Lar g e F o r m a t P r i n t e r User Manual ENG
Contents Contents Introduction 1 How to use this manual.....................................................................................1 About This User Manual...............................................................................................................1 Searching Topics..........................................................................................................................3 HTML Version of the Manual for Printing.....................................................
Contents Basic Printing Workflow 106 Printing procedure.........................................................................................106 Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets.................................................................................106 Loading and Printing on Rolls..................................................................................................108 Loading and Printing on Sheets............................................................................
Contents Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X).................................................................................176 Printing Photos in Monochrome...............................................................................................179 Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows).....................................180 Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS X)...................................182 Printing CAD Drawings..........................
Contents Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value.......................................................................251 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows).....................................................252 Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X)....................................................254 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER.............................
Contents Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows)...................................................................341 Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X).................................................................343 Conserving roll paper.....................................................................................345 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees.......................................................
Contents Utility Sheet (Windows)............................................................................................................416 Support Sheet (Windows)........................................................................................................417 Device Settings Sheet (Windows)............................................................................................418 Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows).......................................................................
Contents Configuring the Printer's TCP/IP Network Settings..................................................................458 Configuring the Printer's AppleTalk Network Settings..............................................................460 Configuring the Printer's NetWare Network Settings................................................................461 Specifying Printer-Related Information.....................................................................................
Contents Adjustments for Better Print Quality 553 Adjusting the Printhead..................................................................................553 Adjusting the Printhead............................................................................................................553 Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.)................................................554 Manual Straightening of Lines and Colors (Manual Head Adj).............................................
Contents Troubleshooting 616 Frequently Asked Questions..........................................................................616 Frequently Asked Questions....................................................................................................616 Problems Regarding Paper...........................................................................619 Clearing Jammed Roll Paper...................................................................................................
Contents Installation problems......................................................................................648 The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly...............................................................648 Removing Installed Printer Drivers...........................................................................................649 HP-GL/2 problems.........................................................................................
Contents Messages regarding ink.................................................................................671 Ink insufficient...........................................................................................................................671 No ink left.................................................................................................................................671 Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected.....................................................
Contents Other Messages............................................................................................683 GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number)....................................................................................683 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)...............................................................683 Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number)............................................683 Top cover is open..........................
How to use this manual Introduction How to use this manual About This User Manual • Symbols The following symbols are used in this User Manual to indicate safety information and explanations on restrictions or precautions in use. Important Indicates important information that must be followed when using the printer. Be sure to read this information to prevent printer damage or operating errors.
How to use this manual • 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 “Turning the Printer On and Off”. (→P.29) Click the link to jump to the corresponding page. Cross-reference in related manuals Example: See the Paper Reference Guide . Other cross-reference Example: See the printer driver help.
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Printer parts Printer Parts Printer parts Front a. Top Cover Open this cover to install the Printhead, load paper, and remove any jammed paper from inside the printer as needed. (→P.16) b. Ejection Guide Guides printed documents as they are ejected. Open this guide when loading a roll. c. Roll Holder Slot Slide the Roll Holder into this slot. d. Roll Holder Load the roll on this holder. e.
Printer parts k. Release Lever Releases the Paper Retainer. Lift this lever toward the front of the printer when loading paper. l. Maintenance Cartridge Ink used for maintenance purposes such as head cleaning is absorbed. (Replace the cartridge when it is full.) m.Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. n. Maintenance Cartridge Cover Open this cover to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. o. Stand A stand that holds the printer.
Printer parts Back a. Carrying Handles When carrying the printer, have six people hold it by these handles under both sides. b. Media Take-up Unit Power Inlet Connect the power cord of the optional Media Take-up Unit here. c. Expansion Board Slots Install an optional IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board, as desired. d. Ethernet Port Connect an Ethernet cable to this port. The lamp is lit if the Ethernet cable is connected correctly and communication is possible between the computer and printer. e.
Printer parts Top Cover (Inside) a. Top Cover Roller Prevents paper from rising when ejected. b. Paper Alignment Line Align paper with this line when loading it. c. Carriage Moves the Printhead. The carriage serves a key role in printing. (→P.18) d. Carriage Shaft The Carriage slides along this shaft. e. Paper Retainer Important in supplying the paper. This retainer holds paper as it is fed. f. Platen The Printhead moves across the platen to print. Vacuum holes on the platen hold paper in place. g.
Printer parts i. Cutter Rail The Cutter Unit passes over this rail to cut paper. j. Cutter Unit A round-bladed cutter for automatic paper cutting. k. Linear Scale The linear scale serves a key role in detecting the Carriage position. Be careful not to touch this part when cleaning inside the Top Cover or clearing paper jams. l. Switch Set the switch to the side opposite ● if the edges of printed images are blurred. Set the switch to the ● side before borderless printing. (→P.
Printer parts Carriage a. Printhead Fixer Cover Holds the Printhead in place. 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. Shaft Cleaner Prevents the Carriage Shaft from becoming dirty. e. Angle Adjustment Lever Use this lever to ne-tune the printer to correct misalignment of printed lines.
Printer parts Ink Tank Cover (Inside) Note: The gure shows the printer as loaded with 700 ml (23.7 oz) Ink Tank. a. Ink Tanks Cartridges of ink in various colors. b. Ink Tank Lock Lever A lever that locks the Ink Tank in place and protects it. Lift and lower the lever when replacing an Ink Tank. To open it, lift the stopper of the lever until it stops, and then push it down toward the front. To close it, push it down until it clicks into place. c.
Printer parts Stationary Output Stacker a. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. b. White tag A point of reference for attaching the Output Stacker in the right direction. c. Basket Arm R and Basket Arm L Holds the Basket Rod (tag side) attached to the Output Stacker. When the Output Stacker is not used, push it down and store it next to the Stand Leg. d. Basket Rod (tag side) and Basket Rod (cord side) Holds the cloth Output Stacker securely in specic positions. e.
Printer parts Using the Stationary Output Stacker The Stationary Output Stacker can be used in three positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Move the stacker into position (2). • When the Media Take-up Unit is used, or when the Output Stacker is stored for long periods Lower it to position (3) for storage. (→P.
Printer parts The Output Stacker locks into position if you lift it to position (1) or (2). To lower the Output Stacker, lift the front Basket Rod lightly to release the lock, and then lower the stacker.
Printer parts Stowing the Stationary Output Stacker Stow the Stationary Output Stacker if you will use the Media Take-up Unit or if you will not use the Stationary Output Stacker for an extended period. 1. When the Output Stacker is in the position used when storing printed documents (a), lift the front Basket Rod gently to release the lock, lower the stacker toward the front (b), and push it all the way back. 2. Remove the front Basket Rod from the left and right Basket Arms.
Printer parts 3. Push in the left and right Basket Arm toward the back all the way, until they stop.
Printer parts Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.36) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.57) c. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware.
Printer parts f. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. h. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. The label corresponds to the ink level on the Display Screen. i. HDD lamp (Green) • On Indicates the printer is accessing the hard disk.
Control Panel Control Panel Control Panel a. Online Button (Green) Switches the printer online and ofine. (→P.36) • On The printer is online. • Flashing The printer is switching modes. • Off The printer is ofine. b. Menu Button Displays the main menu of the printer. (→P.57) c. Data lamp (Green) • Flashing During printing, the Data lamp ashes when the printer is receiving or processing print jobs. Otherwise, this lamp ashes when the print job is paused or the printer is updating the rmware.
Control Panel f. Feeder Selection Button Switches the paper source. Each time you press this button, the paper source switches between the roll and the sheet, and the corresponding lamp on the Paper Source Section is lit. g. Display Screen Shows the printer menu, as well as the printer status and messages. h. Color Label This label indicates the Ink Tank color. The label corresponds to the ink level on the Display Screen. i. HDD lamp (Green) • On Indicates the printer is accessing the hard disk.
Control Panel Turning the Printer On and Off Turning the printer on 1. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer will now start up. After the Display Screen shows the Canon logo, Starting up... Please wait. is displayed. 2. The printer goes online in preparation for printing after startup, and the Online lamp and paper source section lamp remain lit. The printer will not go online in the following situations. Take action as needed. • The Top Cover is open Close the Top Cover.
Control Panel Turning the printer off Important • Never disconnect the printer’s power supply or unplug it during a print job. This could damage the printer. 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. If the Message lamp is ashing, check the message on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. (→P.658) If the Data lamp is ashing, the printer is receiving a print job. Turn off the printer only after printing is nished. 2. Hold down the Power button for more than a second. After Shut Down..
Control Panel Printer Modes Printer modes are classied as follows and described in this topic. • • • • • • Modes (→P.31) Mode transition (→P.32) Online, and state of the Control Panel (→P.33) Ofine, and state of the Control Panel (→P.33) Menu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.34) Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel (→P.35) Modes The printer has ve modes as follows: • Online The printer is ready to receive jobs sent from the computer.
Control Panel Mode transition The printer mode transitions are as follows: *1: When submenus are displayed, you can press any button other than the Information button to return to the previous mode. *2: The printer automatically enters Sleep mode if it is idle for a specic period (by factory default, ve minutes), that is, if no print jobs are received or buttons are pressed while all covers are closed. However, it does not enter Sleep mode while error messages are displayed.
Control Panel Online, and state of the Control Panel Not printing Printing in progress (receiving or processing print jobs) Display Screen • Top Line of the Display Screen The printer status is displayed here. The selected paper source is indicated by an icon to the left of the type of paper. • Middle Level of the Display Screen The rst and second lines display the paper type and size. Any warning messages are displayed here on lines 2-4. Take the appropriate action. (→P.
Control Panel Error Messages If action can be taken If no action can be taken • Top Line of the Display • Top Line of the Display • Top Line of the Display • Display Screen Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen Here, the remaining ink level is indicated. (→P.584) Screen Error messages are displayed. • Bottom Line of the Display Screen The corrective actions are displayed here.
Control Panel Submenu mode, and state of the Control Panel Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels Information on the loaded paper Printer information HP-GL/2 setting information Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, printer information, and GL2 settings information. (→P.
Control Panel Switching Modes Switching the Printer Online/Ofine Press the Online button to switch the printer online or ofine. The Online lamp is lit in Online mode. Printing is possible in this mode. The Online lamp is off in Ofine mode. Depending on the status, the printer switches online and ofine as follows. Printer Status When Online is Pressed Online The printer switches ofine and the Online lamp goes off. Online, printing Switches ofine and printing is paused.
Control Panel Switching to Menu Mode Press the Menu button to display the main menu. Depending on the status, the printer switches to Menu mode as follows. When Menu is Pressed Printer Status Online Switches to Menu mode. Online, printing Either menus available during printing or a screen to manage print jobs is displayed. If you select a menu, the printer switches to that menu mode. Ofine Switches to Menu mode. Ofine, printing Menus available during printing are displayed.
Control Panel Printer Menu Operations The printer menu includes a main menu and submenus. • Main menu operations when no print job is in progress (→P.38) • Main menu operations during printing (→P.38) • Submenu operations (→P.39) Main menu operations when no print job is in progress Access the main menu by pressing the Menu button on the Control Panel. Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button.
Control Panel Submenu operations Access submenus by pressing the Information button on the Control Panel. You can check the following information in submenus. • • • • • Remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity Ink levels Information on the loaded paper Printer information HP-GL/2 setting information For a description of specic items displayed in submenus, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.
Control Panel Main Menu Operations Press the Menu button to display the main menu. For details, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.57) • Main menu (displayed if you press the Menu button when printing is not in progress) • Menu selection (if you press the Menu button when printing is in progress) Note • The main menu will not be displayed in the following case even if you press the Menu button. • When an error message is displayed You can switch to Menu mode after the problem is solved.
Control Panel Accessing menus Printer menus are grouped by function. Menus are displayed with the upper line selected. Use the buttons on the Control Panel to access each menu. • Press ▲ to access a higher level menu on the same screen, and press ▼ to access a lower one. If not all menus can be displayed on the screen at once, press ▲ and ▼ to scroll the menu. Items you select are highlighted. The scroll bar at right indicates the current position in the overall menu.
Control Panel Specifying menu items Follow these steps to specify menu items. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a menu, and then press the ► button. Repeat these steps until the desired menu options are displayed. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a setting item to complete, and then press the OK button. The check box at left is selected, and the setting is conrmed. After two seconds, the display reverts to the upper level menu. 3. Press the Online button to bring the printer online.
Control Panel Specifying numerical values Follow these steps to enter numbers. In this example, network settings items are entered. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to enter the number, and then press the OK button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the ► button.
Control Panel Menu Structure Main Menu The structure of the main menu is as follows. Values at right indicated by an asterisk “*” are the defaults. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.40) For details on menu items, see “Main Menu Settings”. (→P.57) First Level Paper Cutting (*1) Second Level Third Level Fourth Level No * Yes Rep.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level 60 min. Scan Wait Time Off 1 sec. 3 sec. 5 sec. 7 sec. 9 sec. Feed Priority Automatic * Band Joint Print Length Adjust Length A From -0.70% to 0.70% Adjust Length B From -0.70% to 0.70% Head Height Automatic * Highest High Standard Low Lowest Skew Check Lv.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Standard Slow Trim Edge First Automatic Off On Cutting Mode Automatic Eject Manual Bordless Margin Automatic Fixed CutDustReduct. Off On NearEnd Sht Mrgn 3mm 20mm Return Defaults No Yes Job Management Print Job Job List (Choose a print job.) Delete Preempt Jobs Stored Job Mailbox List (Enter a password if one has been set.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Print End Time yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm Print Time xxxsec. Print Size xxxxxxxxsq.mm Sixth Level Media Type Interface USB Network IEEE1394 Ink Consumed GL2 Settings HDD Information HDDSpace :xx.x GB Color Mode Monochrome xx.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level 2 dots 3 dots 4 dots * 5 dots 6 dots 7 dots ThickenFine Lines Off * On AdjustFaint Lines Off On * Auto Rotate Off On * Nesting Use Nesting Off * On Nesting WaitTime 1-99 minutes Cut Lines Off * On On-the-Fly Off * On Adjust Printer Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj. No Yes Auto Print Off On * Manual Head Adj (*10) No Yes Auto Band Adj. Standard Adj. No Yes Advanced Adj.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Yes Adjust Length (*3) A:High No Yes B:Standard/ Draft No Yes Head Inc. Adj. No Yes Interface Setup EOP Timer 10 sec. 30 sec. 1 min. 2 min. 5 min. 10 min. * 30 min. 60 min. TCP/IP IP Mode Automatic Manual * Protocol (*4) DHCP On Off * BOOTP On Off * RARP On Off * IP Setting (*12) IP Address NetWare NetWare 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.255 Default G/W 0.0.0.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Ethernet 802.3 Ethernet SNAP Print Service (*6) BinderyPServer RPrinter NDSPServer * NPrinter AppleTalk On Off * Ethernet Driver Auto Detect On * Off Comm.Mode (*7) Half Duplex * Full Duplex Ethernet Type (*7) 10 Base-T * 100 Base-TX Spanning Tree Not Use * Use MAC Address Ext. Interface 000085XXXXXX No * IEEE1394 Return Defaults No * Yes Maintenance Repl. maint cart No Yes Replace P.head No Yes Repl. S.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Detect Mismatch Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Pause Warning None * Skip Take-Up Err (*9) Off * On Keep Paper Size Off * On Paper Size Basis Sht Selection 1 ISO A3+ * 13"x19"(Super B) Sht Selection 2 ISO B1 28"x40" (ANSI F) Noz. Check Freq. Off 1 page 10 pages Automatic * CarriageScan Wdth Automatic * Fixed Sleep Timer 5 min. * 10 min. 15 min. 20 min. 30 min. 40 min. 50 min. 60 min. 240 min.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level +1:Paris,Rome +2:Athens, Cairo +3:Moscow +4:Eerevan, Baku +5:Islamabad +6:Dacca +7:Bangkok +8:Hong Kong +9:Tokyo,Seoul +10:Canberra +11New Caledonia +12:Wellington -12:Eniwetok -11:Midway is.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Language Contrast Adj. -4, -3, -2, -1, 0*, +1, +2, +3, +4 Reset PaprSetngs No Yes Erase HDD Data High Speed No Yes Secure High Spd.
Control Panel First Level Second Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Yes Print Job Log No Yes Menu Map No Yes Nozzle Check No Yes Information System Info Error Log 1:xxxxxxxx-xxxx 2:xxxxxxxx-xxxx *1: *2: *3: *4: *5: Available only if a roll is loaded. Available only if ManageRemainRoll is On. Available if Feed Priority is Automatic or Print Length. Not displayed if IP Mode is Manual.
Control Panel Submenus Each time you press the Information button on the Control Panel, printer information is displayed in the following order. • The remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and ink levels • Information on the loaded paper • Printer information • HP-GL/2 settings information For details on submenu screens, see “Submenu Display”. (→P.
Control Panel Main menu during printing The structure of the main menu during printing is as follows. For instructions on menu operations, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.40) For details on menu items available during printing, see “Main Menu Settings (During Printing)”. (→P.70) Second Seventh First Level Third Level Fourth Level Fifth Level Sixth Level Level Level Menu Durng Head Head Prtng Cleaning * Cleaning A * Head Cleaning B Fine Band Adj.
Control Panel Main Menu Settings Main menu items are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.40) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.44) Setting Item Description, Instructions Paper Cutting This command is available only if a roll is loaded. Choose Yes to cut the roll at the current position. However, if paper cannot be advanced to the cut position, it will not be cut.
Control Panel Paper Menu Setting Item Description, Instructions Cut Sheet Type (*1) Choose the type of sheets. (→P.163) Roll Media Type (*1) Choose the type of roll. (→P.134) Roll Length Set Displayed if ManageRemainRoll is On. If a barcode is not printed on rolls, specify the roll length. The roll length is displayed in meters or feet, depending on the setting in Length Unit. ManageRemainRoll Choose On to print a barcode at the end of a roll before you remove it.
Control Panel Paper Details Setting Item (The type of paper is Roll DryingTime displayed here.)(*1) Scan Wait Time Description, Instructions Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry for each sheet. Specify the time to wait for the ink to dry between each scan in bidirectional printing, in consideration of how quickly the ink dries. Note that printing will take longer if you specify a wait time. Feed Priority Specify exact paper feeding, if desired. Normally, select Automatic.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions (The type of paper is Bordless Margin displayed here.)(*1) Adjust the margin during borderless printing. Choose Automatic to have the printer automatically detect the paper width and congure the margin settings for borderless printing. If margins are mistakenly created when Automatic is selected, choose Fixed.
Control Panel Job Management Setting Item Print Job Stored Job Job List Mailbox List (Choose a print job) (Enter a password if one has been set.) Delete Delete the current job or queued jobs. (→P.500) Preempt Jobs Print the job rst after the current print job is nished. (→P.500) Job List Print Job List Job Log (Choose from information about the last three print jobs.) HDD HDDSpace Information Description, Instructions (Choose a print job) Print Print the saved job.
Control Panel GL2 Settings Setting Item Color Mode Description, Instructions Monochrome Print in monochrome. Color (CAD) 1 * Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors. Color (CAD) 3 Print emulating the Canon BJ-W3000/W3050, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.(*1) Color (CAD) 4 Print emulating the HP Designjet 500/800, in colors resembling colors produced by these printers.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Smoothing • If you choose Smooth Line Width Choose the width for printing lines if no width is specied in the data. Dots in the line width are 300 dpi each. ThickenFineLines Select On to print ne lines more distinctly. AdjustFaintLines If ne lines are printed in colors that do not match the colors of other shapes, selecting Off may help produce the expected results. However, lines in some colors may appear broken.
Control Panel Adjust Printer Setting Item Auto Head Adj. Standard Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to the printing direction. (→P.554) Advanced Adj. Choose Yes to have the printer print and read a test pattern for the automatic adjustment of Printhead alignment relative to spaces between nozzles and colors and the printing direction. (→P.
Control Panel Interface Setup Setting Item Description, Instructions EOP Timer TCP/IP Specify the timeout period before cancellation of print jobs that cannot be received by the printer. IP Mode Protocol Choose whether the printer IP address is congured automatically or a static IP address is entered manually. DHCP BOOTP Specify the protocol used to congure the IP address automatically.
Control Panel Maintenance Setting Item Description, Instructions Repl. maint cart When replacing the Maintenance Cartridge, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.595) Replace P.head Not displayed during a warning message that the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low. When replacing the Printhead, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.589) Repl. S. Cleaner When replacing the Shaft Cleaner, choose Yes and follow the instructions on the screen. (→P.
Control Panel System Setup Setting Item Warning Description, Instructions Buzzer Set the buzzer. Choose On for the buzzer to sound once for warnings and three times for errors. Detect Mismatch Choose Warning for notication (display of a warning message) during printing if the type of paper specied in the printer menu does not match the type in the printer driver. Choose None to continue to print without notication. Choose Pause to have printing paused under these circumstances.
Control Panel Setting Item Description, Instructions Sleep Timer Specify the period before the printer enters sleep mode. Length Unit Choose the unit of measurement when roll length is displayed. You can switch the unit displayed for Roll Length Set and the remaining paper amount displayed in the submenu. Time Zone Specify the time zone. Time zone options indicate a main city in this time zone and the difference from Greenwich Mean Time. Date Format Specify the date format.
Control Panel Information Setting Item System Info Error Log Description, Instructions Firmware Displays the printer rmware version. Boot Displays the version of the boot ROM. MIT Displays the version of the MIT database format. s/n Displays the printer’s serial number. MAC Displays the MAC address of the printer. IP Displays the printer’s IP address. ########-#### Displays the most recent error messages (up to two).
Control Panel Main Menu Settings (During Printing) Main menu items during printing are described in the following tables. For instructions on selecting or setting menu items, see “Main Menu Operations”. (→P.40) For details on menu levels and values, see “Menu Structure”. (→P.44) Setting Item Menu Durng Prtng Description, Instructions Head Cleaning Printhead cleaning options. (→P.588) Choose Head Cleaning A if printing is faint, oddly colored, or contains foreign substances.
Control Panel Submenu Display Press the Information button to display this information, one after another: the Maintenance Cartridge capacity and remaining ink levels, paper information, printer information, and HP-GL/2 settings information. Each time you press the Information button, the following submenus are displayed. Note • Press any button other than the Information button to restore the previous mode.
Control Panel Printer information Displays the rmware version, serial number, free hard disk space, IP address, and interface information. HP-GL/2 setting information HP-GL/2 settings information is displayed on three screens.
Control Panel Status Print You can print a Status Print report indicating the current status of the printer. With Status Print, information is printed regarding the printer rmware version, various settings, and the utilization level of consumables. Printing Status Print Reports 1. Load paper. If using sheets, load paper A4/Letter-sized. You will need at least four sheets. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Test Print, and then press the ► button.
Control Panel GL2 Settings HP-GL/2 setting values. Color Mode Print Quality Print (Economy) Input Resolution Paper Source Conserve Paper Line Cap Smoothing Line Width ThickenFineLines AdjustFaintLines Auto Rotate Nesting Use Nesting Nesting WaitTime Cut Lines On-The-Fly Adjust Printer Current printer settings. Auto Head Adj. Printhead adjustment value. Auto Print Information The past ve error codes.
Control Panel Interface Setup Current network settings. EOP Timer Sets the elapsed time between receiving last data and canceling printing. TCP/IP Settings related to TCP/IP. IP Mode Protocol DHCP BOOTP RARP IP Setting IP Setting values. IP Address Subnet Mask Default G/W NetWare NetWare settings. NetWare Frame Type Print Service AppleTalk Values that specify whether AppleTalk is active or not. Ethernet Driver Ethernet Driver settings. Auto Detect Comm.
Control Panel System Setup System settings. Warning Current warning and error settings. Buzzer Detect Mismatch Skip Take-Up Err Keep Media Size Current paper-related settings. Paper Size Basis Sheet Selection 1 Sheet Selection 2 Roll Switching TrimEdge Reload Noz. Check Freq. Nozzle-check settings. CarriageScanWdth Carriage scan width setting. Sleep Timer Printer system settings. Length Unit Time Zone Date Format Language Contrast Adj.
Control Panel Network (RemoteUI) Current network settings used by RemoteUI.
Control Panel Bindery PServer File Server Name* Values set when NetWare > Print Service > Bindery PServer is selected. Print Server Name* Print Server Password* Polling Interval RPrinter Values set when NetWare > Print Service > RPrinter is selected. Print Server Name* Printer Number* NDS PServer Values set when NetWare > Print Service > NDS PServer is selected.
Control Panel HEAD LOT NUMBER Printhead lot number. LOT PARTS STATUS Utilization status of replacement parts that require servicing. COUNTER A-Y COUNTER Utilization status of the cutter, media, and other items (indicating how much they have been used).
Control Panel Checking Instructions During Printer Operations You can refer to instructions on the printer control panel when loading paper, replacing ink tanks, or performing other operations. How to view instructions Once you complete an action described in the instructions, the printer detects the action and switches to the next instruction screen. In the case of actions the printer cannot detect, instruction screens are switched every four seconds, and the sequence of operations is shown repeatedly.
Control Panel Viewing instructions for loading or removing rolls 1. 2. Press the Load/Eject button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Load Roll or Remove Roll, and then press the OK button. Instructions are now displayed. Viewing instructions for loading or removing sheets 1. Press the Load/Eject button. Instructions are now displayed.
Optional accessories Optional accessories Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-44 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.
Optional accessories IEEE 1394 (FireWire) Expansion Board An interface board to add an IEEE 1394 (also called "FireWire") port. • IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 Caution • Note that EB-04 is incompatible. For instructions on installing the IEEE 1394 expansion board, refer to the documentation provided with the optional IEEE 1394 expansion board.
Optional accessories Media Take-up Unit Use the optional Media Take-up Unit to have documents that are printed on rolls rewound automatically after printing. This is convenient for large-format printing, or when printing large-volume jobs continuously. • Media Take-up Unit TU-06 Note • For instructions on installing the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Media Take-up Unit Setup Guide. • For information on the types of paper compatible with the Media Take-up Unit, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Optional accessories Parts ■Main Unit a. Left Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. b. Right Media Take-up Unit Load the Rewind Spool here. Includes the Media Take-up Unit Power button, ▲ and ▼ buttons to advance or rewind paper, and a power cord. c. Rewind Spool Winds documents printed on rolls. d. 3-inch Adapter When rewinding rolls with 3-inch paper cores, attach the adapter to the Rewind Spool. e. Media Take-up Sensor A sensor for automatically rewinding rolls. ■Weight a.
Optional accessories Using the Media Take-up Unit This topic describes how to use the Media Take-up Unit. Important • The Media Take-up Unit cannot be used with sheets. • Do not put anything near the Media Take-up Sensor that might interfere with it. This may impair operation. • Rolls are not cut automatically when the Media Take-up Unit is used, regardless of the Cutting Mode setting in the printer menu or the Automatic Cutting setting in the printer driver.
Optional accessories 4. Insert the paper core, which serves as the spindle for rewinding a roll, on the Rewind Spool. Important • On the Rewind Spool, always use a paper core that is the same size as the roll to be rewound. 5. Push the anges in rmly until the paper core is secured in place and push down the lever (a) toward the shaft. Important • After pushing in the anges rmly, make sure the paper core is secure and does not move around. Move the paper core left and right.
Optional accessories 6. Load the Rewind Spool on the Media Take-up Unit so that the gear of the Rewind Spool (a) meshes with the gear of the Right Media Take-up Unit (b). Important • If you attempt to load the Rewind Spool with the left and right ends inverted by mistake, the Media Take-up Unit cannot be turned on. • If the gear of the Rewind Spool (a) does not mesh with the gear of the Right Media Take-up Unit (b), the Media Take-up Unit cannot be turned on. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.
Optional accessories 13. Making sure the roll paper is not slack, tape the left and right side of the leading edge to the paper core. Note • When rewinding heavyweight paper, use strong adhesive tape to fasten it. 14. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine, and then press ▼ on the Control Panel to loosen the tension of the roll. 15. On the Right Media Take-up Unit, pull the Rewind Mode Switch forward to turn it on.
Optional accessories 16. You can unwind rolls by holding down ▼ on the Control Panel. 17. Use a combination of Weight Roll, Weight Joint, and Weight Flange that matches the roll type and width. The following list identies Weight Roll and Weight Flange you can use. A Color Label is applied to each Weight Roll. Weight Roll Weight Roll to Use Roll Width B2 Width: 515.0 mm (20.3 in) “D” B1 Width: 728.0 mm (28.7 in) “A”+“E” B0 Width: 1,030.0 mm (40.6 in) “A”+“G” A1 Width: 594.0 mm (23.
Optional accessories Weight Flange Roll Type Weight Flange to Use Glossy Photo Paper, Semi-Glossy Photo Paper, Weight Flange 1 (*1) Heavyweight Glossy Photo Paper, Heavyweight SemiGlossy Photo Paper, Fine Art Photo Paper, Fine Art Heavyweight Photo Paper, Fine Art Textured Paper, Canvas Matte, Fine Art Block Print, Fine Art Watercolor, Proong paper, Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, Extra Heavyweight Coated Paper, Colored Coated Paper, Synthetic Paper, Adhesive Synthetic Paper, Backprint Film, Back
Optional accessories 19. Press the Online button to bring the printer online. The Media Take-up Unit is now ready for use. Printed rolls can now be rewound automatically. Note • When the Media Take-up Unit is in use, an icon indicating the take-up mode is shown on the Display Screen.
Optional accessories Removing Printed Documents from the Media Take-up Unit Remove printed documents from the Media Take-up Unit as follows. 1. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. 2. Hold down the ▼ button on the Control Panel to advance the roll a little. To protect the paper that has been rewound, advance it an amount longer than the outer circumference. 3. Remove the Weight Roll from the roll paper. 4. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 5. 6.
Optional accessories 7. Hold the trailing edge of the printed document and press the ▼ button on the Media Take-up Unit to rewind the printed documents. Apply adhesive tape to the rewound paper to hold it in place, if necessary. Important • Be careful not to scratch the printed surface. 8. Turn off the Media Take-up Unit by pushing in the Rewind Mode Switch. 9. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 10. 11. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Take-up Reel, and then press the ► button.
Optional accessories 12. Remove the Rewind Spool from the Media Take-up Unit. Important • Always turn off the Media Take-up Unit before removing the Rewind Spool. The Media Take-up Unit may be damaged if you do not turn it off rst. • Remove the Rewind Spool, pulling off both ends from the Media Take-up Unit at once. 13. Unlock the ange on the left side of the Rewind Spool by lifting the lever (a) from the shaft side. Remove the ange. 14.
Optional accessories Wheeled Output Stacker An output stacker with casters, positioned in front of the printer. a. Output Stacker A cloth tray that catches ejected documents. The Output Stacker can be opened and closed using the rod in front. b. Output Stacker Ejection Guides Prevent printed documents from winding around the Roll Holder or being drawn into the Paper Feed Slot. Hold the Wheeled Output Stacker by these guides when moving it. c.
Optional accessories Using the Wheeled Output Stacker Positioning the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer will prevent rolls from dropping on the oor after printing. The stacker is equipped with casters to facilitate moving it. Important • The Output Stacker can accommodate one sheet. When printing multiple pages, remove each sheet after it is printed. Positioning the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer 1. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker between the printer Stand.
Optional accessories Removing the Wheeled Output Stacker from the printer Note • If there is not enough space to move the Wheeled Output Stacker, remove any printed documents inside the Output Stacker and fold the Output Stacker up. 1. Release the caster lock. 2. Holding the Output Stacker Ejection Guides (a), move the stacker away from the printer.
Printer Specications Printer Specications Specications Important • This information is subject to change as the printer is updated. • The following values may vary depending on the operating environment. Printer Power supply 100-120 V AC (50/60 Hz), 220-240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Power consumption During operation 190 W max. Operating noise Operating environment Sleep mode 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max.
Printer Specications Printing performance Print method Bubblejet Maximum resolution 2400 dpi horizontally (*1) × 1200 dpi vertically Printhead PF-03 Number of nozzles MBK: 5,120; others: 2,560 per color *1: Prints with a minimum 1/2400 inch dot pitch between ink droplets. Interface Expansion Board Slots 1 USB 2.0(*1) Format Internal port Mode Full-speed (12 Mbps), high-speed (480 Mbps), bulk transfer Connector Series B (4-pin) Format Internal port Specication IEEE 802.
Printer Specications Ink Ink Tank Capacity MBK Ink Tank ( Matte Black Ink, or black ink for matte paper) Pigment ink PFI-303MBK (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-703MBK (700 ml [23.7 oz]) BK Ink Tank ( Black Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-303BK (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-703BK (700 ml [23.7 oz]) C Ink Tank ( Cyan Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-303C (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-703C (700 ml [23.7 oz]) M Ink Tank ( Magenta Ink ) Pigment ink PFI-303M (330 ml [11.2 oz]) or PFI-703M (700 ml [23.
Printer Specications Paper (*1) Paper width Rolls 254-1,117.6 mm (10-44 in) Sheets 203-1,117.6 mm (8-44 in) Length of one page Rolls Thickness Paper Size Print area 203 (*2)-18,000 mm (8-708.7 in) Sheets 203-1,600 mm (8-63 in) Rolls 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Sheets 0.07-0.8 mm (0.0028-0.031 in) Roll width 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm), 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm), JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm), 36-in. Roll (914.4mm), ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm), 30-in. Roll (762.0mm), JIS B1/B2 Roll (728.0mm), 24-in.
Printer Specications Hard Disk Hard disk capacity Print job storage capacity 80 GB (print job storage capacity: 48 GB) Common Box 100 jobs Personal Boxes 100 jobs Options Media Take-up Unit TU-06 Wheeled Output Stacker BU-03 Roll Holder Set RH2-44 IEEE1394 Expansion Board EB-05 Printer Parts 103
Printer Specications Basic Environmental Performance Printer Power consumption Sleep mode Off Resource efciency Weight Product safety 100-120 V: 5 W max. (10 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 220-240 V: 6 W max. (11 W max. when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) expansion board is installed.) 1 W max. Printer and Stand : Approx. 141kg (310.9 lb) Dimensions (W × D × H) Printer and Stand : 1,893 × 975 × 1,144 mm (74.5 × 38.4 × 45.
Printer Specications Print Area A margin required by the printer is added with respect to the size of paper loaded in the printer. Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to the paper size minus the space for this margin. Note • • • • Printable area: The area that can be printed. There is no margin (that is, a margin of 0 mm) during borderless printing on rolls. Guaranteed Print Area: We recommend printing within this area.
Printing procedure Basic Printing Workow Printing procedure Printing Options Using Rolls and Sheets The printer supports both rolls and sheets. This section introduces the main features of each, as well as the main printing methods available. Select rolls or sheets to suit your particular printing application. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.125) • A variety of other ways to print are available besides those introduced here.
Printing procedure Sheet printing Sheets refers to individual sheets of paper in regular sizes. Insert the sheet between the Platen and the Paper Retainer. • Enlarged/reduced printing You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing originals before printing. (→P.239) (→P.245) (→P.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Rolls These are the basic steps for loading and printing on rolls. Follow these steps to switch to a new roll or a roll of a different type or width before printing. Note • The procedure varies depending on the ManageRemainRoll setting in the printer menu and whether or not a barcode has been printed on the loaded roll. (→P.152) • Steps 6 and 7 are unnecessary if ManageRemainRoll is On and a barcode has been printed on the roll.
Printing procedure 3. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (→P.143) • Sheets (→P.169) 4. Load the roll on the Roll Holder. (→P.
Printing procedure 5. Load the roll in the printer. (→P.139) Note • Before borderless printing, make sure the blue Switch on the platen is set toward the ● side. (→P.639) 6. Select the type of paper. (→P.134) 7. Specify the paper length. (→P.
Printing procedure 8. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.235) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.237) Important • Conrm the type of paper loaded in the printer and specify the same type in the printer driver. If the type of paper does not match, an error message is displayed and the printing quality may be affected, or printing may not be possible. • The paper is too small. (→P.
Printing procedure Loading and Printing on Sheets These are the basic steps for loading sheets and then printing. Follow the steps below to load and print on sheets. Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.130) (→P.125) 1. Turn the printer on. (→P.29) 2. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. (→P.
Printing procedure 3. Complete settings in the printer driver for the type of paper and other details. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.235) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.237) 4. Send the print job. • Printing in Windows (→P.115) • Printing in Mac OS X (→P.
Printing procedure 5. Load the sheet. (→P.164) Note • If you will load a sheet before sending a print job, after you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the control panel Display Screen. Select the type of paper at this point. (→P.163) • If you select a type of paper for which Media Width Detection is deactivated ( Off is selected), you must advance the paper manually to the position for printing. (→P.167) Start printing.
Printing procedure Printing in Windows Print from the application menu. Important • The Windows printer driver can be used in the following versions of Windows: • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista • Windows Server 2008 • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. 1.
Printing procedure Printing in Mac OS X Print from the application menu after registering the printer. Important • We recommend exiting unnecessary applications before printing. Running several applications while printing may interrupt the transfer of print data and affect printing quality. Registering the printer Before printing, you must register the printer in Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center ).
Printing procedure 3. Click Print to start printing. As shown in the following illustration, you can switch to other panes in this dialog box to complete settings for various methods of printing, including enlarged and reduced printing, borderless printing, and so on.
Printing procedure Using the Stationary Output Stacker The Stationary Output Stacker can be used in three positions, as shown. • When storing printed documents on the Output Stacker Use position (1). • When the Output Stacker is not used Move the stacker into position (2). • When the Media Take-up Unit is used, or when the Output Stacker is stored for long periods Lower it to position (3) for storage. (→P.
Printing procedure The Output Stacker locks into position if you lift it to position (1) or (2). To lower the Output Stacker, lift the front Basket Rod lightly to release the lock, and then lower the stacker.
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from the Control Panel Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel print jobs or ink drying in progress when the printer is online, ofine, or in Menu mode. Printer operation varies depending on the status when you hold down the Stop button for a second or more during printing.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Windows Print jobs can be canceled in Windows as follows. Canceling print jobs in the printer window or imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 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.
Canceling print jobs Canceling print jobs from the Control Panel Use the Control Panel to cancel print jobs that have already been received by the printer or that are currently being printed, as needed. 1. If the Display Screen of the Control Panel still indicates that the job is in progress and the Data lamp continues ashing, hold down the Stop button for a second or more to stop printing.
Canceling print jobs Canceling Print Jobs from Mac OS X Cancel print jobs in Mac OS X in one of the following ways. Canceling print jobs from the printer driver or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor In the printer window, you can cancel jobs that are still being sent to the printer. Otherwise, you can cancel jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor if they have been received by the printer or are currently being printed.
Canceling print jobs 4. Select the print job to cancel and click to delete the print job. The job sent to the printer is canceled. 5. Exit imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. In the printer window, click Start Jobs. Important • Always follow these steps if you cancel print jobs from imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. If you do not restart job processing, the next job cannot be printed.
Paper Handling Paper Paper Types of Paper For information on the types of paper the printer supports (such as plain paper, coated paper, glossy photo paper, proong paper, and CAD paper), refer to the Paper Reference Guide. The Paper Reference Guide identies types of paper and gives specications, printer driver settings, and instructions on handling paper. It also identies types of paper you can use with the optional Media Take-up Unit and provides other information. (See Paper Reference Guide .
Paper Accessing the Paper Reference Guide from imagePROGRAF Support Information The Paper Reference Guide can also be accessed from imagePROGRAF Support Information. Follow these instructions, as appropriate for your operating system. • Windows 1. Double-click the iPFxxxx Support desktop icon. (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model.) The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click the Paper Reference Guide button. The Paper Reference Guide is displayed.
Paper Updating Paper Information To update the paper information in the Paper Reference Guide and on the printer, download the latest version of the Media Conguration Tool from the imagePROGRAF website. For information about the Media Conguration Tool, see Media Conguration Tool (Windows) or Media Conguration Tool (Macintosh). The imagePROGRAF website is accessible from imagePROGRAF Support Information.
Paper • Mac OS X 1. Click the iPF Support icon in the Dock. The imagePROGRAF Support Information window is displayed. 2. Click Visit the imagePROGRAF webpage. The default browser on your computer is started and the imagePROGRAF webpage is displayed. Note • You can also access the imagePROGRAF website through the following operations. • Windows Click the start menu and select Programs > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool (iPFxxxx indicates the printer model) > iPFxxxx Media Conguration Tool.
Paper Paper Sizes Rolls Rolls that meet the following conditions are supported. • Outer diameter: up to 150 mm (6 in.) • Inner diameter of paper core: 2 or 3 inches • Printing side out 1117.6 mm (44.00 in) Roll Paper Width Settings in Printer Driver 44-in. Roll (1117.6mm) No 1066.8 mm (42.00 in) 42-in. Roll (1066.8mm) Yes 1030.0 mm (40.55 in) JIS B0/B1 Roll (1030.0mm) Yes 914.4 mm (36.00 in) 36-in. Roll (914.4mm) Yes 841.0 mm (33.11 in) ISO A0/A1 Roll (841.0mm) Yes 762.0 mm (30.
Paper Sheets Sheets of the following sizes are supported. Paper Sizes Dimensions ISO A0 841.0 × 1189.0 mm (33.11 × 46.81 in) ISO A1 594.0 × 841.0 mm (23.39 × 33.11 in) ISO A2 420.0 × 594.0 mm (16.54 × 23.39 in) ISO A2+ 431.8 × 609.6 mm (17.00 × 24.00 in) ISO A3 297.0 × 420.0 mm (11.69 × 16.54 in) ISO A3+ 329.0 × 483.0 mm (12.95 × 19.02 in) ISO A4 210.0 × 297.0 mm (8.27 × 11.69 in) ISO B0 1000.0 × 1414.0 mm (39.37 × 55.67 in) ISO B1 707.0 × 1000.0 mm (27.83 × 39.37 in) ISO B2 500.
Paper Paper Sizes Dimensions DIN C1 648.0 × 917.0 mm (25.51 × 36.10 in) DIN C2 458.0 × 648.0 mm (18.03 × 25.51 in) DIN C3 324.0 × 458.0 mm (12.76 × 18.03 in) DIN C4 229.0 × 324.0 mm (9.02 × 12.76 in) 20"x24" 508.0 × 609.6 mm (20.00 × 24.00 in) 18"x22" 457.2 × 558.8 mm (18.00 × 22.00 in) 14"x17" 355.6 × 431.8 mm (14.00 × 17.00 in) 12"x16" 304.8 × 406.4 mm (12.00 × 16.00 in) 10"x12" 254.0 × 304.8 mm (10.00 × 12.00 in) 10"x15" 254.0 × 381.0 mm (10.00 × 15.00 in) 8"x10" 203.2 × 254.
Handling rolls Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media. • Cut Sheet lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets. Note • If a sheet is loaded when you change the paper source to a roll, Eject sheet? is displayed.
Handling rolls Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing. • Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper, the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used.
Handling rolls Specifying the Paper Length (Roll) When changing the length of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the length as follows. Note • When you specify the roll length in the printer menu, ManageRemainRoll must be set to On. • After you select the type of roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the roll length on the Display Screen if no barcode has been printed on the roll and you have set ManageRemainRoll to On.
Handling rolls Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls When printing on rolls, attach the Roll Holder to the roll. Rolls have a two- or three-inch paper core. Use the correct attachment for the paper core. The printer comes equipped with the 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment installed.
Handling rolls 1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. 2. When using a 3-inch paper core, align the tips (a) of 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #1 with the holes (b) of the Roll Holder and insert it rmly. 3. With the edge of the roll paper facing forward as shown, insert the Roll Holder from the right of the roll.
Handling rolls 4. Insert the attachments for the roll paper core on the Holder Stopper. Align the tips (a) of the attachment with the holes (b) of the Holder Stopper and insert it rmly. • 3-Inch Paper Core Attachment #2 • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment 5. Insert the Holder Stopper from the left in the Roll Holder as shown. Holding it at the position shown (b), push it rmly in until the ange (a) of the Holder Stopper touches the roll.
Handling rolls Loading Rolls in the Printer Follow these steps to load rolls in the printer. Note • Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (→P.143) • Sheet (→P.169) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover. (→P.606) • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. (→P.80) 1. Conrm that a roll is selected as the paper source. (→P.133) 2. Open the Top Cover and lift the Ejection Guide.
Handling rolls 3. Holding the Roll Holder so that the side with the white gear faces the side of the Roll Holder Slot with a white gear, load the Roll Holder shaft (a) into the grooves (b) on both ends of the Roll Holder Slot. Caution • Be careful not to drop the roll and hurt yourself when loading it. • Be careful not to pinch your ngers between the Roll Holder shaft (a) and the guide grooves (b) when loading rolls.
Handling rolls 4. Pull out the roll paper evenly on both ends. Using both hands, insert the roll paper in the Paper Feed Slot and advance it until the buzzer sounds. Important • Be careful not to soil the printing surface of roll paper as you insert it in the slot. This may affect the printing quality. We recommend wearing clean cloth gloves when handling rolls to protect the printing surface. • If the paper is wrinkled or warped, straighten it out before loading it.
Handling rolls 7. Press the OK button. The printer will now advance the paper. After you load a roll, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen. At this point, specify the type of paper. (→P.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll from the Printer Remove rolls from the printer as follows. Note • If you need to cut a printed roll, select Paper Cutting in the printer menu and cut the roll at the desired position. (→P.155) • If you have selected Media Menu > ManageRemainRoll > On in the printer menu, a barcode indicating the amount of paper left is printed on the leading edge of the roll.
Handling rolls 5. Remove the Roll Holder from the Roll Holder Slot. Note • For instructions on removing the Roll Holder from rolls, see “Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls”. (→P.145) 6. Lower the Ejection Guide and close the Top Cover. Note • To load new paper in the printer at this point, see “Loading Rolls in the Printer”. (→P.
Handling rolls Removing the Roll Holder from Rolls 1. Lift the Holder Stopper lever (a) from the shaft side to unlock it. Holding the Holder Stopper at the position indicated (b), remove it from the Roll Holder. 2. Remove the Roll Holder from the roll. 3. When removing attachments, push the tips (a) in as you remove the attachment.
Handling rolls • 2-Inch Paper Core Attachment Important • Store the roll in the original bag or box, away from high temperature, humidity, and direct sunlight. If paper is not stored properly, the printing surface may become scratched, which may affect the printing quality when you use it again.
Handling rolls Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. Note • If you do not nd any scraps or jams, see “Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found”. (→P.625) 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.29) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. Open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c).
Handling rolls 4. If the Cutter is out, move the Cutter to the right side, away from the paper. Important • If the Cutter is on the left side, be sure to move it to the right. If the Cutter is on the left side when you turn the printer on, the printer may rip the paper. 5. Lift the Release Lever. 6. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion.
Handling rolls 7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 8. Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a).
Handling rolls 10. Turn the printer on. (→P.29) The roll is now advanced. After it is nished being advanced, you can resume printing. Note • You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by selecting Paper Cutting in the printer menu. (→P.
Handling rolls Feeding Roll Paper Manually When the printer is ofine, you can advance or retract the roll on the Platen by pressing ▲ or ▼. 1. 2. 3. Press the Online button to bring the printer ofine. Conrm that a roll is selected as the paper source. (→P.133) Press the ▲ or ▼ button to advance or retract the roll. Press ▲ to retract the roll manually. Press ▼ to advance the roll manually. Note • Holding down ▲ or ▼ for less than a second moves the roll about 1 mm (0.04 in).
Handling rolls Keeping Track of the Amount of Roll Paper Left If you have activated automatic monitoring of the remaining roll paper, when the roll is ejected, a barcode with text is printed on the roll paper that identies the type of paper and amount left. When this function is activated and barcodes are printed on the roll paper, the type of paper and amount left are automatically detected after rolls are loaded. The barcode will be cut off after it has been read.
Handling rolls Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls When you are using paper that takes longer for ink to adhere, if the Cutter touches printed surfaces that are still wet, it may damage the paper or cause rough cut edges. Also, ink may be transferred onto the paper surface during ejection, soiling it. You can prevent problems by adjusting the drying time after printing before the paper is cut. Windows 1. Display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.393) 2.
Handling rolls Mac OS X 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. In the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box displayed next, select the desired settings values in Select the Main pane and click C Settings in A Media Type. C Between Pages and D Between Scans in B Drying Time, and then click OK. (→P.440) Note • By factory default, Drying Time is deactivated ( Off ) for all paper types.
Handling rolls Specifying the Cutting Method for Rolls How a roll is cut after ejection varies depending on the printer settings. Cutting Method Automatic The roll is automatically cut by the Cutter Unit following printer driver settings. Eject (→P.156) Menu Settings Cutting Mode Driver Setting Automatic Auto Cut Yes Choose this setting if you prefer not to have documents dropped immediately after printing, as when waiting for ink to dry.
Handling rolls Eject (waiting for ink to dry after printing) Important • When cutting wide printed documents after ejection, have two people support the documents. If the paper drops, printed documents may be damaged. • Do not lift the paper when holding printed documents before cutting. If the paper rises, it may affect the printing quality. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button.
Handling rolls Manual (when using media that cannot be cut using the Cutter Unit ) 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Cutting Mode, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Manual, and then press the OK button. Start printing. The printer stops advancing the paper after printing. 7.
Handling rolls Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specied position) 1. After pressing the Online button to bring the printer ofine, press ▲ or ▼ to advance the roll paper to the position for cutting. 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Cutting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. After the roll paper is cut, it is rewound automatically.
Handling rolls Cutting the Leading Edge of Roll Paper Automatically If the leading edge of a roll is crooked or warped, it may cause an error message or printing problems. In this case, set Trim Edge First to Automatic or On on the Control Panel to have the printer cut the leading edge to make the edge straight after you load a roll. Trim Edge First offers the following options. • Automatic If the left and right side of the leading edge of the roll ((a) and (b)) are uneven by 40 mm (1.
Handling rolls Reducing Dust from Cutting Rolls The printer is equipped with a function to reduce cutting dust for media such as Backlit Film that are more likely to generate debris when cut. This may improve printing quality and help prevent Printhead damage. You can set up this function to be activated for some types of paper. When this function is activated, black lines are printed at the leading and trailing edges of documents.
Handling rolls Roll Holder Set Load a roll on the roll holder and then load the holder in the printer. The Roll Holder in the Roll Holder Set RH2-44 is for use with both 2-inch and 3-inch paper cores. Use the correct attachment for the particular paper core. (→P.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper Source When advancing paper, press the Feeder Selection button and select the source. You can determine the selected source by checking which lamp is lit-either the Roll Media lamp (a) or the Cut Sheet lamp (b). • Roll Media lamp : Selected when printing on Roll Media. • Cut Sheet lamp : Selected when printing on Sheets.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. In this case, select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The printer will automatically go online. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Loading Sheets in the Printer Note • For details on supported types and sizes of paper, see “Paper Sizes” or the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.130) (→P.125) • If the Platen is dirty, clean inside the Top Cover before loading paper. (→P.606) • After pressing the Load/Eject button, you can refer to instructions on the Display Screen as you load the paper. (→P.80) 1.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 2. With a sheet lengthwise and printing-side up, insert it between the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b). Align the edges of the sheet as follows. 1. Align the sheet with the Paper Alignment Line (c) at right. 2. Align the inserted edge of the sheet with the leading edge of the Paper Alignment Line (d), as shown. When inserted, sheets are automatically held by suction against the Platen.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 3. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. The printer now starts feeding the paper. After the paper is advanced, the printer automatically goes online and starts printing. If no print job has been received from the computer beforehand, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the type of paper on the Display Screen. In this case, select the type of paper. (→P.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Manually Loading Paper to the Position for Printing When printing on non-standard sizes of paper or to specify a particular position to start printing, in the printer menu set Width Detection to Off for the paper used. Setting Width Detection to Off will prevent paper from being automatically advanced to the position for printing. In this case, manually load paper at the position for printing.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 2. Keeping the right edge of the paper aligned with the extended line of the Paper Alignment Line (a) on the right side of the printer, load the paper so that the near edge is aligned with the groove (b) at the far end of the Platen. In this case, advance the paper as far into the paper feed slot as possible because it will be printed starting at that position. 3. 4. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Removing Sheets Remove sheets from the printer as follows. 1. Press the Load/Eject button. Note • Paper cannot be ejected by using the Load/Eject button when print jobs are in progress or during the ink drying period. Before ejecting paper, press the Stop button to cancel printing, print job processing, or ink drying. 2. Press the OK button to eject the paper. The paper is ejected from the front of the printer. 3.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.29) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. Open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. 4. Lift the Release Lever.
Handling sheets for paper feed slots 5. Hold the paper and pull it out, toward the front. Note • If you do not nd any scraps or jams, see “Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found”. (→P.625) 6. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 7. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 8. Turn the printer on.
Printing Photos and Images Working With Various Print Jobs Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for photos and images Print Target Description Highest Quality Setting optimized for printing at the highest level of quality.
Printing Photos and Images Caution • Depending on the Media Type setting, some Print Target options may not be available. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed. ( Advanced Settings ) For details on Advanced Settings, see “Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing”. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Windows) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing Photos and Images 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 10-in. Roll (254.0mm), and then click OK. 10. Specify additional printing conditions.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos and Images (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print photos based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Photo image from a digital camera Page Size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper Type: Glossy Photo Paper Roll paper Width: 10 inches (254 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing Photos and Images 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Glossy Photo Paper. Make sure the paper you select is loaded in the printer. Note • The paper type setting in the printer driver and related software (as well as on the Control Panel ) is updated when you install the Media Conguration Tool from the User Software CD-ROM or if you change paper information by using the Media Conguration Tool.
Printing Photos and Images 11. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 13.
Printing Photos and Images Printing Photos in Monochrome Printing Photos in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing. Main Advanced Settings Color Mode Monochrome Deactivates color printing so that images are printed in monochrome, with continuous-tone color data printed using gray midtones. • Even more detailed adjustment is possible on the Color Adjustment sheet.
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
Printing Photos and Images 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and other settings for monochrome printing on the Color Adjustment sheet. 9. 10. Close the Color Settings dialog box. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing Photos and Images Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Photos (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing Photos and Images 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. 10. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. 11. 12. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and other settings on the Color Settings pane. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Printing Photos and Images 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings Using this printer, you can print ne lines and text clearly and sharply. It’s easy to produce highly precise drawings from CAD applications. Note • In Windows, you can print highly precise drawings using the provided imagePROGRAF HDI Driver for AutoCAD/AutoCAD LT. For details on the HDI driver, see HDI Driver . For instructions on CAD printing, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Printing CAD Drawings Print Target Description Poster (Notice Announcement) Settings optimized for printing announcements such as wall newspapers and other notices with a large amount of text. 3D CAD, GIS Settings optimized for printing 3D CAD drawings, perspective drawings, and maps, including GIS maps. Note • You can check the settings values for each print target by clicking View Settings. • You can also ne-tune these values as needed.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Windows) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper.
Printing CAD Drawings 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A3. 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.380) 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing Line Drawings and Text (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print line drawings based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Printing CAD Drawings 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing CAD Drawings 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 13. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.428) 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Printing CAD Drawings in Monochrome The following settings are available for monochrome printing of line drawings such as CAD documents. Main Easy Settings Print Target CAD Settings optimized for monochrome printing of line (Monochrome drawings, such as CAD drawings. When you select Line Drawing ) Easy Settings > Print Target > CAD (Monochrome Line Drawing ), color is printed as shades of gray using black ink, for monochrome printing.
Printing CAD Drawings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Line Drawings (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Monochrome in the G Color Mode list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box.
Printing CAD Drawings 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. 9. 10. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and other settings on the Color Settings sheet pane. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Close the Color Settings dialog box. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Fine-Tuning Monochrome Settings When Printing Line Drawings (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune monochrome settings before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing CAD Drawings 8. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. 9. Click Monochrome in the H Color Mode list. Note • Monochrome may not be available for all types of paper. 10. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box. 11. 12. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and other settings on the Color Settings pane. Click OK to close the Color Settings dialog box.
Printing CAD Drawings 13. Access the Page Setup pane. 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Colors can be adjusted before printing as follows when Color Compatibility is selected. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. Color Compatibility Color Setting Item Color Setting Description Color (CAD) 1 Print in standard colors. Color (CAD) 2 Print in brighter colors.
Printing CAD Drawings Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings (Windows) You can complete color settings when Color (CAD) is selected in Color Mode. Note • Color (CAD) is displayed when you select Advanced Settings on the Main sheet and set Print Priority to Line Drawing/Text. 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 3. Click the Device Settings tab to display the Device Settings sheet. 4. Click A Color Compatibility to display the Color Compatibility dialog box.
Printing CAD Drawings 5. Select the desired color settings in the A Color Compatibility list. Note • For details on color settings, see “Specifying Colors and Printing CAD Drawings”. (→P.198) For printing instructions, refer to the following topic. • Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) (→P.
Printing CAD Drawings HP-GL/2 Printing This printer supports the GARO language as well as HP-GL/2 and HP RTL (*1) emulation. *2) When printing from applications that support HP-GL/2 output, specify HP-GL/2 in the application’s plotter output settings. Note • For instructions on conguring these settings, refer to the software documentation. The printer automatically switches to the corresponding processing when GARO, HP-GL/2, or HP RTL jobs are received.
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents Printing is easy when you simply choose the type of original to print. Easy Settings Simply choose the printing application in the list for optimal printing results. Print Target Choose presets that match the type of document to be printed. Print targets for ofce documents Print Target Ofce Document Description Settings optimized for clear printing of ofce documents such as handouts.
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing software or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Printing Ofce Documents 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setupsheet. 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Select sheets in the L Paper Source list. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.380) 10. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing Ofce Documents Printing Ofce Documents (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print ofce documents based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Ofce document created using word-processing or spreadsheet programs Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm [8.3×11.7 in])/Letter Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm [8.3×11.7 in.])/Letter 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing Ofce Documents 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Select sheets in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. Specify additional printing conditions. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.428) 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Registering a hot folder on your computer Folders used for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (iR enlargement copy) are called hot folders. Register a hot folder on your computer for storing scanned originals from the Color imageRUNNER. You can specify printing conditions (such as the image quality and paper size), based on which originals transferred to the hot folder will be printed. Follow these steps to register and modify hot folders. 1. 2.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Scanning the original and print an enlargement Follow the steps below to scan an original on the Color imageRUNNER for enlarged printing on the printer. For detailed instructions, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual. 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the original on the platen glass or document feeder of the Color imageRUNNER. Press Send to display the screen for transmission. Press Favorites, and then press the Favorites button assigned to the hot folder.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Using the Printer With a Color imageRUNNER Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Adjusting Images Enhanced Printing Options Adjusting Images Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver Color settings specied in the application for your documents are essentially given priority over other settings for each print job, but further color adjustment is possible in the printer driver. Color Mode Choose how the printer driver processes color, as desired. The available options vary depending on the color mode. Description Color Mode Color Adjustment Color Print in color.
Adjusting Images Color Adjustment You can adjust colors separately for images, graphics, and text documents. Adjustment Item Cyan Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. Yellow Gray Tone Adjust gray tones to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
Adjusting Images Matching You can choose the color-matching mode and method. By adjusting the color-matching mode and method, you can make printed colors match the colors of on-screen images more closely. Matching Mode Description Notes Driver Matching Mode Color adjustment based on the original color prole of the printer driver This is the default color-matching method. Normally, use Driver Matching Mode.
Adjusting Images Note • Be sure to calibrate your monitor colors correctly if you adjust the colors for printing. If monitor colors are not calibrated correctly, you may not obtain the desired printing results. For instructions on monitor calibration, refer to the documentation for your monitor and operating system. For instructions on color adjustment, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) (→P.
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. Click Color in the G Color Mode list. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.
Adjusting Images 7. Click H Color Settings to display the Color Settings dialog box. 8. On the Color Adjustment sheet, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan E Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. F Yellow 9. G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on.
Adjusting Images 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 11. 12. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Adjusting Images Fine-Tuning Colors of Photos and Images (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. This topic describes how to ne-tune the color tone of photos before printing. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Color in the H Color Mode list. Click I Set to display the Color Settings dialog box.
Adjusting Images 11. On the Color Adjustment pane, adjust the color tones, brightness, and so on as desired. Adjustment Item D Cyan E Magenta Description Fine-tune color tones by adjusting the levels of Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow. F Yellow G Gray Tone Adjust the gray tone to suit the images of monochrome photos. Choose cool black (tinged with blue), pure black (neutral), warm black (tinged with red), and so on. Select the color tone in the color region or from the list.
Adjusting Images Giving Priority to Particular Graphic Elements and Colors for Printing You can specify detailed print settings as desired for the quality level, colors, and other criteria. Advanced Settings For printing results that appear just as expected for your original, you can specify which graphic elements and colors to prioritize for printing. Note • Easy Settings are also available, providing convenient presets. To use the presets, simply choose the printing application.
Adjusting Images Print Quality Choose the print quality. The printing mode is determined by a combination of the print quality and resolution. Print Quality (*1) Print Priority Description Highest A setting for printing at the highest resolution when quality is most important. Printing takes longer and consumes more ink than in other modes, but this mode offers superior printing quality. Image High Choose this setting to print at high resolution when quality is most important.
Adjusting Images Color settings Setting Item Description Options Color Mode (*1) Color Monochrome Color (CAD) Monochrome (BK ink) Monochrome Bitmap Choose whether to print in color or monochrome. (→P.212) Color Adjustment Cyan Magenta Yellow Gray Tone Brightness Contrast Saturation You can adjust the levels of cyan, magenta, and yellow as well as the brightness, contrast, saturation, and gray tones.
Adjusting Images Enhancing printing quality Setting Item Description Unidirectional Printing Choosing unidirectional printing can improve printing results if lines are printed crooked or images are uneven. However, this takes more time than regular printing. Thicken Fine Lines (Windows) Thicken Fine Lines (Mac OS X) Choose this option to make ne lines clearer in CAD drawings or similar documents. Sharpen Text (*1) Choose this option to print intricate text more distinctly.
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Windows) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7. Click Line Drawing/Text in the E Print Priority list.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. Click Color (CAD) in the G Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click H Color Settings. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.212) 10. 11. Select the K Sharpen Text check box. 12. 13. Conrm the settings of A Page Size, L Paper Source, and so on. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Adjusting Images Choosing the Document Type and Printing Conditions (Mac OS X) You can specify your own print settings instead of using the Print Target presets. As an example, this topic describes how to print CAD drawings as clearly as possible, with sharp lines and text. 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Adjusting Images 8. 9. 10. Click D Advanced Settings to switch the print mode. Click Line Drawing in the E Print Priority list. Click High(1200dpi) in the F Print Quality list. Note • Options displayed in the F Print Quality list vary depending on the paper type. 11. 12. Click Color (CAD) in the H Color Mode list. To adjust the color, click I Set. Note • For instructions on adjusting color, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.212) 13. Access the Page Setup pane.
Adjusting Images 14. 15. Conrm the settings of A Paper Source and C Page Size. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing Paper for Printing Choosing a Paper for Printing Choosing the right paper for your particular printing application will give you the best printing results. Media type The printer and printer driver offer print settings optimized for various paper characteristics. Note • For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Roll) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Important • For best printing results, the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper. Be sure to select the type of paper to use correctly before printing. • Because the printer ne-tunes the feed amount for each type of paper, the margins and the size of printed images may vary depending on the type of paper used.
Choosing Paper for Printing Selecting the Paper Type (Sheet) When changing the type of paper after the paper has been advanced, specify the type of paper as follows. Note • After you load the sheet, the printer automatically shows a menu for selection of the paper type on the Display Screen. In this case, select the paper type, and then press the OK button. The printer will automatically go online. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver If you replace the paper, complete the printer driver settings for the paper type and size. For instructions on conguring paper settings in the printer driver, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) (→P.235) • Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7.
Choosing Paper for Printing 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Choosing Paper for Printing Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box.
Choosing Paper for Printing 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing enlargements or reductions 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4. 10. 11. 12. 13. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the D Fit Paper Size check box. Click ISO A3 in the G Paper Size list. Conrm the print settings and print as desired.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the roll loaded in the printer is not shown in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane to update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure C Page Size on the Page Setup pane shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. 16. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Make sure E Fit Paper Size is selected. Click ISO A3 in the I Paper Size list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Fit Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width, as desired.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 10. Click E Fit Roll Paper Width. Note • After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list and click OK.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.4 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value You can freely adjust the size of originals by enlarging or reducing them as desired. Enlarged/Reduced Printing Enlarge or reduce the original in the printer driver, as desired. Scaling Enlarge or reduce originals by a particular amount, as desired. For instructions on entering a scaling value to resize originals, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paperr width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1. 2. 3.
Printing enlargements or reductions 8. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 9. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 10. 11. 12. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click ISO A4 in the G Paper Size list. Click F Scaling and enter “120.
Printing enlargements or reductions Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing by entering a scaling value, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) Important • In borderless printing, you cannot resize originals by entering a scaling value. 1.
Printing enlargements or reductions 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing enlargements or reductions 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click G Scaling and enter “120.” Note • You can specify enlargement that exceeds the paper size, but in this case, the portion off the edge of the paper will not be printed.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. For instructions on printing enlargements of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER, refer to the following topic. • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) (→P.258) • Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) (→P.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER.
Printing enlargements or reductions Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Mac OS X) Scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER can be enlarged and printed automatically. Originals you create by scanning with a Color imageRUNNER are transferred to a "hot folder" and printed automatically after enlargement according to printing conditions you specify for that folder. This processing sequence is called the Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy function.
Printing enlargements or reductions Completing the scanning settings on the Color imageRUNNER. Congure the Color imageRUNNER to send scanned originals to the hot folder. It is easy to send scanned originals to the hot folder if you assign the scanning settings and destination to a Favorites button on the Color imageRUNNER. For instructions on assigning scanning and sending settings to the Favorites button, refer to the Color imageRUNNER manual.
Printing at full size Printing at full size Printing on Oversized Paper Except in borderless printing, the actual printing area corresponds to your selected paper size minus the space for a margin. (→P.105) To print documents or images you prepare without a margin at actual size, use an oversized paper size. For example, to print a A4-sized original without a margin at A4 size, print it on paper larger than A4 size and cut away the excess margin.
Printing at full size Note • Oversized printing (selecting Oversize in Page Size ) is only available in Windows. For oversized printing on sheets, choose Cut Sheet as the paper source. • To perform oversized printing on a Macintosh computer, you must specify a non-standard page size and print on it. • To specify a non-standard paper size in oversized printing, register the paper size as a Custom Paper Size. Oversized printing is not available with “Custom Size.” (→P.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any Type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. 7. 8.
Printing at full size 9. 10. 11. Click Oversize - ISO A4 in the A Page Size list. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 12. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Printing at Full Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print at full size based on the following example. (Oversized Printing) • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing at full size 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Printing at full size 12. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4 - Oversize. 13. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Printing at full size Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) -that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.
Printing at full size 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Printing at full size Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Printing at full size 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Printing at full size 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing Borderless Printing on Paper of Equivalent Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Borderless Printing Fit Paper Size Enlarge or reduce the original to match the size of the paper you are using. Note • The printer driver automatically enlarges originals 3 mm (0.12 in) past the dimensions of the paper on each side. The 3 mm portion beyond the edge on each side is not printed. For instructions on borderless printing of photos, images, and other documents to match the paper size, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14. 15.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the paper size, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12". 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. On the Page Setup pane, select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. Click E Fit Paper Size under D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. In I Paper Size, click the paper size. In this case, click 10"x12" - Borderless.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper.
Borderless Printing Scale to t Roll Paper Width Enlarge or reduce the original as a whole to match the roll paper width. Note • You can combine this function with rotating pages 90 degrees before printing so that the original width (relative to portrait orientation) matches the roll paper width in borderless printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Windows) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before borderless printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) In the application, create an original that takes up the entire space of the paper size.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing by Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to enlarge originals before printing to match the roll width, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-here, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. 15. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Select the H Borderless Printing check box. This ensures that F Fit Roll Paper Width is automatically selected in D Enlarged/Reduced Printing. 16. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size Take advantage of borderless printing to print documents such as posters (made up mainly of photos or images) without a surrounding margin, or border. Borderless Printing In regular printing, a margin required by the printer is added around the original. With borderless printing, you can print documents without the margin, so that the printed image covers the entire surface of the paper. Important • Borderless printing is only available with rolls.
Borderless Printing Print Image with Actual Size Prints originals at actual size, without enlarging or reducing them. Originals must be prepared in a size that exceeds the dimensions of the paper by 3 mm (0.12 in) on each side. Note • Not all page sizes are available. • Even if you prepare originals of the same size as the paper size, the originals are automatically enlarged when you print borderlessly in combination with resizing originals to match the paper size. This may affect image quality.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • 1. Document: Any type Page size: 10×12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm) Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) Create the original in the source application 3 mm (0.12 in) larger on each side than 254.0×304.8 mm (10 × 12 in) -that is, 260.0×310.8 mm (10.2 × 12.
Borderless Printing 7. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 8. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the source application. In this case, click 10"x12". 9. 10. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. 11. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list-in this case, click 10-in. Roll Select the B Borderless Printing check box to display the Information dialog box. (254.0mm). 12. 13. 14.
Borderless Printing Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print borderlessly at actual size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: 10 × 12 inches (254.0×304.8 mm)-Borderless Paper: Roll Paper type: Heavyweight Coated Paper Roll paper width: 10 inches (254.0 mm) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. Select the printer in the B Format for list.
Borderless Printing 8. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Heavyweight Coated Paper. 9. 10. Select the print target in the E Print Target list. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Page Setup pane. Conrm that the roll paper width matches the paper size. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10 in. (254.0mm).
Borderless Printing 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, 10"x12" - Borderless. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing) You can create vertical or horizontal banners by printing originals that are in banner format on rolls. Originals created in Microsoft Word or other applications in your preferred size can be enlarged to ll the width of roll paper by completing simple printer driver settings.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Fit Roll Paper Width You can easily create vertical or horizontal banners by automatically enlarging or reducing originals to t the full width of rolls. Note • The printer supports roll printing up to a maximum length of 18.0 m (19.7 yd). For instructions on printing vertical or horizontal banners, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Windows) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: A horizontal banner created in Microsoft Word Page size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 10. Close the printer driver dialog box. Note • You can also specify a Custom Size as the paper size. Note that Custom Size settings are not available after you exit the application. For more information, see “Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)”. (→P.308) Creating the banner in the application Follow the steps below to create the banner in Microsoft Word using the Custom Paper Size you registered. 1. 2. 3. Start Microsoft Word.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing the banner Follow these steps to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the Microsoft Word menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. Select the C Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Note • If the Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box is not displayed on the Page Setup sheet, clear the B Borderless Printing check box. 9. 10. 11. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. After you click E Fit Roll Paper Width, the Information dialog box is displayed. Select the width of the loaded roll in the Roll Paper Width list. In this case, click 16-in. Roll (406.4mm), and then click OK. 12.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing Vertical or Horizontal Banners (Large-Format Printing; Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print a banner about ve times as long as the roll width based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original designed for a horizontal banner Page Size: Non-standard (100×500 mm [3.9×19.7 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: 16 inches (406.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Register a Custom Page Size 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. 1. 2. Create the document in the application. 3. 4. Select the printer in the B Format for list. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Print the banner Follow the steps below to print the banner using the corresponding banner settings. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 6. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Access the Main pane. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click POP in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 16 in. (406.4mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 8. 9. 10. 11. In C Page Size, make sure "100*500" is displayed, as registered in Page Setup. Select the D Enlarged/Reduced Printing check box. Click F Fit Roll Paper Width.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes By specifying the paper size, you can print on non-standard sizes of paper. There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as follows. Registering non-standard paper size in the printer driver After you register non-standard paper sizes, they are listed with standard sizes so that you can choose them anytime as needed.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows) There are two ways to print on non-standard paper sizes, as described below. • Printing by using Custom Size (→P.308) • Printing by using Custom Paper Size (→P.310) Printing by using Custom Size This section describes how to print using Custom Size based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: Square of non-standard dimensions (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 7. 8. 9. 10. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. Click Cut Sheet in the L Paper Source list. Click Custom Size in the A Page Size list to display the Custom Size Settings dialog box. Complete the following settings in the Custom Size Settings dialog box. 1. Select mm in Units. 2. Enter “430” (16.9 in) in both Width and Height. 11. 12. Click OK to close the Custom Size Settings dialog box.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing by using Custom Paper Size This section describes how to print using Custom Paper Size based on the following example. First, register a non-standard paper size called “430 mm Square” as a Custom Paper Size. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430×430 mm [16.9×16.9 in]) 1. 2. 3. 4. Load the square paper (430×430 mm [16.9×16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 8. Click O Paper Size Options to display the Paper Size Options dialog box. 9. Complete the following settings in the Paper Size Options dialog box. 1. Enter a desired paper name in C Custom Paper Size Name. “430 mm Square” is used in this example. 2. Conrm that mm is selected in D Units. 3. Under E Paper Size, enter “430” in both Width and Height.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print after registering “Custom Media Size” based on the following example. Here, you will register a non-standard paper size named “430*430” in “Custom Media Size”. • • • • • Document: Scanned image Page size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.9 in]) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A square sheet (430 × 430 mm [16.9 × 16.
Printing banners or at other non-standard sizes 13. Access the Main pane. 14. 15. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. After conrming that D Easy Settings is selected, click Scanned Image in the E Print Target list. 16. Access the Page Setup pane. 17. 18. 19. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list. In D Easy Settings, make sure “430*430” is displayed, as registered in Page Setup.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other By arranging originals from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or web browser screen shots next to each other on single sheets, you can create highly expressive presentation materials, easy-to-understand meeting materials, and a variety of other printed documents.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet imagePROGRAF Free Layout (Macintosh) Besides combining multiple pages in a single-page layout, you can combine originals from multiple les-even multiple source applications-in a single-page layout. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on arranging originals from multiple applications, refer to the following topics. • Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Windows) This topic describes how to arrange multiple originals using the Free Layout function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. Select the A Page Layout check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then open the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed. Click Free Layout in the B Page Layout list.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. When you attempt to print, the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 8. Edit and rearrange the image in the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to use the Free Layout function to arrange multiple originals next to each other before printing. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window is displayed. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 4. Edit and rearrange the image in the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window as desired. Important • Without closing the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout window, repeat steps 1-7 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout help topic. 5. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Free Layout menu.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously You can print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Roll paper (banner) Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Windows) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1. 2. 3.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. 8. 9. 10. Click N Roll Paper Options to display the Roll Paper Options dialog box. Select the B Banner Printing check box. Click OK. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Continuously (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print multiple pages as a single continuous image, without margins between pages. Important • This feature is only available with rolls. It cannot be used when printing on sheets. • During banner printing, settings for conserving paper, number of copies, borderless printing, enlargement or reduction, and other layout-related settings are disregarded. 1.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper (Banner) in the A Paper Source list. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet To conserve paper, you can print several pages of the original on a single sheet by reducing the original and dividing the sheet into areas for each page. Page Layout Specify a number of pages of the original to print on a single sheet, in a layout of multiple pages per sheet. Note • You can print up to 16 pages of the original on a single sheet. • You can also change the page layout order and print page boundary lines, as desired.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Windows) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0×420.0 mm [11.7×16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click 4 Pages/Sheet in the B Page Layout list. Note • You can select the layout order for placing four pages on a sheet and a frame border in the Page Layout Printing dialog box by clicking C Set. 13. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print four pages of originals together on a single sheet based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A3 (297.0 × 420.0 mm [11.7 × 16.5 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. 11. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Select the printing application in the E Print Target list. Access the Page Setup pane.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 13. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information. 14. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A3. 15.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Posters in Sections You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. Page Layout Choose poster printing. For instructions on printing large posters, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Large Posters (Windows) (→P.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet Printing Large Posters (Windows) You can enlarge an original to print it in sections on several sheets. By assembling the printed sheets, you can create a poster larger than the maximum supported paper size of the printer. This topic describes how to enlarge an A2 original for printing it in sections on four sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Poster Page size: A2 (420.0×594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.
Tiling and multiple pages per sheet 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A2. 8. 9. 10. 11. Click Manual in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the A Page Layout check box. Click Poster (2 x 2) in the B Page Layout list. Note • Follow the steps below to print only a portion of the poster as divided for printing. 1. Click C Set under B Page Layout to display the Pages to Print dialog box.
Centering originals Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls When using originals smaller than the roll paper width, you can center them relative to the width when printing. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the roll, relative to the width. For instructions on centering originals when printing on rolls, refer to the following topics, as appropriate for your computer and operating system. • Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Windows) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the G Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals before printing on rolls based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.00 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the print target in the B Format for list. 7. 8.
Centering originals 9. 10. 11. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, 10-in. Roll. Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Centering originals 12. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 13. 14. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets When you print originals that are smaller than the sheet size, the originals are arranged in the upper left corner of the sheet. If you prefer, you can print originals that were arranged this way centered on the sheet instead. Print Centered Aligns the center of the original with the center of the sheet.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Windows) This topic describes how to reduce an original 50% for printing centered on a sheet. • • • • • Document: Any Type Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. In this case, click Plain Paper. 7.
Centering originals 9. 10. 11. 12. Click Match Page Size in the G Paper Size list. 13. 14. Select the G Print Centered check box. Click F Scaling and enter “50.” Click Cut Sheet in the L Paper Source list. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Centering originals Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to center originals for printing on sheets, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4/Letter Paper: Sheets Paper type: Plain Paper Paper size: Non-standard 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the C Paper Size list, click the size of the original. In this case, click ISO A4. 6. 7.
Centering originals 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Cut Sheet in the A Paper Source list. Make sure C Page Size shows the original size as specied in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 11. 12. Select the J Print Centered check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) When originals are printed in portrait orientation, the original is rotated 90 degrees before printing if it ts within the roll width. This enables you to conserve paper.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3×11.
Conserving roll paper 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. Select the K Rotate Page 90 degrees (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper by rotating originals 90 degrees before printing, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page Size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) This example illustrates how to rotate an A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the L Rotate Page 90 degrees check box. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins You can conserve roll paper by specifying particular settings as suitable for your original. No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) You can print without feeding the paper for blank portions of originals if there are top and bottom margins in originals. This enables you to conserve as much paper as the size of the margins.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5.
Conserving roll paper 7. 8. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A3/A4 Roll (297.0mm). 9. 10. 11. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. Select the I No Spaces at Top or Bottom (Conserve Paper) check box. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Conserving roll paper Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to conserve roll paper when printing originals that have a top and bottom margin, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: Any type Page size: A4 (210.0×297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A3/A4 roll (297.0 mm [11.7 in]) 1. Choose Page Setup from the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box.
Conserving roll paper 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width -in this case, ISO A3/A4 (297.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Conserving roll paper 11. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 12. 13. Select the K No Spaces at Top or Bottom check box. Conrm the print settings, and click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing You can check the print layout on the preview screen. Open Preview When Print Job Starts (Windows) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust orientation or other settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Note • Under some settings and in some environments, PageComposer may be started.
Checking Images Before Printing Preview (Macintosh) While viewing the preview screen, you can also adjust layout or size settings, and your changes will be instantly applied on the preview screen. Important • The driver must be installed from the User Software CD-ROM to use this function. For instructions on how to check the layout before printing, refer to the following topics: • Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) (→P.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Checking Images Before Printing imagePROGRAF Preview 1. 2. 3. The main imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
Checking Images Before Printing PageComposer 1. The PageComposer window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 2. In the PageComposer editing window, select the document to print and open the Print Preview window. 3. 4. After conrming that the layout is just as you expected, close the Print Preview window. In the PageComposer editing window, make sure the document to print is selected. Choose Print in the File menu.
Checking Images Before Printing Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
Other useful settings Other useful settings Printing With Watermarks You can add watermarks (background images) to documents that require special handling. Watermark Watermarks are applied to all pages of your document. Important • Watermarks are not printed if you select poster as the type of page layout. The following watermarks are provided: • • • • • • • • CONFIDENTIAL COPY DRAFT FILE COPY FINAL PRELIMINARY PROOF TOP SECRET You can also create your own watermarks.
Other useful settings Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows) This topic describes how to print ofce documents with a watermark (in this case, “FILE COPY”) based on the following example. • • • • • Document: CAD drawing Page size: A2 (420.0 × 594.0 mm [16.5 × 23.4 in]) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded.
Other useful settings 6. Click the Page Setup tab to display the Page Setup sheet. 7. In A Page Size, click the size of the original as specied in the application software. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 10. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 11. 12. Select the D Watermark check box.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation You can specify the original orientation to match the orientation of the paper for printing. Orientation Paper is usually loaded in the printer in portrait orientation. When you have an original in landscape orientation, you can specify the printing orientation so that the original is printed in landscape orientation. Rotate 180 degrees The original is rotated 180 degrees to print it upside down.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Windows) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. 6.
Other useful settings 7. In the A Page Size list, click the size of the original as specied in the application. In this case, click ISO A4 or Letter (8.5"x11"). 8. 9. 10. In H Orientation, click J Landscape. Click Roll Paper in the L Paper Source list. Select the width of the loaded roll in the M Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 Roll (420.0mm). 11. Conrm the print settings and print as desired. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to print an original in landscape orientation after matching the paper orientation, based on the following example. • • • • • Document: An original in landscape orientation Page size: A4 (210.0 × 297.0 mm)/Letter (8.3 × 11.7 in) Paper: Roll Paper type: Plain Paper Roll paper width: A2/A3 roll (420.0 mm [16.5 in]) 1.
Other useful settings 10. Access the Page Setup pane. 11. 12. Click Roll Paper in the A Paper Source list. Make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in the B Roll Paper Width list-in this case, ISO A2/A3 (420.0mm). Note • If the width of the loaded roll is not displayed in B Roll Paper Width, click L Printer Information on the Main pane and update the printer information.
Other useful settings 13. Make sure the C Page Size setting matches the original size as selected in C Paper Size in the Page Attributes dialog box-in this case, ISO A4. 14. Conrm the print settings, and then click M Print to start printing. Note • For tips on conrming print settings, see “Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X)”. (→P.
Other useful settings Using Favorites You can register print settings as Favorites to reuse settings from a particular job that met your expectations, or settings for a particular page size that you will use repeatedly. Favorites Registering a favorite for later use. You can choose the settings you have registered from a list before printing, and you can check the settings details. Note • You can also save the favorite settings as les.
Other useful settings Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Complete the print settings.
Other useful settings Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
Other useful settings Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing Roll paper can be automatically cut after printing. Note • It may not be possible to cut certain types of paper, such as adhesive paper. For details on types of paper that cannot be used with the auto cut feature, see the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.125) Automatic Cutting Roll paper is cut automatically after printing. If you prefer, you can print continuously without cutting the roll, or you can print a cut line.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically after printing (using the auto cut function), as well as how to print a cut line for manual cutting. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function if it is disabled, or to select the setting for printing a cut line instead. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu.
Other useful settings Cutting Roll Paper After Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to cut roll paper automatically (using the auto cut function) after printing, as well as how to print a cut line to cut the paper manually. Note • The auto cut function is activated on the printer by factory default and when the printer driver is installed. Follow the steps below to reactivate the function once disabled, or select the setting for printing a cut guideline instead. 1.
Other useful settings 8. Access the Main pane. 9. 10. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 11. To enable automatic cutting, click Printer Default in the H Automatic Cutting list. If you prefer Click C Set to display the Paper Detailed Settingsdialog box. to cut the paper later yourself, click Print Cut Guideline. Important • If the automatic cut function has been deactivated on the printer, change the auto cut setting on the printer Control Panel. 12. 13.
Printer Driver Windows Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Windows) For instructions on accessing the Windows printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) (→P.391) • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) (→P.393) For information on the Windows printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Sheet (Windows) (→P.
Printer Driver • Favorites Sheet (Windows) (→P.414) Groups of print settings you select on each sheet can be saved as a favorite. Favorites you have added can be edited or used at the time of printing as desired. • Utility Sheet (Windows) (→P.416) You can specify settings related to maintenance for the Printhead and feed amount, as well as settings for Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy. • Support Sheet (Windows) (→P.417) You can view support information and the user manual.
Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Windows) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. Important • Always specify the same type and size of paper in the printer menu and printer driver. If the type and size do not match, an error message will be displayed and printing is not possible. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. 6. 7.
Printer Driver 8. If you have selected Roll Paper in L Paper Source, select the width of the loaded roll in M Roll Paper Width. Note • A variety of settings are available in the printer driver to suit different printing applications. For details on available printing conditions, see “Printer Driver Settings (Windows)”. (→P.
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Windows) There are two ways to conrm the print settings, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.384) • Checking a print preview (→P.385) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, and Layout sheets. By checking images and numerical values in the preview, you can conrm current settings for the page size, orientation, paper source, layout, and so on.
Printer Driver Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. When you activate this feature, PageComposer is launched before printing. Conrming how documents will be printed this way helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.
Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Windows) This topic describes how to preview images of print jobs before actually printing them. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. 5. Select the L Open Preview When Print Job Starts check box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Make sure the Main sheet is displayed.
Printer Driver imagePROGRAF Preview 1. 2. 3. The main imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. On the main window, you can check the layout and change settings as needed. To print, click Start Printing in the File menu. Note • For details on imagePROGRAF Preview functions, see Preview .
Printer Driver PageComposer 1. The PageComposer window is displayed. (At this point, the document will not be printed yet.) 2. In the PageComposer editing window, select the document to print and open the Print Preview window. 3. 4. After conrming that the layout is just as you expected, close the Print Preview window. In the PageComposer editing window, make sure the document to print is selected. Choose Print in the File menu.
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Windows) This topic describes how to register favorites and print using favorite settings. Registering a favorite Follow the steps below to save the current print settings as a favorite. 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose Print in the application menu. 5. 6. Click H Add to display the Add dialog box. 7. Click OK to close the Add dialog box. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Complete the print settings.
Printer Driver Printing using the favorite Follow the steps below to print using the favorite you have registered. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. In the A Favorites, choose the favorite you registered. Select the printer in the dialog box, and then display the printer driver dialog box. (→P.391) Click the Favorites tab to display the Favorites sheet. Note • To import a favorite, click I Import and specify the favorite le. 5. 6.
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows) 1. 2. Choose Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Select the printer, and then display the printer driver dialog box. Note • The dialog box for specifying printing conditions varies depending on the source application. In some cases, when you select the printer, a sheet for conguring the printer driver is added to the dialog box. In the following case, click Preferences.
Printer Driver Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the source application, changes you make to the settings will only apply temporarily to that application. Because these are sizes you specify temporarily in the printer driver, the sizes will not be available after you exit the application. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from the Windows system menu. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows)”. (→P.
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from the Operating System Menu (Windows) 1. 2. Click start > Printers and Faxes (or Printers ). 3. Click Printing Preferences to display the Printing Preferences dialog box, titled with the Select the printer, and then display the printer properties dialog box. name of this printer. Note • The Device Settings sheet is also an extension of the printer driver. (→P.
Printer Driver Six sheets of print settings are displayed by the printer driver: Main, Page Setup, Layout, Favorites, Utility, and Support. Important • If you access the printer driver dialog box from the operating system menu, changes you make to the settings will apply to all applications you use for printing. • You can also access the printer driver dialog box from applications. see “Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)”. (→P.
Printer Driver Main Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Main sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main sheet, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the particular printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description M Status Monitor Click to start imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which enables you to conrm the status of the printer and print jobs. You can also set up email notication if printer errors occur by completing the Email Notice settings. For details, refer to the Status Monitor help le. N About Click to conrm version information for the printer driver. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description I Thicken Fine Lines Activate this option to print ne lines more distinctly. J Unidirectional Printing Although unidirectional printing is slower, it can help prevent misaligned lines and ensure better results. K Sharpen Text Activate this option to print text more sharply. T Economy Printing When this mode is selected, less ink is consumed than in regular printing, but the quality is diminished.
Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Windows) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver settings for the paper source and media type. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Get Information by Media Type. (→P.
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Windows) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.395) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Windows) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main sheet, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.395) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows) If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment sheet. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.395) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Object Adjustment Select this option to display the Object Adjustment dialog box, in which you can specify objects subject to color adjustment. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values. Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.212) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to.
Printer Driver Matching Sheet (Windows) On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Driver Matching Mode The following options are available when you select Driver Matching Mode in the Matching Mode list. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet. (→P.
Printer Driver ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode and Host ICM Mode On the Matching sheet, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. The following options are available when you select ICC Matching Mode, Driver ICM Mode, or Host ICM Mode on the Matching Mode sheet. Note • To display the Matching sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click the Matching sheet. (→P.
Printer Driver Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows) On the Color Adjustment sheet for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment sheet, on the Main sheet, click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings. (→P.395) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics. B View Color Pattern Clicking to select this check box will display the color pattern.
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.212) Object Adjustment dialog box In the Object Adjustment dialog box, you can specify what type of print jobs to apply color adjustment to. If an original comprises images, graphics, and text, you can specify which portion to apply color adjustment to. Note • To display the Object Adjustment dialog box, click Object Adjustment on the Color Adjustment sheet.
Printer Driver Page Setup Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Page Setup sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Setting Item Description A Page Size Select the page size as specied in the source application. For details on available page sizes, see “Paper Sizes”. (→P.130) B Borderless Printing Borderless printing is available if Roll Paper is selected in the L Paper Source list.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description H Orientation Choose the printing orientation. Making the Original Orientation Match the Paper Orientation (→P.366) K Rotate Page 90 degrees Activate this setting to rotate the document image by 90 degrees before printing. Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees (→P.345) (Conserve Paper) L Paper Source Choose the feed source, as desired. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in Media Type on the Main sheet.
Printer Driver Paper Size Options Dialog Box (Windows) In the Paper Size Options dialog box, you can create and register your own Custom Paper Size. The sizes you dene are listed with standard paper sizes for selection later as needed. Note • To display the Paper Size Options dialog box, on the Page Setup sheet, click Paper Size Options. (→P.407) Setting Item Description A Paper Size List Shows the names and sizes of paper that can be used with the printer driver.
Printer Driver Layout Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Layout sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Setting Item A Page Layout C Set D Watermark Description Activate this setting to select a particular page layout. Printing Multiple Pages Per Sheet (→P.325) Printing Posters in Sections (→P.331) Printing Multiple Originals Next to Each Other (→P.314) Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (→P.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Page Options Click to display the Page Options dialog box, which enables you to complete settings for printing the user name, date, or page number in the header or footer. M Special Settings If the printing results are not as you expected, click this option to change how printing is processed. S Defaults Click to restore all settings on the sheet to the default values.
Printer Driver Page Options Dialog Box (Windows) The Page Options dialog box offers the following settings. Note • To display the Page Options dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Page Options. (→P.410) Setting Item Description A Print Date Select where the date is printed, as desired. To print the time as well, select B Print Time Also. C Print User Name Select where the user name is printed, as desired. D Print Page Number Select where the page number is printed, as desired.
Printer Driver Special Settings Dialog Box (Windows) If the printing results are not as you expected, you can change how printing is processed in the Special Settings dialog box. Note • To display the Special Settings dialog box, on the Layout sheet, click Special Settings. (→P.410) Setting Item Description A FineZoom Settings This function is used in large-format printing. Normally, choose Auto.
Printer Driver Favorites Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Favorites sheet. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Favorites Printing favorites you have created are listed with Default Settings favorites. Using Favorites (→P.372) B Settings Details Displays details of the favorite selected in the A Favorites. C Comment Displays notes registered in the favorite.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description K Up Click to move the selected favorite up in the A Favorites list. L Down Click to move the selected favorite down in the A Favorites list.
Printer Driver Utility Sheet (Windows) The following settings are available on the Utilitysheet. For details on the utilities, refer to the relevant utility help. Corresponding Utility Button A Maintenance Click to start the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor, which offers the following maintenance for the printer.
Printer Driver Support Sheet (Windows) On the Support sheet, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
Printer Driver Device Settings Sheet (Windows) Many settings items on the printer properties sheets are controlled by Windows applications. However, the Device Settings sheet is for conguring the printer, and it is an extension of the printer driver. The following settings are available on the Device Settings sheet. Setting Item Description A Color Compatibility Click to display the Color Compatibility dialog box, which enables you to adjust colors if you have selected Color Mode > Color (CAD).
Printer Driver Settings Summaries Dialog Box (Windows) The Settings Summaries dialog box enables you to conrm the settings for the Main, Page Setup, Layout, and Favorites sheets. Button A Copy Corresponding Utility Click to copy the settings information to the clipboard. You can paste the settings information into a le created with a text editor or similar application.
Status Monitor Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. Two screens are available in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor : “Printer List” shows a list of printers, and “Status Monitor” shows details for each printer. • You can view a list of the printers for which printer drivers have been installed on your computer, printers connected to your computer, and printers found on the network.
Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access Digital Photo Front-Access is an application that links photos from Canon digital cameras and other image les on your computer with various other applications. • Simply select an image and click the icon of the application you want to start to launch the application. • You can also print from Digital Photo Front-Access.
PosterArtist PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals You can print a variety of source documents from word-processing or spreadsheet programs or screen shots from web browsers after composing an original with them using PosterArtist. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. Edit Using PosterArtist PosterArtist offers a wide range of features, including features to insert source documents in posters and compose an original with them.
PosterArtist Using PosterArtist to Compose Originals (Windows) This topic describes how to use PosterArtist to compose originals from multiple applications, creating a poster layout for printing. Important • PosterArtist (sold separately) must be installed to use this function. 1. 2. 3. Choose Print in the application menu. 4. Click the Layout tab to display the Layout sheet. 5. 6. 7. Select the A Page Layout check box.
PosterArtist 9. Edit and rearrange the image in the PosterArtist window as desired. Important • Without closing the PosterArtist window, repeat steps 1-8 to arrange originals from multiple applications on the same page. Note • For instructions on editing and rearranging images, refer to the PosterArtist Manual. 10. Print from the PosterArtist menu.
Device Setup Utility Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility is a utility to establish communication between the printer and your computer by completing relevant settings. After the printer is installed, for example, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility to complete the network settings initially. • Starting imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility will show a list of printers found on the network.
Device Setup Utility Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software.
Device Setup Utility Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Printer Driver Mac OS X Software Printer Driver Printer Driver Settings (Mac OS X) For instructions on accessing the Mac OS X printer driver, refer to the following topics. • Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) (→P.435) For information on the Mac OS X printer driver settings, refer to the following topics. • Main Pane (Mac OS X) (→P.436) You can specify the media type, color processing, print quality, print preview, and other settings.
Printer Driver Specifying Paper in the Printer Driver (Mac OS X) If you have replaced the paper, you must complete the following settings in the printer driver. 1. Choose Page Setup in the application menu to display the Page Attributes dialog box. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the printer in the B Format for list. 7. In the A Media Type list, select the type of paper that is loaded. Choose the original size in the C Paper Size list. Click F OK to close the dialog box. Choose Print in the application menu.
Printer Driver 8. 9. 10. Access the Page Setup pane. In the A Paper Source list, select how paper is supplied. If you have selected Cut Sheet in A Paper Source, make sure the size as selected in Page Setup is displayed in C Page Size. If you have selected Roll Paper in A Paper Source, make sure the width of the loaded roll is displayed in B Roll Paper Width.
Printer Driver Conrming Print Settings (Mac OS X) There are two ways to conrm what printing conditions have been specied, as follows. • Checking a preview of the settings (→P.431) • Checking a print preview (→P.432) Checking a preview of the settings A preview of the settings is displayed on the left side of the Main, Page Setup, Utility, and Additional Settings panes.
Printer Driver Note • To check the Print Target specied in Easy Settings, click F View set. on the Main pane to display the View settings dialog box. Checking a print preview You can check an image of the original just as it will be printed. Conrming the image of print jobs beforehand helps prevent printing errors. For details on print previews, see “Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing”. (→P.
Printer Driver Checking the Layout in a Preview Before Printing (Mac OS X) This topic describes how to check the layout before printing using the Preview function. 1. 2. Choose Print in the application menu. 3. The Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window is displayed. 4. 5. Check the layout and adjust settings in the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview window as desired. Click PDF and select Canon imagePROGRAF Preview. Print from the Canon imagePROGRAF Preview menu.
Printer Driver Using Favorites (Mac OS X) You can use the Presets function in Mac OS X for favorite-based printing. Note • In the printing dialog box, click Save As in the Presets list to save the current print settings. This is a standard feature of the operating system. For details, refer to the Mac OS documentation.
Printer Driver Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X) 1. In the application software, select Print from the File menu to display the dialog box for printing conditions. Note • This dialog box includes basic printing options and enables you to choose the printer, specify the range of pages, number of copies, and so on. 2. Select the printer in the Printer list. 3. Click Print to start printing.
Printer Driver Main Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Main pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help le. Note • On the Main pane, choose Easy Settings to specify basic print settings based on the printing application, or switch to Advanced Settings to complete more detailed settings as desired. Conguration using Easy Settings Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper.
Printer Driver Conguration using Advanced Settings Using Mac OS X 10.5 Setting Item A Media Type Description Select the type of paper. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.125) B Get Information Click to display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, which shows the types of paper specied on the printer for each feed source.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description N Input Bit Depth Choose the levels of gradation in print data, either 8-bit or 16-bit. Optimal results when printing data with rich gradation are possible by choosing 16-bit. For example, this option is particularly suited to printing images created after specifying 16 bits per channel in Photoshop. (Only supported in Mac OS X 10.5) O Fast Graphic Process Select this option to print faster than usual, when possible. (Only supported in Mac OS X 10.
Printer Driver Paper Information on Printer Dialog Box (Mac OS X) On the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, you can obtain information on the paper in the printer and congure printer driver media type setting. Note • To display the Paper Information on Printer dialog box, on the Main pane, click Get Information by Media Type. (→P.436) Setting Item A Paper Source Description Shows the Paper Source supported by the printer, as well as the type of paper loaded.
Printer Driver Media Detailed Settings Dialog Box (Mac OS X) The Paper Detailed Settings dialog box offers the following settings. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Note • To display the Paper Detailed Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click Settings by Media Type. (→P.436) Setting Item Description A Media Type Select the paper type. For information on the types of paper the printer supports, refer to the Paper Reference Guide. (→P.
Printer Driver View Settings Dialog Box for the Printing Application (Mac OS X) In the View Settings dialog box, you can check details of the selected printing application. Note • To display the View Settings dialog box, on the Main pane, click View Settings by Print Target. (→P.436) Setting Item Description A Print Target Shows all Print Target options (settings items for the printing application). B Name Identies the item selected in Print Target by its name and an icon.
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Color (Mac OS X) In general, make any needed adjustments to the color of documents in the application used to create them. However, if the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can also adjust the color in the printer driver. Color Adjustment pane: color If the color tone as printed is not as you expected, you can adjust it on the Color Adjustment pane.
Printer Driver Note • For details on settings items, see “Adjusting the Color in the Printer Driver”. (→P.212) Matching pane On the Matching pane, you can specify color matching to compensate for differences in the appearance of colors on various devices. Note • To display the Matching pane, on the Main pane click Color Settings by Color Mode in Advanced Settings, and then click Matching. (→P.436) Setting Item Description A Matching Mode Select the color matching mode to use, as desired.
Printer Driver Color Settings Pane: Monochrome (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Color Settings pane for monochrome printing. Color Adjustment pane: Monochrome On the Color Adjustment pane for monochrome printing, you can adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • To display the Color Adjustment pane, on the Main pane, click Color Settings in Advanced Settings. (→P.436) Setting Item Description A Sample Type Choose a sample image from Standard, Portrait, Landscape, or Graphics.
Printer Driver Page Setup Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Page Setup pane. For details on settings items, refer to the printer driver help. Setting Item Description A Paper Source Choose how paper is supplied. Options displayed in the list vary depending on the selection in A Media Type in the Main pane. B Roll Paper Width Displays the paper width of the roll loaded in the printer. Unknown is displayed if the printer cannot detect the roll paper width.
Printer Driver Setting Item Description J Print Centered Activate this setting to print document images in the center of the paper. Printing Originals Centered on Rolls (→P.334) Printing Originals Centered on Sheets (→P.340) K No Spaces at Top or Activate this setting to print the next image skipping blank areas above and below printable data in documents, which enables you to conserve the paper. Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (→P.
Printer Driver Utility Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Utilitypane. Setting Item Description A Set Click to display the Printer dialog box, which offers the following maintenance for the printer. • Nozzle (ink ejecting outlet) cleaning • Head alignment adjustment • Feed amount adjustment B View Click to start imagePROGRAF Printmonitor, which enables you to view the status of print jobs.
Printer Driver Additional Settings Pane (Mac OS X) The following settings are available on the Additional Settings pane. Setting Item Description A Data Send Method Choose how print data is sent to the printer. • B Send Print Data Immediately to Printer • C Send All Print Data as Batch to Printer D Send job to Click to display the Send job to dialog box, which enables you to specify how print jobs are stored on the printer’s hard disk.
Printer Driver Support Pane (Mac OS X) On the Support pane, you can view support information and the user’s manual. Button Corresponding Utility A Support Information Click to access the Canon support webpage, where you can nd the latest information on the printer and consumables, check for printer driver updates, and browse other information. B User Manual Click to view the printer user’s manual. This function requires the user’s manual to be installed on your computer.
Printmonitor Printmonitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) imagePROGRAF Printmonitor is a utility for checking the printer status and managing print jobs. • • • • Printer status can be checked in real time on a computer monitor. You can check the status of print jobs, cancel jobs, and manage them as needed. If a printer error occurs, you can investigate the corrective action immediately.
Network Setting Network Setting Network Setting Network Environment System requirements The system requirements, which vary depending on your network, are as follows. • Printing over a TCP/IP network • Compatible operating systems • Windows 2000 (Professional or Server) • Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) • Windows Server 2003 (Standard Edition) • Windows Vista (Home Basic/Business/Ultimate) • Windows Server 2008 (Standard Edition or Enterprise Edition) • Mac OS X 10.2.
Network Setting Network Environment After conrming what type of network environment you will connect the printer to, set up the printer and computers as needed. • Example of a Windows network In Windows networks, print over TCP/IP. Note • NetBIOS is not supported. • Example of a Macintosh network In Macintosh networks, print over AppleTalk (EtherTalk) or TCP/IP, using Bonjour (Zeroconf) functions.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address on the Printer You must congure the printer’s IP address before using the printer in a TCP/IP network. The printer’s IP address is congured automatically when you install the printer driver following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. Congure the IP address by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility, the printer Control Panel, or ARP or PING commands, if the IP address is changed, or if you change the printer connection mode to a network connection.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel This topic describes how to congure the printer’s IP address on the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select TCP/IP, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Setting, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select IP Address, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting Conguring the IP Address Using ARP and PING Commands This topic describes how to congure the IP address using ARP and PING commands. To use the ARP and PING commands, you will need to know the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel. 1. Check the printer’s MAC address. You can conrm the MAC address on the Control Panel as follows: 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. 3.
Network Setting Using RemoteUI Enter the printer’s IP address in a web browser to display the RemoteUI page. After you log on to RemoteUI from the page, you can check and change the status of the printer and print jobs, and congure network settings. To access RemoteUI, start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s TCP/IP Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the TCP/IP network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Item 7. Default Setting Details RAW Mode Bi-direction Activate this setting to use Raw mode bidirectional communication. Off FTP Printing Activate this setting to use FTP Printing. On SMTP Server Address Specify the SMTP server’s IP address. 0.0.0.0 Primary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server. 0.0.0.0 Secondary DNS Server Address Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. 0.0.0.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Item NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. (0-255 characters) Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-64 characters) Print Server Password Set a password for the print server.
Network Setting Specifying Printer-Related Information Follow the steps below to specify device information and security settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting Email Notication When Printing is Finished or Errors Occur The printer can notify you of the printer status by email. Even when you are away from the printer, you can know when printing is nished or if errors occur. Receive notication via email on your mobile phone or at your computer. Use the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) function to set up email recipients and message timing.
Network Setting Initializing the Network Settings Use RemoteUI to restore the network settings to the default values as follows. Important • Initializing the network settings will also restore the default value of the printer’s IP address. As a result, the RemoteUI page cannot be displayed in the web browser after this procedure. • For instructions on reconguring the IP address, see “Conguring the IP Address on the Printer”. (→P.453) • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.457) 1.
Network Setting (Windows) Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Windows) This topic describes how to specify the printer driver destination if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. The procedure described below is the conguration based on the LPR or Raw protocol using the standard TCP/IP port in Windows ( Standard TCP/IP Port ).
Network Setting (Windows) Sharing the Printer in Windows If you set up a computer as a print server in Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008, the computer can receive print jobs sent from other computers (clients) connected to it for printing. This topic describes how to share the printer in Windows. Important • We recommend that your network administrator congure your network for printer sharing. 1. Open the Printers and Faxes (or Printers ) window. 2.
Network Setting (Windows) 3. On the Sharing sheet, click Share this printer and enter the shared name. 4. To print jobs from clients running other versions of Windows, click Additional Drivers and follow the instructions to install the printer driver of the corresponding version. If you are prompted to choose the location of the printer driver le, insert the provided User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and specify the folder where the printer driver is located. 5. Click OK.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the Printer’s NetWare Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the NetWare network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting (Windows) Item NDS PServer NPrinter 7. Printer Number Specify the number of the printer connected to the NetWare print server. (0-15) 0 Tree Name Specify the name of an NDS tree that has a NetWare print server. (0-32 characters) - Context Name Specify the name of a context that has a NetWare print server. (0-255 characters) Print Server Name Specify the name of a NetWare print server. (0-64 characters) Print Server Password Set a password for the print server.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type To enable communication between the printer and computers on your network, specify the Ethernet frame type in your NetWare environment. Follow the steps below to specify the frame type by using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility or the printer Control Panel. Note • You can specify the frame type by using RemoteUI if the printer’s IP address is congured.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying the Frame Type Using the Printer Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select NetWare, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select On, and then press the OK button. Return to the NetWare menu. 6. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Frame Type, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Print Services Before printing in a NetWare network, you must congure print services such as print servers, print queues, and so on. You can congure the print service settings from a computer using any of the following software. • NWADMIN • PCONSOLE (from Novell, provided with NetWare) Important • If you use NWADMIN to congure the print service settings, Novell Client (the Novell NetWare client software) must be installed as the client software application.
Network Setting (Windows) Using NWADMIN or PCONSOLE to set up the print server Use NWADMIN to set up the print server if NDS queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. Log into NetWare as Administrator or with equivalent rights, and then start NWADMIN. Run Quick Setup. 1. Choose Print Services Quick Setup in the Tools menu. 2. Enter a desired name in Print Server Name. To use an existing print server, click the button at right and choose the name from the list. 3.
Network Setting (Windows) Use PCONSOLE to set up the print server if bindery queue server mode or remote printer mode is used. 1. 2. 3. Log into NetWare as Supervisor and start PCONSOLE. Switch to bindery mode. If the print server has not been created, create it. 1. In Available Options, select Quick Setup and press the Enter key. 2. Enter the name of the new print server, the new printer, and the queue. Note • The print server name will be required when conguring the printer’s protocol settings.
Network Setting (Windows) Specifying NetWare Protocols Follow the steps below to congure NetWare protocol settings other than the frame type by using RemoteUI. Note • For details on RemoteUI, see “Using RemoteUI”. (→P.457) 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon.
Network Setting (Windows) • If you have selected NDS PServer: Queue Server Mode (Using an NDS Print Server) 1. In Tree Name and Context Name, enter the tree and context name of the print server. 2. In Print Server Name, enter the name of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.473)" 3. In Print Server Password, enter the password of the print server created in "Specifying NetWare Print Services. (→P.473)" 4.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring NetWare Network Settings To print over a NetWare network, congure the network environment as follows. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account. We recommend that your network administrator congure the network settings. 1. Specify the Ethernet frame type for communication between the printer and computers. For instructions, see “Specifying the Printer’s Frame Type”. (→P.471) 2.
Network Setting (Windows) Installing imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility Install imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility from the User Software CD-ROM provided with the printer as follows: Important • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights equivalent to the “Administrator” account. 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the User Software CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. On the Setup Menu window, click Install Individual Software.
Network Setting (Windows) Conguring the IP Address Using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility From a computer running Windows, you can use imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility provided with the printer to congure the printer’s IP address. This topic describes how to congure the IP address using imagePROGRAF Device Setup Utility. Important • To congure network settings, you must be logged in with administrative rights such as “Administrator” account.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer Driver Destination (Macintosh) Specify the printer driver destination as follows if the printer’s IP address is changed, or if you will use the printer over a network connection instead of via USB connection. • If you switch to printing in an AppleTalk network, see “Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Macintosh)”. (→P.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Printer’s AppleTalk Network Settings Follow the steps below to congure the AppleTalk network settings. 1. Start the web browser and enter the following URL in the Location (or Address ) box to display the RemoteUI page. http://“printer IP address or name”/ Example: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/ 2. 3. 4. 5. Select Administrator Mode and click Logon. If a password has been set on the printer, enter the password.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for AppleTalk Networks (Macintosh) To print over an AppleTalk network, activate the AppleTalk protocol and congure the destination as follows. Activating AppleTalk on the printer Important • By factory default, the AppleTalk protocol is disabled on the printer. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the destination (Mac OS X) Important • AppleTalk is supported in Mac OS X 10.2.8-10.4. Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4. The method of conguring the destination varies depending on the version of Mac OS X. 1. 2. In System Preferences, click Network to display the Network window. In Show, choose Built-in Ethernet. Next, click AppleTalk, select Make AppleTalk Active, and click Apply now. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 7. Select the printer from the list in the Printer Browser window and click Add.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for TCP/IP Network (Macintosh) Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network. Important • If you will use the printer in a TCP/IP network, make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. • Conguring the IP Address Using the Printer Control Panel (→P.455) Conguring the Destination (Mac OS X) Note • The following procedures are based on Mac OS X 10.4.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 5. In the list of connection methods, click Canon IP(iPF). 6. Enter the printer’s IP address in Printer’s Address and click Add.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) 7. Make sure the printer has been added, and then close the Printer List window. Important • If imagePROGRAF Generic is indicated in Kind, the printer information is not properly acquired. Make sure the printer is on and connected to the network. (→P.
Network Setting (Mac OS X) Conguring the Destination for Bonjour Network (Macintosh) In Mac OS X 10.2.8 and later, use Bonjour functions to easily connect the printer to the network. Follow the steps below to congure the destination if you use the printer on TCP/IP network. Important • Bonjour and IP Print (Auto) do not support printing to a printer on other network groups that require a router for connection. Make sure the computer and printer are on the same network.
Hard Disk Hard Disk Hard Disk Printer Hard Disk Operations Printer hard disk operations are available from the following programs and interfaces. • • • • • • • • Printer driver imagePROGRAF HDI Driver imagePROGRAF Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy imagePROGRAF Status Monitor imagePROGRAF Printmonitor RemoteUI Control Panel The hard disk operations available through each interface are as follows.
Hard Disk Printer driver Windows imagePROGRAF HDI Driver Mac OS Printer driver Operation Availability imagePROGRAF Free Layout Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy Availability imagePROGRAF Status Monitor RemoteUI Control Panel Availability Availability imagePROGRAF Printmonitor Availability Operations with saved jobs Print No saved jobs No Yes Yes Yes Delete No saved jobs No Yes Yes Yes Job queue management Display job No queue No Yes Yes Yes
Hard Disk Saved Print Jobs Saving print jobs refers to the process of sending print jobs from a computer and storing them on the printer’s hard disk. By saving print jobs, you can print them repeatedly as needed without sending them from a computer again. Saving print jobs enables you to do the following things.
Hard Disk Storage destination The storage area on the printer’s hard disk is divided into a temporary storage area and a permanent storage area. Print jobs in the “job queue” or “Common Box” are saved in the temporary storage area. Jobs in “Personal Boxes” are saved in the permanent storage area. • Job queue Print jobs in progress(*1) are temporarily saved in the job queue, a storage space where jobs are saved in the order they will be printed. Up to ten jobs can be stored in the queue.
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver To save print jobs sent from software or systems other than the printer driver provided with the printer, complete the Output Method and Save and Print settings in the printer menu. Important • Contact the software or system developer for information about support for this printer function. Specifying Output Method 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Hard Disk Saving Print Jobs You can save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk. Save print jobs on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • Using the printer driver (Windows) (→P.496) • Using HDI Driver (Windows) See "Output Method Setting." • Using Free Layout (Windows) See the section on the Output Method dialog box. • Using Color imageRUNNER Enlargement Copy (Windows) See the section on the Output Method button on the Output Settings sheet.
Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Windows) 1. Access the Page Setup sheet. 2. Click Output Method to display the Output Method dialog box. 3. In Output Method, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. (This is the default format.) • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer.
Hard Disk 4. In Name of data to be saved, specify how to name saved print jobs. • To use the le name, choose Use le name. • Otherwise choose Enter name and enter a name in Name. 5. Click OK to close the Output Method dialog box.
Hard Disk Using the printer driver (Mac OS) 1. Access the Additional Settings pane. 2. In Send job to, choose the format for saved print jobs. • Print Save print jobs automatically at the same time they are printed. • Print (auto delete) Save print jobs temporarily at the same time they are printed and delete them after printing. • Save in mail box Save print jobs on the printer. The Destination dialog box is displayed if you select Save in mail box.
Hard Disk Do Not Save Print Jobs in the Common Box If you have specied Print in the printer driver as the format for saving print jobs, jobs sent from the computer are saved in the Common Box. (→P.492) You can select Save: Shared Box > Off in the printer menu so that print jobs for which you have selected Output Method > Print in the printer driver are deleted from the box after printing. Use this function when printing highly condential documents.
Hard Disk Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs) Print jobs can be deleted or their printing order changed to print them immediately, depending on their status. You can determine the status of print jobs in Windows by checking the Control Panel, RemoteUI, or imagePROGRAF Status Monitor and on a Macintosh computer by checking imagePROGRAF Printmonitor. • Deleting queued print jobs You cannot manually delete jobs that are already in the process of being deleted.
Hard Disk Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display Menu Durng Prtng. 2. You can manage queued jobs as follows. • Deleting queued jobs 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Mgmt Menu, and then press the OK button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Print Job, and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the print job to delete, and then press the ► button. 4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Delete, and then press the OK button. • Changing the order of printing 1.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Job sheet, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available. • • • • Preempting other jobs Pausing printing Resuming printing Canceling print jobs For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le. Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) On the Driver pane, select the job and the desired function. The following functions are available.
Hard Disk Setting Passwords for Personal Boxes By default, no passwords are set for personal boxes. For greater security, you can set passwords for each personal box. After you set a password, it will be required to modify the personal box settings, as well as to display, print, delete, move, and modify jobs saved in the personal box. Note • A password cannot be set for the common box. • Enter a four-digit number as the password, in the range 0001-9999.
Hard Disk 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set Password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Conrmation Number : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box for a password and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.
Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Re-enter to conrm : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set. 2. In the Settings dialog box, specify the password and click OK. • Set password : Select the check box. • Password : Enter the password. (This eld is limited to four digits in the range 0001-9999.) • Verify : Re-enter the password to conrm it. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Naming Personal Boxes By default, personal boxes are unnamed. You can name them for easier management. You can assign a name to a personal box as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, select the personal box to identify. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box.
Hard Disk 2. Click Edit. 3. In the Set/Register User’s Inbox dialog box, enter the personal box name in Inbox Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a listed personal box to identify and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set for the personal box. 2. In the Documents dialog box, click Settings.
Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Select a saved job and click Set. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. In the Settings dialog box, enter the personal box name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Displaying a List of Saved Jobs You can display saved print jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. View the list of stored print jobs as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Display a list of saved print jobs. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI Choose a mail box on the Stored Job page to display a list of jobs saved in that mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk Jobs saved in the mail box are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. Jobs saved in that mail box are displayed in the Documents dialog box. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Printing a List of Saved Jobs You can print a list of saved print jobs in the common box and each personal box. You can also print a list of print jobs by using the Control Panel. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print a list of saved print jobs. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stored Job, and then press the ► button. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the box number (in the range 00-29), and then press the ► button. 4.
Hard Disk Printing Saved Jobs You can print jobs stored on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Print the saved job. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Stored Job, and then press the ► button. 3.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the print job in the list and click Print. 3. On the Print Saved Document page, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Print.
Hard Disk 3. In the Print dialog box, enter the quantity to print in Copies and click OK. Note • The printing time initially indicates how long it took to nish printing one copy during the previous print job. If you change the value in Copies, the printing time indicates the time it took to print one copy during the previous print job multiplied by the number of copies. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 1. In the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Resume Printing to display the Resume Printing dialog box.
Hard Disk 3. Specify the number of copies and click the OK button. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Moving Saved Jobs Print jobs that you have saved in the Print format are saved in the common box, number “00”. However, jobs in this mail box will be deleted one after another starting with the oldest job in the following situations.
Hard Disk Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move.
Hard Disk 3. On the Move Document page, select the name or number of the destination personal box in the Destination mail box list and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Move.
Hard Disk 3. In the Move dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click “►” next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the print job in the list and click Move. 3. In the Move Document dialog box, select the destination personal box and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Displaying Details of Saved Jobs You can view details of stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. The Details of the saved document page is displayed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties. The Properties dialog box is displayed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Renaming Saved Jobs You can rename stored print jobs as follows. • Using RemoteUI • Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) • Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Details. 3. On the Details of the saved document page, click Change Document.
Hard Disk 4. On the Rename Saved Document page, enter the new job name in Document Name and click OK. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the saved job in the list and click Properties.
Hard Disk 3. In the Properties dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. The password is a four-digit number. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Set.
Hard Disk 3. In the Settings dialog box, enter the new job name and click OK. Documents cannot be renamed unless a password has been set. In this case, specify a password. After renaming, you can cancel the password as needed. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Deleting Saved Jobs You can delete saved jobs in the box shared among all users and in each personal box. Delete stored print jobs as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Mac OS) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. Delete the saved job. 1. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. 2.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI 1. On the Stored Job page, choose the mail box. Note • Enter a password if one has been set.
Hard Disk 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor 1. On the Hard Disk sheet, select a mail box in the list and click Open. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. In the Documents dialog box, select the print job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor 1. On the Hard Disk pane, click ► next to Inbox No./Name to list saved jobs. Note • Enter a password if one has been set. 2. Select the saved job in the list and click Delete. For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Checking the Free Hard Disk Space You can check the space available on the printer’s hard disk as follows. • • • • Using the Control Panel Using RemoteUI Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh) Using the Control Panel 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Job Management, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select HDD Information, and then press the ► button.
Hard Disk Using RemoteUI To view the box list, select Stored Job in Job Management. On the Stored Job page, the free hard disk space is shown in the upper-right corner when boxes are listed. For details, refer to the RemoteUI help. Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor The Hard Disk sheet shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Sheet in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Status Monitor help le.
Hard Disk Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor The Hard Disk pane shows the free hard disk space. ■Hard Disk Pane in imagePROGRAF Printmonitor For details, refer to the imagePROGRAF Printmonitor help le.
Hard Disk Erasing Data on the Printer’s Hard Disk You can erase data on the printer’s hard disk from the Control Panel. There are three ways to erase the data, as follows. Erasure Method Time Required Details High Speed A few seconds Erases le management data for print job data stored on the printer’s hard disk. Choose this method for relatively fast erasure. Because only the le management data is erased, the print job data itself is not erased.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjustments for Better Print Quality Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting the Printhead If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the printhead. • Printing is faint or affected by banding in different colors Execute Nozzle Check to check for printhead nozzle clogging. For instructions, see “Checking for Nozzle Clogging”. (→P.587) • Printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment Use Auto Head Adj.
Adjusting the Printhead Automatic Straightening of Lines and Colors (Auto Head Adj.) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. Use Auto Head Adj. to have the printer print and read a test pattern for automatic adjustment of the printhead. Auto Head Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Standard Adj. will x most slight image distortion or color misalignment, but if not, try Advanced Adj..
Adjusting the Printhead 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Adjust Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Head Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Standard Adj. or Advanced Adj., and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for printhead adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or a sheet of A2 size or larger. 7.
Adjusting the Printhead Manual Straightening of Lines and Colors (Manual Head Adj) If printed vertical lines are warped or colors are out of alignment, adjust the Printhead alignment. With Manual Head Adj, you can manually adjust the Printhead alignment by printing and reading a test pattern. You can adjust the Printhead alignment automatically or manually. Normally, choose automatic adjustment.
Adjusting the Printhead 8. Examine test pattern D-1 for printhead adjustment and determine the number of the pattern with straight lines. Note • If lines seem straightest in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the pattern number, and then press the OK button.
Adjusting the Printhead Adjusting Line Misalignment (Head Inc. Adj.) If printed lines are misaligned, try adjusting the angle of the Printhead. Even slight misalignment can be corrected. Adjust the Printhead orientation by printing and reading a test pattern. Paper to Prepare Rolls An unused roll at least 10 inches wide Sheets One sheet of unused paper of at least A4/Letter size Execute Head Inc. Adj. as follows. 1. Load the paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls (→P.
Adjusting the Printhead 7. Align the Angle Adjustment Lever with the red square and close the Top Cover. A test pattern is printed for adjustment. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. 8. Examine the test pattern for adjustment. Determine the straightest set of lines. 9. Open the Top Cover and move the Angle Adjustment Lever to match the number (or the square) of the straightest set of lines.
Adjusting the Printhead 10. Close the Top Cover. The Printhead is now straight, and adjustment is complete.
Adjusting the Printhead Troubleshooting Paper Abrasion and Blurry Images (Head Height) If paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the Printhead height may improve results. If image edges are blurred, it may help to lower the Printhead. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Feed Amount If printed documents are affected by the following problems, try adjusting the feed amount. • Banding in different colors • Line length is not accurate in the direction paper is fed To adjust the feed amount, do the following, in this order. 1. Depending on the issue, change the Feed Priority setting for the particular type of paper. (→P.563) 2. Based on the Feed Priority setting, use Auto Band Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Selecting a Feed Amount Adjustment Method (Feed Priority) Methods of adjusting the amount paper is fed are set for each type of paper, in the Feed Priority setting. Adjust the Feed Priority setting to suit your particular printing application. • Band Joint : Adjusts the feed amount to reduce banding across the sheet in printed documents. The settings of Auto Band Adj. or Manual Band Adj are applied. If you have executed Fine Band Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Auto Band Adjustment (Auto Band Adj.) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. Auto Band Adj. offers two modes, Standard Adj. and Advanced Adj.. Use Advanced Adj. if Standard Adj. does not eliminate banding, or when using paper other than genuine Canon paper or paper for purposes other than checking output. Always check the Feed Priority setting before using Auto Band Adj.. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for band adjustment. Adjustment is now nished if you have printed on a roll or on sheets of A2 size or larger. 7. If you are printing on sheets smaller than A2 size for Standard Adj., a conrmation message is shown on the Display Screen, requesting you to continue printing. Press the OK button and follow the instructions on the Display Screen.
Adjusting the feed amount Manual Band Adjustment (Manual Band Adj) If printed images are affected by banding in different colors, adjust the amount that paper is fed. Use Manual Band Adj for transparent media or other paper for which adjustment with Auto Band Adj. is not possible. We recommend automatic adjustment for other types of paper. (→P.564) Always check the Feed Priority setting before using Manual Band Adj. (→P.
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Examine test pattern A for band adjustment. Determine the pattern in which streaks are least noticeable. Note • If streaks seem least noticeable in two patterns but you cannot decide which one is better, choose an intermediate value. For example, choose 11 if you cannot decide whether pattern 10 or 12 is better. 7. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the number selected in step 6, and then press the OK button. Test pattern B is printed for band adjustment. 8.
Adjusting the feed amount Banding Adjustment During Printing (Fine Band Adj.) If, during printing, the contrast is uneven sideways across the paper or banding in different colors appears at 50 mm (2 in.) intervals, try adjusting the feed amount as follows. The results of adjustment are applied to printing in progress, enabling you to check the results immediately. However, note that because printing is paused, colors may be slightly different. Use Fine Band Adj. after Auto Band Adj.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting Line Length (Adjust Length) Use Adjust Length to ensure that lines in CAD drawings are printed at exactly the right length. In the Adjust Length menu, choose the mode of length adjustment ( A:High or B:Standard/Draft ) that suits your particular printing application. • A:High : This setting is applied when Highest or High is selected in Print Quality in the printer driver.
Adjusting the feed amount 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. A test pattern is printed for adjustment based on the amount of paper stretching or shrinkage. The scale bar shows “Millimeter” in 50 mm units and “Inch” in 1 inch units. Note • A test pattern is printed in black when you choose A:High or in magenta if you choose B:Standard/Draft. • To cancel printing the test pattern for adjustment, hold down the Stop button for a second or more, and then go to step 7. 7.
Adjusting the feed amount Adjusting the Vacuum Strength (VacuumStrngth) When printing on heavyweight paper or paper that curls or wrinkles easily, if paper rubs against the printer or the edge is wrinkled from rubbing, adjusting the level of suction against paper on the Platen may improve results. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Paper Details, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper, and then press the ► button.
Ink Tanks Maintenance Ink Tanks Ink Tanks Ink tanks that can be used in the printer are labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. When purchasing ink tanks, make sure an “A” is printed on the label, along with the following Ink Tank serial numbers. • 330 ml (11.2 oz) • MBK Ink Tank PFI-303MBK • BK Ink Tank PFI-303BK • C Ink Tank PFI-303C • M Ink Tank PFI-303M • Y Ink Tank PFI-303Y • 700 ml (23.
Ink Tanks Replacing Ink Tanks Compatible ink tanks Replacement ink tanks in 330 ml (11.2 oz) and 700 ml (23.7 oz) capacities are supported. These ink tanks are labeled with a white letter “A” in a black circle on the side. Request ink tanks with the same label when you purchase new ones. For details, see “Ink Tanks”. (→P.572) 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.
Ink Tanks Make sure the printer is ready for Ink Tank replacement You can replace ink tanks if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Online or Ofine, or if messages advise you to check the amount of ink left or replace ink tanks. If a message requests you to replace ink tanks, press the OK button. Do not remove an Ink Tank during initialization immediately after turning on the printer, or during printhead cleaning.
Ink Tanks Remove the Ink Tank (330 ml) 1. Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. 2. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. Important • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks.
Ink Tanks 3. Hold the Ink Tank by the grips (a) and remove it. Press the OK button. Note • 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. • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.
Ink Tanks Remove the Ink Tank (700 ml) 1. Open the Ink Tank Cover of the tank for replacement and check the Ink Lamp. The Ink Lamp ashes quickly if there is no ink left. Caution • Avoid hitting the printer when replacing an Ink Tank. Handle the printer gently when replacing tanks. 2. Lift the stopper (a) of the Ink Tank Lock Lever for the color to replace. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down to the front. Important • Push the Ink Tank Lock Lever down until it locks.
Ink Tanks 3. Hold the Ink Tank by the handle (a) and remove it. Press the OK button. Note • If there is still ink in the Ink Tank you removed, store it in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • Dispose of used ink tanks according to local regulations.
Ink Tanks Load the ink tank (330 ml) 1. Before opening the pouch, tilt the Ink Tank to the left and right gently seven or eight times. Note • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. 2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Note • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts. This may cause stains, damage the Ink Tank, and affect printing quality. • Avoid dropping the Ink Tank after removing it from the pouch.
Ink Tanks 4. Lift the Ink Tank Lock Lever until it stops, and then push it down until it clicks into place. 5. Make sure the Ink Lamp is lit in red. Note • If the Ink Lamp is not lit in red, reload the tank. • Ink lamps ash when there is little ink left. 6. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer will go online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely.
Ink Tanks Load the ink tank (700 ml) 1. Before opening the pouch, hold the new Ink Tank with both hands and tilt it to the left and right as shown, shaking gently it seven or eight times. Caution • 700 ml ink tanks are heavy, so use your whole arm to agitate it instead of just your wrist. Note • If you do not agitate the Ink Tank, the ink may sediment, which may affect printing quality. 2. Open the pouch and remove the Ink Tank. Note • Never touch the ink holes or electrical contacts.
Ink Tanks 3. Press the OK button and insert the Ink Tank into the holder with the ink holes facing down, as shown. Important • Ink tanks cannot be loaded in the holder if the color or orientation is incorrect. If the Ink Tank does not t in the holder, do not force it into the holder. Make sure the color of the Ink Tank Lock Lever matches the color of the Ink Tank, and check the orientation of the Ink Tank before reloading it. 4.
Ink Tanks 6. Close the Ink Tank Cover. The printer will go online or ofine. Important • After Ink Tank replacement, always close the Ink Tank Cover. If the Ink Tank Cover cannot close, some Ink Tank Lock Lever may not be closed completely. Make sure all ink tank lock levers are fully closed. • To close the Ink Tank Cover when no Ink Tank is installed (as when moving the printer), push the release lever (a) as shown while returning the Ink Tank Lock Lever to the original position.
Ink Tanks Checking Ink Tank Levels On the Display Screen, you can check how much ink is left in the Ink Tank. The Display Screen indicates the remaining ink levels, unless an error message is displayed. During error messages, press the Information button to view the ink levels on the Display Screen. These levels shown on the Display Screen correspond to the inks identied by the Color Label on the bottom of the Display Screen.
Ink Tanks When to Replace Ink Tanks Replace or prepare to replace Ink Tank in the following situations. If a message for checking the ink is shown on the Display Screen When there is little ink left, the Message lamp is lit and Ink Level: Check is shown on the Display Screen. You can continue to print, but prepare to replace the Ink Tank. (→P.
Printheads Printheads Printhead This is a replacement Printhead for the printer. • Printhead PF-03 Note • For instructions on replacing the Printhead, see “Replacing the Printhead”. (→P.
Printheads Checking for Nozzle Clogging If printing is faint or streaked in different colors, make sure the Printhead nozzles are clear by printing a test pattern to check the nozzles. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.57) 1. Load unused paper. • Attaching the Roll Holder to Rolls (→P.136) • Loading Rolls in the Printer (→P.139) • Loading Sheets in the Printer (→P.164) 2.
Printheads Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to resolve. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.57) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead When to replace the Printhead Replace the Printhead in the following situations. • If the printing quality does not improve even after one or two cycles of Head Cleaning B from the printer menu • If the Display Screen indicates Open top cover and replace the printhead. • If your Canon dealer has advised you to replace the Printhead Compatible printheads For information on compatible printheads, see “Printhead”. (→P.
Printheads Replacing the Printhead Follow these steps to replace the Printhead. Failure to follow this procedure may cause ink to leak from the Printhead, resulting in stains. Caution • When replacing the Printhead immediately after printing, wait a few minutes before replacing it. The metal parts of the Printhead become hot during printing, and there is a risk of burns from touching these parts. Note • Prepare a new Ink Tank when ink levels are low.
Printheads 8. If the Printhead Fixer Cover or Printhead Fixer Lever is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. • Never touch the metal contacts of the Carriage. This may damage the printer. 9. If the ventilation duct (a) is dirty, use a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely to wipe it clean.
Printheads 11. Pull up the Printhead Fixer Cover to open it completely. 12. Remove the used Printhead. Note • Dispose of the used Printhead in accordance with local regulations. 13. Holding the new Printhead by the grips (a), remove it from the case. Important • When handling the Printhead, always hold it by the grips (a). Never touch the nozzles (b) or metal contacts (c). This may damage the Printhead and affect printing quality.
Printheads 14. While rmly holding the Printhead you have removed, use your other hand to remove the orange Safety Cap 1 (a). Squeeze the grips (c) of Safety Cap 2 (b) and pull it down to remove it. Important • Safety Cap 1 (a) may be coated with ink to protect the Printhead. Be careful not to touch areas other than the grips. • Never touch the ink supply section (d). This may cause printing problems. • The inside surface of Safety Cap 2 (b) is coated with ink to protect the nozzles.
Printheads 18. Close the Top Cover. Ink now lls the system. After about six minutes, the Printhead will be automatically aligned, and the printer will go online. If no paper has been loaded, a message is displayed requesting you to load paper. Important • Never remove an Ink Tank while the system is lling with ink. • If Auto Print is Off in the printer menu, the Printhead alignment will not be adjusted. In this case, adjust the alignment after Printhead replacement by accessing Advanced Adj.
Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge Maintenance Cartridge A replacement Maintenance Cartridge. The Maintenance Cartridge is provided with a Shaft Cleaner. • Maintenance Cartridge MC-09 Note • For instructions on replacing the Maintenance Cartridge , see “Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.595) Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge Compatible maintenance cartridges For information on compatible maintenance cartridges, see “Maintenance Cartridge”. (→P.
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge 1. Make sure no print jobs are in progress. You can replace the Maintenance Cartridge if the Display Screen indicates the printer is Ofine or if messages advise you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge. If a message prompts you to replace the Maintenance Cartridge, press the OK button. Steps 2-5 are unnecessary in this case. Go to step 6 and remove the Maintenance Cartridge.
Maintenance Cartridge 7. Hold the used Maintenance Cartridge by the grip (a) with one hand and put your other hand under the Maintenance Cartridge to hold it rmly on the bottom, keeping it level as you pull it out. Important • Used maintenance cartridges are heavy. Always grasp the cartridge rmly and keep the cartridge level during removal and storage. If you drop a used Maintenance Cartridge or store it at an angle, ink may leak and cause stains.
Maintenance Cartridge 10. Conrm the Maintenance Cartridge is right-side up, put it in the box with the packaging material attached, and store it so that it stays level. Important • Always put the used Maintenance Cartridge back in the box and store the box on a at surface. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. • In accordance with corporate environmental protection policies, Canon collects used maintenance cartridges.
Maintenance Cartridge 13. Close the Maintenance Cartridge Cover. 14. Press the OK button. The printer now initializes the Maintenance Cartridge. Next, replace the Shaft Cleaner.
Maintenance Cartridge Replacing the Shaft Cleaner Replace the Shaft Cleaner when you replace the Maintenance Cartridge. New Shaft Cleaner is included with replacement Maintenance Cartridge. After you execute Repl. maint cart and replace the Maintenance Cartridge, a message will appear on the Display Screen requesting you to replace the Shaft Cleaner. Select Yes and press the OK button. Next, go to step 4. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4.
Maintenance Cartridge 6. Hold the Shaft Cleaner on the right side of the Carriage by the grips (a) and pull it toward you to remove it. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them.
Maintenance Cartridge 7. After removing the cap of the new Shaft Cleaner, hold it by the grips (a) and attach it to the Carriage. Push the Shaft Cleaner until it clicks into place. Note • Attach the cap from the new Shaft Cleaner on the used one. Be sure to put the used Shaft Cleaner in the small box before putting it in the larger box with the used Maintenance Cartridge for disposal. 8. Close the Top Cover. The Carriage is moved, and the printer goes online.
Maintenance Cartridge Checking the Remaining Maintenance Cartridge Capacity The Maintenance Cartridge absorbs excess ink from borderless printing, printhead cleaning, and other processes. You can conrm the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge by checking the Maintenance Cartridge capacity shown on the Display Screen. Press the Information button to display the remaining capacity of the Maintenance Cartridge on the Display Screen.
Maintenance Cartridge When to Replace the Maintenance Cartridge Replace or prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge in the following situations. If a message for checking the Maintenance Cartridge is shown on the Display Screen When the Maintenance Cartridge capacity is low, the Message lamp is lit and Prepare for maint cart replacement. is displayed. You can continue to print, but check the remaining Maintenance Cartridge capacity and prepare to replace the Maintenance Cartridge with a new one. (→P.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printer Exterior Clean the printer regularly to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. About once a month, clean the printer exterior. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.29) Unplug the power cord from the outlet. Caution • Always turn off the printer and unplug the power cord before cleaning or maintenance. Accidentally leaving the printer on poses a risk of injury if you touch moving parts inside the printer. 3.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning Inside the Top Cover Clean inside the Top Cover to maintain better printing quality and help prevent problems. Also clean inside the Top Cover in the following situations to ensure optimal operation.
Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. Avoid cleaning where the Carriage is retracted, in position (d) or (e). Note • If the Cleaning Brush is dirty, rinse it in water. 3. Using a damp cloth that you have wrung out completely, wipe away dirt or paper dust (debris from cutting) inside the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Important • Do not use a dry cloth to wipe inside the Top Cover. This may create a static charge, which may attract dust and affect the printing quality. • Never use ammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner. If these substances come into contact with electrical components inside the printer, there is a risk of re or electrical shock. • Do not touch the clear sheet on the side of the Top Cover Roller. This may damage the roller. 4. Close the Top Cover.
Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Printhead Cleaning the Printhead may help clear nozzles that are clogged. Choose one of two Printhead cleaning modes ( Head Cleaning A or Head Cleaning B ), depending on the problem to resolve. Note • You can specify a number of pages in the printer’s Noz. Check Freq. menu for automatic nozzle checking and cleaning every time you nish printing that quantity. (→P.57) • You can start Head Cleaning A by holding down the Information button for three seconds or more.
Other Maintenance Other Maintenance Preparing to Transfer the Printer To protect the internal parts in transit, always follow the steps below before transferring the printer to a new location. Refer to the Setup Guide for details on packing the printer and installing it after transfer. Important • Be sure to contact your Canon dealer before transferring the printer to a new location.
Other Maintenance 1. Remove the paper. • Rolls (→P.143) • Sheets (→P.169) 2. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Maintenance, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Move Printer, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the level of transfer, and then press the OK button. After the message Always contact service before preparing to move the printer. is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button.
Other Maintenance 9. Remove the Ink Tank. Note • Store the Ink Tank you removed in the box with the ink holes (a) facing up. Otherwise, ink may leak and cause stains. 10. 11. Repeat steps 8 and 9 to remove all ink tanks. Push down the release lever (a) as shown as you gently return all ink tank lock levers to the original position.
Other Maintenance 12. Close the Ink Tank Cover. At this point, ink is drawn out from inside the tubes. Important • Do not remove the Maintenance Cartridge during this process. When the process is nished, Finished preparing to move printer. Turn off printer. is displayed. 13. Press the Power button and turn off the printer. Important • Turn off the printer before you unplug it. It may damage the printer if you unplug it before it is off and transfer it in that state.
Other Maintenance 17. Grasp the Belt, insert it between the Belt Stopper, and afx the Belt Stopper with a hex screw at the position indicated. Important • Here, the Belt Stopper is the one that was removed and stored after initial installation. Neglecting to attach the Belt Stopper may damage the printer. • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. 18. Close the Top Cover. 19. 20.
Other Maintenance Updating the Firmware Update the printer rmware to take advantage of new and improved printer functions. Conrming the rmware version 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Information, and then press ►. Press ▲ or ▼ to select System Info, and then press the OK button. The rmware version is displayed. Updating the Firmware To obtain the latest rmware, visit the Canon website.
Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions This section presents frequently asked questions and answers. To view more detailed explanations, click the hyperlinks in the answer column. Question Answer How do I print on a roll? When printing on rolls, after loading the roll, specify the paper type and length, both on the Control Panel and in the printer driver. Þ"Loading and Printing on Rolls (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer How do I print an A4 original enlarged on A2 paper? In the printer driver, you can adjust the original image to match the paper size or width, or you can specify enlargement or reduction before printing as desired. Þ"Resizing Originals to Match the Paper Size (→P.239) " Þ"Resizing Originals to Fit the Roll Width (→P.245) " Þ"Resizing Originals by Entering a Scaling Value (→P.
Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer Can I use the printer in combination with a Color imageRUNNER ? The printer can be used for automatic enlargement and printing of scanned originals from a Color imageRUNNER. Þ"Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (→P.
Problems Regarding Paper Problems Regarding Paper Clearing Jammed Roll Paper If roll paper jams, follow the steps below to remove jams. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. Note • If you do not nd any scraps or jams, see “Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found”. (→P.625) 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.29) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. Open the Top Cover.
Problems Regarding Paper 4. If the Cutter is out, move the Cutter to the right side, away from the paper. Important • If the Cutter is on the left side, be sure to move it to the right. If the Cutter is on the left side when you turn the printer on, the printer may rip the paper. 5. Lift the Release Lever. 6. Holding the paper on both sides, pull the jammed portion out toward the front. Use a scissors or cutting tool to cut away the printed or wrinkled portion.
Problems Regarding Paper 7. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 8. Hold the edge of the roll paper in the middle as you gently pull it evenly to the position of the Ejection Guide (a).
Problems Regarding Paper 10. Turn the printer on. (→P.29) The roll is now advanced. After it is nished being advanced, you can resume printing. Note • You can ensure that the edge is cut neatly by selecting Paper Cutting in the printer menu. (→P.
Problems Regarding Paper Clearing a Jammed Sheet If a sheet jams, follow the steps below to remove it. Caution • Remove any jammed paper promptly. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.29) 3. If the Carriage is out, move the Carriage out of the way, away from the paper. Open the Top Cover. Important • Do not touch the Linear Scale (a), Carriage Shaft (b), or Ink Tube Stabilizer (c). Touching these parts may damage them. 4. Lift the Release Lever.
Problems Regarding Paper 5. Hold the paper and pull it out, toward the front. Note • If you do not nd any scraps or jams, see “Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found”. (→P.625) 6. If the Carriage is on the left, move the Carriage to the right until it stops. Important • Always move the Carriage to the right side. If the Carriage is on the left, a Carriage error may occur when you turn on the printer. 7. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 8. Turn the printer on. (→P.
Problems Regarding Paper Troubleshooting When Paper Jams are not Found If you cannot nd a paper jam, search for the paper as follows. 1. 2. Turn the printer off. (→P.29) Check for paper in the lower part of the printer. Remove any jammed paper here by pushing it to the oor with your ngers. 3. Lift the Release Lever. 4. Open the Top Cover, and if there is a paper jam at the position shown, push it inside with your ngers.
Problems Regarding Paper The paper will drop to the oor or to the lower part of the printer. Note • If there is paper left in the lower part of the printer, push it to the oor with your ngers. • If the paper does not drop to the oor or to the lower part of the printer, fold an A4 sheet three times, insert it through the gap of the Platen (a) and the Paper Retainer (b), and push the jammed paper out. 5. Lower the Release Lever and close the Top Cover. 6. Turn the printer on. (→P.
Problems Regarding Paper Roll paper cannot be inserted into the Paper Feed Slot Cause The roll paper is warped. Corrective Action Straighten out curls and reload the roll. Cannot Load Sheets Cause The paper source selection is incorrect. Corrective Action Press the Feeder Selection button to activate the Cut Sheet lamp. Paper is not cut straight Cause Corrective Action The paper is bent or curled at the cut position. Straighten out any curling by the edges of the paper.
Problems Regarding Paper The Media Take-up Unit Continues Rotating Cause Corrective Action There is a foreign object in the path of the Media Take-up Sensor (indicated by a dotted line). Remove the foreign object from the Media Take-up Sensor path. Arrange the Basket Cloth and Basket Rod so they do not interfere with the Media Take-up Sensor. The Media Take-up Sensor cord is not connected to the Right Media Take-up Unit correctly. Reconnect the Media Take-up Sensor cord as follows. 1.
Printing does not start Printing does not start The Data lamp on the Control Panel does not light up Cause Corrective Action The printer is not on. Make sure the power cord is securely plugged in, all the way. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. The printer is not selected in the printer driver. (The printer is in Sleep mode.) In Windows, select the printer by clicking Select Printer or Printer in the printing dialog box and try printing again. The print job is paused.
The printer stops during a print job The printer stops during a print job An error message is shown on the Display Screen Status Corrective Action An error message is displayed during printing. Check the error message and take action as necessary. (→P.658) The last portion of roll paper was used during a print job, and paper could not be advanced because the trailing edge is taped to the roll. Remove the used roll and insert a new roll. (→P.143) (→P.145) (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Problems with the printing quality Printing is faint Cause Corrective Action You may be printing on the wrong side of the paper. Print on the printing surface. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.587) Because the printer was left without ink tanks installed for some time, ink has become clogged in the ink supply system.
Problems with the printing quality Paper rubs against the printhead Cause The type of paper specied in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Corrective Action Load paper of the same type as you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.139) (→P.164) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2.
Problems with the printing quality The edges of the paper are dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.606) The paper type as specied on the printer does not match the type specied in the printer driver. Make sure the same paper type is specied on the printer as in the printer driver. (→P.134) (→P.163) Make sure the same paper type is specied in the printer driver as on the printer. 1.
Problems with the printing quality The surface of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Paper Retainer is soiled. Clean the Paper Retainer. (→P.606) You are using a paper that does not dry easily. Specify a time of about a minute in Roll DryingTime. The back side of the paper is dirty Cause Corrective Action The Platen has become dirty after borderless printing Open the Top Cover and clean the Platen. or printing on small paper. (→P.606) Set CarriageScanWdth to Fixed.
Problems with the printing quality Printed colors are inaccurate Cause Corrective Action Color adjustment has not been activated in the Advanced Settings of the printer driver. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, access Color Settings in Color Mode to adjust colors. Colors have not been adjusted on the computer or monitor. Refer to the computer and monitor documentation to adjust the colors.
Problems with the printing quality Banding in different colors occurs Cause Corrective Action The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Adjust the feed amount. (→P.562) Printing does not proceed smoothly because print jobs are interrupted during transmission. Exit other applications and cancel other print jobs. In the printer menu, Print Length is specied in Feed Priority. Selecting Band Joint may improve printing results.
Problems with the printing quality Colors in printed images are uneven Cause Corrective Action Line Drawing/Text is selected when printing images Specify Image in the printer driver. in many solid colors. You are printing on paper that curls easily. Printed colors may appear uneven on the leading edge of paper that is susceptible to curling. Increase the level of vacuum holding the paper against the Platen or specify a margin of 20 mm (0.79 in.) or more for the leading edge. (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Image Edges are Blurred or White Banding Occurs Cause The Platen suction is too strong. Corrective Action Set VacuumStrngth to Weakest. (→P.571) Close the blue Switch on the platen so that it matches the paper size. (→P.639) The Printhead is set too high. Lower the Printhead. (→P.561) The type of paper specied in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.139) (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Setting the Blue Switch on the Platen If printed documents exhibit the following symptoms, adjust the setting of the blue Switch on the Platen. • Image edges are blurred • Image edges are affected by white banding Important • Always set the blue Switch on the Platen to the ● side for borderless printing. Printing quality may be affected if the Switch is incorrectly set. 1. Remove any loaded paper that will not be used. • Rolls (→P.143) • Sheet (→P.169) 2.
Problems with the printing quality 5. Refer to the following table to conrm the number on the Platen that corresponds to the size of paper for printing. Paper Size Number 6. Dimensions 2 10"x12" / 8"x10" 254 mm (10 in.) 3 14"x17" 355 mm (14 in.) 4 17-in. Roll (431.8mm) / ANSI C 432 mm (17 in.) 5 JIS B2 / JIS B3 515 mm (20 in.) 6 ISO A1 / ISO A2 / 20"x24" 594 mm (23 in.) / 610 mm (24 in.) 7 ISO A0 / ISO A1 841 mm (33 in.) 8 36"x48" (ARCH E) / 24"x36" (ARCH D) 914 mm (36 in.
Problems with the printing quality The contrast becomes uneven during printing Cause The paper feed amount is out of adjustment. Corrective Action Adjust the feed amount. (→P.562) The type of paper specied in the printer driver does Load paper of the same type as you have specied not match the type loaded in the printer. in the printer driver. (→P.139) (→P.164) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1.
Problems with the printing quality Documents are printed in monochrome Cause Corrective Action In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, Monochrome, Monochrome (BK ink), or Monochrome Bitmap is specied in Color Mode. In the Advanced Settings of the printer driver, specify Color in Color Mode and try printing again. The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Print a test pattern to check the color ink nozzles and see if they are clogged. (→P.
Problems with the printing quality Lines are misaligned Cause Corrective Action The Printhead alignment is not adjusted. Adjust the Printhead alignment. (→P.554) (→P.556) (→P.558) The type of paper specied in the printer driver does not match the type loaded in the printer. Load paper of the same type as you have specied in the printer driver. (→P.139) (→P.164) Make sure the same type of paper is specied in the printer driver as you have loaded in the printer. 1.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a network Cannot connect the printer to the network Cause Corrective Action The Ethernet cable is not connected correctly to the printer’s Ethernet port. 1. Make sure the printer is connected to the network with the correct Ethernet cable, and then turn the printer on. For instructions on connecting the cable, refer to the Setup Guide. 2. Make sure the Link indicator is lit.
Cannot print over a network Conguring the Communication Mode Manually This topic gives instructions for conguring the communication mode manually. 1. Press the Menu button to display MAIN MENU. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Interface Setup, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Ethernet Driver, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Auto Detect, and then press the ► button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Off, and then press the OK button. Return to the Ethernet Driver menu.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over a TCP/IP network Cause Corrective Action The printer’s IP address is not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s IP address is congured correctly. (→P.454) (→P.455) The printer’s TCP/IP network settings are not congured correctly. Make sure the printer’s TCP/IP network settings are congured correctly. (→P.458) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly.
Cannot print over a network Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks Cause Corrective Action The AppleTalk protocol is not enabled on the printer. Activate AppleTalk on the printer. (→P.460) The computer you are trying to print from is not congured correctly. Make sure the computer’s AppleTalk settings are congured correctly. (→P.483) (→P.489) The computer and printer are not on the same network.
Installation problems Installation problems The IEEE 1394 Driver Cannot Be Installed Correctly In Windows, the device interface driver may not be installed correctly in some cases if you connected the IEEE 1394 cable before installing the printer driver. If so, reinstall the IEEE 1394 device interface driver and the printer driver as follows. Important • This procedure is based on an example for Windows XP. The name of the wizard may be different in other operating systems. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Installation problems Removing Installed Printer Drivers Follow these steps to remove installed printer drivers and utilities. Removing printer drivers (Windows) Remove the printer driver as follows. Note • In Windows 2000/Windows XP/Windows Server 2003/Windows Vista/Windows Server 2008, you must log on with administrative rights, such as those of the “Administrator” account. 1.
HP-GL/2 problems HP-GL/2 problems Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed. Cause Corrective Action The memory is full. Check the size of the data in the print job. An HP-GL/2 command not supported by this printer was received. Check the print job and settings. The printer has received print data that includes HP RTL commands when Auto Rotate is On. Set Auto Rotate to Off before attempting to print again. (→P.
HP-GL/2 problems The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving) Cause The printer is analyzing the print job. Corrective Action Either wait a while for printing to resume, or on the printer Control Panel, set Input Resolution to 300dpi. (→P.
Other problems Other problems The printer does not go on Cause Corrective Action The printer is unplugged. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the printer. The specied voltage is not supplied. Check the voltage of the outlet and breaker. Use a power source that conforms to the printer specications. (→P.
Other problems If the Printer Makes a Strange Sound Cause Corrective Action The printer makes a sound during operation. The following sounds do not indicate a problem with the printer. • There is a sound of vacuum from the Platen To prevent paper from rising, paper is held against the Platen by suction from Vacuum holes under it. • There is a sound when a different size of paper is used and when the Carriage goes from side to side This may happen especially when using B0 or 44-inch paper.
Other problems Messages advising to check the maintenance cartridge are not cleared Cause The printer has not detected the new Maintenance Cartridge that was used to replace the old one. Corrective Action Remove the new Maintenance Cartridge you have just installed and insert it again rmly. Restart the printer. The printer consumes a lot of ink Cause Corrective Action Many full-page color images are printed. In print jobs such as photos, images are lled with color. This consumes a lot of ink.
Other problems Ink level detection Ink level detection will be deactivated if you load ink tanks once emptied. Ink level detection Ink tanks specied for this printer feature an ink level detection function to prevent the ink from running out during printing, which prevents printer damage. (→P.572) This function will not work correctly if you use rell ink tanks. As a result, printing stops. Thus, before using rell ink tanks, you must cancel the ink level detection.
Other problems 5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 6. Check the message and press the ► button. 7. Check the message and press the ► button. 8. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. 9. A conrmation message about updating ink information is shown on the Display Screen. After checking the message, press the ► button. 10. Press ▲ or ▼ to select Yes, and then press the OK button. Ink level detection is now disabled, and the printer goes online.
Responding to Messages Error Message Responding to Messages Responding to Messages Error Message Check the message and take the appropriate action. (→P.658) Other Messages These messages do not prevent printer operation. Check the information on the Display Screen and take action as necessary. Note • Messages are also displayed in imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows) or imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh).
Responding to Messages Error Messages Error messages Check the message and take the appropriate action. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Before borderless printing, move the blue platen switch.(→P.675) Blue platen switch is dirty. (→P.676) Borderless printng not possible.(→P.670) Borderless printng not possible. Paper stretched or shrank.(→P.675) Cannot adjust band.(→P.674) Cannot adjust printhead.(→P.675) Cannot print as specied.(→P.
Responding to Messages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Problem with Printhead(→P.678) Regular printing is selected, but a roll is loaded.(→P.666) Rel lever is in wrong position.(→P.669) Rewinding error.(→P.669) Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded.(→P.664) Roll printing is selected.(→P.663) RollWdthMismatch(→P.661) Sheet printing is selected.(→P.666) Sheet removed.(→P.666) The mail box is full. (→P.680) The paper is too small.(→P.661) The roll is empty.(→P.
Messages regarding paper Messages regarding paper Papr Type Mismatch Cause You tried to print a test pattern for printer adjustment on several sheets, but sheets of different types of paper were used. Corrective Action Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. When printing a test pattern, use sheets of the same type of paper. Lift the Release Lever and load a sheet of the same type of paper. (→P.
Messages regarding paper The paper is too small. Cause When the Detect Mismatch menu is set to Pause, the paper loaded in the printer is smaller than the size specied in the printer driver. Corrective Action Press the Online button to resume printing. However, note that this error may cause paper jams and affect the printing quality. Adjust the paper size setting in the printer driver to match the size loaded in the printer as follows. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing.
Messages regarding paper Paper size not detected. Cause Corrective Action Paper has been loaded askew, or warped paper has been loaded. Follow these steps to reload the roll. 1. Lift the Release Lever. 2. Open the Top Cover. 3. Adjust the right edge of the roll to make it parallel to the right Paper Alignment Line. 4. Lower the Release Lever. 5. Close the Top Cover. 6. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button.
Messages regarding paper Insufcient paper for job Cause The printer has received a print job longer than the amount of roll paper left when ManageRemainRoll in the printer menu is On and one of the following settings is selected. • During HP-GL/2 printing, GL2 Settings > Paper Source in the printer menu is set to an option other than Automatic. • The Media Take-up Unit is in use. Corrective Action Press the Online button to resume printing.
Messages regarding paper Roll printing is selected, but sheets are loaded. Cause A print job for rolls was received when a sheet is loaded. Corrective Action Follow these steps to load and print on a roll. 1. Press the OK button and remove the sheet. (→P.169) 2. Load a new roll. (→P.139) The printer now starts printing the print job. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing.
Messages regarding paper The roll is empty. Lift the release lever and replace the roll. Cause Corrective Action The roll is empty. Follow these steps to replace the used roll with a new roll of the same type and size. 1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the roll. (→P.143) (→P.145) 2. Load the new roll. (→P.136) (→P.139) 3. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the type of paper. (→P.134) 4. If no barcode was printed on the roll, specify the paper length. (→P.135) 5. If Not nished printing.
Messages regarding paper Sheet removed. Cause A sheet has come out of the printer during printing. Corrective Action 1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper. 2. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. Sheet printing is selected. Cause Corrective Action You have attempted to print a test print sheet or other Load a sheet and try printing again.
Messages regarding paper Manually rewind the roll all the way and press OK. Cause A paper jam occurred when advancing the paper. Corrective Action 1. Rewind paper on the Roll Holder manually, all the way, and then press the OK button. 2. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. Paper loaded askew. Cause Paper is loaded askew.
Messages regarding paper Paper cutting failed. Cause There are sheets left on the Ejection Guide. Corrective Action 1. Lift the Release Lever and remove the paper. 2. If Not nished printing. Finish printing remaining jobs? is shown on the Display Screen, press the OK button. Printing will resume, starting from the page on which the error occurred. There is a foreign object by the Output Tray, obstructing the Cutter Unit. 1. Lift the Top Cover and remove the foreign object. 2. If Not nished printing.
Messages regarding paper Rel lever is in wrong position. Cause The Release Lever is up. Corrective Action Lower the Release Lever. If the error occurs again, turn off the printer and wait a while before restoring power. Rewinding error. Cause Corrective Action There is some foreign object near the Media Take-up Remove the foreign object near the sensor. Unit sensor and the roll cannot be detected. The Media Take-up Unit sensor is soiled and the roll cannot be detected.
Messages regarding paper Borderless printng not possible. Lift release lever and reload the paper. Cause Corrective Action Because paper expands or contracts depending on Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to the environment of use, it may become narrower or cancel printing. wider than the supported width for borderless printing. Use each type of paper only where the recommended environmental conditions are met.
Messages regarding ink Messages regarding ink Ink insufcient. Cause The ink level is low, so you cannot print, clean the Printhead, or do other operations that require ink. Corrective Action Replace the Ink Tank that is low with a new Ink Tank. (→P.573) No ink left. Cause There is no ink left. Corrective Action Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.573) Remaining level of the ink cannot be correctly detected.
Messages regarding ink Ink tank is empty. Cause There is no ink left in an ink tank. Corrective Action Open the Ink Tank Cover and replace the Ink Tank for which the Ink Lamp is ashing. (→P.573) Not much ink is left. Cause Not much ink is left. Corrective Action Prepare a new Ink Tank. We recommend replacing the Ink Tank with a new Ink Tank at this point if you plan to print large-format or high-quantity jobs. No ink tank loaded.
Messages regarding ink The display screen indicates Agitating Cause Ink agitation is in progress. Corrective Action The time for agitation varies depending on how long the printer has been turned off. (Between about a minute and a half to twenty minutes.) During agitation, you can print or do other operations after the printer goes Online.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Messages regarding printing or adjusment Use another paper. Cause The Printhead and feed amount cannot be adjusted when highly transparent lm is loaded. Corrective Action Press the Online button to clear the error. We recommend using a type of paper that you often use, other than lm, for Printhead adjustment. (→P.554) Press the Online button to clear the error, and then adjust the feed amount manually. (→P.566) Cannot print as specied.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Auto Head Adj. again, as follows. 1. Press the Online button to clear the error. 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.587) 3. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.588) 4. Execute Auto Head Adj. again. (→P.554) The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent lm is loaded. Press the Online button to clear the error.
Messages regarding printing or adjusment Blue platen switch is dirty. Cause The blue Switch on the platen is dirty. 676 Error Message Corrective Action Open the Top Cover and clean the blue Switch on the platen. (→P.
Messages regarding printheads Messages regarding printheads Cannot adjust printhead. Cause Corrective Action The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Execute Auto Head Adj. again, as follows. 1. Press the Online button to clear the error. 2. Print a test pattern to check the nozzles. (→P.587) 3. Clean the Printhead if the nozzles are clogged. (→P.588) 4. Execute Auto Head Adj. again. (→P.554) The Printhead cannot be aligned; highly transparent lm is loaded. Press the Online button to clear the error.
Messages regarding printheads PHead needs cleaning. Cause The Printhead nozzles are clogged. Corrective Action Press the Online button to resume printing. Follow these steps to clean the Printhead. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Printhead cleaning options. (→P.588) If the message is still displayed after you execute Head Cleaning B once or twice, contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Wrong printhead. Cause An incompatible Printhead has been installed.
Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Messages regarding the maintenance cartridge Insert the maintenance cartridge. Cause The Maintenance Cartridge is not installed. Corrective Action Install the Maintenance Cartridge. (→P.595) Wrong maintenance cartridge. Cause A Maintenance Cartridge for a different model of printer is installed. Corrective Action Replace it with the Maintenance Cartridge for your particular model. Prepare for maint cart replacement.
Messages regarding the hard disk Messages regarding the hard disk Hard disk error. Cause The format of the printer’s hard disk is invalid. Corrective Action Press the OK button to start reformatting the hard disk. When formatting is nished, the printer automatically restarts. (Formatting will erase all data on the hard disk.) File read error. Cause Files on the printer’s hard disk have become corrupted. Corrective Action Restart the printer.
Messages regarding the hard disk Maximum jobs stored. Cause 100 jobs are stored in the personal box. Corrective Action Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes. (→P.544) Too many jobs for mail box. Cause Saved jobs exceed the personal box capacity. Corrective Action Press the Stop button to cancel the print job. Delete print jobs from the queue. (→P.500) Delete unneeded jobs stored in personal boxes (box numbers in the range 01-29). (→P.
Messages regarding HP-GL/2 Messages regarding HP-GL/2 This type of paper is not compatible with HP-GL/2. Cause The printer has received a HP-GL/2 print job that cannot be printed on the paper that has been advanced. Corrective Action Follow these steps to replace the type of paper in the printer. 1. Hold down the Stop button for a second or more to cancel printing. 2. Replace the paper with a type compatible with HP-GL/2. For details on paper compatible with HP-GL/2, refer to the Paper Reference Guide.
Other Messages Other Messages GARO Wxxxx (x represents a number) Cause There is a problem with the print job. Corrective Action Try printing again, using the correct printer driver. It is also possible to continue printing in this state. However, you may not be able to obtain the desired printing results. ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number) Cause An error requiring service may have occurred.
Other Messages Prepare for parts replacement. Cause It is almost time to replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action You can continue to use the printer for some time until Parts replacement time has passed. will be displayed. Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Parts replacement time has passed. Cause It is past the recommended time to replace consumables for which service is required. Corrective Action Contact your Canon dealer for assistance. Unknown le.
Index Index A Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Mac OS X)......................................................273, 294 About This User Manual..............................................1 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Mac OS X).........................................435 Accessing the Printer Driver Dialog Box from Applications (Windows)...........................................391 Borderless Printing at Actual Size (Windows).............................................
Index Cannot print over a NetWare network.....................646 Color Adjustment Sheet: Color (Windows)..............401 Cannot print over a network....................................644 Object Adjustment dialog box............................402 Cannot print over a TCP/IP network........................646 Cannot print over AppleTalk or Bonjour networks...647 Color Adjustment Sheet: Monochrome (Windows)...............................................................405 Carriage.....................
Index Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Mac OS X)......................354 Enhanced Printing Options......................................212 Conserving Roll Paper by Printing Originals Without Top and Bottom Margins (Windows).......................352 ERROR Exxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number).............................683 Conserving Roll Paper by Rotating Originals 90 Degrees...................................................................
Index Hardware error. xxxxxxxx-xxxx (x represents a letter or number).............................683 Lines or images are missing in the HP-GL/2 data that was printed.......................................................650 How to use this manual...............................................1 Loading and Printing on Rolls.................................108 HP-GL/2 jobs are printed in monochrome (or color)..................................................................
Index Managing Queued Jobs (Deleting or Preempting Other Jobs).......................500 Using RemoteUI................................................508 Network Environment..............................................451 Using imagePROGRAF Printmonitor (Macintosh)........................................................502 Network Environment........................................452 Using imagePROGRAF Status Monitor (Windows).........................................................
Index Prepare for maint cart replacement.........................679 Prepare for parts replacement.................................684 Preparing to Transfer the Printer.............................610 Print Area.................................................................105 Rolls..................................................................105 Sheets...............................................................105 Printing Enlargements of Scanned Originals from a Color imageRUNNER (Windows)......
Index Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Mac OS X)..............................................................312 Printing With Watermarks........................................363 Printing on Non-Standard Paper Sizes (Windows)...............................................................308 Printing with Watermarks-COPY, FILE COPY, and so on (Windows)......................................................364 Printing by using Custom Paper Size................310 Printmonitor.....................
Index Precautions when handling the Maintenance Cartridge............................................................595 Saving Print Jobs Sent from Sources Other than the Printer Driver...........................................................494 Replacing the Maintenance Cartridge...............596 Specifying Output Method.................................494 Replacing the Shaft Cleaner.............................600 Specifying Save and Print.................................
Index Paper Cutting (to have the roll cut at your specified position)..............................................158 The printer ejects blank, unprinted paper................630 Specifying the Ink Drying Time for Rolls..................153 Mac OS X..........................................................154 The printer stops when printing a HP-GL/2 job (the carriage stops moving).............................630, 651 Windows............................................................
Index Using the Wheeled Output Stacker...........................97 Positioning the Wheeled Output Stacker by the printer..................................................................97 Removing the Wheeled Output Stacker from the printer..................................................................98 Utility Pane (Mac OS X)..........................................447 Utility Sheet (Windows)...........................................
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