780 On the Output Settings Panel ➔ P.302 , click the No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box on. Mac OS Software Preview 3 Click the Print button. Printing on the settings with no spaces at top or bottom begins. Print Page Rotated 90 Degrees You can save paper by printing in landscape orientation on roll paper. 1 On the Paper Settings Panel 2 On the Output Settings Panel 3 4 ➔ P.298 ➔ P.302 , select Roll Paper in Paper Source.
Display with All iPF780 2 Fitting to the width of the paper, it is displayed. Mac OS Software In the preview area, you can display all. 1 Select 2 All is displayed. Preview Display with All Fit Screen from the tool bar. Display with Actual Size In the preview area, you can display the actual size. 1 Select Actual Size from the tool bar.
Moving a Page 2 iPF780 Actual size is displayed. Mac OS Software 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 first page. Go to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go to the last page. 2 The target page appears. • You can also move a page by clicking the page on the thumbnails.
The Features of Free Layout iPF780 Free Layout The Features of Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................. 317 Starting Free Layout ............................................................................................................................................................. 317 Laying out a Multiple-File Document on One Page .........................................................
Starting Free Layout 4 iPF780 Click the Print button in the Print dialog box. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Your printer is depicted in the lower-left area of this screen. Note 5 Free Layout main window is displayed.
Free Layout Main Window iPF780 Free Layout Main Window The Free Layout main window consists of the menu and tool bars, layout area and dialog areas. Mac OS Software Free Layout • You can use the View menu to show or hide the tool. Note • Menu Bar This allows you to select menus required for operations. • Tool Bar This allows you to select tool buttons required for major operations.
Free Layout Main Window iPF780 • Layout Area This allows you to lay out objects and edit the object size and orientation. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Dialog Area This allows you to set the print conditions and perform a print job.
Paper Settings Panel iPF780 Paper Settings Panel This panel appears when you select Paper Settings in the dialog area. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Media Type This allows you to select the media type. • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note 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.
Easy Settings iPF780 • 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. Mac OS Software • Print Button Click the button to begin printing. • Update Printer Info. Button Click the button to acquire printer information.
Easy Settings iPF780 Setting Details Suitable for attractive printing of 3D-CAD drawings, perspective drawings, and GIS drawings including maps. Photo (Color) Suitable for printing photographic images captured with a digital camera. Office Document Suitable for printing handouts as well as general office documents for which print clarity is key. Faithful Color Reproduction Prints by minimizing color differences. Suitable for when the printing results are too vivid or when printing scanned images.
Advanced Settings iPF780 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. Mac OS Software Free Layout • 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 Settings Panel iPF780 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower. • For Highest quality, the resolution is not displayed.
Color Adjustment iPF780 • Color Adjustment / Matching You can set the color adjustment and matching. • Color Adjustment • Matching ➔ P.328 ➔ P.326 • Matching is not displayed if No color correction has been selected in Color Mode. Note Mac OS Software • 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.
Color Adjustment iPF780 3 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Magenta Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Yellow Adjusts the strength of colors to compensate the hues. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image.
Matching 3 iPF780 Drag each slider to the left or right to adjust. Setting Details Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the entire image. When the results of the printout are brighter than the original images such as the original photo before scanning and graphics created on the display, or when you want to print in different degrees of brightness, use this feature. Contrast Adjusts the relative brightness between the brightest and darkest portions of the image.
Matching iPF780 Setting ColorSync ➔ P.332 Details Enables color matching by using the ColorSync function of OS X. Select this if you want to perform soft proofing using ColorSync before printing. • You need to set each correction on the printer driver. Note • ColorSync needs to be selected in the Color Matching panel of the driver in order to select ColorSync. • Gamma You can adjust the gradation of intermediate tones in an image. 2.2 is normally selected. If you want a softer impression than 2.
Driver Matching Mode iPF780 Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Free Layout Setting Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software.
ICC Matching Mode iPF780 ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click the Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Free Layout Setting Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
ColorSync iPF780 ColorSync Check that ColorSync is selected in Matching Mode. 2 Place a checkmark on Soft Proof to simulate the output product in Layout Area. Mac OS Software 1 Free Layout Preferences Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Preferences from the imagePROGRAF Advanced Preview menu. You can set the preferences for Free Layout. 332 • Units Set the unit for paper length, margins, and so on.
Page Setup Dialog Box iPF780 Note • You can input between 10.0 and 200.0(mm) (between 0.39 and 7.87(inch)). • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. • Divisions You can change the number of divisions of grid lines so that they serve as a guide to laying out objects. Note • You can input between 1 and 10. • You can change the numbers by clicking either ▲ button or ▼ button. Mac OS Software • Grid Color Select the grid line color.
Zoom Dialog Box iPF780 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. Horizontal Prints the image and text by rotating sideways 90 degrees from the orientation as specified in the application. Mac OS Software • Roll Paper Length Set the length of one page to print on roll paper.
Format Dialog Box iPF780 Format Dialog Box This dialog box appears when you select Format from the Object menu after you select an object. You can rotate, enlarge, or reduce an object. Mac OS Software Free Layout • When the objects are not selected, you can not select Format. Note • Rotate When you place a checkmark here, you can select Rotate Right or Rotate Left. Setting Details Rotate Right Rotates the object 90 degrees clockwise. Rotate Left Rotates the object 90 degrees counterclockwise.
Laying out a Document Created with Multiple Application Programs on One Page 3 4 iPF780 In the Print dialog box, select the pages to print and the number of copies, and click the Print button. Free Layout starts, laying out the document created with application software in the layout area as an object. Leaving Free Layout running, open other files with the application software and repeat the above steps.
Changing the Object Size iPF780 Changing the Object Size You can change the object size by means of mouse operation or by specifying a scaling value. • The vertical-to-horizontal ratio remains unchanged when the object is enlarged or reduced. Note Resizing by means of mouse operation 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.
Rotating an Object iPF780 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.335 then select Rotate Right or Rotate Left, and click the OK button. Mac OS Software Free Layout • When several objects are selected, you cannot select Rotate. Note Laying out Objects Automatically Click Auto Arrange in the tool bar. This automatically lays out objects.
Aligning Objects iPF780 2 Select the align menu from the Object menu. • Align Top Lays out the objects, justifying them to the top. Mac OS Software Free Layout • Center Vertically Lays out the objects, justifying them to the vertical center. • Align Bottom Lays out the objects, justifying them to the bottom. • Align Left Lays out the objects, justifying them to the left.
Changing the Object Overlapping Order iPF780 • Center Horizontally Lays out the objects, justifying them to the horizontal center. Mac OS Software • 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 Select an object. 2 Select the overlapping order menu from the Object menu. • Bring to Front Moves the object to the frontmost position.
Pasting a Copied or Cut Object iPF780 • Send to Back Moves the object to the backmost position. Mac OS Software • Bring Forward Moves the object one position to the front. Free Layout • Send Backward Moves the object one position to the back. Pasting a Copied or Cut Object 1 2 Click Copy or Cut from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Copy or Cut from the Edit menu. Click Paste from the toolbar. Alternatively, you may select Paste from the Edit menu.
The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy iPF780 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy The Features of Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................... 342 Starting Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy ................................................................................................... 342 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box ....................................................................................
Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box iPF780 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Dialog Box The explanation below is on the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Note Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.342 • Delete files in the folder From the Hot Folder list, select a hot folder and click the Delete button to delete only files in the hot folder.
Creating a New Hot Folder iPF780 Creating a New Hot Folder 1 Open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • For the step to open the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box, see "Starting Color imageNote 2 3 4 344 RUNNER Enlargement Copy." ➔ P.342 Click the Add button in Enlarged Copy Settings to open the Destination Selection dialog box. From the printer list in Destination, select the printer of destination.
Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) iPF780 7 Click the OK button. The created Hot Folder is listed in the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. Mac OS Software Click the Close button to close the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy dialog box. 9 From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. 10 For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button.
Editing a Hot Folder (Setting Print Conditions) 4 iPF780 Make the necessary settings in the Paper Settings Panel ➔ P.348 . Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 5 Make the necessary settings in the Output Settings Panel ➔ P.352 .
Deleting a Hot Folder iPF780 6 Make the necessary settings in the Color Settings Panel ➔ P.354 . Mac OS Software Click the OK button to close the Add/Edit Hot Folder dialog box. 8 From the Apple Menu, open the Sharing dialog box for System Preferences. 9 For OS X v10.6: Check the File Sharing checkbox and click the Options button. Check the Share files and folders using FTP and Share files and folders using SMB checkboxes to configure the sharing. For OS X v10.
Setting the Print Parameters 3 Mac OS Software 4 iPF780 Select Delete the entire folder, as well as items in the list above, and then click the Delete button. Read the messag,e and then click the OK button. • Select Delete files in the folder to delete only files in the hot folder. Note Setting the Print Parameters Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy 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 iPF780 • Always select media type that is actually set in the printer. When the media you chose is different from the media Note set in the printer, you may not receive the desired print results. • Paper Source You can select the paper source. The following settings are available for paper source. Setting Details Select for manual paper feed printing. Roll Paper Select to print on roll paper.
Easy Settings iPF780 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. Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • 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.
Advanced Settings iPF780 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower. 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.
Output Settings Panel iPF780 • The availability of settings is determined by the media type and print priority selections. Note • Printing time is longer and more ink is consumed with High than with Fast, however, print quality is higher. • Printing time is shorter and less ink is consumed with Fast than with High, however, print quality is lower. Output Settings Panel Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • Enlarged/Reduced Printing Select the method for enlarged/reduced printing.
Output Settings Panel iPF780 • Paper Size You can select the size of the print media. • This is not displayed when Fit Roll Paper Width is set in Enlarged/Reduced Printing. Note • 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 scaled, it is always enlarged or reduced in reference to a starting point in the upper left corner of the page.
Color Settings Panel iPF780 Color Settings Panel Mac OS Software Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy • 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.
Driver Matching Mode iPF780 Driver Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select Driver Matching Mode. 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Details Auto Automatically selects the best color matching method for each Image, Graphics, Text. Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software.
ICC Matching Mode iPF780 ICC Matching Mode Under Matching Mode, select ICC Matching Mode. 2 Click Matching Method list, and then select a setting. Mac OS Software 1 Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Setting 3 Details Perceptual Color-matching optimized for printing typical photos attractively. Smooth gradation is a feature. This is also an easy-to-use mode when performing color adjustment using application software. Saturation Color-matching optimized for printing posters, etc., vividly.
Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER iPF780 Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER and complete the settings for enlargement copy. For details, see "Creating a New Hot Folder." ➔ P.344 2. Complete the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Configure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder.
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iPF780 User's Guide 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper Paper ....................................................................................................... 360 Handling rolls ........................................................................................... 370 Handling sheets ....................................................................................... 392 Output Stacker ......................................
Types of Paper iPF780 Paper Types of Paper ......................................................................................................................................................................... 360 Paper Sizes ................................................................................................................................................................................ 360 Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper ......................................
Paper Sizes iPF780 Roll Width Roll Paper Width Setting in Printer Driver Borderless Printing (*1) 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 (23.39 in) ISO A1/A2 Roll (594.0mm) Yes 515.0 mm (20.28 in) JIS B2/B3 Roll (515.0mm) Yes 431.8 mm (17.00 in) 17-in. Roll (431.8mm) Yes 420.0 mm (16.54 in) ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.
Using Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Paper Sizes iPF780 Dimensions Handling and Use of Paper Paper Letter(8.5"x11") 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.50 × 11.00 in) Legal(8.5"x14") 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8.50 × 14.00 in) 36"x48"(ARCH E) 914.4 × 1219.2 mm (36.00 × 48.00 in) 30"x42"(ARCH E1) 762.0 × 1066.8 mm (30.00 × 42.00 in) 26"x38"(ARCH E2) 660.4 × 965.2 mm (26.00 × 38.00 in) 27"x39"(ARCH E3) 685.8 × 990.6 mm (27.00 × 39.00 in) 24"x36"(ARCH D) 609.6 × 914.4 mm (24.00 × 36.
Printing on Paper Other Than Genuine Paper and feed confirmed Paper Using Existing Settings iPF780 • If you use paper other than genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper, Canon provides absolutely no guaran- tees regarding print quality or paper feed properties. Refer to Paper Reference Guide for details on genuine Canon paper and feed confirmed paper. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF780 "Special 1" uses the least amount of ink, with the amount of ink used increasing through 5 steps as the number increases up to "Special 5" which uses the greatest amount of ink. Although colors become more vivid as the amount of ink used increases, bleeding also occurs more easily. We recommend that you try in order starting from "Special 1" while checking the state of the printing.
Displaying the Paper Reference Guide iPF780 3. Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. Paper Click Print & Scan. (This is identified as Printers & Scanners or Print & Fax in other versions of Mac OS X.) Handling and Use of Paper 2.
Updating paper information iPF780 Click Support. 7. Click the User Manual button. 8. Click Paper Reference Guide. Handling and Use of Paper 6. Paper Updating paper information 366 As for paper information of the printer Control Panel and printer driver, you can update it to the latest information by downloading and installing the latest version of Media Information File from the imagePROGRAF website.
Updating paper information iPF780 • When your version of Media Configuration Tool is older than the version released on the imagePROGRAF webImportant site, download and install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information File. If you do not install the latest version of Media Configuration Tool before installing Media Information File, the latest paper information cannot be updated.
Updating paper information Handling and Use of Paper Select the printer from the list of printers and click Options & Supplies. 4. Click Utility. 5. Click Open Printer Utility. Paper 3.
Updating paper information iPF780 Click Support. 7. Click the Support Information button. Handling and Use of Paper 6. Paper The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF780 Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ................................................................................................................................... 370 Loading Rolls in the Printer ................................................................................................................................................ 373 Changing the Type of Paper .............................................................................
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF780 • When handling the roll, be careful not to soil the printing surface. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend Important wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • Use scissors or a cutting tool to cut the edge of the roll paper if it is uneven, dirty, or has tape residue. Otherwise, it may cause feeding problems and affect the printing quality. Be careful not to cut through any barcodes printed on the roll.
Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls iPF780 • Using rolls with a 3-inch paper core Holder Stopper (Left Side) Align the tips (a) of the 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it firmly. Roll Holder (Right Side) Align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment R with the holes (b) of the Roll Holder and insert it firmly.
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF780 4 Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it firmly in until the flange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll. Lock the Holder Stopper lever (c) by pushing it down toward the shaft side. Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer.
Loading Rolls in the Printer 3 iPF780 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls 4 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), rest the Roll Holder shaft on the Roll Ledge (b). At this time, position the holder so that the R label (c) on the [W label (c) on the Roll Holder flange is aligned with the R label (d) on the printer .
Loading Rolls in the Printer iPF780 5 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), guide the holder along the Roll Loading Slots (b) on both ends, keeping the holder level as you load it in the Roll Holder Slot. Handling and Use of Paper and Roll Holder. Caution • Do not release the flanges until the holder is loaded in the Roll Holder Slot.
Changing the Type of Paper ManageRemainRoll On iPF780 Barcodes Printer Operation After the Paper is Fed Not printed Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type and length of paper loaded, and then press the OK button. • For details on types of paper to select, see the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper ReferNote Handling and Use of Paper 8 ence Guide.") ➔ P.364 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.
Changing the Type of Paper iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Chg. Paper Type, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded ( Roll Paper or Cut Sheet ), and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper loaded in the printer, and then press the OK button. • Be sure to select the correct paper type.
Specifying the Paper Length iPF780 Specifying the Paper Length When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. • Specify the paper length when you have set ManageRemainRoll to On. (See "Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left.") Note 1 ➔ P.383 Handling and Use of Paper On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se). lect the Paper tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button.
Removing the Roll from the Printer iPF780 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. The roll is now rewound and ejected. • If you have selected ManageRemainRoll > On in the Caution Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. ➔ P.383 Handling and Use of Paper 5 Control Panel menu, a barcode is printed on the leading edge of the roll. Do not remove the roll before the barcode is printed. You will be unable to keep track of the amount of roll paper left.
Removing the Roll from the Printer 7 iPF780 Holding the Roll Holder flange (a), remove the holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Handling and Use of Paper • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls." ➔ P.381 Handling rolls Note 8 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover. • To load new roll paper in the printer at this point, see "Loading Rolls in the Printer." ➔ P.
Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls iPF780 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. Handling and Use of Paper Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. 3 When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment.
Feeding Roll Paper Manually iPF780 • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment L (Holder Stopper side) Handling and Use of Paper • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Handling rolls • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not Important stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left iPF780 Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left Setting ManageRemainRoll to On in the Paper Menu of the Control Panel will print a barcode with text on the roll when the roll is removed that identifies the type of paper and amount left. When ManageRemainRoll is On and you load rolls with printed barcodes, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls 2 Handling and Use of Paper 3 Select the Main sheet and click in A Media Type. iPF780 C Advanced Settings Handling rolls In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in B Between Pages and C Between Scans in A Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows).") ➔ P.170 Mac OS 1 Choose Print in the application menu.
Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls iPF780 2 Select the Main pane and click Type. C Settings in A Media Handling and Use of Paper In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (See "Paper Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS).") ➔ P.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF780 Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How rolls are cut after ejection varies depending on printer settings. Cutting Method Handling and Use of Paper Handling rolls Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit following printer driver settings. Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Choose this setting if you prefer not to have documents dropped immediately after printing, as when waiting for ink to dry.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls iPF780 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). Note Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Eject, and then press the OK button. 7 8 Starts printing.
Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls 1 iPF780 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Paper tab ( ). Handling and Use of Paper • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Handling rolls 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button.
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF780 Paper cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position) Handling and Use of Paper Press the Feed button. 2 Press the ▼ button to advance the roll to the position for cutting. 3 Press the Cut button. 4 Handling rolls 1 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically.
Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically iPF780 Handling and Use of Paper • On (Preset Len) The amount to cut from the leading edge of the paper varies depending on the media type, and is cut to a prescribed length. For more information on the prescribed length, see the leading edge precut length in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.364 • On(Input Length) The amount to cut from the leading edge of paper is specified in the control panel.
Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls iPF780 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired setting option, and then press the OK button. This setting takes effect the next time you load a roll. Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls Important impair cutting and cause paper jams. • Borderless printing is not available when CutDustReduct. is set to On. To use borderless printing, select CutDustReduct. > Off. Handling rolls • Do not set CutDustReduct.
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF780 Handling sheets Loading Sheets in the Printer ........................................................................................................................................... 392 Changing the Type of Paper .............................................................................................................................................. 376 Printing From a Desired Starting Point ......................................................................
Loading Sheets in the Printer iPF780 2 Slide the Width Guide (a) to align it with the mark for the size of paper you will load. Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 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.
Printing From a Desired Starting Point 4 iPF780 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. Handling and Use of Paper Handling sheets 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.
Printing From a Desired Starting Point iPF780 2 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Width Detection, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press the OK button.
Printing From a Desired Starting Point 5 iPF780 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 and Use of Paper Handling sheets 6 Pull the Release Lever forward and close the Top Cover.
Removing Sheets iPF780 Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se). lect the Paper tab ( Note 2 3 5 6 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. Holding the paper, push the Release Lever back and remove the sheet. Handling sheets 4 Press the OK button.
Using the Output Stacker iPF780 Output Stacker Using the Output Stacker This section describes how to use the Output Stacker. Handling and Use of Paper • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). For details on how to use the Extended position which is a useful function for retrieving printed matter, refer to the note regarding the Extended position. (See "Note regarding the Extended position.") ➔ P.
Using the Output Stacker iPF780 Extended position B Handling and Use of Paper Extended position A Output Stacker • Switching to Extended position A Switch the stacker to Extended position A as follows. 1 Lift the Support Rod to the position shown (a) and switch the stacker to Extended position A.
Using the Output Stacker 2 iPF780 When using 24-inch or A1 (portrait) roll paper, pull out the Adjustable Stopper (a). This completes the procedure for switching to Extended position A. Handling and Use of Paper Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. 1 Lower the Support Rod to the position shown (a) to return to the regular position. If the Adjustable Stopper (b) is extended, retract it. Output Stacker 2 Return to the regular position.
Using the Output Stacker iPF780 1 Grasp the Output stacker handle (a) and pull out the Output Stacker so that it tilts towards you. Handling and Use of Paper 2 Output Stacker Open the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a). This completes the procedure of switching to Extended position B. Once the printing has finished, use the following procedure to return to the regular position. 1 Push the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a) closed until it clicks into place.
Using the Output Stacker 2 iPF780 Hold onto the Output stacker handle (a) and pull the Output stacker release lever (b) towards you. Handling and Use of Paper 3 Output Stacker 4 While continuing to hold the Output stacker handle (a), slowly lower the Output Stacker. Return to the regular position.
The Features of Media Configuration Tool iPF780 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) The Features of Media Configuration Tool .................................................................................................................. 403 Installation Procedures ......................................................................................................................................................... 403 Starting Method .....................................................................
Installation Procedures 1 Handling and Use of Paper 2 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) 3 4 iPF780 Start the Media Configuration Tool installer. Click the Next button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Next button. The License Agreement is displayed. If you accept the agreement, click Yes. The Change Installation Location screen appears. Select the destination folder then click the Next button.
Starting Method iPF780 5 The Installation Complete screen appears. Click the Finish button. This completes the installation of Media Configuration Tool. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) Follow the procedure below to start Media Configuration Tool. From the start menu go to All Programs > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool. Media Configuration Tool main window is displayed.
Media Configuration Tool Main Window iPF780 Media Configuration Tool Main Window The explanation below is on the Media Configuration Tool main window. Handling and Use of Paper • For the step to open the Media Configuration Tool main window, see "Starting Method." ➔ P.
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF780 • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. Important The Edit Media Types dialog box is displayed. • In the following screens, you cannot change the printer where media type information is to be updated. Note Handling and Use of Paper Note • Add Button To add genuine paper or feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver, click this button.
Adding Media Types iPF780 • When you update the media type information, perform the same update on all of the PCs that are using that printer. Important • It may not be possible to deleting, showing/hiding, and changing the display order under some conditions. Note • If a display name is displayed grayed out, that media type will not appear in the printer driver or printer panel. Handling and Use of Paper Adding Media Types Media information files (.
Adding Media Types iPF780 3 • If Master Media Information File is displayed as the Type of the Media Information File, the media type Note 5 6 Media Configuration Tool (Windows) The names of the media information files contained in the selected folder are displayed in Media Information File in the Add Media Type dialog box. Select the check box for the paper you want to add and click the OK button. Handling and Use of Paper 4 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files).
Changing Media Names 7 iPF780 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is updated.
Changing Media Names iPF780 2 The Rename Media dialog box is displayed. Edit the names in Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel and click the OK button. Note • The characters that can be entered for Name in Printer Driver and Name on Control Panel are stated below. alphanumeric, space, "-", ".", "_", "(", ")", "+", "%", ",", "/" • For Name in Printer Driver up to 32 one Byte characters can be entered, and for Name on Control Panel up to 16 one Byte characters can be entered.
Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF780 • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver. Note • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF780 3 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Important is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF780 • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type InformaNote 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.406 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Handling and Use of Paper • You can select multiple paper.
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF780 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. 5 Click the OK button.
Checking the update 3 Handling and Use of Paper 4 iPF780 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Media Configuration Tool (Windows) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
The Features of Media Configuration Tool iPF780 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) The Features of Media Configuration Tool .................................................................................................................. 417 Procedures for Installing ..................................................................................................................................................... 417 Starting Method ........................................................................
Procedures for Installing 1 Handling and Use of Paper 2 Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) 3 4 iPF780 Double-click Canon iPFxxxx Series Media Configuration Tool.pkg to start the Media Configuration Tool installer. The License is displayed. After you have read Canon Software License Agreement, click the Continue button. The next screen presents selections for the country or area where the printer is used. Select a country or territory then click the Continue button. Click the Install button.
Starting Method iPF780 5 Click the Close button. The installation of Media Configuration Tool is complete. Note folder. Applications > Canon Utilities > iPFxxxx Media Configuration Tool • The iPFxxxx in the folder above will be the printer name in use. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • When the installation is completed properly, the Media Configuration Tool folder is saved in the following Handling and Use of Paper 6 Enter an administrator name/password and click the Install Software button.
Media Configuration Tool Main Window iPF780 • If a compatible printer driver is not installed, the Media Configuration Tool will not start. If you attempt to start the Media Note Configuration Tool when a printer driver is not installed, the warning message below is displayed. Handling and Use of Paper • If you only start the Media Configuration Tool, the media information on the printer control panel and in the printer driver is not updated.
Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper iPF780 Editing Media Type Information for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper To add genuine paper and feed confirmed paper to the printer control panel and printer driver and edit the media type information, click the Add Genuine Paper button in the Media Configuration Tool main window.
Adding Media Types iPF780 • Rename Button To change the name on the printer control panel and the name in the printer driver for genuine paper and feed confirmed paper, select the paper to change and click this button. For details on the procedure for changing paper display names, see "Changing Media Names." ➔ P.
Adding Media Types iPF780 • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type InformaNote 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.421 The Add Media Type dialog box displays. Click the Browse button. Handling and Use of Paper 4 Open the folder that contains the media information files (.amf files).
Adding Media Types 6 Handling and Use of Paper 7 iPF780 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Changing Media Names iPF780 Changing Media Names 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Handling and Use of Paper • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- 2 3 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.421 In the Media Type list, select the name to change. Click the Rename button. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) Note The Rename Media dialog box is displayed.
Changing Media Names 4 Handling and Use of Paper 5 iPF780 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Deleting Media Types You Have Added iPF780 Deleting Media Types You Have Added 1 Open the Edit Media Types dialog box. Handling and Use of Paper • For details on the procedure for opening the Edit Media Types dialog box, see "Editing Media Type Informa- 2 tion for Genuine Paper and Feed Confirmed Paper." ➔ P.421 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to delete. Click the Delete button.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide 4 iPF780 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button.
Switching Media Types Display Show/Hide iPF780 2 In the Media Type list, select the name of the media to switch off or on for display. Click the Show/Hide button. The selected paper is alternately shown or hidden. Note • The names of media switched for non-display appear grayed out in the Media Type list. Handling and Use of Paper • You can select multiple paper.
Changing the Display Order of Media Types iPF780 • When setting a data to the printer that differs from the data to be updated, the selected media information file Important is updated. When you would like to remain the data that is set to the printer, click the Cancel button. • Do not attempt to print or turn the printer off while the program is communicating with the printer. 5 Click the OK button.
Checking the update iPF780 3 The Confirm Update dialog box is displayed. Configure Update Target and click the Execute button. Communication with the printer begins. Handling and Use of Paper 4 In the Edit Media Types dialog box, click the Update button. Media Configuration Tool (Mac OS) • You should normally select Update the printer control panel and printer driver.
Checking the update 3 iPF780 Check the value xx.xx (xxxx) of MIT in Settings/Adjustment Menu > Printer Info > System Info in the printer control panel. If the values in Steps 2 and 3 are the same, the update has been applied to the printer.
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Operations and Display Screen ............................................................... 434 Printer Menu ............................................................................................
Control Panel iPF780 Operations and Display Screen Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 434 Control Panel Display ............................................................................................................................................................ 436 How to View Instructions with Navigate ..............................................
Control Panel iPF780 e Stop button Cancels print jobs in progress and ends the ink drying period. f Navigate button Enables you to check instructions for loading and removing paper or replacing ink tanks or printheads, as well as other operations. (See "How to View Instructions with Navigate.") ➔ P.441 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.
Control Panel Display iPF780 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.
Control Panel Display iPF780 Printer status and modes The printer has the following status. The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed immediately. Printing Paused Printing is paused on the printer. Any jobs sent from the computer are held without being printed. Printing Printing is in progress on the printer. Jobs sent from the computer are printed after the current job.
Control Panel Display Error iPF780 The printer requires your attention. Any jobs sent from the computer cannot be processed. The tab related to the error is displayed. For information about the display in the case of multiple errors, see "Display Transitions in Error Status.
iPF780 Control Panel Display Display Transitions in Normal Status The display transitions while the printer is in the normal status (the status where no errors have occurred) are shown below. Control Panel Operations and Display Screen *1: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode when idle for a specific period (by default, five minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed.
Control Panel Display iPF780 Display Transitions in Error Status The display transitions while an error has occurred on the printer are shown below. If multiple errors have occurred, the tabs for errors that have occurred other than the currently displayed error are displayed flashing. You can move between the tabs to check the errors by pressing the ◀ and ▶ keys. If multiple errors have occurred in the Job tab and Settings/Adj. tab, the error message switches every four seconds within each tab.
How to View Instructions with Navigate iPF780 How to View Instructions with Navigate You can refer to instructions for loading paper, replacing ink tanks, and performing other operations on the printer control panel. 1 Press the Navigate button. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the desired navigation menu. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select View Op. Guide, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed.
Checking Instructions During Printer Operations iPF780 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.
iPF780 Checking Instructions During Printer Operations • During a continuous display of instructions, you can press the ◀ button to pause the instructions on the current screen. Note Press the ◀ or ▶ button to display the previous or next screens. If you do not press the ◀ or ▶ button within 30 seconds, continuous display is resumed. Press the OK button to display the instruction screen for the next step.
Printer Menu Operations iPF780 Printer Menu Printer Menu Operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 444 Menu Operations .................................................................................................................................................................... 445 Menu Structure ........................................................................................
Menu Operations iPF780 Ink menu operations • Job Menu Menu operations to manage print jobs • Set./Adj. Menu Fine-tuning paper feeding Display of printer-related information For a description of specific menu items available, see "Menu Settings." ➔ P.454 For instructions on selecting menu items during printing, see "Menu Operations." ➔ P.445 Menu Operations To view available menus organized on tabs, select a tab on the Tab Selection screen and press the OK button. For details, see "Menu Settings." ➔ P.
Menu Operations iPF780 Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. You can use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. Control Panel • Press Back button to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press OK button to access a lower one. Printer Menu • Press ▲ to access a higher menu in the menu list, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If items of the menu list are more than the lines of the screen, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted.
Menu Operations iPF780 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. Control Panel Note • If you have changed the Interface Setup menu settings, a message confirming whether to register the settings is displayed if you press Back button or Menu button. Follow the instructions shown on the screen.
Menu Structure iPF780 Menu Structure The menu structure is shown categorized by tab. The * on the right side of an item indicates the default value. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔ P.444 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed.
Menu Structure iPF780 First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Return Defaults Paper Details Keep Paper Type Off* | On Ink Menu First Level Control Panel *1: For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
Menu Structure First Level Adjust Printer Maintenance iPF780 Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Control Panel Head Posi. Auto(Standard) | Auto(Advanced) | Manual(*1) Adj. Head Inc. Adj. Feed PrioriAdj. Priority Automatic* | Print Quality | Print Length ty Adj.
Menu Structure iPF780 First Level Second Level ProcessingOption GL2 Set Print EOP Timer(*7) TCP/IP(*7) Smoothing ThickenFineLines AdjustFaintLines Warning PageSizeProcess1 PageSizeProcess2 Fourth Level Seventh Level Off* | On Off* | On Off* | On 10 sec. | 30 sec. | 1 min. | 2 min. | 5 min. | 10 min.* | 30 min. | 60 min.
Menu Structure First Level System Setup Control Panel Printer Menu 452 iPF780 Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Comm.Mod Half Duplex* | Full Duplex e(*5)(*7) Ethernet 10 Base-T* | 100 Base-TX | 1000 Base-T Type(*5)(*7) Spanning Not Use* | Use Tree(*7) MAC Adxxxxxxxxxx dress(*7) xx Interface Print(*7) Return Defaults(*7) Sleep Tim5 min.* | 10 min. | 15 min. | 20 min. | 30 min. | 40 min. | 50 min. | 60 min. | 210 min.
Menu Structure iPF780 First Level Prep.MovePrinter Admin. Menu(*7) Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Seventh Level Eighth Level Show Job Off | On* Log(*7) Standard | Limited Printer Menu *1: Available after you have used Auto(Advanced) in Head Posi. Adj. once. *2: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Quality. *3: Available if Adj. Priority is Automatic or Print Length. *4: Not displayed if IPv4 Mode is Manual. *5: Not displayed if Auto Detect is On.
Menu Settings iPF780 Menu Settings Menu items are as follows. The printer menu is classified into regular menu items available when no print job is in progress and menu during printing items only available while printing is in progress. see "Printer Menu Operations." ➔ P.444 Regular menu Menu during printing Paper Menu Not displayed Ink Menu The same Ink Menu as normal is displayed. Job Menu The same Job Menu as normal is displayed. Set./Adj. Menu A limited Set./Adj.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item Paper Details (The type of paper is displayed here.) (*1) Trim Edge First Description, Instructions (See "Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically.") ➔ P.389 VacuumStrngth Specify the level of suction that holds paper against the Platen. (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ P.
Menu Settings iPF780 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. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.538 Head Cleaning A Printhead cleaning options. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.548 Execute Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item Description, Instructions Print Job Log Print a record of print jobs, including the paper type and size, amount of ink consumed, and so on. Ink consumption indicates a rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job.(*1) Pause Print Choose On to stop printing. *1: A rough estimate of the amount of ink consumed per print job is displayed. Actual ink consumption may be different.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item Adjust Printer Feed Priority Adj. Quality Control Panel Adjust Length Printer Menu Maintenance 458 Description, Instructions Auto(GenuinePpr) The printer prints and reads a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the feed amount. (See "Automatic Banding Adjustment.") ➔ P.530 Auto(OtherPaper) Specify this mode with paper not in the Paper Reference Guide. (See "Displaying the Paper Reference Guide.") ➔ P.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item GL2 Settings Quality Manager Print with approximate colors emulating Canon iPF500, iPF600, iPF700, iPF510, iPF610, iPF710, iPF605, iPF720, iPF810, iPF820, iPF815, iPF825.(*2) Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.(*2) Color (CAD) 5 Print emulating the HP Designjet T1100, in colors resembling colors produced by this printer.(*2) Print Quality Choose the print quality.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item GL2 Settings Line & Pen Manager Pen Setup Define Palette Reset Palette Smoothing Description, Instructions • If you choose Circle Setting Restore Define Palette to the default palette settings. Choose whether to print arcs as smooth curved lines or as multiple connected line segments. • If you choose Software Control Panel Operation is determined by the application. If nothing is specified by the application, the result is as shown in the figure.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item Interface Setup TCP/IP IPv4 Protocol Description, Instructions DHCP Specify the protocol used to configure the IP address automatically. BOOTP RARP IPv4 Settings IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W DNS Settings Specify the printer network information when using a static IP address. Enter the IP address assigned to the printer, as well as the network subnet mask and default gateway.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item System Setup Description, Instructions 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 specified. Control Panel Printer Menu Date Format Specify the date format. Language Specify the language used on the Display Screen. Time Zone Specify the time zone.
Menu Settings iPF780 Setting Item System Setup Description, Instructions Rep.P.head Print Choose On to have the printer automatically execute the Advanced Adj. operations after you replace the Printhead. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.522 Nozzle Check In Frequency, specify the timing for automatic checks of nozzle clogging. Choose Standard to have the printer adjust the timing for checks based on the frequency of nozzle use. Choose 1 page to check once per page.
Status Print iPF780 Setting Item Description, Instructions Control Panel Adj. Fine Feed (*2) (*3) Displayed when you have selected Feed Priority > Adj. Priority > Automatic or Print Quality. Fine-tune the feed amount manually. Printer Info (*2) Paper Info Indicates the current paper size, type, and related printer settings. Ink Info Indicates ink levels and maintenance cartridge capacity. Head Info Indicates information about the printhead.
Status Print iPF780 Checking the information in Status Print reports The following information is included in Status Print reports. Canon imagePROGRAF iPFxxxx Status Print Printer model Firm Firmware version Boot Boot ROM version MIT(DBF) MIT database format version MIT(DB) MIT database version S/N Printer serial number Date Indicates when the status print report was printed. Paper Menu Information on the loaded paper.
Status Print iPF780 Use Ethernet Use Ethernet settings values. Use RemoteUI Settings used by RemoteUI. Show Job Log Print job settings. Adjust Printer Adjustment settings. Head Posi. Adj. Adjust Log Printer Info Ink information, RAM usage, and a record of errors. Ink Info Ink-related information. Control Panel MC Maintenance Cartridge capacity (%) (The ink color is displayed here.) Ink levels. The remaining ink is displayed in a five-level scale.
Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF780 Printing Interface Setting Reports You can print an Interface Print report indicating the current interface settings values of the printer. Printing Interface Print reports 1 2 Load the paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized, you will need at least three sheets. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Note Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
Printing Interface Setting Reports TCP/IPv4 iPF780 IPv4 settings values. Gateway Address LPD Printing IPP Printing IPP Printer URI RAW Printing Raw Mode Bi-direction FTP Printing WSD Printing Use Discovery Scope Control Panel Primary DNS Server Address Secondary DNS Server Address DNS Host Name DNS Domain Name MulticastDNS ServiceName Printer Menu SNMPv1 SNMPv3 TCP/IPv6 Use IPv6 Use DHCPv6 IPv6 settings values.
Printing Interface Setting Reports iPF780 TCP/IPv6 Use a manual address Secondary DNS Server Address Use the same host name and domain name as IPv4 DNS Host Name IPv6 settings values. DNS Domain Name Perform dynamic updating of stateful addresses Dynamically update the stateless address Dynamically update the manual address Network Interface Physical Interface Network interface settings values.
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iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer parts ............................................................................................. 472 Optional accessories ...............................................................................
Front iPF780 Printer parts Front ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 472 Side ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 474 Top Cover (Inside) ...............................................................
Front iPF780 f Ink Tank Cover Open this cover to replace an Ink Tank. (See "Ink Tank Cover (Inside).") ➔ P.477 g Paper Alignment Line An orange line for alignment of paper. h Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. i Maintenance Cartridge Absorbs ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) j Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic roll cutting.
Side iPF780 Side Printer Parts Printer parts a Manual Pocket Store printer manuals in this pocket. b Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. c USB Port Connect a USB cable to this port. The printer is compatible with Hi-Speed USB connections. d Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have three people hold it by these handles on the back at both ends. Grasp these parts on the left and right sides also when moving the printer with the stand attached.
Top Cover (Inside) iPF780 Top Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (See "Carriage.") ➔ P.476 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.
Roll Cover (Inside) iPF780 Roll Cover (Inside) Printer Parts Printer parts a Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. b Holder Stopper Secure rolls on the Roll Holder with this part. c Roll Loading Slots Slide the Roll Holder along these slots. d Roll Holder Slot Load the Roll Holder into this holder slot.
Ink Tank Cover (Inside) iPF780 a Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to fine-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 Printhead Fixer Lever Locks the Printhead Fixer Cover. d Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Left Side Right Side Printer Parts Printer parts a Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it.
Stand iPF780 Stand • Printer Stand ST-34 Printer Parts a Accessory Pocket Stores printer accessories. Printer parts b Output Stacker Printed documents are ejected into the output tray. c Locking Caster Lock to immobilize the caster. Before moving the printer, always unlock all four casters. Moving the printer while casters are locked may scratch the casters or the floor. d Adjustable Stopper Pull out depending on the paper size when using the output stacker in the Extended position A.
Roll Holder Set iPF780 Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-33 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.
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iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Environment .............................................................................. 482 Using RemoteUI ...................................................................................... 484 Initial Settings .........................................................................................
Network Environment iPF780 Network Environment Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows.
Network Environment iPF780 • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. • NetBIOS is not supported. Note Network Setting • Example of a Mac OS network In Mac OS networks, print over TCP/IP using the Bonjour function.
Using RemoteUI iPF780 Using RemoteUI Using RemoteUI RemoteUI is software with which you can access the printer via the network from your Web browser to confirm the printer status, operate jobs, and configure the settings. Since the software (Web server) for using RemoteUI is built in the printer, preparing software other than a Web browser is unnecessary. You can use RemoteUI if an imagePROGRAF printer on a network is connected to your computer.
Using RemoteUI iPF780 • For the Web browser, use Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later, Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, or Firefox 1.5 or later. For Important Mac OS X, Safari 1.32 or later or 2.03 or later also is supported. • This cannot be used connected via a proxy server. In environments where a proxy server is used, add the printer's IP address to Exceptions (addresses accessed without a proxy server) in the web browser proxy server settings. (Settings may vary depending on the network environment.
Configuring the IP Address on the Printer iPF780 Initial Settings Configuring the IP Address on the Printer .................................................................................................................. 486 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ................................................ 498 Configuring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel ........................................................................
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select IPv4 Settings, and then press the OK button.
Configuring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands iPF780 To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1 Check the printer's MAC address. You can confirm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: Network Setting 1. On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to ). select the Settings/Adj. tab ( 2. Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. 3. 4. 5.
Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings iPF780 Configuring TCP/IPv6 Network Settings When printing in a TCP/IPv6 network, you must configure the TCP/IPv6 settings on the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to configure the TCP/IPv6 network settings. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to se). lect the Settings/Adj. tab ( • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the OK button.
Configuring the Printer Driver Destination (Mac OS) iPF780 4 Click Add Port to display the Printer Ports dialog box. 5 In the Available Port list, select Standard TCP/IP Port. 6 7 8 9 Click New Port. After the wizard starts, a window is displayed for the Welcome to the Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard. Click Next. In Printer Name or IP Address, enter the printer's IP address. If the DNS is configured, you can also enter the DNS Domain Name.
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF780 Item Default Setting Off Enable DNS Dynamic Update Activate this setting to perform DNS server registration automatically. Off Use Zeroconf Function Activate this setting to use Bonjour. On IP Address Specify the printer's IP address. 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask Specify the printer's subnet mask. 0.0.0.0 Gateway Address Specify the printer's default gateway. 0.0.0.0 LPD Printing Activate this setting to use LDP Printing.
Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI iPF780 When using an IPv6 IP address 1 2 Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://printer IP address or name/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. • If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password. Note 3 4 Network Setting 5 Click Network in the Device Manager menu at left to display the Network page.
iPF780 Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings With RemoteUI • If you are using a DNS server, select Enable DNS Dynamic Update and enter the IP Address for DNS servers and Note DNS domain name in Primary DNS Server Address, Secondary DNS Server Address and DNS Domain Name, respectively.
Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks iPF780 Mac OS Settings Configuring the Destination in TCP/IP Networks .................................................................................................... 494 Configuring the Destination for Bonjour Network ..................................................................................................
Specifying Printer-Related Information iPF780 Other Settings Specifying Printer-Related Information ......................................................................................................................... 495 Configuring the Communication Mode Manually ..................................................................................................... 496 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur .........................................................................
Configuring the Communication Mode Manually 6 iPF780 Click OK to activate the settings. Configuring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for configuring the communication mode manually. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note Network Setting 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur iPF780 Email Notification When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is finished or if errors occur. Receive notification via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF780 Device Setup Utility (Windows) imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ............................................................................................................................. 498 Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ......................................................................................................... 498 Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility ....................................................
Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF780 When specifying an IPv4 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv4 tab. 5 In the Setting IP Address list, choose Manual. 6 Enter the IP address assigned to the printer and click the Set button. 7 Click OK after the Confirmation message is displayed.
Configuring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility iPF780 When specifying an IPv6 IP address 1 Start imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the start menu. In the Device Name list displayed, select the printer to configure. 3 Choose Protocol Settings from the Printer menu. 4 Select the IPv6 tab. 5 In IPv6, select On. Network Setting 2 Device Setup Utility (Windows) 6 When there is an IPv6-compatible router in the network environment, select On in Stateless Address.
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management Status Monitor (Windows) ....................................................................... 502 Printmonitor (Mac OS) ............................................................................. 504 Accounting (Windows) .................................................................
The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF780 Status Monitor (Windows) The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor .................................................................................................... 502 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor .................................................................................... 503 The Features of imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor iPF780 • You can use the Accounting Manager to collect the print job logs for the printers and check information such as the printing costs. For details of the Accounting Manager, see "Accounting Manager." ➔ P.506 • For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help. Note 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.
The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF780 Printmonitor (Mac OS) The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ......................................................................................................... 504 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor ......................................................................................... 505 The Features of imagePROGRAF Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs.
Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor iPF780 Job Management Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor You can use the Driver Panel in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor for operations such as pausing and canceling print jobs. Selecting a print job and clicking the button pauses printing of the selected job. To resume printing of a paused print job, select the print job and click the button. Note • Canceling Print Jobs button cancels printing of the selected job.
Accounting Manager iPF780 Accounting (Windows) Accounting Manager ............................................................................................................................................................. 506 Launching the Accounting Manager .............................................................................................................................. 506 Accounting Manager Main Window .......................................................................................
Accounting Manager Main Window iPF780 2 Select Accounting in the Accounting menu. Or, open the Accounting sheet and click the Accounting button. Note needs to be entered on startup. If the password is correct, you are logged on as administrator and Accounting starts. Furthermore, when you exit from Accounting, you can choose to log off as administrator. • If you log off as administrator, you need to enter the password again the next time it starts.
Accounting Manager Main Window iPF780 • Toolbars Provide tool buttons and pull-down menus for the main operations. • You can opt to either show or hide the toolbars in the View menu. Note • Listed Job Selection Area You can use this area to select which job log is displayed. If you are using regular data acquisition, this area allows you to view the collective job logs for each specified period.
Job List Area iPF780 • Totals Area Displays the total costs for the selected job and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. • If you are viewing regularly acquired print jobs, selecting a period on the left side of the window displays the total Note costs for that period and the amounts of paper and ink consumed. Accounting (Windows) Job List Area Print Job Management • Status Bar Displays messages and other information.
Job List Area iPF780 • Output Image Size The size of the image used for printing. • If the job has multiple pages, the size of the last page is displayed. Note • Paper Consumed The area of paper used for printing. • The Paper Consumed may differ from the product of Paper Width and Paper Length. Note • Paper Width The width of paper used for printing. • If the job has multiple pages, the width of the last page is displayed.
Accounting Manager Basic Procedures iPF780 Accounting Manager Basic Procedures The first time you use the Accounting Manager, use the following procedures to configure the settings. 1 2 3 4 Configure unit costs, including the costs of ink and paper. For details of the unit cost settings, see "Configuring Unit Costs in Accounting Manager." ➔ P.511 Set options such as the units displayed. For details of the unit settings, see "Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager." ➔ P.
Setting the Unit Cost for Ink iPF780 Setting the Unit Cost for Ink Open the Ink sheet. Set the unit cost for ink in this sheet. Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) To set the same unit cost for all the inks 1 Select the Use same price for all ink checkbox. 2 Enter the Tank Capacity and corresponding Price. 3 Click the OK button. • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important To set different unit costs for each ink color 1 Select the ink color to be costed.
Setting the Unit Cost for Paper iPF780 Setting the Unit Cost for Paper Opens the Paper sheet. This sheet is used to configure the unit cost of paper. Print Job Management 1 Select the media type in Media Type. 2 Enter the Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the area of the configured width x height. 3 4 Accounting (Windows) Setting Standard Prices Click the Add button. To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button.
Setting the Unit Cost for Items Other Than Ink and Paper 2 iPF780 Click the Roll Paper Width Settings button to display the Roll Paper Width Settings dialog box. Print Job Management 3 Enter the Roll Paper Width and Length of the paper, as well as the Price for the configured length. 4 Click the Add button to return to the Paper sheet. 5 To change the unit cost of a media type that has already been configured, click the Overwrite button. 6 Click the OK button.
Configuring Units and Display Settings in Accounting Manager iPF780 1 Enter any name in the Name field. 2 Enter a value in Unit Cost. 3 Use Allocated to specify whether the costs are allocated as being incurred by the print job. 4 5 Click the Add button. To change the unit cost for a media type you have already set, click the Overwrite button. Click the OK button. • Your settings are not applied until you click the OK button. Important • You can set unit costs for up to 5 items.
Automatically Acquiring Print Job Logs at Regular Intervals iPF780 • Paper Length Use this to select the unit used for paper length. • Area Display Format Use this to select the unit used for paper area. 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 Select Regular Data Acquisition in the Settings menu. 2 Select Acquire print job logs regularly.
Exporting Print Job Data as a CSV File iPF780 To view all the jobs in a set period, specify the period using Calculate Total for Period and then Starting Date (or Starting Day of Week or Starting Month) in the View menu or the toolbar. For example, to view monthly job logs starting on the 1st of each month, set Calculate Total for Period to Monthly and set Starting Date to 1. • Up to 10,000 regularly acquired jobs are displayed for each printer.
Showing, Saving and Loading Selected Unit Cost Data iPF780 • Components of the Job properties Dialog Box/Period Properties Dialog Box Print Job Management Accounting (Windows) • Job tab Displays detailed information about the selected job. You can display detailed information about each job by selecting the corresponding Document Name. • Owner tab You can display detailed information about each owner by selecting the corresponding Owner.
Showing the Total Amount of Ink and Paper Consumed iPF780 • Up to 7 types of media are listed in order of the amount consumed. The total consumption for other media types is Note shown as Other.
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iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead ........................................................................... 522 Adjusting the feed amount .......................................................................
Adjusting the Printhead iPF780 Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead ....................................................................................................................................................... 522 Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ................................................................................... 522 Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors ......................................................................................
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF780 • Because the results of adjustment vary depending on the type of paper used for adjustment, use the same type of Note paper as you will use for printing. • Use Auto(Standard) if you have switched to another type of paper or if you want the boundaries between colors to appear as clear as possible. • Use Auto(Advanced) to fine-tune the space between nozzles or colors if you have switched the printhead or if clearer printing is required.
Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors iPF780 However, when printing on special paper, or if printing is not improved after Standard, try Manual. Manual adjustment requires you to examine the printed test pattern and enter an adjustment value. • We recommend using the type of paper you use most often for adjustment. Note Items to Prepare Adjustments for Better Print Quality When Using Rolls An unused roll at least 254.0 mm (10.
Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF780 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select D, and then press the OK button. 8 Press ▲ or ▼ to select D-1, and then press the OK button. 9 Examine adjustment test pattern D-1 and determine the number with straight lines. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. Note 10 11 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number you have decided, and then press the OK button. Repeat steps 8–10 to specify the adjustment value for D-2 to D-17.
Adjusting Line Misalignment 2 iPF780 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 4 5 6 Adjusting the Printhead 7 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Inc. Adj., and then press the OK button.
Adjusting Line Misalignment iPF780 A test pattern is printed for adjustment. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Important Touching these parts may damage them. 8 9 Open the Top Cover and move the Angle Adjustment Lever to match the number (or the square) of the straightest set of lines.
Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images iPF780 Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images The Printhead height setting affects printing quality. Specifying a low Printhead height makes images clearer and enhances printing quality but may cause paper to rub against the Printhead. On the other hand, specifying a high Printhead height will prevent paper from rubbing against the Printhead but may reduce the printing quality.
Adjusting the Feed Amount iPF780 Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount ............................................................................................................................................... 529 Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method ................................................................................................... 529 Automatic Banding Adjustment ......................................................................................................
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF780 Follow these steps to configure the settings. 1 Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls ➔ P.370 • Loading Rolls in the Printer ➔ P.373 • Loading Sheets in the Printer ➔ P.392 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). Adjustments for Better Print Quality • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed.
Automatic Banding Adjustment iPF780 • Always check the Adj. Priority values before using Auto(GenuinePpr) or Auto(OtherPaper). Note (See "Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method.") ➔ P.529 • Adjustment is not possible with Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper) when using highly transparent media. In this case, use Manual adjustment. (See "Manual Banding Adjustment.") ➔ P.532 • If additional fine-tuning is necessary after Auto(GenuinePpr) and Auto(OtherPaper), execute Adj. Fine Feed.
Manual Banding Adjustment 8 iPF780 If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Auto(OtherPaper), a confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen. Manual Banding Adjustment If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, execute Adj. Quality for adjustment of the paper feed amount.
Fine-Tuning the Paper Feed Amount iPF780 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Quality, and then press the OK button. 7 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Test pattern A is printed for manual adjustment. • When printing on sheets, follow the instructions on the Display Screen and remove the sheet. Note 8 Examine test pattern A for adjustment. Determine the pattern in which banding is least noticeable. Note 9 mediate value.
Adjusting Line Length iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adj. Fine Feed, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting value in the range -5 to 5, and then press the OK button. At this time, if banding in dark colors appears, select a setting value in the range 1 to 5, and if banding in light colors appears, select a setting value in the range -1 to -5.
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength iPF780 2 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the OK button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Feed Priority, and then press the OK button. 6 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Length, and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the Vacuum Strength 2 iPF780 Press the OK button. The Paper Menu is displayed. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the OK button. • When VacuumStrngth is set to Automatic, the setting value selecNote ted for the previous print job is displayed (to the right of Automatic ) once you select the type of paper currently supplied.
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks ................................................................................................. Printheads ...............................................................................................
Ink Tanks iPF780 Ink Tanks Ink Tanks .................................................................................................................................................................................... 538 Replacing Ink Tanks ............................................................................................................................................................... 538 Checking Ink Tank Levels ...............................................................................
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF780 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. • There may be ink around the ink supply section of ink tanks you removed. Handle ink tanks carefully during replace- Important ment. The ink may stain clothing. • Do not install used ink tanks in another model of printer.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF780 Access the menu for Ink Tank replacement 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Ink tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 3 Press the OK button. The Ink Menu is displayed. Maintenance and Consumables 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.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF780 3 Hold the Ink Tank by the grips and remove it. Press the OK button. • Do not turn off the printer while the Ink Tank is removed. Important It may cause the interior of the Ink Tank Cover to become soiled. • 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.
Replacing Ink Tanks 2 iPF780 Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect Important Maintenance and Consumables 3 printing quality. Press the OK button and install the Ink Tank into the holder as shown, with the ink holes facing down. • Ink tanks cannot be installed in the holder if the color or orientaImportant Ink Tanks 4 tion is incorrect.
Replacing Ink Tanks iPF780 • Do not push the Ink Tank in by hand. Important Forcing the Ink Tank into the holder may damage the printer. • If a 130 ml (4.4 fl oz) ink tank is installed facing the wrong direction, the rotating part of the Ink Tank Lock Lever come out of place. If this happens, open the Ink Tank Lock Lever to return it to the proper position. 5 Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Maintenance and Consumables Ink Tanks • If the Ink Lamp is not lit, reinstall the tank.
Checking Ink Tank Levels iPF780 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 ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note • If an error has occurred and the Tab Selection screen cannot be displayed, display Ink Info as follows. Maintenance and Consumables 1.
Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer iPF780 Before print jobs and maintenance that consume a lot of ink If little ink is left, there may not be enough for large-format printing, head cleaning, and maintenance, which require a lot of ink. In this case, replace or prepare to replace the Ink Tank before maintenance.
Attach the Ink Tank Cover to the printer 2 Maintenance and Consumables 3 Ink Tanks 4 5 iPF780 Move the Ink Tank Cover horizontally to align the position with the printer. Rotate the Ink Tank Cover and place it on the printer. Push down on the near side of the Ink Tank Cover from the top until it clicks. Open the Ink Tank Cover and check that it is attached to the printer.
Printhead iPF780 Printheads Printhead .................................................................................................................................................................................... 547 Checking for Nozzle Clogging ........................................................................................................................................... 547 Cleaning the Printhead ...........................................................................................
Cleaning the Printhead iPF780 • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 3 4 5 6 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Nozzle Check, and then press the OK button. The printer now prints a test pattern for checking the nozzles. Check the printing results. If the horizontal lines are not faint or incomplete, the nozzles are clear.
Replacing the Printhead iPF780 Perform cleaning as follows. 1 On the Tab Selection screen of the Control Panel, press ◀ or ▶ to select the Settings/Adj. tab ( ). • If the Tab Selection screen is not displayed, press the Menu button. Note 2 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the OK button. 4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Head Cleaning, and then press the OK button.
Replacing the Printhead iPF780 Access the menu for Printhead replacement • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Caution Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. • Your hands may become dirty during Printhead replacement. Use the gloves provided with the new Printhead for reImportant placement. • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
Replacing the Printhead iPF780 2 If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important Touching these parts may damage them. Maintenance and Consumables • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Printheads • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer.
Replacing the Printhead 3 iPF780 Pull the Printhead Fixer Lever forward all the way to open it completely. Maintenance and Consumables 4 Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 5 Remove the Printhead and press the OK button. Printheads • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations.
Replacing the Printhead iPF780 6 Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the pouch. • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts Important (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. While firmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Protective Part (a).
Replacing the Printhead 8 9 Maintenance and Consumables 10 iPF780 With the nozzles facing down and the metal contacts toward the back, insert the Printhead into the Carriage. Carefully push the printhead firmly into the Carriage, ensuring that the nozzles and metal contacts do not touch the carriage. Pull the Printhead Fixer Cover down toward the front to lock the Printhead in place. Push the Printhead Fixer Lever toward the back of the printer until it clicks.
Replacing the Printhead iPF780 • After Printhead has been replaced and filled with ink, Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) is performed if you Note have selected Rep.P.head Print > On in the Control Panel menu. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.454 In this case, follow the instructions on the Display Screen for Printhead adjustment. If Rep.P.head Print is Off, perform Head Posi. Adj. ( Auto(Advanced) ) yourself. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.
Maintenance Cartridge iPF780 Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge ........................................................................................................................................................ 556 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge ........................................................................................................................... 556 Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity ..............................................................
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF780 Confirm the message When the Maintenance Cartridge is almost empty, a message is shown on the Display Screen. According to the message, replace the Maintenance Cartridge or prepare a new Maintenance Cartridge. (See "When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge.") ➔ P.561 If a message is displayed requesting Maintenance Cartridge replacement, you can skip the step Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF780 Replace the Maintenance Cartridge 1 Open the box, remove the plastic bag and packaging material, and take out the Maintenance Cartridge. Maintenance and Consumables • Never touch the metal contacts (a). This may damage the Important 2 Maintenance Cartridge. At this point, open the Maintenance Cartridge Cover.
Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge iPF780 • Used Maintenance Cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge firmly and keep the cartridge level durImportant ing removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is recorded on each printer. Do not install a used Maintenance Cartridge in another printer. 4 5 Keep the used Maintenance Cartridge level as you put it in the plastic bag.
Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity iPF780 • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during initialization immediately after replacing the Maintenance Important 7 Cartridge. The Maintenance Cartridge may become damaged. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. • If you did not perform the operation in Access the menu for Maintenance Cartridge replacement, this is Maintenance and Consumables Note 8 the end of the procedure and you do not need to press the OK key in the next step.
iPF780 When to Replace the 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.
Cleaning the Printer Exterior iPF780 Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior ............................................................................................................................................. 562 Cleaning Inside the Top Cover .......................................................................................................................................... 562 Cleaning the Printhead ................................................................................
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF780 • If the Platen inside the Top Cover becomes dirty, it may soil the underside of paper. We recommend cleaning the Important Platen after borderless printing or printing on small paper. • If the Ejection Guide is dirty, it may soil the edge of the paper when the paper is cut. We recommend cleaning the Ejection Guide even if it does not appear dirty, because it may actually be covered with paper dust.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover 3 iPF780 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). Maintenance and Consumables • Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner.
Cleaning Inside the Top Cover iPF780 • When cleaning between the Platen and Ejection Guide, Note 4 use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe over the Output Tray and along grooves. Close the Top Cover.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF780 Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer .................................................................................................................................... 566 Reinstalling the Printer ......................................................................................................................................................... 569 Updating the Firmware ...........................................................................
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF780 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard or Limited, and then press the OK button. Displays the confirmation screen. • If Limited is selected, do not transport in low temperature environments. The ink remaining in the printer Important 6 may freeze and damage the printer. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes (or Execute if Limited is selected), and then press the OK button. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge.
Preparing to Transfer the Printer iPF780 • Store the ink tanks you removed with the ink holes (a) facing up. OthImportant erwise, ink may leak and cause stains. Maintenance and Consumables 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove all ink tanks. 5 Push all ink tank lock levers closed until they click into place. Other Maintenance 6 Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink is now drawn into the Maintenance Cartridge. • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge except when the message for replacing it is displayed.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF780 Pack the printer 1 Disconnect the power cord and interface cable. • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer Important 2 it in that state. If you accidentally unplug the printer, plug it in again, reinstall the ink tanks, and follow this procedure again. Tape down printer covers to secure them, in the reverse order of tape removal during installation.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF780 • The Stand must be assembled by at least two people on a flat surface. Attempting assembly by yourself poses a risk of injury or bending the Stand. Caution • When assembling the Stand, lock all four of the casters. Attempting to move the stand when the casters are not locked poses a risk of injury or damage to the location site. • Before moving the assembled stand, lift the support rod to the position shown (a) and unlock all four casters.
Reinstalling the Printer iPF780 2 4 6 Plug the power cord into the outlet. Press the power button to turn the printer on. Instructions are displayed on the Display Screen. Other Maintenance 5 Connect the power cord to the Power Supply Connector on the right side of the printer. Maintenance and Consumables 3 Remove tape and packaging material attached to the printer. Open the Ink Tank Cover and install the ink tanks.
Updating the Firmware 7 8 Maintenance and Consumables 9 iPF780 Load the Roll Media on the Roll Holder. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") Load the Roll Media in the printer. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.370 ➔ P.373 Install the software. Note that the driver installation procedure varies depending on the type of connection.
Updating the Firmware iPF780 2 3 4 Press the OK button. The Set./Adj. Menu is displayed. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Printer Info, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Info, and then press the OK button. The firmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest firmware, visit the Canon website. If the firmware available online is newer than the installed firmware, update the printer firmware.
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iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................... 576 Problems Regarding Paper .................................................................
Frequently Asked Questions iPF780 Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions I want to easily create vertical or horizontal banners. You can print originals that are in landscape (or portrait) orientation automatically enlarged to fit the roll width.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF780 Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper .............................................................................................................................................. 577 Clearing a Jammed Sheet ................................................................................................................................................... 580 Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) .............................................................
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF780 • When cutting paper, be careful to avoid injury or damage to the printer. Caution 3 Push the Release Lever back. 4 Remove the jammed paper. • If paper is jammed inside the Top Cover 1. Open the Top Cover and move the Carriage to the left or right side manually, away from the jam. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. Important 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover.
Clearing Jammed Roll Paper iPF780 3. Close the Top Cover. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Important This may stain your hands and damage the printer. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If paper from a roll is jammed by the Paper Feed Slot Remove the jammed paper from the Paper Feed Slot. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF780 • 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. 5 Pull the Release Lever forward. Troubleshooting 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. Problems Regarding Paper 1 Push the Release Lever back.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF780 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. • Do not move the Carriage over jammed paper. This may damage the Printhead. 2. Clear any jammed paper from inside the Top Cover. After removing the paper, make sure there are no other scraps of paper in the printer. 3. Close the Top Cover.
Clearing a Jammed Sheet iPF780 • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a) or Carriage Shaft (b). Important 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. Troubleshooting Problems Regarding Paper • If the paper is jammed by the Ejection Guide Remove the jammed paper from the Output Tray.
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) iPF780 3 Pull the Release Lever forward. 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 Turn the printer off. (See "Turning the Printer On and Off.") 2 Push the Release Lever back. ➔ P.
Clearing Jammed Paper (Paper Feed Slot) 3 4 iPF780 Positioning your hands as shown, open the Roll Cover. Troubleshooting Fold an A4 sheet lengthwise four times and insert it through the gap of the Paper Feed Slot. Push the scrap out toward the Platen. Problems Regarding Paper 5 Remove the scrap when it is pushed out onto the Platen. 6 If any scraps remain inside the paper feed slot, repeat steps 4 and 5. 7 Holding it at the positions indicated, close the Roll Cover.
Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot iPF780 8 Pull the Release Lever forward. Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause Corrective Action The roll paper is warped. Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Paper is jammed by the paper feed slot. Remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") ➔ P.577 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet.") ➔ P.580 The paper source selection is incorrect. Press the Load button and select the paper source.
Depression on the leading edge is left iPF780 Depression on the leading edge is left Cause Corrective Action Keeping a roll in the printer for a long time without printing on it may leave a depression on the leading edge. When printing quality is most important, we recommend setting TrimEdge Reload to On or Automatic so that the paper edge is automatically cut before printing. (See "Menu Structure.") ➔ P.
The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up iPF780 Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up ......................................................................................... 587 The printer does not respond even if print jobs are sent .................................................................................... 587 Ink Filling.. is displayed ..........................................................................................................
An error message is shown on the Display Screen iPF780 The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen ................................................................................................. 588 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper ................................................................................................................... 588 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) ................................
Printing is faint iPF780 Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint ........................................................................................................................................................................ 589 Paper rubs against the Printhead ................................................................................................................................... 589 The edges of the paper are dirty .........................................................
The edges of the paper are dirty iPF780 Cause The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Make sure the same type of paper is specified in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. 2. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. Paper has been loaded incorrectly, causing it to wrinkle. Reload the paper. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.
The surface of the paper is dirty iPF780 Cause You are printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily after absorbing ink. The Ejection Guide is soiled. Corrective Action (See "Adjusting the Vacuum Strength.") ➔ P.535 (See "Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images.") ➔ P.528 For film-based media such as Tracing Paper, set the VacuumStrngth to Standard, Strong or Strongest in the Control Panel menu.
Banding in different colors occurs iPF780 Cause Application Color Matching Priority is set to Off in the Windows printer driver. Color may change slightly even on the same model of printer if you use a different version of the firmware or printer driver, or when you print under different settings or in a different printing environment. Corrective Action (See "Layout Sheet (Windows).") ➔ P.181 Follow these steps to prepare the printing environment. 1. 2.
Image edges are blurred or white banding occurs iPF780 Cause Corrective Action When borderless printing is used, the edge of the paper is cut during printing. Thus, ink density may be slightly uneven at the leading edges. Specify No in Auto Cut in the printer driver before printing. In this case, the paper can be printed without borders on the left and right sides only. Cut the printed document ejected from the printer, and then use scissors or a cutting tool to cut away the edges on the top and bottom.
The length of printed images is inaccurate in the feeding direction Cause iPF780 Corrective Action The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. 1. 2. Press the Stop button and stop printing. Change the type of paper in the printer driver and try printing again. 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.
Lines are misaligned iPF780 Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (See "Automatic Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.522 (See "Manual Adjustment to Straighten Lines and Colors.") ➔ P.523 (See "Adjusting Line Misalignment.") ➔ P.525 The type of paper specified in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specified in the printer driver.
Cannot connect the printer to the network iPF780 Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network ................................................................................................................ 596 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network .............................................................................................................................. 596 Cannot print over a Bonjour network ........................................................................
The computer does not recognize the printer iPF780 Installation problems The computer does not recognize the printer .......................................................................................................... 597 Removing Installed Printer Drivers .................................................................................................................................
Removing Installed Printer Drivers 1 iPF780 From the Windows start menu, select All Programs > imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility > Uninstaller (imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility) to start the wizard. 2 In the wizard window, click Delete, and then click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to remove imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility.
With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned iPF780 HP-GL/2 problems With HP-GL/2, printing is misaligned ............................................................................................................................. 599 Lines or images are missing in printed HP-GL/2 jobs. ........................................................................................... 599 Lines are printed too thick or thin in HP-GL/2 print jobs ...........................................................................
HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified iPF780 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed 6 mm larger than specified Cause Corrective Action The page size of the HP-GL/2 print job, as created in the source application, is incorrect. In the Control Panel menu, set PageSizeProcess1 to On. (See "Menu Settings.") ➔ P.
The Ink Tank Cover has become detached from the printer iPF780 Other problems The Ink Tank Cover has become detached from the printer .............................................................................. 601 The printer does not go on ................................................................................................................................................ 601 If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound ................................................................................
Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared iPF780 Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause Corrective Action The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it again firmly. (See "Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge.") ➔ P.
Ink Level Detection iPF780 2 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message is shown on the Display Screen about releasing ink level detection. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. 5 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6 Check the message and press the ▶ button. 7 Check the message and press the ▶ button. Other problems After checking the message, press the ▶ button.
Ink Level Detection 8 9 10 iPF780 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A confirmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ▶ button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now released.
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Messages ....................................................................................... Messages regarding paper .......................................
iPF780 Error Messages Borderless printng not possible. ...................................................................................................................................... 615 Cannot adjust paper feed. .................................................................................................................................................. 619 Cannot adjust printhead. ...................................................................................................................
iPF780 Roll paper is not securely in contact with roll holder. ............................................................................................. 616 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. ....................................................................................................... 612 Roll printing is selected. .......................................................................................................................................................
Paper mismatch iPF780 Messages regarding paper Paper mismatch ...................................................................................................................................................................... 608 MediaType Mismatch ............................................................................................................................................................ 608 The paper is too small. .........................................................................
The paper is too small. iPF780 Cause Corrective Action When Detect Mismatch in the Control Panel menu is set to Pause, the type of paper loaded does not match the type specified in the printer driver. 2. Replace the loaded paper with paper of the type and size you have specified in the printer driver. (See "Loading and Printing on Rolls.") ➔ P.19 (See "Loading and Printing on Sheets.") ➔ P.21 Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print, and then press the OK button to resume printing.
PaprWidth Mismatch iPF780 Cause Corrective Action (See "Removing the Roll from the Printer.") ➔ P.378 (See "Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls.") ➔ P.381 The loaded paper is too small. 2. Replace the roll with a roll 10 inches wide or larger. (See "Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls.") ➔ P.370 (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.373 The printer will resume printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. "Remove paper and check pap.
Insufficient paper for job iPF780 Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. 3. If "Not finished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs?" is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. If this error recurs after you reload the roll, remove the Roll Holder from the printer, push the roll firmly in until it touches the Roll Holder flange, and reload the Roll Holder in the printer.
Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. iPF780 Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause Corrective Action A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. 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. (See "Removing Sheets.") ➔ P.397 2. Load a new roll. (See "Loading Rolls in the Printer.") ➔ P.373 The printer now starts printing the print job.
Paper jam iPF780 Cause Corrective Action A print job for printing on sheets was sent when a roll is loaded. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button to stop printing. Paper jam Cause Corrective Action A paper jam occurred in the printer during printing. For roll paper, cut the paper on the upper side of the {Paper Feed Slot. 1. Push the Release Lever back and remove the jammed paper. (See "Clearing Jammed Roll Paper.") ➔ P.577 (See "Clearing a Jammed Sheet.") ➔ P.580 2.
Paper not aligned with right guide. iPF780 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. 2. 3. 4. Push the Release Lever back. Pull out the sheet. Pull the Release Lever forward. Reload the sheet, aligning it with the guide on the right. Cannot detect papr Cause Corrective Action The printer could not detect the paper. Reload the paper as follows. 1.
End of paper feed. iPF780 Cause In other cases, the Cutter Unit may be damaged. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. End of paper feed. Cause Corrective Action Although an attempt was made to advance the paper manually, it reached the limit position that can be advanced. Canceling manual advancing. (See "Feeding Roll Paper Manually.") ➔ P.382 Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause Corrective Action The Release Lever is pushed back. Pull the Release Lever forward.
Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. iPF780 Paper position not suitable for borderless printing. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or contracts depending on the environment of use, it may become narrower or wider than the supported width for borderless printing. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing, and then press the OK button. Use each type of paper only where the recommended environmental conditions are met.
Ink insufficient. iPF780 Messages regarding ink Ink insufficient. ......................................................................................................................................................................... 617 No ink left. ................................................................................................................................................................................. 617 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected. Check ink tank. ..
Close Ink Tank Cover iPF780 Close Ink Tank Cover Cause Corrective Action The Ink Tank Cover is open. Close the Ink Tank Cover. Ink tank is empty. Cause Corrective Action There is no ink left in an ink tank. There are no ink colors with × displayed above the remaining ink indicator in the Ink tab top screen. (See "Checking Ink Tank Levels.") ➔ P.544 Open the Ink Tank Cover, and replace the Ink Tank for the color that is out of ink. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.538 Not much ink is left.
Cannot adjust paper feed. iPF780 Messages regarding printing or adjustment Cannot adjust printhead. ..................................................................................................................................................... 620 Borderless printng not possible. ...................................................................................................................................... 615 Cannot adjust paper feed. ..........................................................
Cannot adjust printhead. iPF780 Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. ..................................................................................................................................................... 620 Wrong printhead. .................................................................................................................................................................... 620 Printhead error ...................................................................
Execute printhead cleaning. iPF780 Cause Corrective Action The Printhead cannot be recognized because it is not installed correctly. 1. Open the Top Cover. 2. Reinstall the Printhead. (See "Replacing the Printhead.") ➔ P.549 Execute printhead cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Stop printing by pressing ▲ or ▼ to select Stop Printing. 2. Clean the Printhead. (See "Cleaning the Printhead.") ➔ P.
Insert the maintenance cartridge. iPF780 Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. ................................................................................................................................... 622 Wrong maintenance cartridge. ......................................................................................................................................... 622 Maint. cart. The level is low .....................................................
This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. iPF780 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. ............................................................................................... 623 GL2: Wxxxx The memory is full. (xxxx is 0501, 0903, or 0904) ........................................................................ 623 GL2: W0502 The parameter is out of range. ..............................................................................................
GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) iPF780 Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) ......................................................................................................................... 624 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) .............................................................................................. 624 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) ....................................................................
Top cover is open. iPF780 Hardware error. 03130031-2F7x (x is 0, 1, or 2) Cause The ink tank is not installed correctly. Corrective Action Turn off the power, remove and then reinstall all of the ink tanks, and then turn on the power. If the same message is displayed again, write down the error code and message, turn off the printer, and contact your Canon dealer for assistance. (See "Replacing Ink Tanks.") ➔ P.538 Top cover is open.
iPF780 626 User's Guide
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Printer Specifications ...............................................................................
Specifications iPF780 Printer Specifications Specifications ........................................................................................................................................................................... 628 Print Area ...................................................................................................................................................................................
Print Area iPF780 Interface USB Ethernet Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specification IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T/Auto-Negotiation, IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex IEEE 802.3az EEE Protocols SNMP (supports Canon-MIB), HTTP, TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6) Ink For information on the ink the printer supports, see "Ink Tanks." ➔ P.
Print Area iPF780 Sheets • Printable Area a margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 3 mm (0.12 in) on left and right sides is required. • Recommended Print Area A margin of 20 mm (0.79 in) on top, 23 mm (0.91 in) on bottom, and 5 mm (0.20 in) on left and right sides is required. Rolls Specifications • Printable Area A margin of 3 mm (0.12 in) on all sides is required. During borderless printing, the margin on all sides is 0 mm.
iPF780 User's Guide Basic Printing Workflow 15 Enhanced Printing Options 31 Windows Software 157 Mac OS Software 275 Handling and Use of Paper 359 Control Panel 433 Printer Parts 471 Network Setting 481 Print Job Management 501 Adjustments for Better Print Quality 521 Maintenance and Consumables 537 Troubleshooting 575 Error Message 605 Specifications 627 Appendix Manuals for this printer ............................................................................
Safety Precautions iPF780 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................. 632 Legal Notices ............................................................................................................................................................................ 634 Safety Precautions Follow the warnings and precautions below to use the printer safely.
Safety Precautions iPF780 • Always grip the plug to remove the power cable from the power outlet. Pulling on the power cable could damage the Caution cable and lead to a fire or electrical shock. • Never use an extension cord. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. • Never use any power source other than 100–120 / 220–240 V AC. This could cause a fire or electrical shock. The printer operating conditions are described below. Use the printer under the following conditions.
Legal Notices iPF780 Other • Never disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. There are high voltage parts inside the printer that can cause a fire Warning or electrical shock. • Never use flammable sprays around the printer. The gas of flammable sprays can cause a fire or electrical shock, if it contacts high voltage points inside the printer. • Never touch the cutting edge of Cutter Unit (a). This could cause personal injury. • Never insert your hand into the printer while it is printing.
iPF780 Legal Notices • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Manuals for this printer iPF780 Manuals for this printer Manuals for this printer ....................................................................................................................................................... 636 About This User Manual ...................................................................................................................................................... 636 Manuals for this printer This printer has the following manuals.
About This User Manual iPF780 (menus and buttons) Example: Click OK. Keyboard keys Example: Press the Tab key. • Cross-reference Other pages or manuals that provide related information are indicated as follows in this user manual. Cross-reference in the same user manual Example: see "Menu Structure." ➔ P.448 Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: Refer to the Paper Reference Guide. Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help.
WEEE Directive iPF780 Disposal of the product WEEE Directive Only for European Union and EEA (Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein) These symbols indicate that this product is not to be disposed of with your household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU), the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) and/or national legislation implementing those Directives.
iPF780 WEEE Directive Ce produit doit être confié au distributeur à chaque fois que vous achetez un produit neuf similaire, ou à un point de collecte mis en place par les collectivités locales pour le recyclage des Déchets des Équipements Électriques et Électroniques (DEEE).
WEEE Directive iPF780 Il prodotto deve essere conferito a un punto di raccolta designato, ad esempio il rivenditore in caso di acquisto di un nuovo prodotto simile oppure un centro di raccolta autorizzato per il riciclaggio di rifiuti di apparecchiature elettriche ed elettroniche (RAEE) nonché di batterie e accumulatori.
iPF780 WEEE Directive Αυτό το προϊόν πρέπει να παραδίδεται σε καθορισμένο σημείο συλλογής, π.χ. σε μια εξουσιοδοτημένη βάση ανταλλαγής όταν αγοράζετε ένα νέο παρόμοιο προϊόν ή σε μια εξουσιοδοτημένη θέση συλλογής για την ανακύκλωση των αποβλήτων ηλεκτρικού και ηλεκτρονικού εξοπλισμού (ΗΗE) και των ηλεκτρικών στηλών και συσσωρευτών.
WEEE Directive iPF780 Pouze Evropská unie a EHP (Norsko, Island a Lichtenštejnsko) Tento symbol znamená, že podle směrnice OEEZ (2012/19/EU), směrnice o bateriích (2006/66/ES) a/nebo podle vnitrostátních právních prováděcích předpisů k těmto směrnicím nemá být tento výrobek likvidován s odpadem z domácností.
iPF780 WEEE Directive Platí len pre štáty Európskej únie a EHP (Nórsko, Island a Lichtenštajnsko) Tieto symboly označujú, že podľa Smernice o odpade z elektrických a elektronických zariadení (OEEZ) 2012/19/EÚ, Smernice o batériách (2006/66/ES) a podľa platnej legislatívy Slovenskej republiky sa tento produkt nesmie likvidovať spolu s komunálnym odpadom.
WEEE Directive iPF780 Jeigu cheminio ženklo simbolis yra nurodytas žemiau šio ženklo, tai reiškia, kad vadovaujantis Baterijų direktyvą, baterijų ar akumuliatorių sudėtyje yra sunkiųjų metalų (Hg = gyvsidabrio, Cd = kadmio, Pb = švino), kurių koncentracija viršija Baterijų direktyvoje nurodytas leistinas ribas.
iPF780 WEEE Directive Acest produs trebuie înmânat punctului de colectare adecvat, ex: printr-un schimb autorizat unu la unu atunci când cumpăraţi un produs nou similar sau la un loc de colectare autorizat pentru reciclarea reziduurilor de echipament electric şi electronic (EEE) şi baterii şi acumulatori. Administrarea neadecvată a acestui tip de deşeuri, ar putea avea un impact asupra mediului şi asupra sănătăţii umane datorită substanţelor cu potenţial de risc care sunt în general asociate cu EEE.
WEEE Directive iPF780 Ovaj proizvod treba predati određenom centru za prikupljanje, npr. po principu „jedan-za-jedan“ kada kupujete sličan novi proizvod, ili ovlašćenom centru za prikupljanje za reciklažu istrošene električne i elektronske opreme (EEE), baterija i akumulatora. Nepravilno rukovanje ovom vrstom otpada može imati negativne posledice po životnu sredinu i ljudsko zdravlje usled potencijalno opasnih materijala koji se uglavnom vezuju za EEE.
Index A Accounting ................................................... 506, 507, 511, 515 Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver ........................... 51 Adjusting the Vacuum Strength ........................................ 535 B Bonjour Network ................................................................... 494 C CAD ....................................................................... 43, 47, 48, 49 Checking Ink Tank Levels ....................................................
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